Anish Chand

Strategic and results-driven Finance Leader with 19 years' experience across shipping & logistics, investment, manufacturing, retail and corporate sectors. Proven track record in financial leadership, investment accounting, and business performance management. Specialize in strengthening internal controls, improving profitability, and supporting boards with high-quality financial insights.

Expertise includes implementing financial systems and optimizing processes across multi-entity groups. Currently directing the financial strategy for a diversified portfolio including Shipping Services (SSFL), Oceania Agencies, United Containers (UCFL), and Suva Container Park (SCPL). Proven track record in managing global partnerships with Maersk and Matson and overseeing warehouse development projects.

Group Chief Financial Officer / Group Financial Controller at Shipping Services Group (SSFL) (2017-07 – Present)

Overseeing Shipping Services (Fiji) Pte Ltd, Oceania Agencies (Fiji) Pte Ltd, Suva Container Park Pte Ltd and United Containers (Fiji) Pte Ltd. Direct financial strategy, budgeting, and performance management for a diversified logistics and property group representing global principals including Maersk and Matson.

• Strategic Group Leadership: Direct financial strategy, budgeting, and performance management for a diversified logistics and property group representing global principals including Maersk and Matson
• Real Estate & Infrastructure Management: Direct the financial operations of Suva Container Park (SCPL), a property leasing subsidiary. Manage the internal leasing of industrial assets to SSFL and UCFL and lead the financial feasibility of new commercial developments
• Multi-Sector Revenue Oversight: Controlled financial operations across vessel & liner agency, depot & container solutions, and end-to-end logistics including warehousing, trucking fleets, freight forwarding, and air freight services
• Capital & Operational Efficiency: Led group-wide CAPEX planning for purpose-built container freight stations and logistics infrastructure while optimizing OPEX for the group's transport and service divisions
• Stakeholder Relations: Acted as the primary financial liaison for international partners, local maritime authorities, banks, auditors, and key stakeholders to facilitate seamless supply chain operations
• Systems Implementation: involved in the integration of specialized logistics software including Trade Window Freight, CargoWise, and DepotPro to streamline operations and reporting
• Strategic Acquisition (M&A): Spearheaded the successful acquisition of 50% equity in United Containers (Fiji) Pte Ltd and Suva Container Park Limited from Container Co (NZ), consolidating the group's asset base
• Warehouse Development Project: Leading the financial planning, funding, and project oversight for a new warehouse development for SCPL, aimed at expanding the group's logistics and storage capacity
• Operational Merger: Orchestrated the financial merger of Oceania Logistics (Fiji) into Shipping Services (Fiji), unifying business units to achieve significant OPEX savings
• Market Expansion: Established the financial framework for Oceania Agencies, securing the Matson South Pacific agency
• Digital Transformation: involved in group-wide implementation of Trade Window Freight and CargoWise, digitizing the end-to-end supply chain finance process

Manager Investment Accounting at BSP Life (Fiji) Limited (2014-03 – 2017-07)

Managed investment accounting for a portfolio exceeding $600 million. Conducted detailed investment income and rental analysis, prepared EXCO and ALCO board reports, and handled all audit processes for the investment division.

• Managed investment accounting for a portfolio exceeding $600 million
• Conducted detailed investment income and rental analysis
• Prepared EXCO and ALCO board reports
• Handled all audit processes for the investment division

Investment Accountant at BSP Life (Fiji) Limited (2010-11 – 2014-03)

Maintained investment accounting records across major asset classes. Performed investment income analysis and reconciliations while ensuring compliance with audit requirements and internal controls.

• Maintained investment accounting records across major asset classes
• Performed investment income analysis and reconciliations
• Ensured compliance with audit requirements and internal controls

Accountant at Basic Industries / Clariti South Pacific (2009-04 – 2010-11)

Prepared precise management and financial reports for two entities. Successfully managed budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination processes while overseeing multiple accounting functions.

• Prepared precise management & financial reports for two entities
• Successfully managed budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination processes
• Oversaw accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), payroll, VAT, inventory, and costing functions
• Prepared clear and concise board papers, streamlining communication to executive leadership

Internal Auditor at Fijian Holdings Limited (2008-09 – 2009-03)

Executed financial and compliance audits across various subsidiaries. Authored comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations that improved internal control environments.

• Executed financial and compliance audits across various subsidiaries, identifying key risk areas
• Authored comprehensive audit reports with actionable recommendations that improved internal control environments

Internal Auditor / Branch Accountant at Carpenters Fiji / MH Supermarkets (2007-04 – 2008-09)

Conducted extensive field audits across all Carpenters divisions. Reviewed and enhanced internal controls and regulatory compliance, specifically for FIU and FTR Act standards.

• Conducted extensive field audits across all Carpenters divisions, ensuring procedural adherence
• Reviewed and enhanced internal controls and regulatory compliance, specifically for FIU and FTR Act standards

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Financial Management and Information Systems – University of the South Pacific (USP) (2007)

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