Shailesh Rana
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Strategic finance specialist with deep commercial insight, advancing financial planning efforts and improving operational effectiveness.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1970
1970
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Manager - Group
Pluto Travels LLC
Dubai
08.2023 - 04.2026
- Drove the evaluation of financial systems to enhance reporting mechanisms and streamline collection procedures.
- Led initiatives for improving operational efficiency and strengthening financial controls.
- Executed strategic financial analysis by developing and analysing financial data to inform decision-making.
- Produced management reports that provided clarity and actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Orchestrated the design and secured approval for budgets associated with funding and implementation of strategic programmes.
- Ensured financial and regulatory reports adhered to legal and board requirements, maintaining compliance.
- Managed monthly financial closing processes, audits, and taxation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Spearheaded the implementation of a financial planning system that established a new branch effectively.
Finance Manager
GTS e-Services Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Directed evaluations of financial reporting systems and collection procedures to identify improvement opportunities.
- Spearheaded the development of analytical processes to assess financial standing of firms.
- Oversaw data evaluation related to costs for effective budget planning.
- Produced comprehensive reports for management analysis and decision-making.
- Managed budget preparation and approval processes, including funding for programmes.
- Ensured compliance through the preparation of financial and regulatory reports.
- Facilitated monthly closing audits and tax processes to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinated consolidation of branch accounts for streamlined financial oversight.
- Led finance software implementation projects to enhance efficiency.
- Recruited and developed staff members through effective training programmes.
Finance Manager
ATPI (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Singapore
08.2011 - 10.2020
- Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting & collection procedures, and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, or other financial control functions.
- Develop & analyze information to assess the current or future financial status of firms.
- Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.
- Reports for management analysis.
- Budgets for approval, including those for funding / implementation of programs.
- Prepare financial or regulatory reports required by laws, regulations, or boards of directors.
- Monthly Closing, Audit & Taxation
- Consolidation of Branch Accounts
- Finance Software implementation
- Recruit staff members and oversee training programs.
Senior Accounts Executive
GSC e-Services Pvt Ltd
Mumbai, Maharashtra
12.2005 - 07.2011
- Maintaining Bank & Cash Book & Reconciliation of Bank Book
- Inter Office Reconciliation & finalizing for Payment
- Supplier Reconciliation & Refunds
- Inter Company Matrix
- Client Reporting & Credit Control
- Maintaining Books of Accounts
- Monthly reporting to Management
Senior Audit Assistant
V.K.Bukalsaria & Co
Mumbai, Maharashtra
12.2003 - 11.2005
- Accounting for retail clients
- Statutory Audits for clients
- Taxation
- Providing Training to trainee staff
Education
i3 Consolidated Financial Statement Model
Institute of Business Analytics
Singapore 06.2012 - 06.2012
Accounting Technician - undefined
Accounts & Finance institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Mumbai, MaharashtraBachelor of Commerce - Accounts & Finance
Mumbai University
Mumbai, MaharashtraCA (Inter) -
The institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Skills
- Commercial acumen
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Operational efficiency
- Client relationship management
Timeline
Finance Manager - Group
Pluto Travels LLC
08.2023 - 04.2026
Finance Manager
GTS e-Services Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 07.2023
i3 Consolidated Financial Statement Model
Institute of Business Analytics
06.2012 - 06.2012
Finance Manager
ATPI (Singapore) Pte Ltd
08.2011 - 10.2020
Senior Accounts Executive
GSC e-Services Pvt Ltd
12.2005 - 07.2011
Senior Audit Assistant
V.K.Bukalsaria & Co
12.2003 - 11.2005
Accounting Technician - undefined
Accounts & Finance institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts & Finance
Mumbai University
CA (Inter) -
The institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shailesh-rana-a4907b14/