Financial Controller

Rajan Agiwal- C.A, CMA, B.Com(Honors)

Kuwait. E-Mail: ***********@*****.***

Mobile No: +965-********

Senior Finance Professional with 10+ years of experience includes 7+ years of post-qualification experience. Actively seeking managerial opportunities, which will enable career acceleration and growth, in areas of Finance & Accounts / Consulting / Compliance, with an organization of global repute.

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Holistic and diverse experience in various domains of Finance & Accounts

Key functional expertise includes: Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Working Capital Management, MIS Reporting, Treasury management, Corporate Finance, Analyzing Financials, Risk Based Internal Audits (IA), Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Accounting and Reporting Tools like Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and Hyperion Systems. Well verse with IFRS / IAS and COSO Framework

Soft Skills: Excellent communication and analytical skills, liaising and collaborating with cross functional teams, people management, nurturing and leading teams

Multi country exposure: Though based in Kuwait, had brief project stints in various countries like India, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia 2011 Chartered Accountant Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 2018 Certified Management Accountant Institute of Management Accountants- USA 2010 Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) Calcutta University Financial Controller – Sika Kuwait W.L.L.(Subsidiary of a $6BN Global Swiss Conglomerate) Sep’16 to Present:

Senior Financial Analyst – M.H.Alshaya Co. WLL. Kuwait -May’14 to Apr’16 A brief summary of Professional Expertise

A brief Summary of Professional Expertise

Qualification

Work Experience

Strategic Financial Management: Pivotal role in complete end to end structuring and scaling of finance function for Sika in Kuwait. Leading the finance function for all strategic business initiatives as well as operational activities

Budgeting and Forecasting: Diligently articulating and forecasting various financial and operational requirements of the company, which is budgeted annually and monitored periodically for any deviations

Responsible for Working Capital & Treasury Management, Implementing Cost Optimization Processes

& streamlining operational procedures of the company

Reporting: Reporting to the top corporate management on financial health of the Company on Monthly, Quarterly and Annual basis. Assessing efficiency and effectiveness of systems of internal control as per policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Taxation & Audit: Leading the external and internal audit activity. Also responsible for assessing and filing of tax liabilities as per the regulatory requirements.

Operations, Admin and Logistics: Spearheading the daily logistics and operations of the company, instrumental role in streamlining the mode of operations from distributor to direct.

Team Management: Leading a Cross-functional team of 5 direct reportees, for efficient delivery of assigned responsibilities

Regional Internal Auditor –Financial Risks -MENA Region– M.H.Alshaya Co. WLL. Kuwait - May’14 to May’16

Associate Consultant (Risk & Business Consulting Services) – Protiviti, Kuwait – Sep’12 to Apr’14 Assistant Manager Finance / Article Assistant - Soni Agal & Company, Chartered Accountants, Kolkata

(India) -Oct’07 to Aug’12

Recognized as Shining Star for delivering outstanding results in assigned project at M.H. Alshaya & Co. W.L.L

GMCS (General Management Communication Skills) course conducted by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Completed training on Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Auditor Role, Fraud Prevention, Deterrence, Detection and Investigation

Secured 90% marks in Accountancy in B.Com (Hons.)

Played Volley Ball at National Level

Date of Birth : 9th March, 1989

Gender : Male

Passport No : S2390922

Nationality : Indian

Visa Status : Transferable

Enterprise Risk management – Identification and assessment of risks at various departments based on COSO Framework and proposing mitigation plan for identified risks

Budgeting, Forecasting and Variance analysis:

Involved in the development of futuristic Economic Profit model at brand/country and regional level, and financial models for long term forecasts and capital expenditures

Analyzing periodic financials and Key Financial reports (KFR); Preparing Projections, ROI's and suggesting suitable recommendations

Trend Analysis and Management Reporting: Reviewed financial statements and trend analysis, presented to senior management. Analyzed performance reports of new stores against ROCI

Policy & Procedures: Developed policies and procedures with Key Performance Indicators(KPI) for various departments

Internal Audit & Reporting:

Internal Audit of major processes like Procurement / Supply Chain, Finance & Accounts, Capital Expenditure Management, Inventory/ Stores Management, Production Planning & Control, Scrap Management, Logistics Management, HR & Payroll, Records Management and MIS

Risk Assessment, Corrective Actions & Preventive Measures: Conducted Risk assessment in the areas of procurement / Contracting and Payrolls for leading IT Company development of process overview diagram, by understanding interviews/ questionnaires, risk and control matrix, identification of design and operational gaps and recommending remedial measures

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