NAME

Ashim Paul

DATE OF BIRTH

**st August ****

CITIZENSHIP

Indian

EDUCATION

2000

PG Diploma in Business Management (Finance); Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management

1998

Cost Accountancy; Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India

1988

Bachelor of Science in Economics; University of Calcutta

ADDRESS, MOBILE NO. & EMAIL ID

94A, Dr Suresh Chandra Banerjee Road, Flat BC 3rd Floor Block B Kolkata 700 010

Phone: 983******* / 700-***-****, Email: ac8i9l@r.postjobfree.com

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Associate Member of Institute of Cost Accountants of India (Membership no. 44260)

OTHER TRAINING

Training on PMP (Project Management Professional)

COUNTRIES OF WORK EXPERIENCE

India & USA

PROFICIENCY IN BUSINESS SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

MS Word, Excel & Power Point, MS AXAPTA, ERP, Tally, Quickbooks, etc

LANGUAGES & DEGREE OF PROFICIENCY

Language

Speak

Read

Write

English

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Bengali

Excellent

Excellent

Excellent

Hindi

Good

Fair

NA

EMPLOYMENT RECORD

From

To

Employer

Position Held

Nov 2011

Till date

IPE Global Ltd., Kolkata

Managing Consultant

April 2008

Oct 2011

United Conveyor Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd

Sr. Manager – Finance & Accounts

Aug 2005

March 2008

Computer Age Management Services Pvt. Ltd.

Manager - Operations

Aug 2001

July 2005

Population Services International (PSI)

Administration & Finance Manager

Dec 1998

July 2001

Amrit Feeds Ltd.

Finance Manager

Oct 1994

Nov1998

Softweb Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts

Project Name

Project Management Consultant for Implementation of Smart City Mission Projects in Tumakuru City, Karnataka

Year

2017 & 2018

Location

Tumakuru, Karnataka

Client

Tumakuru Smart City Ltd., SPV under Govt. of Karnataka

Project Description

The objective of this assignment is to provide consultancy services to support Client in planning, implementing and monitoring smart city projects under the Tumakuru smart city proposal. The scope of work is broadly divided into two phases for area based development and ICT based pan-city solutions, namely, (i) project development phase, and (ii) project implementation and monitoring phase

Position Held

Senior Program Manager

Activities performed

(i) Overall monitoring of the progress of the work as well as monitoring of the fund flow (ii) Manage all tasks required under the contract, and ensure quality & timely delivery of outputs (iii) Facilitate and liaisons with the appropriate authorities for obtaining approval /permission/ NOC from different competent Authorities like SLTC /KUIDFC/, Railways, National Highwayand State PWD etc. in order to avoid any deadlock condition (iv) Ensure financial monitoring in respect of yearly planning & budget (v) Planning and submission of Project Implementation Plan for the financial year with proper due diligence of the fund requirement details for implementation (vi) Review project and cost proposals (vii) Ensure overall effectiveness of finance functions and reporting cycle for the project (viii) Report issues & difficulties and escalate risks to appropriate authority to overcome barriers to delivery

Project Name

Project Management Consultants to State Level Nodal Agency for Implementation of JNNURM Project in KMA and ADDA Areas

Year

2011-2017

Location

Kolkata

Client

Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority

Project Description

The PMU is required liaise with the Mission Directorate for meeting their requirements for programme implementation. PMU is operating as an integrated wing of the SLNA in monitoring and implementation of the programme. The PMU operates as a unit under the overall supervision and guidance of SLNA focusing on Programme Management and Monitoring and provide the requisite technical and managerial support to SLNA.

Position Held

Managing Consultant & Team Leader

Activities Performed

(i) Reporting and planning / forecasting annual fund requirement to Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) and Ministry of Housing & Urban Poverty Alleviation (MoHUPA), Government of India on behalf of State Urban Development (UD) Department; (ii) Forecasting and tracking of the program budget and other financial requirements to ensure adherence to spending targets and budgetary constraints; (iii) Prepare and support local scenario based forecasts, taking into account risk, probability and contingency planning and support management of pipeline and pre-pipeline budgets in year and across future years (iv) Capacity building support to 42 ULBs to achieve Mandatory, Optional and ULB level reforms (Accounting Reforms, Property Tax, User Charge, Pro-poor Reform and e-governance) under JnNURM; (v) Advise as needed and verify compliance with Government regulations and policies in the contracting of subcontractors, independent consultants, and procurement of services; (vi) Review and implementation of guidelines and processes for the finance function with a focus on compliances and controls; (vii) Analyzing and monitoring of actual and budgetary variance analysis; (viii) Ensure coordination with various implementing agencies and state departments; (ix) Appraise progress of projects through site visits, troubleshooting programme issues and escalate delivery risks at the appropriate authority; (x) Ensure infrastructure development projects are in line with the proposed investment plan of the CDP and the needs of the urban poor are adequately provided for; (xi) Assist in developing annual strategic objectives and plans for the finance function as well as long term plan;

Project Name

1.Ash Handling System for Chandrapur Thermal Power Station

2.Ash Handling System for Ennore Thermal Power Station

3.JORF LASFER AHS

4.Ash Handling System for Santaldih etc.

Year

2008-2011

Location

Kolkata, West Bengal and Waukegan, Illinois, USA

Client

DVC, BHEL, ALSTOM, WBPDCL

Project Description

Design, Supply and Erection of Ash Handling System

Position Held

Sr. Manager - Finance & Accounts

Activities Performed

(I) Provide strategic leadership and guidance by ensuring that the financial operations are managed in an efficient and effective manner, compliant with local laws, policies and regulations in India and USA (ii) Preparation of annual budget and forecasts; (iii) Reporting and project planning / forecasting, standard project reporting; (iv) Managing procurement of services; (v) Leasing activities related to land, machineries and office / factory spaces; (vi) Analyzing actual and monitoring of budgetary variance analysis; (vii) Preparation of key business indicator analysis; (viii) Supervise all accounting activities, fund management, voucher review and approval; (ix) Finalization of accounts with monthly reports as per Indian GAAP as well as US GAAP; (x) Responsible for administration of compliances and implementing relevant changes in the legislations including Companies Act, Indian Accounting Standards, Standards on Auditing, Income Tax, Service Tax, etc. in collaboration with the Compliance Officer (xi) Lead on external and internal audit engagements and manage the delivery of associated recommendations

Project Name

Transaction Advisory Services

Year

2005 – 2008

Location

Kolkata, West Bengal

Client

SBI Mutual Fund, BIRLA Sunlife Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, ICICI-PRU Mutual Fund, HSBC Mutual Fund, DSP Black Rock Mutual Fund and other mutual fund Asset Management Companies

Project Description

Transfer Agency Services to the Asset Management Industry of India and as a technology enabled service solutions partner to Private Life Insurance, Private Equity Funds, Banks, Non-Banking Finance Companies.

Position Held

Manager – Operations

Activities Performed

(i) Ensure Business Process Re-engineering, Build/Enhance quality control processes to maximize the efficiency of process and identify data issue; (ii) Resolution of all queries as the second level of escalation from investors, AMCs and Back Office (BO); (iii) Analyse, coordinate and implement solutions to daily processing activities. Measure monitor and report performance level and improvement planning; (iv) Responsible for the day-to-day accurate, complete and timely processing activities and reconciliation with BO; (v) Establish / Review SLA’s on all customer support and ensuring delivery within TAT; (vi) Reporting to Central operations through various MIS; (vii) Organizing teams, Manpower planning and work flow and establish end user training where required; (viii) Monitoring, evaluating and improving the standard of operational systems of different branches; (ix) Ensure implementation of all standard operational procedures and follow compliance and internal audit guidelines

Project Name

Operation Lighthouse funded by USAID and

Projects funded by DFID and GATES Foundation

Year

2001 – 2005

Location

Kolkata, West Bengal

Client

AIDS Control Organisation, MoHFW and State AIDS Control Society, West Bengal

Project Description

Operation Lighthouse (OPL) was an HIV/AIDS prevention programme implemented by PSI's India wing through integrated communication, advocacy and service provision strategies to decrease the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic among vulnerable groups.

Position Held

Administration & Finance Manager

Activities Performed

(i) Preparation and control of original and revised annual budgets for state and/or national as well as monitoring and evaluation of budgetary variance analysis; (ii) Oversees all administrative and finance related processes of the Regional Office, Country Offices and sub-offices as well as Partner organizations; (iii) Review and authorize financial transaction, records and vouchers; (iv) Work closely with the Finance and Administration department at HO in the preparation and monitoring of state budget and administration; (v) Preparation of monthly and quarterly accounting & financial reports to Head Office; (vi) Ensure statutory compliance including TDS, PF, etc.; (vii) Preparation and analysis of regular and ad-hoc financial reports for PSI and donors, viz., USAID and DFID; (vii) Planning and execution of internal audit program and schedule and interfacing with internal / external auditors as required; (viii) Supervise all procurement activities, Cash flow, fund management, voucher review and approval; (ix) Established local and regional management information and monitoring systems in line with PSI standards; (x) Preparation of Financial SoP (Standard Operating Procedure) for PSI India and imparting training for field offices spread across country.

Project Name

Financial Management & Taxation

Year

1998 – 2001

Location

Kolkata, West Bengal

Client

Amrit Feeds Ltd

Position Held

Finance Manager

Activities Performed

(i) Preparation of original and revised annual budgets as well as monitoring and evaluation of budgetary variance analysis of the same; (ii) Updation and distribution of the administrative and financial guidelines for field offices and State Office; (iii) Planning and execution of internal audit program and schedule and interfacing with internal / external auditors as required; (iii) Analyzing field and state office audit reports and documentation of replies and comments of auditee /auditor/any other related party; (iv) Supervise all accounting activities, fund management, voucher review and approval; (v) Finalisation of accounts with monthly reports; (vi) Sales accounting, debtors & creditors monitoring with aging analysis; (vii) Supervise and manage all aspect of accounts including finance, voucher review and approval, fund management and working capital management; (ix) Interpretation, analysis and presentation of financial data and reports; (x) Income tax, Sales Tax, Provident fund and Profession tax & other statutory matters

Project Name

Software Application Development

Year

1994 – 1998

Location

Kolkata, West Bengal

Client

Warren Tea Ltd., Eastern Railways, Department of Post

Position Held

Assistant Manager - Accounts

Activities Performed

(i) Project feasibility study, Project costing, Project profitability & Project closeout reporting; (ii) Finalisation of accounts with monthly reports; (iii) Overhead & expense budget preparation, Inventory management, distribution and logistics; (iv) Interact with clients in the areas of requirement analysis and act as a bridge between the technical team and clients; (v) Income tax, Provident fund and Profession tax and filing of returns; (vi) Appraisal of credit policy and credit worthiness of parties;(vii) Annual financial audits and develop internal audit measures

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned, certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, this CV correctly describes me in relation to my qualifications, and experience.

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