M RUSHIKESH

• Leading group finance across all entities spread in US, Canada, Africa and Asia
• Key responsibilities include: Financial Management, Forecasting, Oversee the issuance of financial information, Financial reporting, Financial strategy, Mitigating business risks, Budgeting, Leadership, Liquidity, Manage fundraising plans and capital structure, Managing and overseeing independent auditors, Investment, Internal Audit
• Achievement: Restructuring of the group for better financial systems
• Streamline business processes globally across the group
• Led the set up of new business entity in Dubai, UAE.
• Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
• Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
• Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversaw supply chain functions to verify inventory levels and budget adherence.
• Improved project efficiency with strategic planning, resource allocation, and time management practices.
• Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages.
• Championed corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhanced the company''s reputation in the community and industry at large.
• Evaluated company documentation to verify alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
• Proactively identified potential risks and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize negative impacts on projects or business operations.
• Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.

• Engaged with some key business houses as lead for their various audits
• Clients included, Hinduja Group, Western Coal Fields, Axis Bank, Indian Bank, Corporation Bank, Andhra Bank etc., National Horticultural Board, National Institute of Open Schooling, NAFED
• Scope handle in audits - Statutory, Concurrent, Internal, Store, Inspection
• Book-keeping and Tax filing for clients.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations by accurately preparing and submitting tax returns for clients.
• Reviewed operational efficiencies, suggesting methods for improvement.
• Conducted regular reconciliations of balance sheet accounts to maintain accurate records essential for decision-making purposes.

• Handled and oversaw end to end Finance, Accounts, Taxation, HR and Administration
• Handled Secretarial functions for both the listed and unlisted company
• Conducted Board Meetings, AGM’s and EGM’s
• Liasioned with Regulatory Authorities for the above said functions
• Played a supporting role in the public company's merger with a Private company.

• Heading the Finance function of the Company.
• which offers end to end turnkey solutions in the Power Transmission & Distribution Infrastructure space which includes setting up of sub stations, transmission lines and supply of galvanised steel electrical towers
• Mentored and provided solutions for overall planning and direction for the financial policies/procedures.
• Developed and ensured internal controls within the Company.
• Built and cultivated strong connections with existing and potential lenders which included banks, financial institutions and credit rating agencies. Acted as a spokesperson for the company, presenting its financial health and growth prospects to secure funding.
• Coordinating with the Accounts Department.
• Handling the Secretarial functions.

• Span (flagship company for the Group consisting of 9 companies including a listed company) is an investment company with venture capital investments across various industry sectors with focus on the new economy sectors of technology, entertainment, telecommunication, portals etc)
• The Group comprises of approximately 150 employees
• Overview of my role and responsibilities at Span: Strategic Planning and Development Responsibilities: Provide overall planning and direction for the development of financial policies/ procedures and controls within the Group
• Provide overall tax planning and evaluate tax efficient structures for the Group companies as well as investments made
• Plan for adequate staffing and ensure that all employees are appropriately trained
• Operational Responsibilities Serve as the primary contact for key stake holders- Directors, Investment Manager, Investee companies, regulatory/listing authorities
• Completion of monthly management accounts/MIS/ and financial statements for all the group companies on a timely basis
• Manage financial activities to ensure effective, efficient and timely delivery of Internal and External Financial reports to local statutory and regulatory authorities
• Provide day to day management support to the supervisors/staff
• Monitor the staff performance review process, ensure that appropriate career feedback is provided at all levels within the Group
• Negotiating and finalizing key client agreements
• Regular review of key procedures to ensure that key financial and operational controls are effectively working and troubleshoot problems as they arise
• Treasury & Corporate Finance Responsibilities Generate cash budgets for the Group on a periodical basis
• Channelling collections from local sources and remittances from foreign clients
• Review and approve vendor and salary payments on timely basis
• Coordinating and assisting the equity research team
• Relationship management with Investee Company Directors -coordinate with them on investment related matters and taking them on road shows
• Due diligence reviews, private placement services
• Key role in reverse listing of one Company
• Capital Structuring, Equity and Debt Syndication
• Regulatory /Compliance: Diligent discharge of Directorial responsibilities under Companies Act in my capacity as a “Director” for one of the Group Companies - Netesoft India Limited
• Liasoning with RBI, ROC, SEBI, Stock Exchanges, NSDL, CDSL, MIDC and other Govt
• Agencies for Span Group in relation to various operational/procedural/legal matters and ensuring compliance of various compliance related matters
• Key role in obtaining licence and renewing the same to transact under STPI regime for Group Companies & filing of periodical returns with STPI
• Ensuring compliance of DGFT/Customs/Excise authorities statutory requirements and procedural formalities on a timely basis
• Handling legal formalities and other associated operational procedures for investing in companies, buying and selling of securities, coordinating with custodian for OCB’s in India
• Coordinate external audits and ensure timely completion
• Secretarial Matters: Successfully floated about 5 companies both private and public and presently handling the Secretarial function for all the Group companies
• Floated a Company in USA, Delaware
• Maintaining of Statutory Registers and Preparation of Minute books
• Holding of Board Meetings, AGM’s and EGM’s
• Filing of statutory returns and other requisite forms required from time to time
• Taxation: Ensure Tax Compliance -Preparation and filing of income tax returns along with FBT, TDS deduction and filing of TDS returns
• Represent Company in Income Tax Hearings for Group Companies
• General Administration Responsibilities: Involved in staff recruitment, finalisation of pay /pay revisions, developing absence and leave management records and systems
• Negotiated purchase of office space for about 40,000 sq ft at various locations in Mumbai/Navi Mumbai.
• Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

• Set up Professional Practice in Visakhapatnam and served clients with the below services

* Book keeping

* Preparation of financial statements

* Tax advise and filing of Income Tax Returns.

• Built & Led Group Finance (35+ Companies, 100+ Branches India) from Startup.
• Finance and Accounts: Preparing operational plans, budget, business plans and effective MIS for the top management and assisting them in developing action plans
• Active interaction with banks and other Financial market intermediaries for obtaining ICDs and loans
• Established the Finance and Accounts Department for the Group and streamlined the functioning of the work of all Group companies and branches
• Finalisation of Balance Sheets and filing them with the appropriate authorities
• Set up a computerized system of accounting at both the Head office and branch level and worked to make it online
• Channelized collections and helped reduce outstandings on a continuous basis
• Maintaining and supervising the accounts pertaining to companies having membership of different stock exchanges and registered portfolio manager with SEBI
• Co-ordinated with various departments by providing them necessary feedback and support
• Audit: Designed systems and procedures to strengthen the Company’s internal control and ensure compliance of company’s policies
• Taxation: Involved in tax planning, management of TDS, preparing and filing of returns and appearing before the Assessing Authorities
• Other responsibilities: Exposure to functioning of Stock Markets Group being member of 16 Stock Exchanges
• Co-ordinating with Secretarial Department for compliance with various Statutory requirements under the Companies Act
• Developing a perfect work team by regular training, guiding, motivating and controlling them.