Profile
A dynamic person with positive attitude, having analytical skill and inquisitive mind, strives to the excellence with passion to contribute to the growth of the organization. A good team player with go getting attitude believes in goal congruence and adheres to strict professionalism with flair for perfection. Have always been a challenge monger and solution oriented rather than pointing problems and also a good negotiator with excellent interpersonal skill.
Privileged to have been associated with best brands in industry in respective countries like, Gati in logistics in India, Lafarge in cement manufacturing Worldwide and Gino in FMCG in west and Central Africa region, in various positions. This has given me opportunity to understand the business dynamics, operations, controls, finance and accounts from very grass root level and also given me the confidence to handle any intricate business situation.
Worked as manager-internal audit in GB foods (erstwhile Watanmal Group) for 6 years, at Chennai with a team of 5 people. Independently handled audit function for Nigeria, Ghana & Hong Kong locations for 5 units of the group with a turnover of $400 million.
Worked as Deputy manager plant accounts & control in role of financial accountant in Lafarge India, Jojobera Cement plant, Jamshedpur, for 2 years and 3 months, leading a team of 6 people for accounts payable, contractor’s payment, imports payments and treasury functions.. Also responsible for accounts finalization and inventory valuation.
In Gati Limited, Shipping division, worked as accounts in-charges for the division in position of assistant manager, for 4 years and 6 months, leading a team of 5 people with major tasks of accounts finalization, MIS, liaising with auditors, bankers and forex dealers, preparing SOP for new business lines (for accounting, control and compliances),