Manish Kumar

Strategic and result-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Financial Advisor with over 25 years of extensive experience across Real Estate, Manufacturing, Trading, and Service industries. Proven track record in corporate debt syndication, project financing, financial modeling, and cash flow management. Demonstrated expertise in liaising with financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and government entities while leading corporate tax planning, audit preparation, legal drafting, and cross-functional operations to optimize profitability and compliance.

Financial Advisor / Virtual CFO - Independent Financial Advisory Services - New Delhi, India

(2016-11)

• Provide executive-level financial management, capital raising, and strategic corporate advisory to diverse corporate clients.
• Spearhead debt syndication and project financing proposals with Banks, Financial Institutions (FIs), and Private Lenders.
• Develop robust financial models, project reports, cash flow projections, and CMA data to secure multi-crore capital structures.
• Direct tax planning, statutory tax compliance (Direct & Indirect), and statutory audit finalizations for client organizations.
• Supervise accounting systems, internal financial controls, bookkeeping operations, and execute corporate legal drafting (MOUs, Agreements).

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Dwarkadhis Projects Pvt. Ltd. - Delhi, India

(2007-09 - 2016-11)

• Headed complete accounts and finance operations for a premier real estate development company.
• Secured project funding and bank credit facilities by preparing comprehensive project reports, CMA statements, and financial projections.
• Managed balance sheet finalizations, internal/external audits, and high-stakes Income Tax scrutiny, search, and survey proceedings.
• Liaised with government bodies including the Directorate of Town & Country Planning (DTCP) and HUDA for licenses and NOCs.
• Coordinated with Advocates, Chartered Accountants, and Approved Valuers for property valuations and legal documentation.

Assistant Manager – Accounts & Finance - Innovative Tech Pack Ltd. - Delhi

(2006-12 - 2007-09)

• Managed commercial finance, working capital reporting, and stock statement compilations for a PET packaging manufacturer.
• Prepared QIS reports, fund flow statements, and loan documentation for mortgage, corporate, and vehicle financing.
• Oversee Central Excise compliances, PLA/23A/23C registers, ER-1/ER-4/ER-5 returns, and ACR audit inspections.
• Executed TDS deductions, return filings, certificate issuance, and managed stores, dispatch, and commercial department audits.

Manager – Accounts & Finance - Jolen International Ltd. - Delhi

(2002-03 - 2006-12)

• Led complete financial accounting, statutory compliance, and payroll operations for a cosmetic manufacturing firm.
• Handled Sales Tax / VAT returns, Form C & F assessments, Income Tax, FBT, Service Tax, and ESI/PF processing.
• Structured dynamic MIS reporting frameworks to provide key operational and cost insights directly to the Board of Directors.

Executive – Accounts & Finance - Dhawan Infotech Ltd. - Delhi

(1999-05 - 2002-03)

• Managed core bookkeeping, accounts finalization, trial balances, CMA data support, and bank follow-ups.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com, Hons. in Accounts) - College of Commerce, Patna

Honors Diploma in Computer Applications (1.5 Years) - APTECH Ltd., Patna