1. Anurag Singh Aswal
Al Tayer Group, PO Box 2623, Dubai, UAE.
Mobile: +971 557599770, E Mail : aswalanurag@yahoo.co.in ; anurag.aswal@gmail.com
Professional Synopsis
A Chartered Accountant from India with over 14 years of post qualification experience in field of Finance with exposure
to various profiles including Financial Planning and Analysis, MIS reporting, Budgeting and Forecasting, Variance
Analysis, General Accounting, SOX, Pricing , Project financing and Auditing. Have got usage experience to various
systems including SAP, ORACLE, JDE with hands on experience in HYPERION and COGNOS and proficiency in
usage of MS Office, especially MS Excel.
Proven ability in studying, understanding and analyzing existing systems and procedures with a distinction of value
addition to the ways of working. Possess good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at
individual as well as group level.
Professional Experience
Al Tayer Group ( UAE )- Chief Accountant (Since August 2012)
Working as Chief Accountant at Head Office supporting the units providing support and back office functions to the
Group, with following key responsibilities :
Responsible for monitoring, reporting, finalization of accounts for entities within Head Office and co-ordination
with shared service centre for day to day accounting and financial operations
Preparation and implementation of Budgets/Forecast and monitoring subsequent progress with periodic
reviews and analysis of Actuals against approved Budgets. Also ensuring the input of Budget and Forecast in
Hyperion and subsequent preparation and publications of various reports to Management.
Facilitating Cost Allocation and Charge outs by Corporate Office to Business, along with Cost drivers setup,
Activity based cost absorption, variance analysis and reporting.
Providing key financial inputs to Unit heads to ensure visibility and support in their management, with key
focus on Cost control.
Co-ordinating with banks for facilities, bank guarantees and bonds to support business in execution of
projects.
Handling periodical internal and statutory audits and report finalization.
Harsco Infrastructure ( UAE ), a division of Harsco Corporation ( A diversified, worldwide Industrial Co. based in
USA ) – Regional Financial Analyst (October 2010 – August 2012)
Worked as Regional Financial Analyst at Regional Office in UAE, covering countries in Asia Pacific and Middle East
Region with following key responsibilities :
Delivery of the structured Management Information Reports for the assigned region comprising of 10
countries.
Monitoring at Regional level, the month end reporting calender and the consolidation of various reports of the
assigned entities for submission to Corporate Office.
Co-ordinating with Finance teams of the assigned entities for preparation of various Management Performance
reports, pre & post finalization of numbers within Hyperion.
Co-ordinating Periodical Forecasts preparation and submissions in Hyperion Planning, along with subsequent
analysis and review with Corporate Office.
Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd. – Finance Manager (June 2007 - Sept 2010)
Worked as a part of Strategic Pricing Group under the aegis of Commercial Operations with responsibilities including :
Development of business / financial models for new ventures.
Sensitivity development and financial appraisals for capex infusion.
Pricing of proposals made against tenders from customers in telecom domain and related analysis.
Also worked as a part of Business Control unit at Corporate level with responsibilities including :
Preparation and circulation of various MIS reports relating to Sales, Costs, margins etc based on inputs in SAP
and Business Warehouse.
Consolidation and analysis of inputs pertaining to forecasts of Sales & Margins as well as analysis of variances
with actuals.
Preparation, analysis and Consolidation of Budget at Corporate level .
Preparation and analysis of Cost centre reports and variances with Budget.
2. Acting as Controller for various departments and projects, to cater to the issues relating to finance and setting
up of systems and procedures .
Ensuring compliance of SOX controls in areas of work.
DuPont India Pvt. Ltd. – Finance Executive (Jan 2007 – Till May 2007 )
Located at the Corporate Office & looking after the SAP Key User role for the country, my job responsibilities included:
Setup and maintenance of Cost Centers and internal orders for costs booking and their settlement cycles.
Closure of SAP module as per the Global guidelines prescribed.
Preparation & consolidation of MIS and SOX Schedules at Corporate level.
Reconciliation and analysis of various reports and data in SAP and other related reporting tools .
Bharti Airtel Limited–Cellular services – Asstt. Manager (April 2005 – Dec 2006 )
Acted in different profiles at different points of time, namely Business Planning & Analysis, Consolidation & Reporting
and Accounting for Fixed Assets & Inventory which involved:
Monitoring month end closing of books including Balance Sheet and P&L & getting quarter end financials
audited.
Preparation of MIS and reporting schedules as per the requirements of Corporate Office .
Preparation & Submission Of MAPA & other reports based on various aspects of Business incorporating
customers, revenue, technicals, costs etc.
Monitoring of Gross Block , work-in-progress, inventory , depreciation and capitalization of Assets.
Liasioning with commercial and technical departments for accounting of items ,in Inventory & Fixed Assets
Module of Oracle Financials , relating to various cellular sites of Airtel .
Insurance of Assets – Timely calculations & submissions of Premium & Enhancements.
National Hydro Electric Power Corpn. Ltd – Senior accountant ( June 2004 – April-2005 )
Posted in Chamera Power Station (Himachal Pradesh) and worked in Compilation section where my job
responsibilities included:
Preparation of periodical MIS relating to profitability, revenue, expenditure, fund utilization, etc.
Budgeting, comparison of actuals and analysis of variances.
Generating reports through the system for reconciliation of Debtors and Inter-Unit balances.
Finalization of monthly trial balance and compilation of data for the purpose of periodical results and Balance
Sheet.
Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statements.
M/s. A.K. Batra & Associates
M/s. Vinod Ajay & Associates
(1999-2004)
During my articleship, I went under extensive training in the areas of Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, Co. Law
matters and Project Financing. I handled assignments in areas of:
Preparation of Audit Reports (including Tax audit reports) and finalization of Balance Sheet.
Preparation and analysis of reports for financing the projects relating to schools, shopping malls etc.
Preparation of Income Tax returns, TDS returns etc. and case settlements.
Documentation relating to Company Law matters.
Cases relating to Sales tax and Works contract tax.
Key audits handled include Branches of Punjab National Bank & Bank Of Baroda, DAV Public School, Bagga
Link Motors Ltd., Orient exports etc.
Significant Accomplishments
Letter of Appreciation for modifying the prevalent Budget process and successful implementation of new
process.
Automation of various reporting requirements by developing and re-engineering of formats exhibiting use of
MS Excel skills.
Winner of Certificate of Achievements for achieving target capitalization of sites.
3. Co-ordinated physical inspection of Airtel sites in UP(West) area , conducted by an external agency, and the
required adjustments in the books.
Education
CA ( Final )- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India- November2003 (54%).
CA ( Inter )- Institute of Chartered Accountants of India- November2001 (57%).
CS ( Inter ) - Institute of Company Secretaries of India- June 2003 (56%).
B.Com ( Hons. ) - P.G.D.A.V. College, Delhi University – 2000 (53%).
SSC in Year 1997 from CBSE – 76% (Awarded for scoring highest marks in school )
Computer Awareness
Operating knowledge of ERP packages like SAP, ORACLE & JDE, HYPERION and COGNOS with proficiency in usage of
MS-Office.
Extracurricular Activities
Have participated as an organizer as well as performer in various activities in school, college and in office.
Acquired and displayed leadership & organizational skills while managing the activities of groups & assigning
roles to the members.
Participated and won in several debates and other competitions in school as well as in office. Have acted &
directed plays in school functions.
These activities have reinforced in me, my ability to work productively in a team.
My hobbies include dance, cricket, chess, music & reading.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : January 15, 1981
Marital Status : Married
Languages Known : English & Hindi
References available on request
ANURAG SINGH ASWAL