Vinod Vijay Crasta

• Directed finance and administrative functions for trading firm with AED 35 million turnover.
• Ensured compliance with UAE VAT and corporate tax regulations, minimising risk exposure.
• Streamlined month-end processes, achieving substantial procurement savings.
• Prepared comprehensive monthly and annual financial reports for senior management review.
• Conducted regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.
• Created advanced forecasting models using Excel, enhancing financial planning accuracy.
• Consolidated management accounts, integrating income statements and cash flow data.
• Established analytical framework to uncover and develop financial growth opportunities.

• Conducted comprehensive review of UAE and US accounting processes, identifying critical gaps in financial reporting.
• Successfully prepared US financials and delivered actionable project execution plan for team.
• Identified accounting discrepancies in UAE operations, prepared detailed reports, and ensured resolution.
• Provided project planning and guidance to facilitate smooth execution by internal team.

• Implemented budgeting for FY2024, managing AED 18–20 million in expenses.
• Transitioned Group to accrual-based accounting, enhancing financial reporting accuracy.
• Prepared Projected Cash Flow and Profit and Loss Statements for Group.
• Compiled monthly Profit and Loss Statements and financial reports for January to March 2024.
• Developed Cash Flow Statements for 7, 15, and 30 days to ensure control over AED 18 million cash flow.
• Identified cost-saving opportunities, achieving AED 3.5 million in negotiated reductions.
• Established financial controls ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, including Corporate Tax registration.
• Contributed to strategic direction through margin analysis and comprehensive financial reporting.

• Directed finance and HR across trading, investment, and real estate entities.
• Managed compliance with ESR, AML, UBO, and VAT regulations while overseeing successful external audits.
• Achieved AED 3M in cost savings through effective procurement strategies.
• Streamlined operational processes to enhance departmental efficiency.
• Developed comprehensive financial frameworks including management accounts and profitability analyses.
• Oversaw HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and policy development.
• Maintained robust banking relationships with multiple institutions for corporate tax registration.
• Completed VAT registration for Chase Investments Ltd. within one year of joining.

• Conducted deviation analysis of key performance indicators, delivering precise financial insights to management.
• Prepared annual business plans and forecasts, ensuring accuracy through collaboration with management.
• Generated monthly management information system reports, analysing actual results against targets for actionable insights.
• Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and increase profitability.
• Managed tender submissions with emphasis on risk management and cost savings.
• Produced year-end financial reports, ensuring transparency for all stakeholders.

Achieved project profitability by negotiating effectively, optimising supplier terms, and utilising discount principles, resulting in margin increases from 4-5% to 18-25%, equating to approximately INR 22.1 crore.

Applied cost management techniques to proactively identify potential overruns, ensuring timely mitigation of unnecessary expenses.

• Spearheaded management of corporate services functions with a QAR 160M+ budget.
• Implemented operational efficiency systems, including FMS, FCPS, and HATS.
• Recovered over QAR 3M from utility discrepancies and scaled support team from 5 to 53.
• Directed finance, HR, contracts, procurement, utilities, housing, inventory, IT, and admin operations.
• Created and deployed comprehensive internal systems for petty cash, asset tracking, and inventory management.
• Executed major capital projects for new housing units and facility handovers.
• Conducted demand-supply analysis for housing and workforce planning to optimise resources.

• Established accounting and inventory management systems to enhance operational efficiency.
• Supervised finalisation of books of accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Developed Excel templates for efficient management reporting and financial statements.
• Managed cash flow and working capital to optimise liquidity.
• Administered payroll processes to guarantee timely employee compensation.
• Created workflow charts to facilitate operational and financial functions.
• Oversaw receivables and payables management, ensuring healthy cash cycles.
• Negotiated vendor contracts, achieving significant cost savings.

• Directed financial control and management reporting for fuel logistics projects in high-risk regions.
• Reduced billing cycle time from two weeks to under two hours.
• Supported execution of infrastructure projects exceeding USD 85M in Afghanistan and Iraq.
• Developed key drivers and Key Performance Indicators to inform financial decision-making.
• Conducted monthly variance analysis, providing commentary and follow-up on actions.
• Ensured financial integrity by reviewing internal controls and procedures.
• Designed advanced reports with projections and forecasting for senior management.
• Advised Board on fiscal matters, influencing strategic direction of company.

• Successfully recovered USD 15.7M from accounts previously deemed uncollectible.
• Enhanced cash flow by consolidating credit control with collections operations.
• Supervised financial reconciliation tasks, including MIS reporting and audit schedules.
• Reengineered workflows to streamline audit processes for improved efficiency.
• Produced comprehensive monthly financial statements with revenue insights.
• Executed monthly closing procedures to ensure timely financial reporting.

Conducted variance analysis, crafted cost estimates, and prepared budgets.

• Eliminated AED 4.7M in overdue accounts over an eight-month timeframe.

• Designed and implemented comprehensive financial control systems for MLM operations in over 120 countries.
• Authored internal accounting policies to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Led payroll and HR functions, enhancing operational efficiency across the organisation.
• Contributed to scalable infrastructure development for global MLM business.

• Achieved rapid promotion through four roles due to consistent high performance.
• Oversaw audits, accounts, HR/payroll, and operations across branches in UAE and Bahrain.
• Led full-cycle accounting, audit, and revenue operations to enhance financial accuracy.
• Prepared budgets and conducted variance analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Managed HR and administrative activities across all branches to ensure operational efficiency.
• Supervised Accounts department and maintained books of accounts for financial integrity.
• Established compliance with corporate policies, legal procedures, and corporate image standards.
• Conducted market research to identify trends and develop targeted promotional strategies.

• Maintained accurate excise reports and ensured timely bill clearance.
• Prepared comprehensive MIS to support decision-making processes.
• Coordinated inventory reconciliation to optimise stock levels.