Anand S. Rai
Lusaka
Summary
Accomplished Finance Controller with a proven track record at Varun Beverages (Zambia) Ltd., adept in cash flow management and fostering business partnerships. Leveraged ERP systems expertise and strategic financial planning to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency, achieving a 20% reduction in debtor turnover. Demonstrates strong leadership in audit coordination and financial policy development.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance controller
Varun Beverages (Zambia) Ltd.
Lusaka
03.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
- Executed periodic budgeting and modeling to project monthly cash requirements.
- Facilitated and completed annual financial statement audits and reviewed results.
- Designed and formatted financial reports for internal and external users.
- Prepared and presented operational reports to senior management and executive teams.
- Provided timely actuals, forecast and budget data for IT and corporate management.
- Identified opportunities for process improvement through automation or streamlining.
- Consistently tested and developed strategies to improve information flow throughout organization.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve processes related to financial data collection and analysis.
- Advised executives on contracts with significant financial implications.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Finance controller
HT Learning Centers LIMITED
Delhi
10.2016 - 03.2019
- Controlled revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
- Reviewed and analyzed budget variances to ensure accuracy of financial information.
- Managed payroll processing activities for multiple entities including tax filings.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
- Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits and improve financial processes.
- Monitored cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity.
- Assisted in the development of internal controls to protect company assets.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual audits to ensure accuracy of financial statements.
Manager - Finance
HT MEDIA LIMITED
Delhi
01.2012 - 09.2016
- Preparation of quarterly financial results of the group for submission to stock exchanges.
- Coordination with subsidiaries for reducing final submissions.
- Understanding of IND AS, IFRS, and the transition from Indian GAAP to IND AS.
- Ensuring that financial statements follow all relevant statutes and accounting standards.
- Managed five direct reports, including the completion of recruiting and hiring processes.
- Produced detailed reports highlighting key metrics such as ROI, NPV and IRR when evaluating new investments.
- Directed comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
Senior Executive
HCL Info systems ltd
Noida
02.2010 - 12.2011
- Preparation of product-wise profitability reports on a monthly basis for reporting to senior management.
- Responsibility for business control of the backend rebate process: working with product managers to optimize revenue fund usage within budgets.
- Reduce debtor turnover by 20% through strong follow-up and better communication.
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities, and implemented strategies to grow the business and profits.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Institute Of Chartered Accountants of India
Delhi11.2008
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Allahabad University
Allahabad01.2005
Skills
- Working capital management
- Cash flow management
- Business partnering
- Variance analysis
- ERP systems expertise
- Cost accounting
- Financial policies development
- Audit coordination
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Date of Birth
- 08/02/1984
Affiliations
- Volunteering at a shelter, organizing charity events
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance controller
Varun Beverages (Zambia) Ltd.
03.2019 - Current
Finance controller
HT Learning Centers LIMITED
10.2016 - 03.2019
Manager - Finance
HT MEDIA LIMITED
01.2012 - 09.2016
Senior Executive
HCL Info systems ltd
02.2010 - 12.2011
Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Institute Of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Allahabad University
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