Shailesh Garg

Experience

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  Anurag Sangal & Co.

  Aug 2001 - Aug 2004

  Article Clerk

  Completed 3 years of Article training with Anurag Sangal & Co, one of the renowned chartered accountancy firm in Dehradun. Learned & Performed various Audits & reporting etc.

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  Woodstock School

  Aug 2004 - Sept 2021

  ●Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, I am a member of the senior leadership team providing advice and recommendations regarding strategic planning, business planning and operational efficiencies. ●Present reports to the Finance/Audit Committees of the Board, and to the Board of Directors on matters of strategic financial importance periodically.●Restored the confidence of the Board of Directors, Alumni community and leadership team in the financial reporting and systems by streamlining workflow, improving processes, implementing accounting and internal controls.●Over the last 15 years, led the financial transformation of the school, moving it from a financially challenged operational model to one of sustained surplus. Created a solid investment corpus to cover liabilities and major investments in the school’s development.●Handling an annual Budget of $ 15,000,000 plus. An expert commercial/financial negotiator.●Successfully Implemented the Microsoft Navision/Dynamics Financial Management Software.●Enhanced efficacy of the budgeting process through sharing of financial information and financial literacy across all departments. Experienced visible results through intelligent fiscal decision-making and ownership in a culture of control. ●Supervise all fiscal reporting, contract reviews, and agreement renewals with government agencies, private foundations, and corporations to ensure accuracy and compliance with funding guidelines.●Manage additional responsibilities of Estates, Security, Food Services and IT departments of the organization.●Payroll Management and Advance user of MS office applications●Directly supervise over ten Managers, with a total team strength of over 70 employees●Helping the Human Resources team to implement a modern HRIS management software.●Handling of Tax issues and Hearings with the Income Tax Department and Tribunals●Handling of Internal/Statutory audits●Closely working with International Community from around the world Show less ● Member of the senior leadership team providing advice and recommendations regarding strategic planning, business planning and operational efficiencies. Reporting to the Principal (CEO) and attend periodic Finance Committee, Audit Committee and the Board Meetings.● Financial and Operations management across the School● Successfully established Fixed Assets Management system to manage fixed assets across the campus.● Established financial reporting structure and formats for the management and the senior leadership team along with Finance and Audit committee of the board.● Processing and Maintenance of payroll along with taxation for the individuals● Handling of Internal and Statutory Audits Show less ● Worked in liaison with and reported to the Director of Finance.● Worked on establishing budgetary and financial prudence controls across the campus● Processing and Maintenance of payroll along with taxation for staff ● Successfully achieved the valuation and incorporation of Fixed assets into the books of accounts● Management of Internal and Statutory Audits● Implemented various automated solutions to track the financial health of the School● Implemented a management information system in collaboration with the Director of Finance Show less ● Managed and Supervised the Business office and the Team● Maintained the books of accounts for the Domestic, Foreign Currency and Retirement Funds● Management of Internal and Statutory Audits● Independently dealt with external agencies like Income Tax, Sales Tax and Banks etc.● Implemented procedures for Stock maintenance● Preparation of Financials for three books along with consolidation of the financials● Processing and Maintenance of payroll along with taxation for staff Show less

  • Director of Finance

    Dec 2013 - Sept 2021

  • Financial Controller

    Jul 2012 - Nov 2013

  • Finance & Accounts Manager

    Apr 2011 - Jun 2012

  • Accounts Officer

    Jul 2007 - Mar 2011

  • Accountant - Payroll Administration

    Jul 2005 - Jun 2007

  • Accounts Trainee

    Aug 2004 - Jun 2005
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  Society for Integrated Development of Himalayas (SIDH)

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Accountant

  Handling of Accounting affairs for INR & FCRA books of accounts.Investment ManagementProfitability Study for the cost centresPayroll ProcessingMonthly ReportingReporting back to the Funding Agencies etc.

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  Arunima: A Project For Adults With Autism

  Apr 2011 - Nov 2021

  Board Member - Financial Advisor

  http://www.projectarunima.org/Member of advisory committeeAdvise on financial managementArunima literally means: The Glow of Dawn. The project Arunima can be likened to the glow of dawn that eventually spreads out to touch everything around it, and beyond. We aim to reach and empower families of individuals with Autism throughout India. Follow this site to learn more about how we plan to provide adults with Autism with opportunities to lead a fulfilling life.

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  Mussoorie Gramin Vikas Samiti

  Aug 2012 - Sept 2023

  Finance Committee Member

  http://newsmgvs.blogspot.in/A non-profit society, whose name translates as the Mussoorie Village Development Committee, located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India. The society is registered via a parent organization as tax-exempt with the Indian government. The vision of the organization is to strengthen the grassroots initiatives for the socioeconomic improvement of economically disadvantaged women, children, and youth. MGVS achieves this through the promotion of a community-based programs promoting health, education, environment, sanitation, and the empowerment of women. Show less

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  The Gateway Foundation

  Mar 2013 - Nov 2021

  Trustee

  http://www.thegatewaytrust.in/The Gateway Trust is registered under the Indian Trust Act (1882) in the State of Karnataka, India. Its principal objectives are to establish and operate 'not-for-profit' institutions to facilitate the rehabilitation of persons with spectrum disorders, particularly Autism and to promote holistic education of international standards.

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  Woodstock School

  Jul 2022 - now

  Human resources management

  • Director Of Finance And Operations

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Interim Director of Human Resources

    Jul 2022 - Sept 2023