General Manager – Accounts & Finance at Simbhaoli Sugars Limited (2025-01 – Present)
- Directing financial management for a leading sugar manufacturer and distillery, driving consolidation, audits, risk mitigation, and strategic commercial operations.
- Performing comprehensive risk assessments, implementing robust mitigation frameworks to safeguard company assets and operational continuity.
- Streamlining financial operations, enhancing accuracy and efficiency of reporting through strengthened internal control systems.
- Steering budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes to improve resource allocation and support executive decision-making.
- Developing and monitoring KPIs to evaluate financial performance, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and compliance standards.
- Coordinating audits and regulatory compliance activities, maintaining adherence to statutory requirements and corporate governance practices.
- Spearheaded automation of financial reporting frameworks, expediting month-end close cycles by 8 days while enhancing data integrity & reporting precision.
- Optimized working capital strategies, mainly improving cash flow position by 5 Cr. INR and strengthening overall financial resilience.
- Strategically negotiated vendor agreements and procurement terms, delivering sustainable annual cost reductions of 15% and improving profitability margins.
Head - Finance, Commercial & Taxation at Duet India Hotels (2010-09 – 2024-09)
- Steered financial operations and strategic initiatives for a hotel chain startup, managing accounting project development, audits, & operational handover.
- Ensured compliance with governmental finance and taxation regulations, minimizing legal exposure and optimizing corporate tax strategies.
- Negotiated and secured insurance claims worth approximately INR 5 Cr, safeguarding company assets and mitigating financial risk.
- Implemented financial reporting frameworks and internal control systems to improve accuracy, compliance, and executive decision-making.
- Coordinated audits, regulatory compliance, and statutory reporting, ensuring adherence to governance and risk management policies.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to structure commercial projects, evaluate investments, and optimize returns on capital expenditures.
- Orchestrated project financing structures and execution, successfully mobilizing 350 Cr. INR to fund strategic hotel expansion initiatives.
- Enhanced financial performance across 6 hotels, margin growth by 15% through strategic cost optimization and revenue management.
- Standardized & refined budgeting & forecasting frameworks, minimizing variance between projected and actual performance by 5% for better decision-making.
Manager – Accounts & Taxation at Aman Resorts (2005-08 – 2010-08)
- Led financial auditing and compliance initiatives, ensuring accuracy, adherence to statutory requirements, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Designed and implemented corporate tax strategies, optimizing liabilities while supporting long-term business growth and financial sustainability.
- Achieved substantial reductions in tax liabilities through proactive planning, strategic execution, and regulatory compliance oversight.
- Mentored and trained junior accountants, enhancing compliance, reporting accuracy, and overall team capability.
- Managed month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple departments.
- Coordinated with external auditors and regulatory authorities to facilitate seamless audits and inspections.
- Monitored and controlled operational expenses, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality.
- Assisted in financial modeling and scenario analysis to support managerial decision-making and investment evaluation.
- Designed and implemented advanced tax compliance dashboards, reducing filing errors by 95%, strengthening regulatory adherence & reporting.
- Supported cross-border financial operations, optimizing currency management and mitigating foreign exchange losses by 5% through strategic interventions.
Finance Manager at International Group of Companies (2004-06 – 2005-07)
Accounts Manager at Bumi Hiway Sdn Bhd (2001-10 – 2004-05)
Assistant Manager – Excise & Costing at Wool Ways (India) Ltd. (1998-07 – 2001-09)
