Accounts & Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Management

Curriculum Vitae

Sudipto Saha

Flat # A/*, Sonamoni Co-op. Hsg. Soc. Ltd., Email : *******@*******.***

23. East Point, Mobile No. : +918*********

Kolkata – 700 078 West Bengal, India

Career Objective :

A Cost and Management Accountant seeking a challenging role in a reputable organization which involves participation in the formulation of strategic plans and decision making. Interested in demonstrating skills and knowledge acquired to ensure that the company achieves its financial objectives.

Summary :

1.20+ years of cross functional experience in the field of financial management in reputed organizations, both in India & overseas

2.15 years as Financial Manager / Controller of reputed companies in India & abroad

3.Established track record in financial and cost accounting, preparing financial reports, budget monitoring, handling and supervising audits, implementation of cash monitoring strategies to achieve high standards of excellence

4.Experienced in implementing and managing Enterprise - wide Resource Planning (ERP - BAAN IV) in GODREJ & BOYCE Mfg. Co. Ltd., Mumbai, India and Awal Gulf Manufacturing Co. B.S.C. ©, Kingdom of Bahrain

Professional Qualification :

1988 - 1992 Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)

Educational Background :

1985 - 1987-88 Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), University of Calcutta, India

Achievements :

1.Passed CMA Final in first attempt & ranked 42nd

2.Implementation of the Enterprise - wide Resource Planning

3.Implementation of accounting policies and administrative procedures

Professional Experience :

Apr., 2013 - Till date Financial Planning Advisor, AVIVA Life Insurance Company India Ltd., Kolkata, India

Responsibilities :

1.Developing base for long-term sources of clients to compile list of prospects

2.Approaching potential clients, making presentations to groups at company-sponsored gatherings, speaking publicly to community groups on financial well-being

3.Determining clients’ particular needs & financial situations by scheduling fact-finding appointments

4.Developing a coordinated by calculating & quoting rates for immediate coverage action & long-term strategy implementation

5.Obtaining underwriting approval by completing application for coverage

6.Completing coverage by delivering policy, planning future follow-up visits & evaluation of needs

7.Enhancing company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new & different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Jun., 2011 - Dec., 2012 Financial Analyst, Al Ansari Exchange, Dubai, UAE

Responsibilities :

1.Accounting :

-Assisting in the year-end closing process

-Performing complex accounting duties in the preparation of financial documents, records, apportionments & reports

-Maintaining chart of accounts

2.Budget Management / Analysis :

-Monitoring expenditures & income related to budgets to assure availability of funds

-Assisting in compilation & preparation of budgets

-Consulting with appropriate personnel regarding budget needs & preparing necessary budget transfers & revisions

-Research & analyze discrepancies & processing appropriate correction transactions

3.Auditing :

-Answer to inquiries & providing data for auditors

-Preparing & maintaining mandatory documents as required

-Auditing documents submitted for payment for compliance with statutory guidelines

-Recommend solutions

4.Client Support / Communication :

-Research financial record keeping issues and taking appropriate action, providing clients information in both oral and written form

-Interprets, applies and recommends financial policies, laws, regulations and procedures for office departments and staff

5.Research / Reporting :

-Research and analyze data to identify, troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies and client inquiries

-Creating and maintaining a database to organize, collect and retrieve data into required reporting formats

6.Heading the Finance Department

Jan., 2009 - Jan., 2011 Group Manager - Audit, Acharyya Swapan & Co., Chartered Accountants, Kolkata, India

Responsibilities :

1.Supervision of :

-Statutory Audits of Public & Private companies under the Companies Act

-Internal Audits

-Special Audits - Investigations & Fraud Detection

-Management Audits

2.Conducting Information system Audits

Jan., 2007 - Nov., 2008 Financial Controller, AXEM Events, Kingdom of Bahrain

Responsibilities :

1.Formulation & implementation of accounting policies & administrative procedures

2.In-charge of daily accounting & controlling

3.Consolidation & preparation of management reports & financial accounts

4.Forecasting

5.Liaison with auditors (KPMG)

6.Negotiation with sponsors of international levels (Pepsi / Puma)

May, 2004 - Dec., 2006 Manager - Finance & Administration, Knowledge Management Group W.L.L., Kingdom of Bahrain

Responsibilities :

1.Preparation of project report & active participation in all negotiations with Delhi

Public School Society (DPSS), New Delhi, India& Ministry of Education, Kingdom of Bahrain for the purpose of setting up of New Millennium School in the Kingdom of Bahrain, under the aegis of DPSS

2.Projections for further expansion & new projects

3.Controlling funds position

4.Preparation of monthly reports & annual accounts

5.Handling statutory audit with BDO Jawad Habib

6.Negotiation with suppliers

7.Monitoring school transport

Nov., 1998 - May, 2004 Manager - Finance, Awal Gulf Manufacturing Co. B.S.C. ©, Kingdom of Bahrain

Responsibilities :

1.Monitoring profitability

2.Managing the liquidity of the company by undertaking appropriate financial planning

3.Conducting feasibility analysis for investments & assessing the viability of the projects

4.Preparation of budgets & compilation of budget reports

5.Liaison with auditors (KPMG), banks & other companies on behalf of the company

6.Preparation of financial accounts including the balance sheet & the income statement

7.Analysis of the trial balance & reconciliation

8.Preparation of Board Meeting particulars

9.Determining product wise cost structure & assisting in price fixation for different models

10.Formulation & implementation of strategic financial plans

11.Management of the company’s financial operations

12.Management of the Enterprise-wide Resource Planning (ERP - BAAN IV) system

Jul., 1993 - Nov., 1998 Assistant Manager - Accounts, GODREJ & BOYCE Mfg. Co. Ltd., Mumbai, India (Forklift / Locks Division)

Responsibilities :

1.Management & analysis of the Management Information System

2.Active member of the implementation team of Enterprise - wide Resource Planning (ERP - BAAN IV)

3.Coordination of internal auditors & analysis of the audit findings

4.Finalization of the divisional books of accounts

5.Preparation of divisional business plan / budget & controlling the same

6.Determining cost structure for different models esp. for new products & assisting in price fixation

7.Active participation in formulating marketing strategies for the division

Jun., 1992 - Jun., 1993 Accounts Executive, GKW Limited, Mumbai, India

(S & F / SES Division)

Responsibilities :

1.Preparation of management reports, monthly & annual accounts

2.Formulation of divisional budget in consultation with the General Works Manager

3.Computing product wise & size wise cost structure, assisting in price fixation based upon product wise profitability

4.Supervising the debtors & funds position

5.Dealing with sales tax & excise duty assessments

6.Liaison with auditors (PWH), both internal & Statutory

7.Scrutinizing the variance analysis

Have also worked as Financial / Business consultant & advisor in the Kingdom of Bahrain in real estate, hospitality (hotels & restaurants) & tours & travel sectors.

Personal Informations :

Date of birth : 13thSeptember, 1968

Nationality : Indian

References are available upon request

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