Pravin Patil

Results-driven Accounts & Finance Professional with over 32 years of leadership experience in financial management, process development, and system implementation within the shipping, logistics, and terminal operations industry. Proven expertise in accounts management, statutory compliance, budgeting, and revenue-cost analysis. Skilled in AI Tools, Power BI, Leans Six Sigma, SAP, Procurement Management Systems and other ERP systems, with a strong record of developing and rolling out accounting processes across multiple business verticals — including Container Repairs (MNR), Rail Operations, CFS, Survey, Haz Vanning, and Integrated Logistics Services.

Deputy General Manager - Accounts - Hind Terminals Pvt. Ltd

(2007-05 - 2026-04)

Heading the Accounts Team of 14 professionals. Reporting Structure: Direct reporting to Sr. VP – Accounts; Indirect reporting to CFO & Operations Director. Business Footprint: Accountability for two companies HTPL & Zircon, involves approx. 70 locations and 30 shipping lines through both owned and third-party repair vendors.

• Maintenance & Repair (MNR Division): Overseeing all-India container repair operations, including feasibility reporting, process development, and implementation of systems for accurate tariff setup and invoicing.
• Zircon Marine Services Pvt. Ltd -Our owned repair vendor Managed: End-to-end responsibility for procurement cycle — NOA, GRN, advance payments, material consumption, Forex gain & Loss, and closing stock management.
• Survey Business: Financial management for Port, ICD, and miscellaneous activities including Hazardous Vanning Surveys.
• Integrated Logistics Services (ILS): Handling first-mile and last-mile logistics operations, ensuring cost and revenue accountability.
• Private Rail & BCN Operations: Managing complete accounting and reconciliation, including Rail Haulage (RR) payments.
• CFS Operations: Worked with V&V for incorporating various CFS processes in systems for Import & Export (LDD/Destuff/LCL), crane operations, and warehouse management.
• Played a pivotal role in developing and standardizing accounting processes, implementing systems for correct tariff (Public & Special), invoicing setup, and driving end-to-end financial control across diverse business verticals.

Position not specified - Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal Limited (NSICT)

(1999-03 - 2007-05)

• Port Operations Management: Ensured end-to-end financial accountability for port operations, including inter-terminal transfers, SSRs, and debtor recovery — achieving faster reconciliation cycles and improved cash realization.
• Process Setup & Rollout: Successfully led system and process implementation at Nhava Sheva, Mundra and Chennai locations, standardizing accounting workflows and ensuring seamless operational integration across terminals.

Position not specified - Samrat Shipping Pvt Ltd

(1995-12 - 1999-03)

• Billing Verification & Cost Control: Conducted thorough verification of port bills for container and vessel-related charges, as well as CFS and empty depot handling and storage invoices — ensuring billing accuracy, preventing overcharges, and improving cost control across operations.

Role not specified - Elite Marine Services

(1995-07 - 1995-11)

• Accurately recorded container movement data, including discharge, loading, and Gate In/Gate Out transactions for multiple shipping lines, ensuring timely and error-free port documentation.

Tutor - Infotech Institute

(1993-08 - 1995-07)

• Conducted training sessions on computer fundamentals, applications and programming in Foxpro & C, focusing on practical problem-solving, coding logic, and application-based learning.

B. Com Graduate - Commerce - University of Bombay (1993-06)

HSC(commerce) - Commerce - University of Bombay (1990-03)

ICWA Entrance Exam - Rohit Chambers -Mumbai (1993-11)

Diploma in Computer Programming & Applications - Computer Programming - Infotech Computers- Uran (1992-11)

Power BI - Data Visualization - Intelli Paat (2026-02)

AI Tools Workshop - Artificial Intelligence - BE10X (2026-03)

Leans Six Sigma - Green Belt - Six Sigma - The Knowledge Accadamy (2026-04)

Typing - 40 w.p.m - Typing - Govt. Examination -Maharashtra (1989-11)