1. SUNIL BAKSHI
B-109, GULMOHAR PARK, NEW DELHI – 110049
SUNILBAKSHI_INDIA@YAHOO.CO.IN
+255766192190 ; +919810129073
NATIONALITY: INDIAN
GENDER: MALE
DATE OF BIRTH: 21ST
NOVEMBER 1967
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Over 23 years of experience in Financial and General Management, having exposure and proficiency in
Strategy, Vision & Mission Planning | Financial Planning/ Operations | Fund Management | Liaison with Banks | Dealing with
shareholders (Internal and External) | Consolidation of MIS | Financial Analytics | Corporate Governance.
ACADEMIC EDUCATION
CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (32ND MERIT RANK) Jan, 1992 – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, India
COST ACCOUNTANT June, 1992 – Institute of Cost Accountants of India, India
B. Com (Hons) June, 1988 – Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University, India
SPECIALIZATIONS
Financial Planning/ Operations | Fund Management | Liaison with Banks | Dealing with shareholders (Internal & External ) | Project
Management | Proposal Writing | Financial Analysis | Conceptualizing and Implementing Financial policies and guidelines | Systems
Development & Implementation | MIS consolidation | ERP implementation | Budgeting/Rolling Forecast | Commercial contracts |
Taxation/Auditing | Building Financial controls | Superior communication and interpersonal skills | Resolving multiple and complex
issues | Motivating staff |Statutory Compliance |Team Leadership | Training & Development | Product Pricing | Booking of Forward
Contracts | Forex transactions | Corporate Governance.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Motisun Group Ltd. | DAR A SALAAM, TANZANIA April 2015 – Present
Motisun Group is one the largest business conglomerate In Tanzania, having its presence in diversified Industries. They have
an annual turnover of USD 400 mill. Motisun Group has its strong presence in East Africa in Manufacturing and Service. The
group has various manufacturing companies in STEEL & ROOFING PRODUCTS, MINING & POWER, CEMENT, PLASTIC TANKS &
PIPES, PAINT, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS, BEVERAGES & FOOD PROCESSING in TANZANIA, ZAMBIA, MOZAMBIQUE, UGANDA. They
also have a strong presence in Hospitality business having LUXURY HOTELS, BEACH RESORTS and SERVICE APARTMENTS in
Zanzibar and Dar Es Salaam. Also have presence in CONSTRUCTION AND LOGISTICS.
Group CFO
Responsible for Group's Strategic Planning, Project Finance, Financial Management, Financial Consolidation, Reporting &
Transparency and for other corporate functions including Controller, Investor relations and Strategic development of new
projects.
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2. Dr Agarwal Eye Hospital | Chennai, India June 2014 -
March 2015
Dr. Agarwal`s Eye Hospital Limited ,an Healthcare Corporate body incorporated in 1994 having state of the art world class one stop
Super Specialty Hospitals for complete eye care solutions. Has its presence in 8 countries, with 12 branches across Africa (Mauritius,
Seychelles, Madagascar, Zambia, Mozambique, Rwanda, Nigeria) and Cambodia and having 42 branches in India.
HEAD FINANCE – INTERNATIONAL
Responsible for Financial Strategy & P&L management for all the international entities. Drive forward Organisation’s
strategy and help set up the future direction in response to anticipated changes in the external environment.
Lead and drive financial accounting rigor for all our global entities. Adopt best practices in terms of financial accounting
and budgeting to guide organisation’s financial decision making and development.
Responsible for ensuring monthly and quarterly close process not just at country level but also for consolidation of
financials at global level including analytics.
Ensure meeting all statutory compliances in each country.
Implementing a mature ERP accounting system at global level keeping into account the nuances of each country.
Ensure adequate financial controls, its compliance and facilitating internal audit processes.
Lead taxation planning and structuring for tax advantage to minimize tax incidence and ensure compliance.
Identifying & sourcing of cash flow needs of the company for Business expansion, Capital & Operational requirements
and maintaining relationship with Banks.
Having experience to dealing with PE’s , preparation submission, analysis and discussion on financial data.
Support manpower planning and recruitment, allocate responsibilities within team, supervise performance levels, resolve
grievances, coordinate training and development, manage team performance, counsel and mentor team.
Successfully and effectively lead and develop team which is goal oriented, problem solving and ensure timely and high
quality results. A team that meets challenging objectives linked to corporate objectives and ensure intra team works
efficiently. Leads initiatives that improve knowledge management; develops others’ knowledge management skills .
Quality Group Ltd. | DAR A SALAAM, TANZANIA April 2013 – Mar 14
Quality group is one of the largest and most respected organizations of Tanzania with an annual turnover of USD 150 million. QGL
today, is constituted of a diversified portfolio of operating companies engaged in a variety of sectors including, Retail, Automotive,
Engineering Products, International Trade, Logistic Solutions and Warehousing, Real-estate Development, Food Processing factories,
Consulting, Life sciences, manufacturing units and a number of other business activities
CFO
Provide Financial Strategy & Planning.
Liaison with Banks and facilitate funding requirements of the organization.
Being an active member of the senior management team, ensure budgets are monitored through rolling forecast and
monthly group MIS.
Evaluate proposals of new business line initiatives, Mergers and Acquisitions and their Financial due diligence.
Control over Capital expenditure.
Supervise the Technology advancement within the organization and ensure protective database management.
Reporting to the Chairman and have being an active member of the Board.
Achievement: During a short span was able to obtain from the banks additional funding to the tune of USD 55 million to
provide support towards the growth vision of the company to grow by 35% p.a. Providing Financial
Strategy and P&L Management leadership.
Have been actively involved in Financial due diligence; evaluating and finalizing a couple of acquisition of
manufacturing facility.
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3. Intex Construction Ltd. | NAIROBI , KENYA Nov, 2011 – MARCH, 2013
Intex is the leader in roads/bridges construction contracts in Kenya and also involved in real estate, with a turnover of USD 75
million. Is in a joint venture with Punj Lloyd in construction activities. Also present in medical facilities with joint collaboration with
Medanta Group and in Hospitality, and having lodges in Mara, Kenya.
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Responsible for Finance Planning, Strategic Planning, MIS & Budgeting, Costing and Taxation functions in an ERP
environment.
Arranging Project & working capital funding, Sourcing Short Term and Long term loans, Asset financing, from Banks and
Financial Institution.
Oversee Cash Management and Forex management and Capex procurement.
Actively involved in Strategic Mergers and Joint Ventures, review decisions on new investments/initiatives keeping in mind
strategic fit, risk and financial analysis.
Leading business process improvement, implement financial and budgetary controls & policies & managing change.
Oversee commercial evaluation of options, procurement, ensure compliance of commercial terms, contract negotiations
and contract management including IT development initiatives and expansion.
Actively contribute towards HR policy development and control the payroll management.
Mentor and develop the finance management team, managing work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance
evaluation, and the building of a dynamic and effective team.
Achievement: In Dec 2011, the interest rates in Kenya had suddenly shot up from 16% to 24%. During these times
through relationship management was able to procure additional funds from the Banks to the tune of
USD 20 million.
Introduced new products for Financing like funding through Short term paper from PE.
Through continues close monitoring of Projects and strict control over expenditure, was able to maintain
the budgeted profitability of the organization.
Being actively involved in all commercial dealings of the organization, gave me a quick learning of the
work and behavior culture in Africa, which provided me with an edge to execute my responsibilities
effectively.
Astraguard India Pvt. Ltd. | New Delhi, India Mar 2009 – Oct 2011
A Norway based company, having their Research and Development centre in UK, dealing with imagery technology widely
applicable in Video Surveillance, video intelligence and video analytics. Reporting to the Board of Directors who were based in
London.
Group Finance Director & CEO (India)
Being a startup venture in India was responsible for setting up the office in India.
Administrative and Commercial strategy and execution including partnership/distributor setup.
Effective operational management, Cash management and Treasury control.
Market research and Business development.
Development, Implementation and compliance of corporate policies & Procedures.
Finalization, presentation of annual accounts, Capex management.
Drawing up annual budgets, monitoring and financial analysis of costs.
Liaison with regulatory authorities for sanctions /approvals and compliance and legal matters,
Monitor cash flows and payroll matters.
Also responsible for logistics , HR & IT departments
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4. Achievement Set up the corporate office for India, after compliance of all legal, administrative and statutory
obligations.
Hired the basic team required, for sales and marketing and administrative maintenance.
Secured Prestigious orders to kick start the organization’s mission and business goals
Group 4 Securicor. | New Delhi, India Jun 2006 – Mar 2009
A well known UK based, world’s topmost security company, having its presence nearly all across the world dealing Security of Cash,
bullion, ATM maintenance, Project handing of surveillance products like CCTV & fire protection, manpower security, IT Security and
ERP Projects & Uniform manufacturing.
Director of Finance
Challenged with Strategic planning & responsibility to achieve the vision of the organization, both in terms of organic
growth and financial profitability.
Lead Business Development for the organization.
Accountable for handling the Commercial & Financial control over the Revenue generation, Cash management, Treasury
control and cost monitoring & PBITA.
Managed the Financial performance & P&L management of the organization.
Actively involved in the laying down financial & operational policies and procedures for effective and smooth operations of
the business.
Achievement Introduced ERP within the organization in international markets (North Africa, Europe, Middle East & Asia,
handling projects in Egypt, UK, Greece, Romania, South Africa, Kenya, Singapore, UAE, Thailand,
Philippines, Australia & India), brought standardization in the procedures, across various functions (Sales,
Operations, Finance, HR & payroll). This involved successfully initiating, negotiating & monitoring of the
projects, which involved supervising and leading cross functional and multicultural team of individuals and
physical presence for midterm durations on site for effective discharge of responsibility.
Amtrak Technologies Pvt. Ltd, | New Delhi, India May2003–May2006
A reputed organization, engaged in System Integration of Technology, IT services and providing solutions in the field of Surveillance
(Radar technology), IT Networking Projects; Telecommunication, Electro -optics, IT and Security systems, dealing with
Government( central & state),Indian Defense forces& Corporate.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER,
Entrusted with leading the Strategy Planning and Financial operations ensuring accomplishment of company objectives
and vision, accountable for the Business Development and accelerated sales annually.
Effectively planned the reduction of outstanding accounts receivable, high interest bearing components & short term
loans and improving upon cash flow position and effective working capital management
Actively involved in recruitment and training of manpower ascertaining their overall career development.
Efficiently handled P&L management, bottom line profitability & established a “return for performance” culture in the
organization. Successfully developed cost cutting initiatives leading to an increase in profitability. Secured various
international deals by leading negotiations with the top management.
Achievement Instrumental in organizational restructuring with a resultant increase in sales by 27% and EBIT by 35 %.
Designed systems for reviewing the financial performance and highlighting any non-conformance.
Initiated the concept of 'return for performance', boosted sales and motivational levels of the employees.
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5. Grand Hyatt. | New Delhi, India Aug 1999 – May 2003
A global hospitality Luxury Five Star Hotel, widely recognized and leading brand with a tradition of innovation developed over more
than fifty-years. The Hotel has 349 rooms including exclusive suites and seven specialized restaurants.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Tasked with leading the entire gamut of activities related to implementation of financial systems, policies and procedures
with active involvement during the 1year Pre-Operational period.
Actively involved in the generation of Monthly Financial Reports for submission to the Asia Pacific office in Hong Kong.
Implemented the ERP solution from Scala & Sun Financials.
Mapping training needs, formulating & imparting training to the employees to enhance their technical skills.
Directed the entire financial operations and effectively streamlined internal control procedures. Guided the teams for Cash
Flow Management, Payroll Processing & Revenue recording, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Established
credits limits of customers ensuring minimum outstanding due.
Inculcated the Cost awareness and optimum utilization of capital amongst the employees.
Achievement Having joined the property at the inception stage, when it was in a brick and shell shape. Being actively
associated with completion of the property, its launch and building a strong team over the period of 4
years was a matter of pride.
Besides spearheading the Finance function and responsible for IT and purchase departments, extending
support to other departments like Reservations, Engineering, Housekeeping , HR, Food and Beverage
provided a holistic experience of all business aspects and sharpening of interpersonal relationships and
superior behavior attributes.
Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd., | New Delhi, India Dec 1997 – Aug 1999
Ericsson is a Swedish multinational provider of communications technology and services. The offering comprises services, software
and infrastructure within Information and Communications.
BUSINESS CONTROLLER - INDIA (MOBILE PHONES).
Championed the development of Financial Control process and implementation of Financial policies.
Managed the preparation of Business Plans and improvising upon the Financial and Business processes.
Core team member in the implementation of ERP in the Logistics departments for Asia Pacific office.
Actively involved in quality process projects initiated at Asia pacific office in Singapore, thereby gaining experience of
working in multicultural environment on site.
Reckitt & Benckiser of India Ltd | New Delhi, India Jun 1993 – Dec 1997
Reckitt Benckiser ( FMCG ) is a global force in household, health and personal care.
Regional Accountant
ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | CERTIFICATES
2011 | IFRS , have obtained the Advanced Course Certification from KPMG | India
2007-2011 | Several trainings related to Team building, Leadership, MS project for project accounting, communication and
body language. | India
Ongoing | Proficient with the use of MS Word, MS Office & the Internet
Languages: Fluent English – Verbal and Written
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6. Hindi – Verbal and Written
Gujarati – Verbal
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7. Hindi – Verbal and Written
Gujarati – Verbal
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