I am a Finance & Accounting professional with 30 years of working experience. Specializing in ERP systems, financial reporting, and supply chain management. Expertise in designing, optimizing, and implementing advanced accounting systems to accommodate evolving business transactions. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and financial transparency through strategic system improvements and process innovations. Skilled in leveraging deep industry knowledge to drive financial integrity and support business growth.

Work Experience
New Country Appliances | Surrey, BC
Finance Manager | 10/2022 - Present

• Reduced errors in financial reports by 20% through implementation of new processes and controls.
• Collaborated with the procurement department to closely analyse inventory items and negotiate new supplier contracts,
• resulting in a cost savings of $1 million.
• Developed costing models to support the launch of a new product line, resulting in a projected revenue increase of $500k.
• Supervised a team of three accountants, providing guidance and support to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of
• financial tasks.
• Partnered with various internal departments, including operations, sales, and procurement, to streamline processes and
• enhance the precision and timeliness of financial data.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date financial records, ensuring compliance with ucompany policies and regulatory
• standards

Generics & Specialties Pharma Distributor | Maputo, Mozambique
General Manager | 08/2013 - 06/2020

• Over 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, delivering results through strategic initiatives and operational
• excellence.
• Established monthly goals leading to average yearly improvement in sales of 20%.
• Analysed data to identify potential up-sell opportunities for new business segments leading to $500k in incremental sales.
• Set-up vendors data base for prices negotiation resulting in $350k saving.
• Re- setup import consignments clearing process resulting in saving of $100k.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Skilled in fostering a collaborative work environment to promote innovation and achieve company objectives.
• Adept at strategic planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market demands.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Nigeria Limited | Lagos, Nigeria
Financial Controller | 03/2011 - 07/2013

• Implemented a new budgeting process, reducing budget variances by 10%.
• Developed a new logistic model to replace existing system, resulting in a reduction of selling & distribution cost by $ 1 million
• Cash & inventory management, customer’s credit terms review.
• Meticulously controlled import consignment clearing costs resulting in a saving of $750k.
• Conducted financial analysis and modeling to support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepared monthly and quarterly financial performance reports, offering actionable recommendations for improvement.

United Technical & Allied Services Limited- Chellarams Group Company | Lagos, Nigeria
Financial Controller | 04/2009 - 02/2011

• Supervising Imports, Insurance, Banking, Audit, Secretarial and Tax Matters
• Set up new management reporting system with committed time frame.
• Developed cost rationalization measures resulting reduction in overheads by $450k.
• Negotiate with bankers to avail fund and non-fund-based credit limits at competitive terms, resulting in reduction of financial cost by $350k
• Consistently aligns financial activities with broader organizational goals to achieve strategic objectives.
• Dedicated to fostering a culture of transparency and accountability in financial reporting and operations.
• Focused on delivering high-quality outcomes while meeting tight deadlines and managing multiple priorities.

Sunflag Nigeria Limited | Lagos, Nigeria
Financial Controller | 01/2007 - 03/2009

• With the consultation of production team, setup new consumption norms lead to reduction in cost of production by 7%.
• Conducted each machine (Air jet, Sulzer) efficiency audit and advised to setup new control measures which contributes 15% increment in production.
• Designing & implementing accounting systems & procedures; supervising the timely preparation of statutory books of accounts, finalisation with consolidation of group companies accounts.
• Detail-oriented experience in the textile industry, with a specialization in financial management, costing, and cost control.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, with a focus on optimizing resource allocation and managing cash flow.

Teracom Limited | Noida, India
Senior Accounts Manager | 09/2005 - 01/2007

• Review of production norms which contributed savings of $150k in cost of production.
• Implemented costing standards in 3 production setups of the company.
• Formulating & implementing marketing strategies for achievement of higher sales, steering control on debtors and
• creditors, etc.
• Liaise with banks for working capital and term Loans
• Set-up new inventory accounting system to control pilferage and wastage.
• Independently handled Initial Public Offer (share issue) worked with SEBI, Merchant Banker-UTI, and Auditors.

Bharat Explosives Limited | Delhi, India
Accounting Manager | 12/1999 - 09/2005

• Steering finalisation of accounts.
• Budget working.
• Monthly MIS –with variance analysis.
• Interacting with banks, various govt. authorities, statutory and internal auditors.
• Designing & implementing systems to ensure smooth functioning of finance & accounting operations across the organisation.

Ansal Housing & Construction Limited | Delhi, India
Account Assistant Manager | 03/1993 - 12/1999

• Monitoring routine finalisation of accounts as well as conducting internal audit.
• Managing income tax, sales tax.
• Establishing tie-up with the banks and financial institutions for term loan / working capital facilities.
• Coordinating with statutory auditors & various govt. authorities
• Preparation of MIS reports to provide feedback to top management on financial performance, viz, fund management, risk control, profitability, etc.