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1. Pradeep Kothari
12, Laxmi Nivas , Behind Kanti Stores , M G Road, Ghatkopar (W) Mumbai 400086 Maharashtra , India
+91 9930443183 / +91 22 25100609 │ pkk_nipl@yahoo.com
Senior Management: Finance & Accounts / Business Analysis / Supplier
Management
Snapshot: Senior professional with over 16 years of experience in managing IT Distribution Accounts / FMCG Accounts &
Industrial Electrical Goods Accounts across diverse organizations. Proficient in evaluating performance against defined
objectives and targets, highlighted variances and assisted the leadership team in minimizing performance gaps. Exploring
challenging senior managerial assignments with a professionally managed organization
History of Excellence in…
Financial Planning ~ Reporting & Analysis ~ Accounts Payable & Receivables Management ~ Banking & Financial Institution
Relationship ~ Financial Consultancy ~ Business & Operational Analysis ~ Business Process Reengineering ~ Change / Risk
Management ~ Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement ~ Team Leadership
Leadership Strengths & Highlights
Business Finance
Management
Collaborate with the senior leadership team in conducting situational analysis aimed at defining
and setting the corporate strategic choices, business strategy and risk appetite. Highlight
variances and providing insightful recommendations to the leadership team bridging the
performance gaps and delivery
Process Reengineering
Adept at reengineering finance operations, processes and policies to align with business plans,
change management processes for the firm’s period end / reporting activities and analysis
including appropriate accruals and journal entries
Business Analysis
Skilled in resolving complex client challenges by developing innovative and practical solutions;
designing business/financial models, vetting models, valuation of company to be presented to the
management
Vendor & Supplier
Management
Proven ability in interacting with vendors & suppliers for ensuring cost effective procurement
based on organizational business requirements
Team Building &
Leadership
Visionary & decisive leader, noted for sound, practical management style and excellent
organization, communication, presentation & interpersonal skills; Proven ability to lead and
motivate large cross-functional teams to maximize productivity
Network Techlab India Pvt Ltd ~ Since Sep 2016
AGM – Finance
Professional Experience
Company
Brief
Established in the year 2000, Network Techlab India Private Limited is counted among noted service
providers and traders engaged in offering high end IT Solutions services for Network Designing, Security
and Maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
Various Process Implementation pertaining to Finance in Various Team like Rental Div, Power Div , Enterprise Division
Implementing Business MIS Process
Leading Team of Accounts, Finance, Audit, Legal & Database Management
BU & Branch Profitability Implementation
Expense and Budget Analysis on a monthly basis
2. Neoteric Infomatique Ltd ~ Oct 2011 – May 2016
AGM – Business Finance
Company
Brief
An IT distribution organization dealing in 39 brands as national authorized distributor having revenue size of
INR 1450 Crores
Key Responsibilities:
Focused on accomplishing performance against set objectives and targets with regards to business finance encompassing
end to end procurement activities
Spearheaded cost optimization programs including identifying, analyzing, risking, prioritizing, realizing and stewarding cost
and process optimization opportunities
Guided stakeholders in identifying & registering risks, generating scenarios and developing risk control, mitigation and
monitoring frameworks
Worked on developing & reporting cost estimates related to procurement as well as defining cost allocation matrices cost
allocation matrices for existing & future business ventures of the organization
Evaluated fund flow and ensure zero defaults in committed payments to banks & financial institutions despite challenging
economic situations and changing market dynamics
Participated in senior management reviews of business, sales, incentives, margins & inventories to ascertain organizational
financial health and realigning organizational finances
Interacted with vendors & suppliers of 39 brands based on business and operational requirements from financial
perspective for maintaining organizational P&L
Coordinated with the banking team on banking related issues including rating upgrades and business reviews to ensure
continued financial assistance to organizational business ventures
Grainger Industrial Supply India Pvt Ltd ~ Oct 2009 – Oct 2011
Asst. Manager Accounts Payable
Company
Brief
Wholly owned subsidiary of W W Grainger (Fortune 500 Industrial Supply Co. US MNC) and national
distributor of cables, industrial motors, pumps, fans, inverters of major brands like Grundfos, Molex , APC,
ALSTOM, APW, Keslec Schreder, Schnieder
Key Responsibilities:
Managed vendor payable and claims receivable from suppliers including internal provisioning & reconciliation with control
summary
Assessed cash flow and followed up on collections for maintaining adequate liquidity aligned to business or operational
requirements
Assisted the senior management in preparing budgets and evaluating performance of individual business units.
Participated in various internal and external audits pertaining to operational or statutory requirements
Highlighted financial implications of potential business ventures and other related issues to the senior management to
minimize anticipated losses
Managed banking activities encompassing daily fund flow management, Dollar hedging as well as bill discounting and
vendor payables linked to bank program
Maintained updated FA Register & Dep books in ERP based on operational requirements and other statutory regulations
Generated and presented various reports highlighting organizational financial health to the senior management team to
enable effective decision making
3. Narangs Hospitality Services Pvt Ltd ~ Aug 2008 – Oct 2009
Dy. Manager Accounts
Company
Brief
FMCG Distribution organization in Food & Beverage items like Redbull Energy Drink , Qua Mineral Water, Illy
Coffee & Coffee Machines, Evian Natural Minral water, Rani Juice, Venga Juice
Key Responsibilities:
Implemented strategies aligned to budgets and cash flow for maintaining organizational bottom lines. Focused on
resolution of team claims and processing vendor reimbursements
Managed accounts receivables encompassing reconciliation of debtor’s accounts and facilitating weekly MIS highlighting
accounting position of customers
Assisted the senior management in making effective financial decisions leading to significant enhancement in revenue
generation.
Evaluated business trends for defining and implementing organizational financial plans aimed at optimizing resource
utilization.
Spearheaded day to day accounting operations of the organization in maintaining organizational and project cash flow.
Involved in drafting of fiscal year end transactions, issuing financial statements and consolidating organizational financial
reports.
Collaborated with team members in maintaining day to day financial operations related to payments, receivables and other
related factors.
Interacted with external accounting and financial firms for managing monthly closing procedures.
Prepared and presented various reports to the senior management highlighting organizational financial aspects to enable
effective decision making.
Documented and archived records related to financial transactions based on organizational policies and statutory
regulations.
Neoteric Infomatique Limited ~ Feb 2000 – Jul 2008
Assistant Manager – Claims
Company
Brief
An IT distribution organization dealing in 39 brands as national authorized distributor having revenue size of
INR 1450 Crores
Key Responsibilities:
Maintained updated accounts & commercial books – Vendor Claims / Business Profitability / Vendor Payables / Costing /
Custom Duty / CHA / Freight / Booking of Purchases / Claims upto Reco till book closure
Defined & implemented processes related to Inventory, Demo Policy, RMA , Claims and various others aimed at maintaining
seamless operations
Prepared & presented various status reports highlighting organizational financial health during senior management reviews
for implementing effective remedial measures based on identified deviations
Credentials
MBA (Finance & Operation), National Education Management (2009)
B Com, Mumbai University (1999)
Personal Details
Date of Birth : 09th
August 1978
Languages Known : English, Hindi, Gujarati and Marathi
Nationality : Indian
Passport Details : M6906561 valid till 2025
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