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Nasir AhmedSHANTANU DUTT
Controller of Finance
Bangalore, India
Phone : 8971894539
Email : Shantanudutt63@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Finance leader with 29+ years of experience in Accounting, Financial Management, and Strategic
Planning across Retail, Automotive, Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Trading Sectors.
Expertise in Investor Relations, Finance Control, Fund Flow Management, Vendor and Credit Control,
GST Compliance, ERP Implementation, and Coordination of Yearly Audits.
Extensive international exposure with 12 years in the Gulf region with knowledge of IFRS (International
Financial Reporting Standards) driving financial growth and operational excellence.
KEY SKILLS
Cash Flow and Working Capital Management
Vendor Management and Purchase Committee Leadership
Bank Liaison and Credit Facility Management
HR Policies and Payroll Administration
Credit Control and Contract Review
Monthly MIS, Budgeting and Variance Analysis
GST, Taxation and Statutory Compliance
ERP Implementation and Financial Systems (SAP BI, Orion, Tally)
Audit Coordination and Internal Controls
OPERATIONAL EXPERTISE
ERP and process automation (SAP B1) : Approval of cash vouchers, purchase/vendor bills, sales orders,
and CRM entries.
Banking and cash flow management : Daily monitoring of bank accounts, payments, and receipts; fund
allocation for vendor payments; management of PDC issuance, LC discounting, and overdraft limits.
Procurement and vendor relations: Vendor selection, credit term negotiation, purchase committee
leadership.
Credit control and customer evaluation: Credit appraisal (GST, PAN, bank statements); customer
payment terms review.
Accounts receivable and payable: Payment follow-ups, overdue account management, sales
coordination, credit period negotiation.
HR and insurance administration: Salary sheet approvals, staff advances, insurance management.
Audit and compliance: Coordination of internal and external audits; compliance documentation.
Financial reporting and business reviews: Monthly financial reports, factory and sales reviews.
Stakeholder and government liaison: Relationship management; statutory compliance liaison.
EDUCATION
CA (Intermediate), CA Final (1st Part)
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
SAP BI, Microsoft Dynamics, Orion 11j, Tally, Peachtree/Sage, QuickBooks, Microsoft GP, Oracle Financials
(trained), ERP Next (customized)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science & Research Hospital (Art of Living Trust), Bangalore
Controller of Finance | Jul 2024 – Present
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning Strategic and Execution
Serve as a key member of senior management team contributing to strategic planning and decision-
making on a regular basis.
Provide financial input to long-term strategic plan development and.
Contribute to decision making and strategic leadership by providing advice and support to the Board of
Trustees.
Finance and Accounting Oversight
Oversee of finance and accounting operations (including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable,
fixed assets, payroll processing, vacation accruals and monthly reconciliations) to ensure timely and
accurate financial information with appropriate internal controls.
Review and manage, and establish as needed, new internal systems and controls, operations, processes
and financial procedures to ensure the integrity of financial Information and reporting.
Prepare cash flow projections based on existing balances (cash, receivables, lines of credit, accounts
payable, commitments, budget items and most recent knowledge of operating plans.
Budgeting
Manage the annual budgeting process, based upon most recent data and information available including
preparing projections from departmental operating plans.
Conduct financial review and analysis to present budget scenarios for Management and Board discussion
prior to finalizing subsequent fiscal year budget.
Coordination of Annual Audits
Lead annual audit process, ensuring year-round compliance with Accounting Standards.
Relationship Management
Maintain banking relationships and serve as primary liaison with Financial and Lender Institutions
respectively.
Reporting
Prepare timely and accurate financial reports monthly, quarterly, and annually in accordance with
Accounting Standards as well as provide other financial information to the Board of Trustees.
Lead timely and accurate preparation of all tax returns and other information as required by governing
bodies.
Operations Oversight
Evaluate and administer risk management and insurance policies.
Oversee contract management, lease agreements and contractual policies and procedures as needed.
Responsible for ensuring that the payroll is accurate and that employees are paid on time.
Team Leadership and Capacity Building
In liaison with the Chairman, provide input to staff performance appraisals, identify performance gaps and
draw up staff development plans in order to improve performance.
Provide supportive supervision and mentor-ship to the junior members of staff.
Lead, motivate and develop team members in the area of responsibility in order to maximize their
contribution to the team, organization and their own professional development.
Consistently demonstrate and reflect behaviors, actions and attitudes in line with the company's Vision,
Values and Code of Ethics.
Actively promote the company's policies, systems and procedures relating to HR and the environment
within the area of responsibility.
Synchro Industries, Bangalore
Financial Controller | Jun 2021 – Jun 2024
Directed finance operations in SAP BI; managed banking, cash flow, and working capital.
Led vendor management, AR/AP, and HR policies.
Ensured compliance with IT, GST, and statutory regulations.
TG Steel PLC, Ethiopia
Finance Controller | Jan 2020 – Jan 2021
Led ERP implementation; ensured IFRS/GAAP compliance.
Managed banking, treasury, budgeting, procurement, and sales channels.
IFG LLC, Dubai Finance Controller Jun 2018 – Sep 2019
Bin Dhaher Group, Dubai Group Finance Manager Feb 2016 – Apr 2018
Alam Steel Ltd, Dubai Finance Manager Jul 2014 – Jan 2016
Al Amani Spare Parts LLC, Dubai Manager Finance Jun 2008 – Jul 2014
Abeer Akbari & Associates, Bahrain Senior Accountant May 2007 – May 2008
C&A Travel Special Pvt. Ltd Manager Accounts Nov 1998 – May 2007
Thakral Computers P. Ltd, Singapore Accounts & Admn Officer Oct 1996 – Nov 1998
References
Available upon request