Niranjan Kancham

Experience

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  Penna Cement Industries Limited

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2004

  Account Executive

  • Accounting of billing, customer balance review, monthly sales tax & other TDS reports• Preparation of Stock, Consignment reports, day-to-day cash & funds flow statements, BRS

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  Outsource Partners International (EXL)

  Jan 2007 - Mar 2010

  Team Leader - GL
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  EXL/ formerly known as Outsource Partners International, India

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2010

  Team Leader – General Ledger

  • Administered Global Financial Reporting for the Leadership Team, providing a business overview of monthly financial performance.• Documented General Ledger (GL) processes in compliance with ISO audit requirements.

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  Capgemini Business Services

  Jun 2010 - May 2011

  Team Leader - General Ledegr Accounting

  • Reviewed GL schedules/B/S reconciliations across client’s (Unilever) entities.• Led and monitored month-end close activities under the Management reporting team.

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  LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)

  Jul 2011 - Mar 2022

  Area Controller -Accounts &Finance, Controllership team

  • Financial Control and Management: Oversaw a high-performing entity with a turnover of 1000 crore, spearheading financial and accounting activities for four entities across diverse locations.• Team Leadership: Steered a team of six professionals, fostering a high-performance culture and driving optimal results.• Financial Compliance and Reporting: Ensured the accuracy and integrity of the financial books and handled compliance for merger, demerger, acquisition, and divestment projects.• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Managed relationships with internal auditors, statutory auditors, advisors, and consultants, becoming a trusted point of contact for all finance-related matters.• Internal Control and Process Improvement: Evaluated internal control systems and procedures, implemented recommendations for process improvements, and prepared insightful MIS reports.• Taxation and Transfer Pricing: Managed compliance for direct and indirect taxes, handled the transfer pricing process and coordinated with consultants for transfer pricing studies.• Cross-functional Collaboration: Acted as the point of contact for the finance team, coordinating seamlessly with other departments such as Payroll, HR, AP, Sourcing, Facilities, Technology, and Legal.Key Impact Areas: Successfully transitioned controllership activities from offshore locations, showcasing IND AS/IFRS/IT/GST proficiency. Oversaw legal entities with an annual turnover exceeding $150 Mn. Led the end-to-end demerger accounting process, ensuring smooth audits of demerged and resulting companies. Achieved significant tax savings and completed statutory audits for five consecutive years without adverse comments. Demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, earning recognition for performance and leadership. Show less

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  Kore.ai Software India Pvt Ltd

  Mar 2022 - now

  Director Finance

  • Finance and Accounting Operations: Orchestrating end-to-end financial operations within Kore.ai, ensuring compliance with UAE's financial guidelines. Administering activities for six entities across global locations.• Team Leadership: Leading a diverse offshore team across various departments such as Finance & Accounts, IT, Facilities, and more. Fostering effective cross-border collaboration and cultural understanding.• Process Management: Establishing robust financial processes, directing month-end close procedures for entities across diverse geographies, and aligning with the organisation’s expansion strategies and business landscape.• Compliance and Auditing: Ensuring adherence to US GAAP and UAE's financial reporting standards while consolidating financial statements. Managing statutory audits for the parent company and its subsidiaries.• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Providing timely MIS, crafting cash forecasts, conducting profitability analyses, and performing monthly financial performance assessments aligned with the country’s economic conditions.• Financial Management: Overseeing comprehensive finance functions, including AP, AR, treasury management, general ledger, audits, compliance, FP&A, and MIS, as per financial practices. Show less