Rajeev Jain
Chartered Accountant, Bachelor Of Law & Advance Management Program From Wharton
Dubai
Summary
Pragmatic professional with solid experience in leadership roles. Adept at implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
30
30
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Group Chief Finance Officer
Afri Ventures
Dubai
03.2014 - Current
- Created, planned, and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action to maximize profits.
- Conducted detailed analysis of company financial information and oversaw preparation of related reports.
- Prepared accurate financial statements at end of quarter to summarize financial health and business performance.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems, and track legal concerns.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems and investment management.
- Created and deployed initiatives to outperform revenue targets and increase company value.
- Managed and led direct reports to handle controllership, treasury and corporate finance functions.
- Assessed company resources to keep business funded and nurture relationships with investors, lenders and key partners.
- Spearheaded contract negotiation and financing to complete high-priority projects and realize target outcomes.
- Initiated back-and-forth communication to negotiate and approve contracts and agreements.
- Prepared Feasibility studies for various investments ranging from $4Mn to $16 Mn in manufacturing facilities and accomplished all investments within budgets
Executive Director & Regional Head
Afri Ventures
Dubai
10.2008 - 03.2014
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed business from Scratch and put co. name among top 3 in agric field. Grew business from Zero to $25Mn in 4 years time
Business Head Agric
Afri Ventures
Nigeria
06.2004 - 09.2008
- Streamlined costs through proactive examination and improvement of operations.
- Set and monitored annual budgets for departments and entire business.
- Built and strengthened relationships with industry partners to drive growth.
- Developed and implemented successful strategies for building company sales.
- Established and managed monthly, quarterly and yearly sales plans.
- Cultivated long-term relationships through focused effort on customer's unique needs and finding best solutions.
- Developed in-depth knowledge of each client's business through research and regular on-site meetings.
- Established clear and competitive goals, growth roadmaps, and strategic business plans.
- Developed bottom-up forecasting plans for territory, addressing sales goal attainment.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Grew business from $1Mn to $ 20Mn in 4 years and expanded to Ghana
Education
Advance Management Program - Leadership
Wharton Business School
Pennsylvania, USA 09.2018 - 11.2018
CA - Accounts, Finance, Audit, Business
ICAI
New Delhi, India 09.1990 - 11.1994
Bachelor of Law - Various Laws
Faculty of Law
Delhi University 09.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
Fiscal Management
Business Forecasting
Strategic Planning
Corporate Leadership
Risk Management
Financial Management
Operational Management
Financial Reporting
Infrastructure Planning
Additional Information
Attended course on Psychometry by OMI
Performance Management by Hay Group
Led the team on Strategic Planning & Business Development sessions with Bain & Company & Deloitte
Cricket Enthusiast
Ardent follower of the sport. Have played for school team and love to watch any cricket game.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
All Birds find shelter during rain but eagle avoids the rain by flying above the clouds. Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference
APJ Kalam-Former President of India
Timeline
Advance Management Program - Leadership
Wharton Business School
09.2018 - 11.2018
Group Chief Finance Officer
Afri Ventures
03.2014 - Current
Executive Director & Regional Head
Afri Ventures
10.2008 - 03.2014
Business Head Agric
Afri Ventures
06.2004 - 09.2008
CA - Accounts, Finance, Audit, Business
ICAI
09.1990 - 11.1994
Bachelor of Law - Various Laws
Faculty of Law
09.1990 - 06.1994