Shantanu Ghosh

Strategic Finance Professional

Dubai, دبيعضو منذ ١٦ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Financial reportingBudget managementProfitability enhancementInternal controlsRegulatory complianceAudit coordination

نبذة

Strategic finance professional with expertise in financial planning, budget management, and profitability enhancement. Specializes in designing financial systems and internal controls to optimize performance. Experienced in fundraising, treasury management, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in IFRS, financial reporting, and audit coordination, driving business growth and developing effective finance teams.

الخبرة

Group Chief Finance Officer - GeeBee Garments FZE - UAE, KSA, Bangladesh & East Africa

(2025-12)

Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction
Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity
Updated billing procedures to improve overall efficiency and reduce accounts receivable
Evaluated collection reports to determine collections status and outstanding balance amounts
Maintained records to fixed assets including depreciation schedules
Maintained general ledger and chart of accounts, performed complex accounting functions such as journal entry preparation, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliation and preparation of quarterly financial statements
Consistently tested and developed strategies to improve information flow throughout the organization
Ensured timely filing of all required tax returns in accordance with state and federal regulations
Developed annual budget and compared actual expenses against projected budget
Prepared company's financial reports and ancillary documentation in accordance with established policies and procedures

Finance Head - Atraco Industrial Enterprise - UAE & Kenya

(2012-05 - 2025-10)

Feasibility
Cashflow
Standard Budget
Deviation Report
Salary and Bonus Analysis
KRA settlement
Monthly PL and Balance Sheet

Finance Analyst - EPIC Garments Manufacturing Company Ltd. - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2010-12 - 2012-02)

Evaluating investment opportunities
Analyzing current assets and liabilities
Handling budgeting and forecasting operations
Monitoring economic trends and financial information
Identifying new revenue streams
Managing financial models
Interacting with clients and internal stakeholders
Providing advice on financing strategies
Preparing reports for clients and internal departments
Assisting in mergers and acquisitions
Negotiating business agreements

Management Accountant - Jayshree IT Consultants Limited - Kolkata, India

(2008-06 - 2010-11)

Leading/managing a team
Assigning work that will achieve company goals and objectives
Controlling the budget
Hiring and staffing
Coaching team members
Providing performance reviews
Providing feedback to employees
Supporting the team members' well-being
Asking for feedback from employees

Finance Controller - Opex Stylewear Limited - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2007-03 - 2008-04)

Oversaw financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, assets coordination, accounts management and budgets
Enhanced billing procedures to ensure accuracy and efficiency in month-end reporting
Streamlined operations, enhancing on-time collections and reducing invoice processing time
Coordinated collections with project managers and customers to optimize cash flow management
Evaluated current banking relationships for optimal interest rates and terms
Negotiated contracts with vendors while ensuring favorable terms are obtained
Developed corporate policies around capital expenditures, investments and debt repayment
Collaborated with other departments to improve processes related to financial data collection and analysis
Developed and maintained effective internal an effective internal controls system to ensure accuracy of financial reporting

Finance Controller - SKD Pacific (HK) Limited - Dhaka, Bangladesh

(2006-01 - 2007-01)

Evaluated current banking relationships for project finance with respective interest rates
Cash flow maintenance
Resource management
Operational efficiency
Profitability
Fraud prevention

Finance Manager - Pioneer Tradecom Pvt. Ltd. - Kolkata, India

(2005-06 - 2005-12)

Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges
Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and maintained timely recording of accounting transactions
Strategized on fund procurement through banks and other financial institutions
Concentrated variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual and budgeted performance
Analyzed financial data to determine efficient use of resources

Finance Manager - V-Three fashion Pvt. Ltd. - Kolkata, India

(1996-07 - 2005-05)

Advised executive leadership on capital allocation decisions based on market conditions
Evaluated existing processes within the finance department and identified areas for improvement
Implemented cost reduction strategies to optimize spending and increase efficiency
Maintained accounts payables and receivables records ensuring timely payments are made

MIS and Accounts Manager - Rishi Exports Limited - Kolkata, India

(1991-04 - 1996-06)

Controlled operational IT budget and expenditures within department parameters
Assisted senior management in developing strategic plans related to information technology initiatives
Analysed performance metrics to pinpoint specific improvements in speed, reliability, and scalability
Identified areas where automation could improve efficiency within the organization's workflow process
Collaborated with stakeholders to identify and resolve operational challenges
Reviewed and approved project plans prior to implementation
Developed project metrics to follow system build-out progress
Resolved any conflicts between departments over access rights or usage of resources allocated through the MIS platform
Oversaw system backups to ensure business continuity in case of an emergency or disaster
Recruited, trained and supervised IT department staff
Performed audits on system access control policies, ensuring compliance with company standards
Reviewed program plans to develop and coordinate activities