Vinod Agarwal

Experience

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  G.P.Agrawal & Co.

  Sept 2006 - Oct 2009

  Article Assistant

   Handled audit assignments such as Statutory, Internal, Tax Audit, Bank Audit, System Audit and Income tax matters. The major Clients handled during the period includes Premco Rail Engineers Ltd., Bengal Hyndai, Synergy India Marketing and UCO Bank (Industrial Finance Branch).

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  BHUSHAN STEEL LTD.

  Nov 2009 - Nov 2010

  MT (F&A)

  The $2.1-billion company is India’s biggest manufacturer of automobile-grade steelPlant Accounting- Monitoring Cost Center-wise allocation of Capital Expenditure - Monthly Preparation of MIS for Cost Center wise expenditure on Contractors.- Monthly & Quarterly Book Closing.- Formulating budgets to define benchmarks for financial performance.

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  EASTMAN EXPORTS

  Dec 2010 - Jun 2012

  Chief Manager (Accounts & Analysis)

  Key Result Areas:• Collaborated with Bankers and Rating Agencies (Fitch & CARE) • Delivered presentation of financial status for debt-raising; dealt with consortium of bankers for working capital and monitored cost control & collections • Led corporate tax planning for intra-group merger and advance tax planning based on the profit estimate

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  Dalmia Cement

  Jun 2012 - Feb 2014

  Manager (Finance & Accounts)

  Key Result Areas:• Managed the structuring, consolidation, and analysis of financial data; developed budgets, forecasts and other financial reports for specific organizational sub-divisions, i.e., departments, regions and units• Administered finalization of books of accounts, statutory audits and quarterly limited reviews• Ensured compliance of statutory liabilities such as TDS, Income Tax, VAT, Entry Tax, Royalty, Cess and so on• Developed annual budget of Cement Business at North East; prepared actualization of budget as per present & annual performance • Conducted analysis of variable & fixed cost and reported variances• Performed net sales realization and contribution analysis at market & product level• Steered competition benchmarking of the financial performanceHighlights:• Got promoted within 8 months of joining the organization; recognized as Exceptional Performer as per Dalmia Group’s Performance Grading Nomenclature• Contributed in implementing sound ERP System at Dalmia Cement North East as a part of SAP Team Show less

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  BIRLA TYRE

  Feb 2014 - Oct 2018

  Lead Commercial

  Key Result Areas:• Formulating strategies including growth opportunities, providing insight & analysis to support the top management and ensuring that business decisions are grounded in sound financial criteria• Developing annual business plan and keeping a close watch on the actual performance• Addressing potential risks and mitigating critical & serious deviation in terms of budget • Conducting market segment & product wise contribution analysis including analysis of net sales realization, cost of production and variable costs associated with sales• Delivering weekly dashboard to management which is highlighting the operational profitability of the company• Presenting the EBIDTA performance which primarily focuses on sales volume, contribution, plant performance, fixed cost and review on the actionable items• Monitoring closing of books of accounts and presenting the duly audited financial statement as per the requirement of SEBI• Interfacing with Internal Audit Team to formulate a sound internal control framework across the organization including formulating & implementing SOP and DOA• Performing forecasting & analysis of working capital & cash flow and number of days of inventory, receivables & payables in books• Providing accurate & timely information & reports and ensuring that SAP runs smoothly throughout and continuously to develop the reporting requirement through ERPHighlights:• Designed, built and rolled out sophisticated financial models and templates for budgets, long-range plans and models which evaluated potential new business initiatives such as expanding product base by entering into new product segment.• Became a trusted business advisor to the Finance Controller for the commercial vehicle segment• Nominated as core team member for GST implementation. Playing a significant role to analyse the GST impact on business and contributing in an effective way for smooth transition to GST regime. Show less

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  India Carbon Ltd.

  Oct 2018 - now

  Chief Financial Officer