1. CMA Haridas K Warrior
Flat G1, Kumba Lake Shore Apts-2, Lake View Residency Layout, Kodichikkanahalli IIM (B) Post, Begur, Bangalore 560076
Email: hkw@rediffmail.com/haridaskw@rediffmail.comMob: +91 98863 00176Tel: +91 80 26482571
Date: 15th Nov 2016
Dear Sir / Madam,
A Qualified Management Accountant with 25 years of Professional experience in Financial Management, Accounting & Cost Control
in varied and diversified sectors and of which over 2 years+ was at a Professional International Trading Conglomerate at Dar Es
Salaam Tanzania, Africa. As a Senior Finance professional, I am adept at Core Finance operations like Group Finance & Management
Accounting,, Financial & Strategic Planning, Costing and Operations, Treasury and Banking, Import and Export, Logistics
management, Finance Reporting, Policies & Procedures Compliance and Stake holder relationship management. I am desirous of
exploring higher avenues in challenging Senior and Strategic roles as Chief Financial Officer / Group Head (Finance) / Vice
President / General Manager / Equivalent Senior Position in International Trading / Manufacturing / Services / Retail / Oil
and IT Sector both in India and Overseas.
My professional experience encompasses a wide range of responsibilities; throughout my career I have been successful in identifying
organizational needs and operating performance & profitability. I fully believed in the principles of quality and continuous
improvement.
 Last assignment, was involved in Complete Accounting, Commercial, Costing, Pricing, Banking and Finance functions for a large
diversified group in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania into International trading from China, India, Japan etc for Farm Equipments (like Tractors,
Harvesters, Power Tillers, Spare parts and other high value equipment-Quality Group Limited Tanzania
 Successful in arranging and managing Bank Working capital funding along with documentation & reports under Multiple Banking
Arrangement (MBA -10 banks) with fund base INR 2400 Million & Non Fund Base INR 1500 Million:-
 Managed PAN India Accounts and Treasury Function. Corporate Office and 6 Branches.
 Pro-actively parked surplus funds in short term Liquid Mutual Funds.
 Assisted in Financial projection preparation for Strategic Investment by Panasonic Japan in Firepro Systems Ltd (A Panasonic Group
Company), Bangalore
 Effectively negotiated best interest rates & sanction terms and successfully obtained INR 100 Million for Working Capital from HSBC
Bangalore.
 Pro-actively involved in a USD One Million Overseas Direct Investment enhancement in USA Subsidiary (Feb 2010)-Textile Sourcing and
Service India Private Limited (TSS Group), Bangalore
 Represented before sales tax authorities and obtained reversal of Order and penalty worth Rs 25 Lakhs.
 Effectively participated and supported the Successful implementation of ERP.-IB Spin in Cheslind Textiles and JD Edwards:-Carbone
Lorraine.
 Worked closely with Promoters, Board of Directors in a Company listed on BSE & NSE (India) for 11 years.
 Successfully applied and obtained Terms loans for expansion projects from Financial Institutions.
 Successfully managed Working Capital funding with Consortium Bankers
 Designed and developed an Operating cost sheet for monitoring efficiency of Company Oil tankers.
 Instrumental in streamlining Stores Report and Payroll and assisted in smooth implementation of ERP for stores, payroll Accounts and
commercial department-Cheslind Textiles Limited
 Handled Due diligence audits at the time of promoters stake sale- Cheslind Textiles Limited and Carbone Lorraine Groupe
 Coordinated effectively Statutory Audits with Big 4 Audit Firms- Deloitte Haskin and Sells, Ernst and Young.
 Successfully introduced the concepts of Budgeting and Job Order costing, Fouress Engineering
 Pro-actively participated in setting up a first time Joint Venture project manufacturing “Thermistors” in India along with setting up the
Finance and Accounts department, Thermometrics India (1995 – 1996)
 Successfully managed teams from 3 to 16 persons by setting targets and guiding teams to achieve greater efficiencies and obtain more
process and cost productivity and also worked in cross cultural set up.
As a Finance professional I strongly believe in the 5 C’s 1) Change the way Finance Functions 2) Compliance, 3) Continuous Improvements, 4)
Consistency and 5) Communication.
With an in-depth insight into the core operations covered under Group Accounting / Finance Management & Control, I am confident that I will be
able to not only deliver the expected results but exceed the expectations. Attaching herewith my resume for your kind perusal, I would
appreciate an opportunity to discuss the ways in which I will be able to contribute positively and pro-actively to the organization.
Sincerely,
Haridas K Warrior

2. CMA HARIDAS K.WARRIOR
+91 9886300176, + | hkw@rediffmail.com, haridaskw@rediffmail.com | LinkedIn Profile
IM: haridas.warrior@skype.com | haridaswarrior/branded.me | Bangalore, India
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
C – Suite professional with 25+ years’ experience in heading finance, accounting and commercial operations across various industry
verticals, including manufacturing, engineering, textile, service, project management and trading sectors. Seasoned leader with track
record in advising financial solutions that optimized revenue and deliver strong ROI for the company. Scaling new heights of success
with strategic vision and pioneering strong financial operations, along with leading the finance teams in a global matrix organization.
Repeatedly chaired in collective decision making & driven continuous and systematic financial management.
SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHTS
Adept in driving group finance & accounting operations, finance & accounts finalization, budgeting & financial control ensuri ng
compliance to international standards
Chaired in Board Level Strategic discussion as a finance visionary and influenced with the right resolution towards corporate
expansions and projects.
Pioneered in managing wide range of financial & accounting operations with expertise in International Financing, controllership &
statutory compliances, EXIM policy, Excise & Customs laws & 100% Export oriented unit/SEZ procedures including de-bonding of
the unit & company’s export & import issues, LC’s, BG’s & insurance matters - Fire, Medical, Marine, GPA, LIC Group Policies etc.
Hold comprehensive experience and understanding of finance intricacies and ability to identify and align organizations emerging
needs with quality solutions.
Areas of Expertise
Plant & Corporate Level Finance & Accounts
Individual& Group Accounts
Consolidation and Finalization
Preparation & Analysis of Financial
Statements
Monthly Information System (MIS)
InternationalTrading Activities
Budgeting & Variances Analysis
Banking & Strategic Finance
Working Capital Arrangement
Controllership & Statutory Compliances
Cash Flow Management
Treasury/ Foreign Exchange activities
Statutory / InternalFinancial audit
Tax & Statutory Cost Audit
InternationalTransfer Pricing Report &
Audit
Direct & Indirect Taxation
Project Financing
ContractualNegotiations
Logistic Support
Costing &Commercial Operations
Cost Management and Control
ERP implementation-JD Edwards One Source
Due Diligence on Sale and StrategicInvestment
Tally ERP Maximization prior to Microsoft Dynamics
Implementation in Africa
IFRS and Hyperion Package Reporting
Team Management & Employee Development
Sectors Worked: Manufacturing – 18 ½ years Services / Project Engineering Related – 4 ½ years InternationalTrading- 2 ½ years.
Industries worked: Engineering, Electronics, Textiles 100 % Export Unit, Auto Ancillary, Buying House, Project Engineering, Trading operations
EXPERIENCE TIMELINE
General Manager – Finance & Accounts | Quality Group Limited-Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Dec 2013 –May 2016
It’s a four decade old large Tanzanian Conglomerate into various business activities locally and World Wide. It has several companies in its fold and
deals with products varying from Tender business to Construction materials, Rice processing, Fish exports, Bus Body Building. Quality represents several
Large and reputed International Brands under one roof- Tyres-Bridgestone, Dunlop and Rhino Tyres, Farm Equipment- Kubota Japan for Power
Tillers, Tractors, Combine Harvesters, International Tractors India for “Sonalika” brand of Tractors, Water pumps and sprayers. Automotive
Agencies-Chevrolet four wheelers, Isuzu Buses, and Honda motor cycles, Rental car , Car on Call, ,Shopping Mall, Multiplex Etc
Spearheaded Finance and Accounts function at Farm Equipment and Quality Agriculture Specialties Vertical
As Business Partner – Finance
 Chaired as Financial Business Partner, helping in strategizing the business divisions and giving an insight about the financials of
the organization
 Liaison with banks and financial institutions for enhancement of working capital facilities as well as raising term loans at
favorable terms to meet fund requirements.
 Fostered Banking Operations with Tanzania Investment Bank, CRDB PLC and National Bank of Commerce Dar Es Salaam.
 Efficiently and effectively managed Treasury Operations of the SBU (Working Capital, Post Import Loans, Term Loans etc.)
 Ensured smooth and timely repayment of Interest payments and Post Import Loans
 Presented Annual Operating plan for capital & revenue expenditure and financial evaluation of capital expenditure
 Formulated budgets, conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected and actual results, recommending
and implementing corrective actions
 Articulated need-based business plans/strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue generation & realize organizational
goals. Recommended closure of unprofitable branches.
Finance & Accounts
 Prepared Regular Review reports and Monthly MIS Report and highlighted deviations for bettering SBU performance.
 Supervised Branch Operations and profitability, further highlighted and recommended closure of non-profitable branches
 Prepared, monitored and presented Cash Budgets, Income statements and Monthly Performance statements for the SBU.
 Ensured disciplined and effective Cash Flow Management and optimization through proper Account Receivable & Payable
coordination

3.  Brought down Receivables from Tanzanian Shillings 3.2 Billion ($ 1.6 Million) to Tanzanian shillings 1.9 Billion ($ 0.95 Mill ion).
Filed demand notices on debtors for Tanzanian Shillings 850 Million. ($ 0.45 Million)
 Fixed selling prices for products to ensure the mandated Gross Margin are obtained
 Monitored Gross Margin for all products to protect the recommended Gross margins, report deviation if any and ensure
corrective actions. Recommended Installment payment options to credit worthy customers.
 Efficiently managed timely International LC & BG Requirement and ensured timely opening of LC and BG for smooth operations
Financial Controller
- Coordinated internal and statutory audits; evaluated internal control systems / procedures with a view to highlight the
shortcomings and implementing necessary recommendations.
 Reviewed Contracts & Contractual obligations, Dealership agreements and Branch Lease agreements.
 Ensured timely Statutory Compliances and filing returns–With Holding Tax, VAT online filing, VAT Audit, Custom Duty.
 Tally Maximization project at Quality Group as a preliminary step to Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
 Tax Accounts for Tanzania Revenue Authority. Compilation and submission of Tax Accounts.-Coordinated and completed
pending Tax Accounts from 2010 to 2014. Preparation and filing of Tax Returns with Tanzania Revenue Authority
Assistant General Manager | Firepro Systems Pvt. Ltd (Now a Panasonic Group Company), Bangalore Jul 2010 – Dec 2013
Firepro Systems is a leader in the real estate fire safety space. It’s an Indian MNC, Multi Division and Location Company with 100 % subsidiaries in UAE,
Germany and Singapore. Pan India operations through its 7 Regional Offices across India, Belonging to Project Management Space, Net Worked Fire
Safety & Security, Security & Monitoring, Solution and Management sector, it deals with wide variety of products including Project Management, Fire
safety solutions, Security Solutions, CCC TV, Infra-structure Projects, Fire Safety gadgets and Client Care (AMC) etc. The turnover of the Group as in 2010
was INR 5300 Million (INR 530 Crore) or USD II7 Million
Corporate Accounts & Finance
- Pioneered end to end accounting operations and consolidated 5 Regional Accounts with corporate.
- Headed Audit reviews and reconciled Inter Regional Accounts while supervising the preparation of Consolidated Financials.
- Ensured the compliance with Accounting Standard 7, Internal Controls, & Contractual obligations.
- Facilitated Bank Working capital funding along with documentation & reports under Multiple Banking Arrangement with fund
base INR 2400 Million & Non Fund Base INR 1500 Million.
- Oversaw Treasury Operations (Working Capital, Term Loans etc.) for PAN India (Corporate & Regions), liaising and managing PE
funding & MIS management for PE funders.
- Visit Branches to understand Local issues and Inventory position and support the Branches with funds for smooth execution of
projects.
- Monitor Branch and Overall Inventory to identify Non-moving and Slow moving stocks.
- Administered data preparation and synchronized Strategic Investment funding (stake acquiring) with Panasonic Japan.
- Dissimilated information for Bank Lending Ratings with Credit Rating Agencies (CRISIL & ICRA).
- Regulated Project Cost Monitoring, profitability analysis, comparison with budgets and variance analysis.
- Prepared budget reviews and reports, variances & monthly MIS; corporate, region and project cash flow management reviews
via Account Receivable & Payable coordination.
- Managed LC & BG requirements for Projects and Pre & Post Shipment Credit.
- Ensured Statutory Compliances - VAT, Works Contract Tax (WCT), Service Tax, Customs Duty, Income tax and assist to present
cases and appear before authorities.
- Compilation of Tax Accounts and preparation of Tax Returns for audit and submission.
- Coordinated Capex activity with justifications and Overseas Direct Investment in Subsidiaries, Form 8, Annual Return
preparation and filing through (Legal & Secretarial) support.
General Manager | Textile Sourcing and Service India Private Limited (TSS Group), Bangalore Oct 2009 – Jul 2010
It’s an Apparels and Garments Company dealing with Garments (Buying House representing best brands like Amber Crombie and Fitch, American
Eagle Expedition, William Sonoma, J.C Penny etc.). The Company has floated another company for telecom servicing. It has 3 companies in India& is
spread over with representative offices in UK, UAE & Hong Kong. It also has a 100% Subsidiary in USA. The company established Markets in USA, Europe
and India. The turnover of the Group was INR 750 Million.
Finance and Operations
 Managed Financing Project Expansion after Financial evaluation and Bank Working capital funding along with documentation.
 Successfully obtained INR 100 Million for Working Capital from HSBC Bangalore at the best interest rates & sanction terms.
 Pro-actively involved in a USD One Million Overseas Direct Investment enhancement in USA Subsidiary (Feb 2010).
 Handled surplus funds investments in fixed deposits, mutual funds, expansion project accounting and control reports.
 Led Accounting and Consolidation functions of all Group Accounts and oversaw the USA Company accounts & its CPA review.
 Supervised the Direct tax and Indirect tax aspects of the company, independently coordinated and completed Statutory, Internal
& Tax Accounts Audits of Group Company and ensured compliance with Secretarial Functions.
 Led maximization of Insurance benefit (Fire, Marine, Medical, Theft policies) to the Company in close consultation with
Insurance Brokers.
 Enhanced Authorized Share capital of the Company to accommodate additional infusion of Funds for expansion.
 Registered a Joint Venture Company for Manufacture of Trims & accessories.
 Drafted optimum fund allocation & utilization of Working Capital limits with weekly & monthly cash-flow projections vs. Actual
reviews.
 Reviewed Sales Accounts through Invoice Audits to ensure Accounts Receivable is correctly captured and no revenue is lost.

4.  Ensured timely payment to Vendors, Rental contracts and contractors, payrolls and arranged payment and Capital Expenditure
(CAPEX) spending of the Group.
 Prepared of Annual (Zero Based) Budget, Monthly analysis of Variances from Budget for the Group.
 Oversaw HR, Administration, Imports and Logistics.
Controller | Mersen India Pvt. Ltd (erstwhile Carbone Lorraine India Pvt. Ltd), Bangalore May 2007 – Sep 2009
This is an Auto Components and Ancillary Engineering Company, a 100% subsidiary of Group Carbone Lorraine SA Paris, headquartered in Bangalore.
Group Carbone Lorraine, is a world leader in Carbon and Graphite Technology has a global turnover of Euro 650 Million and operates in over 30
countries worldwide. The Indian entity consists of 3 companies with the automobile brushes unit has (One DTA and One 100% EOU Division). Its deals
with Carbon brushes (Industrial, Traction, Automotive etc.), Pantograph, Fuses, High Temperature Products, Poly Block Heat-exchangers, Brush holders
& Slip rings. It has its Factories in Bangalore and Chennai. It is established in Domestic & Exports Markets of Europe & USA. The turnover of the
company enhanced from INR 750 Million (2007) to INR1010 Million or USD 22 Million (2008)
Group Finance and Accounts
- Fostered INR 70 Million and INR 40 Million for Metal business (Brush Holders and Slip rings) project funding from Calyon Bank
- Obtained INR 40 Million for Working Capital enhancement from BNP Paribas Bangalore (Fund Limit INR 330 Million)
- Managed Accounting and Consolidation functions of all 5 divisions of the multi-divisional group, its sister companies and
reported the same through Hyperion package for Global consolidation.
- Review and Recognize Internal control weakness and / or deviations and report the same with suggestions for improvement.
- Aptly handled closure of Accounts by eliminating Inter Group Accounts, Inventory Valuation & Reconciling Costing Variances etc.
- Ensured calendar year reporting as per Group IFRS requirements and financial year reporting as per Indian Laws (I-GAAP) after
completion of Statutory Audit along with Annual Tax Accounts closures.
- Transfer Pricing Audit
- Supervised the Direct and Indirect tax aspects, Statutory, Internal, Tax and Transfer pricing audits within time bound schedules.
- Verified and Monitored the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) spending of the Group in India; handled Capex worth INR 180 Million
including transfer of Second hand machinery from Group company in USA to India to set up 100% Export Unit.
PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS
Accounts, Budgeting & Costing | Cheslind Textiles Limited, Bangalore Sep 1996 – Mar 2007
Senior Manager – Accounts / Finance Apr 2004 – May 2007
Manager – Budgeting & Costing Sep 1996 – Mar 2004
It’s a multi-product and multi-location company with 100 % Export Oriented Unit with 64000 spindles. It is a professionally managed Public Limited
Listed Company head quartered in Bangalore. Exports were to United Kingdom, Europe, Turkey, Japan, and Mauritius. It deals with 100% Cotton Single
Yarn, Double Yarn and Knitted Fabrics. Its Factories are in Bagalur (Tamil Nadu) and Pondicherry. The turnover of the company increased from INR
400 Million (1996) to INR 1300 Million or USD 30 Million (2007))
- Established long term and short-term financial objectives, exercising budgetary control and managing cash and funds flow
- Obtained arrangement of Term Loan from Exim Bank- INR 150 Million, IDBI- INR 120 Million for project expansions
- Monitored the repayment schedules and corporate debt restructuring of Term Loans to IFCI, ICICI, IDBI & Exim Bank
- Managed the overall accounting functions of the Company as a whole along with its units including reconciliation of accounts,
finalization & consolidation of accounts and schedules of the company for audit along with Tax Audit Schedules.
- Handled Mini Project reports/on-going expansion proposals for appraisal by Financial Institutions & banks
- Conducted cost comparison to analyze cost efficient product lines using contribution analysis and to facilitate decisions on
product pricing.
- Single handedly completed VAT assessments from 1995-2003 with Commercial Tax Department.
- Involved in Generation, maintenance and audit of Statutory & Internal Costing Reports and its submission to Cost Cell. New Delhi
- Handled de-bonding (Cost-Benefit Analysis Exercise) to help the company de-bond into an EPCG Unit / Domestic Tariff Area unit
- Independently handled Equity Dividend payout for 20,000 shareholders, Dividend account reconciliation, Managed Public
deposits to the extent of INR 300 Million (INR 30 Crore).Transfer to Investor Education & Protection Fund etc in the year 2004.
- Prepared and Participated in the Corporate Governance requirements for Annual Reporting.
Manager Finance | Bowthorpe Thermometric India Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore Mar 1995 – Aug 1996
Officer Costing /Cost Accountant | Fouress Engineering India Ltd, Bangalore Jan 1992 – Mar 1995
Assistant Manager Accounts | J.B. Advani India Limited, Bangalore Apr – Dec 1991
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES & PROJECTS
Technical Skills
MS Office, Tally 9.2, Tally ERP • Migration to SAP environment • ERP - Tally ERP, IB Spin and JD EDWARDS ONE Source ERP package
Project Supported and Implemented
IB Spin ERP package implementation - Cheslind Textiles Ltd • JD EDWARDS ONE Source ERP package implementation - Carbone Lorraine India
Pvt. Ltd • Tally ERP maximization project as a pre cursor to MS Dynamics ERP Roll out

5. ACADEMIA
2010 CMA Professional Member - The Institute of Certified Management Accountants, USA
1990 ACMA Professional Member - The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of India
1987 Chartered Accountant (Intermediate), Certified Accounting Technician-The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
1987 Company Secretary (Intermediate) - The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
1982 Bachelor of Commerce - D.G Vaishnav College, Madras University
Seminars Attended:
Corporate Governance and Company's Act 2013 • International Taxation • Currency Risk Management*Currently attending a Coarse on IFRS
PERSONNE DOSSIER
Date of Birth January 15, 1962 Nationality Indian
Languages Known English, Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi Passport Details P 2578816 valid up to 09 June, 2026