CA Debordhi Roy

Experience

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  Pricewaterhousecoopers

  Jul 1984 - Nov 1990

  Assistant Manager

  Pricewaterhouse (Big 4 Accounting and Consulting firm) at their Indian headquarters at Calcutta. Assistant Manager Audit and financial systems implementation in Multinational and Indian Clients as per Pricewaterhouse AGS system followed worldwide.• Lovelock and Lewes (Part of PWC)- trainee here for 3 years and gathered valuable exposure on accounting and audit principles and procedures while auditing global companies

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  Jay Instruments & Systems Pvt Ltd.(Part of Jaysynth dyechem group)

  Jan 1990 - Nov 1992

  Senior accounts officer

  Location: Mumbai, India Designation: Accounts Officer Jaysynth Dyechem Ltd (leading Manufacturers & Exporters of Dyes and Chemicals-1992Senior Accounts officer (in their Instruments and Software systems subsidiary known as Jay Instruments and systems Ltd.Responsibilities:• Implementation and monitoring the Financial Accounting system and periodical Financial reporting.• Product pricing, Cost Accounting and Cost control.• Ensuring tax compliance with Foreign Exchange regulations Show less

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  UCB

  Jan 1993 - Dec 2000

  Finance Director

  Finance Director (CFO)-Member of the Board of Directors in the 100% subsidiaryof the Belgian co.• Responsible for financial evaluation of business development opportunities such as licenses, partnership negotiations and acquisitions.• Responsible for financial planning for a mix of in-line and pre-launch products• Provide financial advice and counsel to the Managing Director around Business Development, Pricing, Accounting and Gross-To-Net• Expertise in pricing of new products within FDA norms, submission and obtaining approval from FDA .• Took lead in proving India as the cost effective location for global products by providing financial analysis to Head office in Brussels• Negotiated and closed new funding arrangements for expansion of production facilities meant for export Show less

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  Bidco Uganda Limited (Wilmar-Bidco JV)

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2003

  Group Financial Controller

  • Performed financial and business analysis for the development of a new brand launch strategy across Africa of product groups in vegetable oil,detergent and soaps segments at SKU-level. Partnered with Marketing, Sales, CIS, and production.• Enabled access to $ USD 130 million capital at low interest rates and under favorable terms by establishing company’s initial presence in African. capital markets and bank markets and building/cultivating multiple banking relationships• Collaborated with management to develop a annual budget plan. Strategized with cross-functional teams todevelop SKU-level P&Ls using a designed enhanced process, improving accuracy and timeliness of P&L delivery.• Oversaw the implementation of a new Baan ERP system through the pre-rollout phase.• For the start up integrated project of palm oil plantation,exraction,refinery,successfully devised the logistic and financial system Show less

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  Gulf contracting co w.l.l

  Jan 2004 - Oct 2007

  CFO

  • Project finance, Plant loan, Office building loan, Overdraft, non funded facilities by way of project report and cash flow projection. Total amount 150 million Qatari Riyal, both long term and short term funding.• Contributing as a part of the Tender committee to ensure that all financial factors are taken care of while bidding for jobs.• Checking on the accuracy of the costs and values estimates in the cost-value reports of the Commercial• Negotiating credit policies with suppliers to help in improving the working capital gap• Foreign currency hedging to reduce risk on FC exposure and savings in costs and Insurance activities• Formulating incentive schemes for laborers so as to reduce cost per employee.• Introduced a cash management model model with indicators to ensure optimum liquidity.• Introduced the HR software and integrated it with the ERP.• Fulfilled the role of Head of administration (HR and Personnel) at times Show less

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  Abdul Hadi Al Qahtani & Sons

  Nov 2007 - May 2014

  Group Financial Controller

  • Designing & implementing of complex budget systems through the mining value chain based on contracts with Ma’aden, • Have arranged Fund based and non-funded finance(Trade Finance) . Project financing of SR1.2 billion raised from banks and SIDF to finance business operations.• Developing Financial manual and reporting system in the start up companies and reporting to Parent co.• Drafting of joint venture agreements with foreign partners .• Introducing Cash management module with strict adherence to projections. • Set up KPI Dashboards Show less

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  Abdulla A.M.Al Khodari Sons Co

  May 2012 - Jul 2014

  Group Finance Manager

  • A diversified Infrastructure Joint Stock company with a workforce of more than 20,000 (Finance Team is more than 80) $400 million, plc with operations across GCC.• In charge of all financial work including Capital Monetary Authority reporting, accounting, cash flows, P&L, and ROI. -heading 42 member Finance department• Mentor Managing Director, and establish cost center metrics, budgets, and Op. plans.• Restructured Financials: Balance Sheet positions for Income. Monitor cash flow and budgets in tight situations• Oversaw the implementation of a new Oracle financial system through the pre-rollout phase.• Funding : 1.Installment based;2. Collection based 3.Project progressive funding 4.Short term loans/OD ; non funded financing• Set up KPI Dashboards• Instituted working capital controls, eliminating late fees and bank overdrafts by restructuring and retraining both the A/R and A/P processes, reducing working capital needs while repairing past credit issues and establishing favorable terms with our vendors. Show less

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  Al haddab real estate and investment

  May 2014 - Oct 2017

  Chief Financial Officer

  • Selected for a newly created strategic internal consulting role to advise on initiatives effecting global positioning,tactical actions and resource allocations for long-term initiatives, specifically related to M&A activity.• Appointed as the project manager to lead the ongoing MS Dynamics ERP project across the enterprise,role includes suggesting future business startegies to be incorporated,including the family office structuring and group IT strategy.• Establishing stronger financial reporting , enhanced cost controls, credit and collections, and developed multi-company financial accounting and reporting systems , Financial policies and manuals.• Performed due diligence on business acquisitions for diversification of the business platform Developed joint business planning, sales analytics and vendor management processes within three months for companies new business venture.• Finance team leader for migration from MS Dynamics to Oracle 11i ERP system.• Secured financing through bank loans to fund the new business ,both funded and non funded• Formulated the Annual budget and 5 year plan Show less

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  Leading contracting co in qatar

  Oct 2017 - Mar 2021

  Head of Finance and Accounts

  Deployment of scarce cash resources in the most efficient manner so that the projects are running smoothly,by bridging the cash flow shortage.ERP implementationSourcing additional Finance and non funded facilities from BanksPlaying lead in liquidation of group companiesRevamping the system of Financial Analysis and Reporting-Separated in July 2018,due to professional reasons.On transferable Resident permit till November 2018

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  Self Employed

  Aug 2021 - now

  Financial-taxation and business strategy and process Advisor

  All financial solutions