Vinu Bandolekar

Results-driven Chartered Accountant and Global Financial Controller with 21+ years of progressive leadership across manufacturing, cement, retail, power, and startup ecosystems in India, Kenya, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Recognized for building robust financial infrastructures, tightening internal controls, and delivering board-ready insight that drives profitability. Trusted by ownership and investors alike to lead multi-country finance functions for organizations turning over up to $750M, while also advising early-stage founders on fundraising, valuation, and financial strategy.

Bilingual analytical strength combined with hands-on ERP mastery (SAP S/4HANA, SAP Business One, Oracle, Tally, SAGE) makes for a finance leader equally comfortable in the boardroom and the general ledger.

Financial Analyst — Freelance Consultant at We Founder Circle Pvt. Ltd. (2026-04 – Present)

CA advisory group supporting startup funding and financial strategy

• Analyze startup business models end-to-end and prepare investor-ready project reports to support funding decisions.
• Build fund flow and cash flow statements; diagnose drivers of cash burn and advise founders on corrective action.
• Perform valuation of early-stage startups and unlisted shares to underpin fundraising and negotiation strategy.
• Design pitch decks and financial narratives that help startups secure investor confidence and capital.
• Represent client interests directly in share-price negotiations between founders and prospective investors.

Finance Controller – National Cement Co. Ltd. at Devki Group of Companies (2021-01 – 2025-12)

Annual turnover: USD 750M

• Owned the full monthly close cycle — management accounts, variance analysis, and reporting — for a $750M manufacturing group.
• Delivered profitability analysis by product, by-product, and location, plus captive power costing to protect margins. Product costing reporting to Management and costing cycle closing on monthly basis.
• Controlled receivables and payables through disciplined aging analysis and branch transfer reconciliation.
• Led statutory audits, GL integrity, and full statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE) across the group.
• Managed transporter bill review/reconciliation, cash flow planning, budgeting, and revenue forecasting.
• Tracked and controlled monthly electricity costs as a material driver of manufacturing overhead.

Corporate Management Consultant at VFB & Co. (2018-04 – 2021-01)

• Prepared and filed statutory returns and led audit engagements across a diverse client portfolio.
• Implemented Accounting Standards and advised clients on GST and Income Tax compliance.
• Produced management MIS and financial statements; authored policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Led accounting system implementations to modernize client finance operations.

Group Finance Controller at Laxman Congo SARL (2013-10 – 2017-08)

Annual turnover: USD 180M

• Directed monthly management accounts and supervised stock-taking across multiple depots and major locations.
• Oversaw sales and purchase accounting, with disciplined debtor aging and recovery follow-up.
• Managed monthly discount structuring and creditor payment timing to maximize commercial terms.
• Ensured statutory compliance (VAT, PAYE), fixed asset accounting, and costing of imported goods.
• Delivered shop-wise profitability analysis and daily sales tracking across the retail network.
• Supervised cash collections, payroll accounting, and monthly debtor/creditor reconciliation.

Assistant Manager at Torrent Power Limited (2006-06 – 2013-10)

Annual turnover: INR 7,500 Cr

• Managed SEZ compliance and monthly profitability/management accounts for a large listed power utility.
• Oversaw payroll processing, bills payable, job costing, and fixed asset accounting.
• Directed budgetary control, GL maintenance, and power purchase cost calculations.
• Managed fund flow and cash flow; calculated collection efficiency and T&D losses to inform strategy.
• Delivered per-customer costing analysis to support commercial pricing decisions.

Senior Auditor — Article-ship at M.S. Choksi & Co. (1995-01 – 2005-12)

• Conducted statutory, revenue, and internal audits of banks and companies during ICAI article-ship training.
• Managed taxation for individuals, HUFs, firms, and companies, alongside stock and book-debt inspections.
• Prepared project reports and CMA reports, ensuring statutory compliance across client accounts.

Chartered Accountant (CA) – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) (2005-11)

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) – South Gujarat University (1995-01)