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Rajeev Jain

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
Nairobi
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
Lagos
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

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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

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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

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