Chandan Ganguli

Proactive and competent professional, offering over 25 years of experience across Manufacturing Accounts, Material Accounting Functions, Other Financial Operations, Budgeting, MIS, GST & Taxation, Plant Statutory Compliances currently spearheading as Chief Manager (Commercial) with Berger Paints (I) Ltd. – British Paints Division (Sikendrabad Plant). Also working as a liaising officer for New Project for various subsidies and Statutory Compliances various Govt. Departments for the company viz.

UPSIDA, DIC, Revenue Departments. Expertise in formulating and implementing the Accounting and Financial Policies/Procedures and Statutory Compliances with the ability to relate theory with practice; thorough exposure across rendering assistance in Cost reduction by continuously monitoring, analyzing and executing cost reduction program. Solutions oriented approach with excellent relationship management skills, successfully and consistently delivering the responsibilities thereby streamlining finance and accounts operations.

Excellent time management skills with proven ability to work accurately and quickly prioritize, coordinate and consolidate tasks whilst simultaneously managing the diverse range of functions from multiple sources. Motivated and goal driven team leader with strong work ethics, continuously striving for improvement coupled with excellent Administrative aptitude and the commitment to offer quality work.

Chief Manager (F, A & Commercial) - BERGER PAINTS (I) LTD. (British Paints Division) - Sikendrabad Factory, Bulandshahar, UP

(2025-04)

Sr. Manager (F, A & Commercial) - BERGER PAINTS (I) LTD. (British Paints Division) - Sikendrabad Factory, Bulandshahar, UP

(2020-01 - 2025-03)

Sr. Manager (F, A & Commercial) - BERGER PAINTS (I) LTD. (British Paints Division) - Surajpur Factory, Greater Noida, UP

(2008-06 - 2020-01)

Branch Admin Coordinator & System Administrator - BERGER PAINTS (I) LTD. (British Paints Division) - Varanasi, UP

(2003-11 - 2008-06)

Chief Manager (F, A & Commercial), Sr. Manager (F, A & Commercial), Branch Admin Coordinator & System Administrator - BERGER PAINTS (I) LTD. (British Paints Division) - Sikendrabad Factory, Bulandshahar, UP; Surajpur Factory, Greater Noida, UP; Varanasi, UP

(2003-11)

• Playing an instrumental role as Key User for ERP system's successful implementation in all our factories from January 2014. Thus having good knowledge of P2P, O2C, OPM, and Financial Modules of ERP.
• Instrumental in conceptualizing and implementing accounting/financial policies and principles and tracking systems for various functional areas while ensuring compliance with relevant standards & procedures; adept at handling overall accounting matters of the company.
• Adept at handling factory & branch accounting functions including preparation/maintenance/finalization of accounts, EDP, formulation of bank reconciliation, processing of Goods Receipt Notes (GRN's), Contractor Labours & Vendor Bills, Management of Imprest A/c and other related functions whilst ensuring adherence to accounting norms.
• Expertise in formulating MIS reports for monitoring movement of key business indicators to facilitate decision making and fruitful dissemination of information.
• Proficient in formulating cost effective budgets & conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results and implementing corrective actions; efficiently planning & implementing innovative business strategies to initiate & control finance, projected towards organizational goals to maximize profitability.
• Efficiently interfacing and coordinating with Banks, Government Officials and Statutory Bodies to ensure smooth flow of company operations whilst ensuring adherence to specified rules and regulations.
• Accountable to report to the top Management via. Monthly Production Cost Report (Cost per Ltr), MIS Reports Yield Variance, Product Price Variance, Month End Reports, Budget Vs Actual Expenses, CENVAT reconciliation with HO.
• Judiciously coordinated in carrying out Physical Stock taking, Fixed Assets Verifications & Audit by H.O Team or Statutory Auditors, Excise Audits etc.
• Entrusted with the responsibility of handling entire spectrum of functions pertaining to Petty Cash, Credit Notes & Scheme, and Office Administration with System Administration; proficient in streamlining general administration by scrutinizing flaws and devising strategic measures for betterment.

System Administrator & Accounts Executive - TULLU GROUP OF CO'S - Varanasi, U.P

(1996-04 - 2003-11)

• Played a pivotal role in developing System for Management Information Systems (MIS) by computer application & networking of the major departments for the top management to control the overhead cost of products.
• Hold credentials of developing, designing & integrating Database in ORACLE & Developer 2000 (as front end) and networked major departments i.e. Purchase, Dispatch, and Accounts for better co-ordination.
• Expertise in handling and managing matters pertaining to Company Law & Income Tax while ensuring adherence to statutory and regulatory norms.
• Successfully standardized & managed the accounting system of the company and maintaining uniform accounting practices for the smooth running of the business; adept at preparing various reports, accounts and statements.
• Efficiently assisted company in managing and handling various accounting and system administration functions of the company.

Finance Marketing Executive - ESCORTS FINANCE LIMITED

(1996-01 - 1996-03)

Asst. to Company Secretary - BANARAS BEADS LIMITED - Varanasi (U.P)

(1994-04 - 1995-06)

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) - Commerce - Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U) (1992)

Intermediate - Central Hindu School, Varanasi (1989)

Certification - RDBMS Design & ORACLE with Developer 2000 - I.I.T Kharagpur (Continuing Education Program - CEP) conducted by EL NET 3L Academy

Honours Diploma in Systems Management (HSM) - Systems Management - NIIT, Varanasi