SAMSON PAILO
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SENIOR PROFESSIONAL – FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
A dynamic & result-oriented professional with exceptional expertise of 19+ years in: Financial Management Process Optimization Financial Analysis Financial Documentation Internal Auditing MIS Reporting Statutory Compliance Budgeting Cash Flow & Fund Flow Management Administration EXIM Documentation GST Implementation
PROFILE SUMMARY
● Instrumental in managing & heading the finance operations and contributing higher rate of organic growth; proficient with accounting & financial operations; a strategic planner with expertise in designing & implementing financial systems to facilitate enhanced financial control and make the business processes more robust
● Experienced in spearheading a wide spectrum of Finance & Accounts activities encompassing finalization of accounts, cash flow management & auditing; adroit in adding value by suggesting possible cost savings and developing a strong control based environment by recommending systems, policies & standard operating procedures
● Quality experience in preparation and finalization of Books of Accounts, encompassing preparation, maintaining accounts payable/receivables, balance sheet, bank reconciliation statements, ledgers, etc.; exposure of preparing MIS reports that generates necessary financial information to determine profitability; demonstrated abilities in completing audit assignments within time budgets and calendar schedules
● Ability to establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective problem solver and trusted advisor; viewed as approachable and mentor to staff in financial issues. Exceptionally well organized with a track record that demonstrates self-motivation, creativity & initiatives to achieve both personal & corporate goals CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
● Currently Working as Manager – Finance & Accounts for Capital Foods Ltd in Lilongwe, Malawi.
● Extensively travelled to HQ in Austria to attend Finance related meeting and for implementation of Microsoft AX 2012
● Successfully commenced & implemented Microsoft AX, an ERP System Software for the entire Finance Team.
● Bagged the Best Performer Award for the month of Aug’07
● Earned appreciation from the Senior Management for effective presentation skills
● Actively conducted a quiz competition in the organisation & received appreciated by senior management
● Won the First AXA IDOL Award for the year 2009
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Since Sep’2021 Capital Foods Ltd., Lilongwe, Malawi Manager – Finance & Accounts
• Finalisation of Statements of Accounts, Balance Sheet, Income Statement .
• Compiling monthly Reports i.e. Financial Statements and reporting to the top level Management.
• Responsible for taxation; Preparation of VAT, PAYE, WHT & FBT and filing on a monthly basis.
• Facilitating authorisation of Payments related to Suppliers, Taxes, Customs/Excise, Tevet Levy etc.
• Developing finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information.
• Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing and evaluating the organization's fiscal function and performance; participating in the development of the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner.
• Facilitating with verification and checking of Fortnight Wages, Staff salaries of the employees.
• Reporting the financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements.
• Developing a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism.
• Developing organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; accumulating capital to fund expansion.
• Preparing Unrealised/Realised Exchange Gain/Loss Statement, Wheat Consumption Report, Inventory Report
(mainly Flour Consumption), Depreciation Chart etc for the purpose of monthly closing.
• Scrutinizing each and every ledger entry on a monthly basis for making the report to near perfection.
• Also involved in Human Resource activities_ Employee disputes, Leave Management, Pension settlement etc. Since Sep’09 XAL Tool India Pvt. Ltd., Pune Manager – Finance & Accounts Key Result Areas
● Managing customs & excise related activities like submission of ARE1, SVB, EPCG & Advance Licence, Excise Refund Documents, etc.
● Facilitating authorisation of Payments being a Joint Authorised Signatory of the company
● Involved in the External Commercial Borrowing of the company.
● Responsible for spearheading the entire functions related to finance, accounts, raw materials, stores, HR, IT, administration, etc.; Overseeing the finalization & supervision of accounts & MIS
● Accountable for ensuring timely deduction & deposition of TDS-contractor / staff, Provident Fund, Professional Tax, Service Tax, EPF Quarterly / Annual Return & E-filing of TDS-contractor / staff, Professional Tax & PF Taxation, Bill clearance, salary preparation & disbursement
● Developing finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking; establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives
● Planning, developing, organizing, implementing, directing and evaluating the organization's fiscal function and performance; participating in the development of the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner.
● Enhancing and/or developing, implementing and enforcing policies & procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation
● Reporting the financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements.
● Providing technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline; deriving continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets.
● Providing strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization; i.e., evaluation of potential alliances acquisitions and/or mergers and pension funds and investments
● Developing a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs; acting an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter.
● Establishing finance operational strategies by evaluating trends; establishing critical measurements; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; accumulating resources; resolving problems; implementing change.
● Developing organization prospects by studying economic trends and revenue opportunities; projecting acquisition and expansion prospects; analyzing organization operations; identifying opportunities for improvement, cost reduction, and systems enhancement; accumulating capital to fund expansion
● Formulating financial strategies by forecasting capital, facilities, and staff requirements; identifying monetary resources; developing action plans; monitoring the financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances
● Updating job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
● Accomplishing finance mission by completing related results as needed; accomplishing finance human resource strategies by determining accountabilities; communicating and enforcing values, policies, and procedures. Jun’05 – Apr’09 AXA Business Pvt. Ltd., Pune Specialist - Pensions & Insurance Key Result Areas
● Effectuated the authorisation of payments of pension holders & transferring their money to another pension provider’s account like Scottish Widows, Norwich Union (AVIVA), Friends Provident, Royal Bank of Scotland, Legal
& General, etc.
● Involved in processing the request of the IFAs, Policy Holders & Receiving Company to transfer their benefits with to another pension provider
● Maintained a track on the cases which are over 10 days old and undertook immediate action on the same
● Ensured adherence to the timeline in each cases i.e. 60 mins to optimise productivity
● Developed monthly reports on Resource Index & Crystal and submitted the same to the manager
● Served as an ISO Coordinator including maintenance of quality checks, random audits and re-audits, error Analysis, team quality analysis, etc.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Apr’02 – May’03 Royal Nepal Airlines, Pune Junior Accountant May’99 – Feb’02 Rosita Enterprises, MIDC, Pune Accountant EDUCATION
● 2005: M.B.A (Finance) form Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University
● 2002: B.Com (Banking & Finance) from University of Pune Technical Purview: MS Windows 95, 98, 2000 & XP, 10, Microsoft AX 2012, Citrix & IBM Applications, Tally ERP 9, Tally 5.4
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 1st November, 1981
Address: R/5 Mantri Housing Complex, S. T. Road, Dapodi, Pune-411 012. Languages Known: English, Hindi, Marathi & Malayalam