Chandrakant

Chartered Accountant and finance executive with 22+ years directing financial strategy, controllership, and statutory compliance across mining, ceramics, chemical, and power/transformer manufacturing sectors spanning India, West Africa, and multinational operations. Skilled in ERP-driven financial governance, treasury management, board-level reporting, and cost optimization, with a consistent record of strengthening internal controls and sustaining audit-ready operations. Brings deep expertise in budgeting, forecasting, taxation (GST, TDS, Income Tax), and stakeholder management across cross-border, multi entity organizations.

Builds and leads high-performing finance teams that deliver accurate, timely MIS reporting to inform senior leadership and Board decision-making. Seeking to bring this cross-industry financial leadership to a Finance Controller or Corporate Controller.

Finance Controller - West African Ceramics Limited - West Africa

(2025-12 - 2026-05)

Mining & Ceramics Manufacturing

• Directs end-to-end financial strategy, treasury, and statutory compliance for a green infrastructure enterprise, partnering with the MD on capital allocation and growth planning.
• Spearheads ERP-driven financial control upgrades, reducing the month-end close cycle by 30%.
• Negotiates banking relationships and working capital facilities, lowering financing costs by 12%.
• Guides cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and cost governance to support infrastructure project delivery.
• Presents financial performance and risk assessments directly to the Managing Director and Board of Directors.
• Oversaw full financial operations across mining and ceramics manufacturing units, ensuring statutory governance and audit readiness.
• Orchestrated monthly MIS reporting spanning P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, improving reporting accuracy to 99.5%.
• Strengthened inventory and stock reconciliation controls, reducing variance exposure by 22%.
• Liaised with external auditors and regulatory bodies to complete statutory audits on schedule.
• Championed ERP data integrity initiatives across financial modules, enhancing cross-departmental visibility.

General Manager – Finance - Shilchar Technologies Limited - India

(2024-11 - 2025-11)

Transformer & Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

• Headed the finance and accounts function for a transformer manufacturing enterprise, overseeing budgeting, treasury, and statutory reporting.
• Formulated cost-reduction initiatives across raw material procurement and production, trimming operating costs by 15%.
• Established enhanced internal control frameworks aligned with SOP standards, cutting audit observations by 40%.
• Coordinated with cross-functional leadership to support strategic decision-making and new product costing.
• Modernized MIS reporting processes to accelerate monthly closing timelines.

Head, Accounts & Finance (Sr. Manager) - Jubilant Ingrevia Limited - India

(2015-03 - 2024-11)

Multi-Country Indian MNC, Chemical Manufacturing

• Led the multi-entity finance and accounts function across a multinational chemical manufacturing group for nearly a decade.
• Elevated product costing accuracy for new product lines, enabling data-driven decisions on product mix.
• Consolidated statutory account finalization and tax compliance, including Income Tax, TDS, and GST filings and assessments.
• Executed multi-location fund planning and treasury management, aligning monthly budgets with actual spend.
• Piloted mining and raw material cost review protocols, reducing avoidable material costs by 20% annually.
• Cultivated stakeholder relationships with the Board, investors, and company secretary on governance and compliance matters, achieving inventory variance control within 18% of target tolerance.

Finance Controller - MBH Power Pvt Ltd - African and Singapore-Based MNC

(2013-06 - 2015-03)

Power & Electrical Equipment

• Managed comprehensive financial operations for a multinational power equipment enterprise spanning African and Singapore operations.
• Instituted standardized budgeting and forecasting procedures across regional business units.
• Mitigated financial risk through strengthened payment controls and treasury oversight.
• Delivered accurate monthly and quarterly financial closes, supporting Board-level decision-making.
• Improved working capital efficiency by 14% through tighter receivables and payables management.
• Automated portions of financial reporting, cutting report preparation time by 25%.

Senior Manager – Accounts - M/s Kaira Can Co Ltd - India

(2010-07 - 2013-05)

• Administered statutory accounting, audit coordination, and financial reporting for a manufacturing enterprise.

Manager – Accounts - M/s Amira Tanna Ind P Ltd - India

(2007-10 - 2010-06)

UK-Based MNC

• Supervised accounting operations and compliance reporting for a UK-affiliated manufacturing subsidiary.

Assistant Manager - M/s JSL (Jyoti) Industries Ltd - India

(2006-05 - 2007-09)

• Supported accounts finalization, taxation, and internal audit processes.

Officer – Accounts - M/s Patel Infrastructure P Ltd - India

(2005-01 - 2006-04)

• Handled day-to-day accounting, vouching, and reconciliation activities.

Data Entry Operator & Accountant - Chartered Accountancy Firm - India

(2002 - 2005)

• Gained foundational grounding in audit, taxation, and accounting principles during articleship.

Chartered Accountant (CA) - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2008)

Cost Management Accountant (CMA-I) - Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICWAI) (2013)

Master of Commerce (M.Com) - Maharaja Sayajirao University, Vadodara, India (2002)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Sardar Patel University, VV Nagar, India (1995)

Diploma in Computer Applications (DCA) (1995)