Chartered Accountant - 32+ Years Leadership in Finance

RAJENDRA FALOR

+254-********* ️ ******@*****.*** Nairobi, Kenya

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Strategic finance leader and qualified Chartered Accountant & Company Secretary with 32+ years of global experience driving financial transformation, governance, and profitability across pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, IT, and services. Proven success in corporate restructuring, M&A, and operational excellence within complex, multi-country environments. Adept at board-level engagement, investor relations, and implementing robust financial systems (SAP, HFM) to strengthen transparency and decision-making.CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis

Corporate Governance & Compliance (SOX, IFRS, US GAAP, Indian GAAP)

Investor & Board Relations

Mergers, Acquisitions & Due Diligence

Treasury & Working Capital Management

Risk Management & Internal Controls

Digital Finance Transformation (SAP, HFM)

Cross-border Financial Operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of Finance IPS Group (Aga Khan Group, East Africa) Oct 2025 – Present

Spearheading financial strategy for new factory expansion, aligning synergies across production facilities.

Driving cost-control initiatives with measurable impact on profitability.

Leading strategic collaborations with global partners to strengthen market positioning.

Finance Controller Kansai Plascon Kenya Ltd. (Kansai Group Japan) Sep 2024 – Sep 2025

Directed financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance for East Africa’s leading paint company.

Partnered with leadership on pricing, product development, and cost analysis.

Instituted cost optimization measures, delivering tangible savings.

Regional Head of Finance – SSA Aspen Pharma (Beta Healthcare International Ltd.) Jul 2016 – Mar 2024

Managed the P &L for the Region and delivered the targets consistently

Managed financial reporting, planning, and profitability analysis across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Implemented SAP-based systems and controls, enhancing compliance and efficiency.

Negotiated strategic collaborations, strengthening regional growth.

Finance Controller (APAC) & Company Secretary Euronet Services India Pvt. Ltd. Mar 2012 – Jul 2016

Managed financial reporting under US GAAP, Indian GAAP, and local GAAP across APAC.

Directed tax compliance, cash flow planning, and working capital management.

Evaluated business deals and structured entity setups for regional expansion.

Vice President Finance – Reporting & Consolidation Aegis Ltd., Mumbai Feb 2011 – Feb 2012

Led consolidated reporting across 13 countries under IFRS, US GAAP, and Indian GAAP.

Managed bond issue filings with Singapore Stock Exchange.

Directed a team of 13 finance leaders across global operations.

Senior Manager Finance Aricent Technologies (KKR Group) Jul 2007 – Feb 2011

Supervised international operations and reporting under US GAAP/Indian GAAP.

Headed SAP implementation across multiple geographies.

Established shared service operations for global accounts payable and GL.

Manager Finance ArcelorMittal Steel (Mexico, USA, Ostrava) 2003 – 2007

Implemented SOX 404 compliance, IFRS/US GAAP reporting, and HFM systems.

Supported CFO on integration projects for reducing reporting timelines significantly.

Managed due diligence and integration during major acquisitions.

Earlier Roles:

Senior Manager Finance Hyderabad Industries Ltd.

Manager Finance & Company Secretary Godrej Telecom Ltd.

Senior Manager Finance Gati Corporation Ltd.

Chief Accountant Jayshree Tea & Industries Ltd.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Chartered Accountant (CA), ICAI – 1994

Company Secretary (CS), ICSI – 1995

BOARD & INVESTOR ENGAGEMENT

Experienced in preparing board packs, investor summaries, and presenting financial strategies to senior stakeholders.

Trusted advisor to CEOs and boards on governance, compliance, and capital structuring.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 4 July 1971

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