Senior Chartered Accountant - Finance & Strategy Leader

Dinesh Kumar Mishra

981******* *************@*****.*** A-355, NKV residency, Sector 72A, Gurgaon-122004

SUMMARY

An experienced and skilled chartered accountant, with over 26 years of progressive leadership in corporate finance, taxation, capital markets, and strategic business planning. Proven expertise in steering IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, enterprise transformation, and fund mobilization across domestic and international markets. Adept at influencing board-level decision- making, delivering operational excellence, and embedding financial governance frameworks across complex organizational structures.

SKILLS

Financial Planning & Analysis, Financial Reporting & Consolidation, Multiple Entity Controlling, Direct & Indirect Tax Planning, IPO, M&A, QIPs, Preferential, Right Issue, SEBI, FEMA, ROC, NSE/BSE, Private Equity & Venture Fund, Budgeting & Variance Analysis, Ind AS, IFRS, and US GAAP, SAP Hana/Oracle 11i/Navision, FDI and ODI procedures & Compliance, Banking & Treasury, Internal Financial Controlling, Directing Board Meeting, AGMs & EGMs, Digital Transformation, Directing Investor Relations, Project Funding and New Acquisition, Leadership & Team Building

EDUCATION

•B.Com degree obtained from Mumbai University in 1995 with first class honors.

•Fellow Chartered Accountant qualification received from ICAI in 1998 at the first attempt.

•Associate Cost & Management Accountant qualification achieved from ICMAI in 2007 at the first attempt.

•Associate Company Secretary Qualification obtained from ICSI in 2010, at the first attempt.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sumridhi Almunium Limited Aug 2024 – Present

(A 1200 Crores company in automotive segment and supplier to Maruti, M&M, Ashok Leyland, Kia, and Craftsman) Delhi

Group Chief Financial Officer

Established financial reporting and review systems, managed & established internal controls systems, processes & procedures to ensure the integrity, accuracy, compliance & usefulness of financial reporting.

Implemented cost accounting procedures, developed and enforced robust internal control SOP’s, and oversaw all aspects of Direct tax & Indirect tax planning, compliance to ensure zero miss compliance.

Directed the FP&A functions, Budget preparation tracking financial and operational performance, optimizing cash flow, gross profits, and net profits, and overseeing accounts payable and receivable processes.

Improved cash flow management to achieve a 38% reduction in outstanding receivables and a 22.5% increase in unutilized Working capital limit from five banks including two PSU banks with a total exposure of more than INR 295 Crores.

Directing the complete IPO procedure with the help of leading merchant bankers, lead managers and registrars to the issue for an IPO of a size of INR 650 crores on main board platform of BSE/NSE.

Implemented advanced forecasting models that reduced financial forecasting errors by 25%, enhancing financial planning and analysis accuracy through the integration of Power BI and Python-based tools.

Conducted a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis leading to the divestiture of a non-core business unit, resulting in a net gain of INR 15 Crores in proceeds and improvement of EBIDTA by 4%.

CFO Advisory Services Jan 2023 – July 2024

Represented Friwo GMBH, Germany, in India for the newly established joint venture with Uno Minda through PWC.

Led the financial setup and integration of systems and processes aligned with both Indian and German compliance standards, prepared first Budget and long term business plan for the JV Company.

Coordinated between Indian and German teams to establish reporting structures, governance, and strategic financial planning for the joint venture.

Facilitated smooth integration and transition, aligning Zeco’s operations with Munters operations.

Coordinated with the Swedish CEO and business heads for strategic financial decisions, share transfer Formalities, and post- acquisition restructuring.

Ensured seamless communication between Indian and Swedish teams to maintain operational and financial Continuity.

Coordination with PWC for valuation and post-acquisition compliances of FEMA, RBI and Other statutory authorities.

Represented Dhanuka Agritech Limited during its 30 crore investment in Iotech Avigation India Pvt .Ltd .and subsequent corporate debt from Dhanuka Agritech Limited.

Led financial due diligence and coordinated with Big 4 auditors, ensuring compliance, accuracy, transparency

Facilitated private equity infusion through global PE firms and managed debt syndication and capex funding to support expansion.

Okinawa Autotech Ltd May 2021 – Dec 2022

General Manager-Finance & Taxation Gurgaon

Established the financial MIS system and Consolidation mechanism following Ind AS and IFRS on a quarterly/Annual basis.

Provided strategic insights into new business opportunities, investments, and future market trends to the CEO and MD, resulting in multifold growth of the company and a key contributor in revenue growth from INR 350 Cr to INR 1200 Cr.

Secured INR 224 crores in funding in series A from a renowned private equity firm and completion of all the due diligence with success and confidence of Big 4 firms like E&Y and Deloitte.

Instrumental in creating Joint ventures with Tacita International, Italy, and Okinawa for Bike manufacturing.

Directed the IPO procedures and successfully filed DRHP with the help of merchant bankers.

Built and mentored a high-performing finance team of 20 members driving an increase in productivity by 25%.

Revamped the budgeting and forecasting system reducing monthly time spent on budgeting process by 25% and accurate benchmarking of the profitability.

Directed the implementation of SAP Hana across all the functions and go-live within the targeted timeline.

Serve as the senior liaison with regulators, exchanges, depositories, statutory as wells as Internal auditors.

Manage strategic relationships with external stakeholders including banks, rating agencies, compliance management, Organizing board meeting, EGM’s, AGM’s within the stipulated period.

CFO Advisory Services Oct 2018 – May 2021

Advisory services for completing the acquisition of Spectro Analytical Labs and acted as an interim CFO for due diligence on behalf of Eurofine Laboratories India Pvt Ltd.(A French Company)

Successfully handled compliances related to complete the acquisition of Spectro Analytical Labs Ltd.

Interim CFO for the consolidations of all the global entities, transfer pricing review and support, Fund raising through private equity, project funding for new plant.

Interim CFO for managing the right issue of INR 120 crores, Consolidations, Implementation of SAP Hana S4, SEBI compliances and fund raising for new plants at Haridwar and Rohtak.

Successfully raised funds for two green field projects undertaken in Bangalore worth INR 270 Crores.

Instrumental in the implementation of debt restructuring of Rs. 478 Crores with all the bankers, which helped the company to reduce the interest burden as well as defer the debt repayment.

Successfully structured rights and bonus issues in coordination with merchant bankers, lead managers, and RTA concerning the issue and compliance-related listing regulations.

Anand Motors Ltd and Group entities Riello (I) and Mag Filters Feb 2015 – Oct 2018

Group Controller

Fundraising INR 240 crores for the Greenfield project from a consortium led by multiple bankers.

Supervised the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all the systems, databases, and software.

Provided regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise the company's staff.

Consolidation of multiple subsidiaries and Joint Ventures by adopting Ind AS and the timely delivery of financial data.

Oversee assessment and review of internal audits, ensuring timely implementation of audit recommendations.

Led the implementation of SAP and streamlined supply-chain function, Costing, and Inventory functions.

Oversee the preparation and finalization of the Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Statement, and other financial statements under statutory and regulatory standards.

Omax Autos Ltd Jan 2011 – Jan 2015

Manager – Finance & Taxation Gurgaon

Prepared all the financials on a Quarterly/Annual basis for stock exchange compliance and consolidation of subsidiaries as per the stipulated timelines by adopting the applicable GAAP.

Managed working capital across all the units and subsidiaries, treasury management and Fund projections.

Comprehensive income tax planning for availing incentives under different sections for infrastructure development, like 80IA, 80 IC, and 35(2AB), resulting in a tax reduction of 20%.

Handled financing of large Trunkey projects at multiple locations and effectively funded the flow and control of capex and revenue budget, which helped the CEO to complete the task well within schedule.

Jindal Pipes Ltd Jun 2007 – Dec 2010

Assistant Manager – Finance & Taxation Gurgaon

Managed the consolidations of multiple subsidiaries, Joint venture companies and overseas entities

Managed entire Direct and Indirect tax planning, compliances, returns, Assessments, Litigations and Reporting of Taxes

Preparation of Annual budget and reporting of variance analysis on monthly basis to the top management.

Actively participated in the filing of DRHP for Jindal Drilling Limited and handled all the documentation with the help of merchant bankers and legal advisors to the issue.

Acted as a core team member for the implementation of Oracle 11’I across all the plants and functions in the group.

Neogen Chemicals Ltd Jan 2001 – Jun 2007

Chief Manager-Finance & Tax Mumbai

Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and SOX.

Preparation of Annual budget and monthly benchmarking of the annual financial plans and reporting variance analysis to the CEO and managing director.

Redesigned the FP&A function by integrating predictive analytics and scenario planning capabilities, enabling real-time decision support that identified 73 Crores in cost optimization opportunities.

Controlling all the plant functioning and co-ordination with the plant team and compilation of plant data for management review and MIS.

Instrumental in completing all the Pre-IPO as well as Post IPO compliances successfully.

Khaitan India Limited Sept 1996 – Dec 2000

Accounts officer Mumbai

AF Fergunson Jun 1994 – Jun 1997

Article clerk Mumbai

LANGUAGES

English, Hindi, Marathi

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