Rohit Upadhyaya

An astute Chartered Accountant with nearly 2 decades of extensive experience in Finance, Taxation, Costing, Treasury Functions, and Internal Auditing. Possesses 18 years of post-qualification experience (9 years in reputed East/South/West African companies) as well as more than 15 years of hard core experience of internal audit at managerial Level. Has excellent command over Internal Auditing, Code of Good Conduct like Kings, Standards of Professional Practice of Internal Auditors and Code of Ethics for Internal Auditors etc. Showcases expert level proficiency in formulating budgets, implementing systems/procedures, preparing key reports to exercise financial control and enhancing overall efficiency of the organization. A computer literate with the ability to readily adapt to the work environment. Attributed with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

KEY SKILLS

• Financial Feasibility /Project Reports Preparation
• Treasury Function Handling
• Cost Analysis /Financial Budget Preparation & Forecasting
• Governing/Statutory Body Coordination
• Corporate Annual Accounts Consolidation & Finalization
• Product Costing & Inventory Management in ERP
• Fixed Assets Management & Capital Budgeting
• New Accounting System Development & Implementation
• Code of Good Conduct for Internal Auditors
• Financial Reports Supervision
• General Ledger Accounting Work Supervision
• Financial Policies & Procedures Knowledge
• Audit Compliance & Manpower Management
• Accounts Maintenance & Finalization
• Impressive Leader & Managerial Abilities
• Strong Communication, Analytical & Mathematical Skills
• Profit Monitoring & Internal Financial Controls
• Standards of Professional Practice/Code of Ethics for Internal Auditors
• Strategic and Financial Planning
• Credit and Risk Management
• Merger, Acquisitions, Due Diligence
• US GAAP, Sarbanes- Oxley (SOX)
• Financial Modeling
• Transfer Pricing
• SOP Implementation
• Creation of Financial Manual
• IFRS
• Corporate Finance
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• I was instrumental in resolving long term pending VAT refund issue worth USD 645,000 from Zambian Revenue Authority.
• In Nigeria assignment, took charge of project financing through loans and credit lines with loan portfolio worth $200M
• In Nigeria assignment restored financial health of the company by taking control of all receivables, payables and assets, negotiating settlements and restructuring financial liabilities with bankers,suppliers and statutory agencies.
• I was one of the core members of Uganda Revenue Authority in development of online format for VAT, PAYE and corporate tax returns in my Uganda assignment
• I was instrumental in the preparation of project reports and management accounts for obtaining loans from our bankers namely UBA Limited, Kampala and Bank of Baroda (U) Limited, Mukono Branch, Uganda worth USD $ 5 Million in Uganda assignment.
• Expertise in establishment of new ERP System in various Companies from primary stage.
• Creation of SOPs & Financial Manual for a new company in current assignment.
MEMBERSHIPS
• Enrolled as an Associate (A.C.A.) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India from 10/2/2000 onwards having Membership No.079642

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
• Chartered Accountancy from I.C.A.I., New Delhi in the year 1999
• Bachelor of Law (LLB) (with specialization in Taxation) from Meerut University Meerut, UP, India in the year 2000

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
• B.Com from Meerut University, Meerut, UP, India in the year 1992

IT SKILLS
• Tally 9 ERP, Pastel, ERP Navision
• Oracle ERP, SAP B1/FI and SUN Accounting
• MS Office (Word, Access, and Advanced Excel)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1A. AMARIS TERMINAL LTD TEMA GHANA Apr 16 to till date.
Designation: Head of Finance
Reporting Vertical: Managing Director/Group COO
No. of Reporters: 03 Managerial Level Direct & 08 Non Managerial Levels Indirect reporting.
Amaris Terminal is a Public Private Partnership between the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority and Jospong Group of Companies. As a 100% Ghanaian Company, Amaris Terminal is licensed by the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority to operate as an export terminal at the Tema Port.
As a new export terminal, Amaris’ state of the Art facilities are unmatched within the industry, providing services in the area of Container Storage and Handling, Container Repairs and Maintenance, Container sales and leasing, trucking, warehousing, stuffing of export cargo, container weighing and container scanning Beginning July 1st 2016 all containers meant for export will have their weights verified before been loaded onto vessels.
The approximate turnover is USD$ 20 Million per annum.



1B. STERLING OIL EXPLORATION & ENERGY PRODUCTION PVT. LTD LAGOS NIGERIA Jun 15 to Feb 16
Designation: Financial Controller, Shipping Division
Reporting Vertical: Chief Managing Director, Shipping
No. of Reporters: In Shipping Division of Group; 09 Managerial Level Direct & 13 Non Managerial Levels Indirect reporting.
The Shipping Division of Group consists of 11 Big Ships/Vessels and 38 Barges being located in different part of World primarily being used for supply of Crude Oil from Nigeria operations to various part of the world. The Shipping Division of Company consists manpower of about 5,000 employees.
As a Manager Accounts, I have to advise CMD Shipping on all Financial Aspects namely Management Accounts, Profit Monitoring & Internal Financial Controls, Feasibility of Fresh Capital Investment in acquisition of new vessels, Budgetary Control, Operational Control, Treasury Functions and Fixed Assets Management.
The approximate turnover of Shipping Division is USD$ 650 Million per annum.

2. GOUROCK ROPES & CANVAS (ZAMBIA) LIMITED (NDOLA, ZAMBIA) Jun 2014toApr 2015
Designation: Financial Controller
Reporting Vertical: Directors of the Company
No. of Reporters: In Finance & Audit Wing of Group; 08 Managerial Level Direct & 12 Non Managerial Levels Indirect reporting
The company consists of the following segments:
• FMCG/Trading Division: This segment contributes about 80% of turnover and involves in importing & distribution of items like cooking oil, sugar, safety matches, detergents, margarines, baking powder, jams & sauces, bulbs, battery cells, rice and welding electrodes etc. For storage and distribution purpose, it has two warehouses in Ndola and Lusaka as well as depots in Kasama, Chipata and Choma in Zambia
• Candle Manufacturing Division: This facility is located in Ndola Zambia itself, and it contributes to about 10% of turnover. It involves in manufacturing of wax candles
• Roofing Sheets Manufacturing Division: This facility is located in Ndola Zambia itself, and it contributes about 6% of turnover. It is involved in manufacturing corrugated/IBR roofing sheets
• Tarpaulin Manufacturing Division: This facility is located in Ndola Zambia itself, and it contributes to about 3% of turnover. It is involved in manufacturing of PVC/canvas tarpaulins and camping tents
• Tissue Plant Manufacturing Division: This facility is located in Ndola Zambia itself, and it contributes to about 1% of turnover. It involves manufacturing of tissue rolls & napkins
• The approximate annual turnover of the company is USD $ 60 million per annum

3. RAFIKI GROUP OF COMPANIES (KAMPALA, UGANDA) Jun 2013 to Apr 2014
Designation: Group Finance & Audit Controller
Reporting Vertical: Directors of the Company
No. of Reporters: In Finance & Audit Wing of group, 10 Managerial Level Direct & 30 Non Managerial Levels Indirect Reporting

The group is comprised of the following companies which are based in Uganda:
• MUKONO INDUSTRIES (U) LTD.
 Edible oil refinery of processing capacity 80 MT / jerry can process machinery
• MBALE SOAPWORKS LTD.
 2 soap manufacturing plants
• BUGISU INDUSTRIES LTD.
 Manufacturing of toilet tissue paper
• RAFIKI COTTON INDUSTRIES (U) LTD.
 Cotton ginning
• RAFIKI PROPERTY SERVICES
 Real estate portfolio and property development
• RAFIKI TRADING COMPANY LTD.
 Importer and exporters of general merchandise and commodity goods
• The approximate annual turnover of the group was approximately USD $ 30 Million per annum

4. GENERAL MOULDINGS U LTD. (KAMPALA UGANDA) Mar 2010 to May 2013
Designation: General Manager cum Financial Controller
Reporting Vertical: Directors of the Company
No. of Reporters: In Finance & Audit Wing of Group, 05 Managerial Level Direct & 15 Non Managerial Levels Indirect Reporting.

Group Activities:
• The principal activities of company involve manufacturing of plastic jerricans, plastic containers, plastic buckets, plastic bottles, performs and drinking straws from virgin raw material imported from reputed international parties. The average annual turnover of company was USD12 Million per annum.

5. CROWN BUILDINGS & PRODUCTS LIMITED (REGAL PAINTS) (KAMPALA, UGANDA) Sep 2009 to Mar 2010
Designation: Financial Controller
Reporting Vertical: Directors of the Company
No. of Reporters: In Finance & Audit Wing of Group, 02 Managerial Level Direct & 08 Non Managerial Levels Indirect Reporting.

Group Activities:
The principal activities of company involve manufacturing of paints & emulsions for industrial as well as household purpose. It is a group company of Crown Berger Kenya Ltd., a listed company in Nairobi Stock Exchange & having major presence in entire Africa. The average annual turnover of the company was USD 06 Million per annum.

6. CMG GROUP OF COMPANIES (MWANZA, TANZANIA) Dec 2008 to Aug 2009
Designation: Group Financial Controller
Reporting Vertical: Directors of the Company
No. of Reporters: In Finance & Audit Wing of Group, 06 Managerial Level Direct & 20 Non Managerial Levels Indirect Reporting.

The CMG Group consists of following units:
• CMG Investments Ltd. - Investment in shares/properties/leasing of properties on rental/tyre & heavy vehicles trading business
• CMG Constructions Ltd. - Construction of buildings, dams & roads
• Mwanza Food Industries Ltd. - Production of agriculture products like cashew, pulses, ghee and production/sales of stone aggregates and stone dust
• New Mwanza Hotels Ltd. - Classified as 05 Star Hotel by the government
• The Average Annual Turnover of the group was USD 13 Million per annum

7. KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA SANGATHAN (MHRD, GOVT. OF INDIA) (NEW DELHI, INDIA) Aug 2001 to Oct 2008
Designation: Regional Audit & Accounts Officer
Reporting Vertical: Deputy Commissioner of Regional Office
No of Reporters: In Finance & Audit Wing of Group, 05 Managerial Level Direct & 25 Non Managerial Levels Indirect Reporting.

Group Activities:
The principal activities of company involve imparting of education through more than 950 central schools located throughout India. Each regional office consisted of 45-55 Central Schools/Units. The average annual turnover of the company /regional office was USD 650 million per annum.