- Pravin Kumar is a senior management professional with over 22 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. He holds a CPA from ICPA in Nigeria, an MBA in Finance from Sikkim Manipal University in India, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Delhi University.
- His most recent role was as Finance Controller for CHI Ltd, a Coca-Cola associate company in Nigeria, where he oversaw financial operations and implemented an ERP system. Prior to that, he held roles as DGM of Finance for Cherry Hill Interiors in Delhi and Manager of Finance and Accounts for two other companies.
- He has extensive experience developing financial controls, budgets, and analyzing business performance
1. Education
CPA from ICPA, Lagos, Nigeria in
2014
MBA (Finance) from Sikkim
Manipal University, Manipal in
2005
Bachelor of Commerce from
University of Delhi, Delhi in 1999
Profile Summary
Astrategicprofessionalwithnearly22yearsofexperienceindeveloping&implementingfinancial
controls in the system in order to help the growth & goal achievement of the organization by
working incoordination with internal& external stakeholders
Proven expertise in managing and improving business processes in close co-ordination
with operations along with adherence to statutory compliance
Proficient in developing and analyzing various internal controls, preparing and analyzing
MIS reports to be submitted to top management/ BOD; working on development of sales/
demand forecasts, strategic business plan, REF and creating P&L forecast accordingly
Excellence in identifying new business opportunities & analyzing the financial aspects of
the same; sharing reports with management & formulating financial budgets/ controls/
policies
Steering overall accounting operations and audit for the organization, collections,
purchase, contract compliance, receivables, deposits, disbursements, payroll, fixed
assets and inventory
Achievement-oriented professional with excellent people management skills and
capability to manage change with ease
Career Timeline For Latest 17 Years
Skill Set Financial Planning & Analysis
CAPEX Planning, Budgeting & Cost Control
Accounts Payables / Receivables
Auditing & Taxation
Financial Reporting
Treasury Management and Revenue
Assurance
Commercial Finance & Value Chain
Management
Project Financial Accounting
PRAVIN KUMAR
Senior Management Professional
Financial Planning & Analysis and Financial Reporting
Location Preference: Africa, Middle East and India
pravin_k75@yahoo.co.in +234-7064182951 / 8081261139
https://ng.linkedin.com/in/pravin-kumar-8a826127 Pravin_k75
KumarIndustries,
Delhias Asst.
Manager
(Finance&
Accounts)
GoldPlus ToughenedGlass
Ltd.,Delhias Manager
(Finance&Accounts)
Cherry Hill Interiors
Ltd., Delhi as DGM
(Finance)
CHI Ltd., Nigeria,
Africa as Finance
Controller
1999-2000 2000-2005 2005-2009 Since 2009
2. Organizational
Experience
Since Jun’09: A associate company of The Coca Cola and CHI Ltd, Nigeria, Africa as Finance
Controller
Key Result Areas:
Administering Finance, Accounts and Inventory Affairs; formulating budgets and
comparing the same with actual expenses on a periodic basis
Scrutinizing contribution of products for their variances with annual operating
plan to provide feedback on contribution setting
Shouldering the responsibility of generating project report for new expansion,
contributing to streamline business operations that drive growth and increase
efficiency and bottom line profit.
Supervising sales and operations planning for branch activities
Coordinating with bank for providing necessary financials on a timely basis
Managing import and LC matters.
Acting as a Project Co-ordinator of ERP and Reporting System Software
Monitoring MIS, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement on a monthly basis for
effective performance of annual operating plan
Directing finalization and analyzing financial statement for statutory compliance
such as VAT, WHT and Payee Tax
Highlights:
Played a key role in leading team to get:
o Tax exemptions as pioneer status
o Convert manual collection system through ERP with help of bank collection support
software
Pivotal in formulating and monitoring annual operating plan for USD 400 million
Successfully implemented:
o Business Control System in the company suggested by PKF and Roland Berger
Management Consultant
o ERP Dynamic 6.5
Acted as a part of the team to establish various business processes, controls & systems
to ensure operational excellence and reduce risk by 85%
Recommended & scheduled financial, compliance, performance audits of departments
by adopting IFRS methods
Contributed in delivering support in the implementation of debtors monitoring and
collection system which resulted in a cost saving of $ 2 million p.a.
Feb’05 – Jun’09: Cherry Hill Interiors Ltd., Delhi as DGM (Finance)
Key Result Areas:
Spearheaded a team of 10 members & reported to the Managing Director
Administered a wide gamut of functions like Banking, Project Costing, Cash and Fund
Flow Management, Working Capital Management, Budgeting, Import andExport Affairs,
Direct Taxation and Project Insurance Mattes
Developed project report for new contract
Managed VAT matters (for Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and
Andhra Pradesh) and Service Tax matters (up-to appeal at Commissioner level).
Performed analysis of financial data and ratio
Acted as ERP Administrator and ISO Management Representative
Highlights:
Successfully undertook the following cost control initiatives:
o Initiated inventory control as Just-In-Time System to reduce payment cycleand save
interest cost
o Started local purchases on cash base to save 2% on incentive on all quick purchases
o Commenced Fixed Rate Purchase System and developed vendor to do so
o Formulated calendar base planning of purchase on the basis of project execution plan
Converted working capital on priority sector base loan instead of inventory
bases loan
Reduced debtors to make system of billing chain and realization of fund
according to contract agreement and execution of work
Pivotal in managing budgets size worth 100 Million USD
3. Previous Experience
Conducted audit initiative for Statutory, Internal, Service Tax and D VAT Audit with zero
tolerance
Excellent track record of successfully managing SEZ Unit Project
Restructured system for finance monitoring required for project on day-to-day basis
o Built and implemented MIS System to monitor all aspect of business in time
o Achieved timely realization of receivable and payable
o Maintained inventory level as per project requirements
Aug’00 –Jan’05: GoldPlus ToughenedGlassLtd.,Delhias Manager(Finance &Accounts)
Key Result Areas:
Supervised a team of 5 persons & reported to General Manager
Monitored Banking Affairs, MIS, Sales Tax, Central Excise, Deposit, ReturnandAssessment
Managed the import and export of Glass and Glass Accessories
Built relationships with Govt. & Semi Govt. Authorities, Banks & Financial Institutions
Highlights:
Successfully managed budget size of USD 50 million
Obtained sales tax exemption from Haryana Commercial Department, India as an
industry incentive for the company from 2000 to 2007
Replaced manual billing system and wages /salary system with computerized system
Jan’99– Jul’00:Kumar Industries,DelhiasAsst.Manager(Finance&Accounts)
Dec’94– Dec’98 : Barry &Company, DelhiasAudit Officer
Trainings / Seminars/
Workshop Attended
Personal Details
ISO Training
Cost Effective Purchases and Inventory Management under JIT System
Fraud, Forensic Investigation and Reporting conducted by ICAN, Lagos, Nigeria
Internal training on AOP and Rolling Budget
Certificate course on IFRS
Pursuing Certificate Course on Business Analytics
Date of Birth: 21st
February 1975
Languages Known: English and Hindi
Address: #1, Gbolade Adebanjo Street, Ilupeju Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
No. of Dependents: 2
Passport Details: Passport No. – Z2329277: Expiry Date – 07-01-2023
Driving License Details: EKY01463AB89 from Nigeria : Expiry date 21-04-2019
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