CURRICULUM VITAE OF NAMITA DAS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT
PERSONAL SUMMARY EDUCATION
A versatile, consummate professional with international experience, boasting advanced capabilities in overseeing the accounting, finance, tax, and auditing functions to ensure the attainment of the organization’s growth objectives. Highly proficient in developing and implementing internal controls to govern financial operations, maintaining financial systems and processes, as well as monitoring activities to ensure adherence to policies and organizational standards. I am a transformational leader, with exceptional critical thinking and communication skills, including the ability to train and develop high- performance teams that add value to the attainment of the company’s strategic objectives. I have more than nine years of experience in accounting, finance, tax, and auditing, including six years of international work experience in UAE. KEY SKILLS
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED
ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
2009
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT,
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: 224196
Achievement: District Topper of CA
Intermediate Examination.
UNIVERSITY OF CALICUT, INDIA
2006
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
Achievement: Secured First Rank in Final
Year University Examinations.
• Finance & Accounting Management
• Compliance and Legal
• Cost Optimization & Control
• Auditing
• Taxation
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Relationship Management
CAREER HISTORY
• Internal Control
• Accounts Migration
• Operations Management
• Reporting
• Administrative Support
ATTRIBUTES
• Analytical
• Strategic
• Broadminded
• Proactive
• Adaptability
• Meticulous
COCKETT MARINE OIL TRADING PVT LTD, MUMBAI, INDIA
June 2018 – Present
OPERATIONS MANAGER: COMPLIANCE, ACCOUNTS, OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION
Oversee the management of the organization’s daily operations, finance, including administration activities for the India branch while acting as the main point of contact for the Group Finance Department, Tax Authorities, Consultants,Legal Counsels and the Company Secretary. Effectively maintain accounting records and utilize TALLY-9 ERP in the preparation of MIS reports for the Indian office’s subdivisions in Mumbai, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Reconcile the reports to the data maintained in the Group ERP CITRIX based software and successfully ensure that financial reporting complies with Indian Accounting Standards and adheres to the Group’s IFRS reporting guidelines. Provide management reports and data for budget preparation, financial reporting, and cost control while compiling monthly and yearly tax filings including statutory reports for VAT and GST, TDS and TCS, Service Tax, ROC, RBI, and the MSME Act. Manage bunker and other diversified products operational documentation and collaborate with key personnel in the arrangement of shipping documents, customs clearance and the procuring warehouse facilities for imported cargo. Monitor operations to ensure strict adherence and compliance with policies, procedures, and processes involved in the trading of fuel, including sanctions, contracts, trade efficiencies, documentation, and timelines.
INTERESTS
• Active member of Arts and Drama Club
at College from 2004-2005.
• Flair for painting and sketching.
• Acted as the Secretary in the
International Toastmasters Club
at Scientechnic, Dubai
COMPUTER SKILLS
• SAP-FI
• Microsoft Dynamics
• Citrix Based ERPs
• Tally 9
• Microsoft Office Suite
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Indian
23 September 1985
Kerala, India. Willing to relocate.
Namita Das
Chartered Accountant
CURRICULUM VITAE OF NAMITA DAS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT CAREER HISTORY
Spearhead the bank facility management function by ensuring the efficient utilization of available cash facilities and frequently analyze the different facility arrangements provided by the banks to identify ways of maximizing funds. Actively participate in process automation and evaluate activities to identify risks and implement risk mitigation plans. Manage accounts receivables and payables, prepare daily cash forecasts, and provide assistance in Statutory Audits, Tax Audits, and Transfer Pricing Audits for the Trading Entity.
COCKETT MARINE OIL DMCC, DUBAI, UAE
November 2013 – May 2018
MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT: FINANCE DIVISION
Oversaw MIS, Corporate Taxation, and Management Reports for regional headquarters in UAE, and branches in the Middle East, USA, and India. Provided assistance in the planning and management of the data migration process from Microsoft Dynamics to an inhouse Citrix based ERP-VISTA while developing internal controls and procedures for payments, MIS monthly reporting, audit, and taxation. Championed the preparation of financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards, effectively managed accounts receivables as well as payables, and confirmed the timely collection and discharge of credit. Immensely contributed to the accounting and financial set up of India and Turkey branch operations and aided in the execution of GST in India and UAE. Championed the preparation of the detailed annual corporate budget with maximum accuracy and provided weekly data including sales, inventory, and collections to the Financial Lenders for borrowing base calculations. Trained and developed a group of Accounts Assistants, promptly resolved their issues, and provided assistance to ensure that they meet their deadlines. SCIENTECHNIC, DUBAI, UAE
October 2011 – January 2013
FINANCE ACCOUNTANT: FINANCE & ACCOUNTS DIVISION
Spearheaded the development of formats for management reports and significantly minimized time to deliver daily and monthly reports. Oversaw the preparation of the daily sales report for all cost centers and analyzed as well as presented the Monthly Business Segment Revenue Report to the Board of Directors. Frequently checked the monthly payroll calculation including overtime, bonuses, leaves, deductions, and end of service benefits. Ensured the achievement of minimal variance in operating and administrative costs versus the annual budget, formulated the monthly MIS and delivered robust analysis as well as recommendations on financial performance.
UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON, DUBAI, UAE
September 2011 – October 2011
INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER: SPECIAL INVESTIGATION
Successfully completed a special audit assignment by checking the accuracy of financial statements and reporting inefficiencies to management. Examined and identified lapses in revenue reporting, completed the statutory audit within the stipulated time, meeting all schedules as well as requirements, and compiled and presented financial statements, the audit report, and the management representation letter to executives.
MINERALS & METALS TRADING CORPORATION LIMITED, KOCHI, INDIA April 2010 – July 2011
DEPUTY MANAGER: FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
Provided strategic leadership and direction to the entire sub-regional finance and accounts team and oversaw various functions such as accounts, MIS reporting, tax compliance, treasury, payroll, inventory management, and forex hedging. Provided assistance in internal and external audits as well as quarterly government audits and fund reporting while developing, maintaining, and implementing invoicing, accounting and finance internal control procedures. Managed intercompany reconciliations, vendor and client reconciliations, bank and cash reconciliations and payroll processing and ensured strict adherence to stipulated deadlines. ************@*****.***
Kerala, India. Willing to relocate.
Namita Das
Chartered Accountant