MANISH SANTANI
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
A seasoned finance professional with over 10 years of experience coupled with solid business acumen. Excellent communicator and
negotiator with a track record of delivering results. Ability to improve
operations, impact business growth and maximize profits through
achievements in finance management, cost reduction, internal controls, and productivity & efficiency improvements. I'm available to join immediately.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Controller
Monjasa DMCC
Dubai, UAE
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed chartering agreements and performed cost analysis for technical management.
- Monthly and annual closing of books for 5 companies and publishing their MIS with in-depth analysis of all cost elements
- Collaborated effectively with senior executives to formulate corporate fiscal strategies.
- Led monthly VAT return filings and resolved VAT inquiries with FTA autonomously.
- Produced management information and KPI measurement through conducting variance analysis.
- Engaged in multi-departmental projects focusing on credit control and receivables management.
- Conducted accurate budgeting and forecasting with detailed trend analysis.
- Oversaw vendor payment authorizations adhering to standard operating procedures.
- Managed key stakeholder relationships.
- Compiled fortnightly profitability estimates for group consolidation.
- Oversaw financial compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
- Led Audit coordination and financial control.
- Managed derivatives and financial contract controls.
Finance Manager
Ecity Electronics
Dubai
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Providing Effective Financial Leadership to a Finance team to enable Strategic foresight into the business and provide Knowledgeable and accurate information to Colleagues and Senior Management.
- Strengthened control procedures for IFRS and internal reporting across finance division.
- Managed successful SAP implementation phases for finance department.
- Analyzed complex financial data, providing meaningful insights for company leadership.
- Handled all VAT matters and quarterly filings with FTA independently.
- Closed monthly books and prepared management accounts for head office reporting.
- Oversaw audits to collate accurate data and recommend constructive improvements.
- Developed thorough forecasting and cash-flow management processes to maximize progression and profitability.
- Recruited high-achieving team members for enhanced department performance.
- Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
Finance Controller
Jumbo Electronics Co. LLC
Dubai, UAE
11.2015 - 01.2020
- Oversaw accounting, payroll and financial reports to support daily functions.
- Analyzed P&L statements, working capital, and receivables ageing report.
- Detailed workings for Accruals due to and from our principal suppliers based on SOPs
- Sales, Variance & Expense Analysis on monthly and quarterly basis
- Vendor Claims and payables management.
- Prepared regular cash flow reports assisting in better fund allocation.
- Consolidated comprehensive management accounts, integrating income statements, cashflow and balance sheets.
- Implemented cost-control measures, optimizing expenditure within budgetary constraints.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
- Oversaw financial reporting processes, maintaining accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
- Analyzed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to maximize finance department capabilities.
- Streamlined financial procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Directed budgeting and forecasting activities to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
- Assessed financial performance metrics, identifying areas for improvement and growth.
- Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
Senior Auditor
MBAF Services Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad, India
10.2014 - 09.2015
- Audit of books of accounts for US based clients and assisting in preparation of financial statements viz Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cashflow Statement etc.
- Performing Other Audit procedures such as General Ledger testing, Cash disbursement procedures, Bank Reconciliations, Subsequent Collection testing.
- Audit of various 401k plans of US based clients.
- Audit of Employee Benefit plans.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Audit, Business Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India 04.2008 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Audit, Business Management
Gujarat University
India 04.2008 - 03.2011
Skills
- FP&A And MIS Reporting
- SAP & ERP Implementation
- Management accounts
- Financial strategy
- Cash flow management
- Corporate finance
- Internal audit understanding
- Tax legislation familiarity
- Internal control management
- Team Management
- Budget & Forecasting
- Accounts receivable and payable analysis
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Finance Control
- Blockchain & Cryptography
- Decentralized finance (Defi)
- Artificial general intelligence (AGI)
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Native
Gujarati
Native
Affiliations
- Health & Fitness
- Sports
- Investing
- Finance Business News & Analysis
- Creative reading
Timeline
Finance Controller
Monjasa DMCC
05.2023 - 08.2024
Finance Manager
Ecity Electronics
05.2020 - 05.2023
Finance Controller
Jumbo Electronics Co. LLC
11.2015 - 01.2020
Senior Auditor
MBAF Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2014 - 09.2015
Chartered Accountant - Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Audit, Business Management
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2008 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance, Accounts, Taxation, Audit, Business Management
Gujarat University
04.2008 - 03.2011
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