Am an experienced finance and accounts professional with 26 years of experience in handling the entire accounting and financial operations in Manufacturing Industry and a consistent record of delivering extraordinary results across diverse business environments. Working towards transitioning finance from being a constrained operator to a significant business integrator by planning & implementing effective financial systems, policies & procedures. Possess in-depth experience in consistent record of delivering results in Financial and Strategic Planning, Accounts, Direct & Indirect Taxation, Funds Management, Budgeting, Working Capital Management, Internal Control, Audit, Statutory Compliance and Resource Development. Gained hands on experience in planning & implementing the systems, policies & procedures to initiate and control finance, projected towards organizational goals to maximize profitability and generate revenue I started my career with Electroplating Company (SSI Unit), Chennai in 1987 and have risen from the ranks of Accountant cum Supervisor to Head - Finance. During my entire tenure, have worked towards planning & implementing strategies, polices, guidelines for establishing effective financial control, exercising strict budgetary control, variance analysis and appraisal of actual performance, analyzing the financial viability of new ventures and forecasting the amount of finance required, endowing expert advice regarding cross functional issues and managing direct and indirect tax matters including returns such as Service Tax, Corporate Tax, TDS, VAT and Tax Assessments and Appeals etc. Due to my excellent performance, have received a chance to visit Uganda (East Africa) and work with the prestigious multi crore group engaged in Fish Exports, Manufacturing of Plastic LDP, LLDP and HDP sheets, Milk Dairy, Water Treatment Plant & Cotton Ginnery. Have successfully managed the first internal audit of BSNL for the entire southern region, executed audits of LIC, VSNL and various schools, colleges, trusts, etc. Also drove a project as a Consultant to establish the accounting system and taxation for a high class jewelry dealer with a turnover of INR 10 Crores. Gained expertise in regulating Cash and Fund flows to ensure optimal liquidity to support company’s operations, mapping requirements of working capital and long term financial resources and securing the needed funding through consortium of banks / FIs on most competitive terms. Owing to my leadership and relationship building skills, I have created and led high caliber teams that successfully meet and exceed company objectives. The outcome has been a steady rate of success in maximizing corporate performance, driving growth and generating revenues. Armed with strong aptitude for transitioning companies from static or reduced growth to commercial success, establishing industrial Best Practices and ability to envision and create successful outcomes in complex situations, I am confident to carry forward any company’s vision & objectives with sufficient ease.