Experience

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  Asgar ali & co.

  Aug 2008 - Feb 2012

  Article trainee

  • Conducted Statutory & Internal Audits which included vouching of expenses, ledger scrutiny, cash verification & BRS, TDS, ESI, PF, Insurance of Assets & Stock Taking.• Verification of statutory compliances & review and evaluate effectiveness of internal controls• Performed analytical review of the financial statements along with the variance analysis of the Profit & Loss account and the Balance Sheet, trend analysis and ratio analysis.• Handled Stock Audit, Concurrent Audit, Information System Audit, Revenue Audit and Statutory Audits of public sector banks (PNB & SBI) the areas mainly included:• Review of loans & advances, physical verification of cash and identification of revenue leakage, verification of NPA’s, cash Balance and investments.• Drafting and filling reply of notices, appeals, stay under Income Tax and Rajasthan Value Added Tax.• Preparing opinions on various Income Tax, Service Tax and Sales Tax matters.• Filling of TDS, Service Tax and VAT Returns.• Audit of fixed assets for BIG 92.7 FM, Bikaner. Show less

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  S.a. hussain & co.

  Feb 2012 - Feb 2013

  Senior associate

  • Finalization of the statutory audit of Company, Individual, Partnership, HUF, Trust, School etc. • Drafted legal documents, prepared financial statements of the clients and analysis of the profit and loss of the clients.• Analysis of the financial statements of the clients for the Bank loans and prepared project reports.• Prepared and finalization of the IT returns, Rajasthan vat returns.• Handled special auditing work for stock audit, fixed assets audit and bank concurrent audit. Show less

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  Navjyot international private limited

  Feb 2013 - Apr 2023

  • Leading Key Business Functions: Business development, procurement, supply chain management (SCM), pricing, placement, and export operations.• Strategic Expansion: Establishing and operationalizing a Special Economic Zone-designated edible oil plant in Africa.• Supply Chain & Sustainability: Developing and implementing integrated supply chains and sustainable procurement strategies.• Operational & Financial Excellence: Scaling up production while optimizing costs, driving P&L management, continuous improvement, and financial planning & reporting.• Cash Flow & Risk Management: Monitoring and facilitating cash flow while managing and mitigating risks, including open positioning and hedging.• Compliance & Governance: Ensuring adherence to corporate, legal, tax, and industry-specific regulations.• Leadership & Team Management: Leading and directing multi-cultural, cross-border teams for high-performance outcomes. Show less • Focused on the Agro-Economy: Specialized in rice, vegetable oil, and oilseeds, managing exports, imports, and an integrated supply chain.• Strategic Procurement & Cost Optimization: Mandate purchasing for imports in select African markets to drive cost reduction and revenue growth.• P&L Management: Successfully managed a profitable portfolio worth $50 million annually.• Risk Management & Market Positioning: Risk management tools, including stock positions, open market demand, hedging strategies, daily position monitoring, and value-at-risk assessments for suppliers and clients.• Market & Competitive Analysis: Conducted in-depth competition analysis, continuously evaluating factors impacting buying and selling decisions, from production and consumption trends to global market alternatives. Show less • Extensive Expertise in Agricultural Commodities: Successfully sold a diverse range of soft agricultural commodities, including soybeans, rice, wheat, raw cotton, maize, sesame, barley, safflower, millets, sorghum, birdfeed, spices, and cattle feed in international markets.• Strong Relationship Management: Cultivated and maintained strategic relationships with vendors, customers, brokers, middlemen, and domestic and international traders, ensuring seamless commodity transactions.• Negotiation & Contract Management: Analyzed and negotiated commercial and operational terms for cargo purchase and sale agreements, optimizing trade efficiency. Show less

  • Head of Commercials

    May 2021 - Apr 2023

  • Senior Trader

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2021

  • Trader

    Feb 2013 - Mar 2017
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  Mayflower exports private limited

  May 2023 - now

  Senior commercial manager

  • Strategic Planning: Developed and executed a five-year strategic plan and annual operating plan to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency.• Market Analysis & Value Addition: Conducted in-depth market research to identify opportunities for value addition and competitive differentiation.• P&L Management: Maximising profits, optimizing cost efficiency and revenue streams.• Procurement & Supply Chain Management: Strategically managed procurement and supply chain operations to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure seamless execution. Show less