Jun 2021 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos · New Delhi | Noida | Gurgaon

Oct 2017 – Apr 2021 · 3 yrs 6 mos

• # Led Financial Control , Product Control and Regulatory Reporting for Corporate Banking & Wealth business covering large corporate loans portfolio for Barclays International ( managed over 25 legal entities ), responsible for P&L management and delivery of financial results of the business unit along with all attestation for key finance processes and regulatory filings
• # Played significant role in implementing the Structural Reforms mandates by regulators involving setting up of ring fence and non-ring fence bank and restructuring of Group Service Company and its affiliates
• # Provided strategic financial direction & leadership; performed due diligence , Mergers & Acquisition and Divestment of entities / businesses , steered process transitions, re-engineered existing process via digitization, reduced tasks involved & made processes lean, resulting in significant savings in man hours & overall cost to Barclays

Aug 2010 – Sep 2017 · 7 yrs 1 mo · India

• # Served as Member of Board, Investment Committee and Audit Committee of the Investee Companies tasked for achieving the offshore expansion strategy and financial objectives of the Group
• # Monitoring, mentoring & motivating a workforce of over 350 colleagues to enhance their efficiencies with excellent people management skills for leading personnel towards accomplishment of common goals
• # Led significant digital transformation initiatives ; my team was awarded the best transformation team for 3 years at a stretch among support functions. Key implementations across work force management tools , SAP GL, Loan Booking Systems, procurement and travel, inter-company billing and customized various business unit and infrastructure functions work flows.
• # Spearheaded the entire accounts & finance functions including maintenance & finalization of accounts, working capital management, profit monitoring, report management, building internal financial controls, Capex management, determining accounting objectives, designing & implementing systems and framing policies & procedures to facilitate process control
• # Handled all aspects of direct & indirect tax including corporate tax planning, managing litigation, transfer pricing , permanent establishment and competent authority proceedings

Jul 2003 – Aug 2010 · 7 yrs 1 mo · India

• # Directed all aspects of finance, tax and real estate operations for India and Philippines that have consistently expanded over the years (over 8000 plus associates)
• # Delivered success in leading and supporting the acquisition of an Indian payments company; responsible for financial and tax due diligence, transaction structuring and post-acquisition integration & purchase accounting. Actively participated, reviewed and advised on various tenders & RFP resulting in TCVs over $200 m
• # Successfully expanded the global footprint of IT & BPO operations by setting up 1000 seats center in Philippines
• # Led FIS & eFunds global integration team from a finance perspective; led, advised and directly supported the integration & restructuring of the India based operations resulting in key synergies and cost reductions of over 10% in expenses
• # Implemented Sarbanes-Oxley for India based operations, effective working relationship with external auditors and the Company’s audit committee. Consistent record of clean reporting and filings
• #Transitioned and managed operations of Financial Shared Services for corporate office in US, a team of 40 associates managing general accounting operations and collections for US businesses.

Aug 2000 – Jul 2003 · 2 yrs 11 mos · India

• # Founder member of core team responsible for startup of operations, supported business in ramping up headcount to over 3000 within a short span of 3 years
• # Shown success in setting up 4 state –of –art international level contact centers (over 140,000 sq.ft.). The responsibility included preparing site strategy and evaluation of potential premises, negotiating terms of lease, title search with company solicitors, development of designs, negotiations, awarding contracts to various agencies and ensuring timely completion of project
• # As a Program Head, successfully designed and implemented Oracle Financials (11i) for the ongoing financial accounting operations across all locations of the enterprise

Sep 1997 – Aug 2000 · 2 yrs 11 mos · India

• # Led Finance & Tax function for Asia operations of LCI including India , Middle-East, Pakistan, Nepal, Singapore and Sri Lanka
• # Set up the branch office at Sharjah Airport, UAE in compliance with UAE and Indian Exchange Control laws
• # Preparation of business proposals and liaising with RBI, Finance and Civil Aviation Ministry for external commercial borrowings (ECB’s) for import of aircraft and aircraft spares, opening of foreign branches
• # Handled significant tax issues relative to domestic and International Tax Treaties for aircraft acquisition and disposal, maintenance contracts etc. Represented company during appeal hearings at various levels
• # Managed personal taxation of expatriate management employees including withholding taxes and repatriation of funds
• # Implemented BaaN IV c 3 as Project Head and undergone comprehensive key user training on Finance, Distribution and Orgware modules
• # Led data modeling and designed business processes & functions for implementation of revenue and aircraft inventory accounting

Sep 1995 – Aug 1997 · 1 yr 11 mos · India

May 1993 – Aug 1995 · 2 yrs 3 mos · India

Sep 1992 – Apr 1993 · 7 mos · India

Jul 1988 – Jul 1992 · 4 yrs