CFO/SENIOR FINANCE MANAGER

To steer company towards profitability and business growth by providing key insights to the finance and accounting function, working for varied industries. To head finance and accounts, possessing a strong track record of senior management positions

• Qualified chartered accountant with track record of over 16 years, piloting the parent company and subsidiary companies overseas towards accelerated business growth. Worked in a multi cultural, multi national company overseas.
• Proficient in business analysis, raising of finances, international taxation, financial forecasting, budgeting and project costing, accounting, audit, tax planning and adherence to statutory regulations.
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• Successfully achieved improved operating performance by providing quality financial direction.
• Instrumental in obtaining loans and organising working capital from banks and financial institutions for key expansion projects. Made effective presentations.
• Excellent analytical skills. Provided vital insights regarding project viability and any discrepancies/variances arising during financial reporting.
• Acted in close liaison with banks and government agencies, aiding revision of service tax rules to suit smooth operations of the company.
• Introduced MIS systems. Designed and programmed financial accounting packages.
• Six-sigma team leader, providing impetus to improve collections.
• Hands on knowledge in Indian Accounting Standards, IFRS and USGAAP.











Sun Drilling Company LLP, Kazakhstan, 2006-date
Chief Financial Officer, 2007- date

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Responsibilities:
• Accountable for the entire finance, accounts, legal and taxation functions of the company.
• Leading a 15 member team and reporting directly to the Board of Directors.
• Leading the team in analyzing enterprise and business line performance and profitability
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control safeguards.
• Responsible for preparation of the budget and its monitoring including preparation of Authorisation for Expenses (AFE) for determining the pricing of the wells and subsequent quotation of rates.
• Dealing and negotiating with various Banks across the globe for raising finance through private placement of debts, bonds issues etc for key expansion projects and enhancement of credit lines.
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• Responsible for vetting of drilling contracts with clients.
• Negotiating and finalising contracts with suppliers.
• Responsible for the entire MIS of the company.
• Ensuring adherence to International Accounting Standards, Accounting policies, systems and processes •

• Chartered Accountant, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, 1986.
• Bachelor of Commerce, St Xavier’s College, Calcutta University, 1983.