VYOM AGARWAL
Dubai
Summary
Finance Manager with over 22 years of experience in Budgeting, financial analysis, Auditing, forecasting, Compliance with regulatory requirements and cost control within the consumer goods and retail sectors. Proven track record of implementing innovative financial processes, driving cost savings, and improving operational efficiency. Ability to build strong relationships with different stakeholders to discuss valuable commercial insights and support decision-making for business growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager
Emami International
09.2024 - Current
- Established strong framework for reporting and internal controls
- Managed team of finance professionals responsible for accounting operations as per IFRS, Cash flow management, payroll processing, accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations
- Reviewing and update periodic checklist for local tax laws, compliance and standards
- Analyzed financial data and created detailed reports for senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking on monthly and quarterly basis
- Applied knowledge of business, participated in board meetings, collaborated with senior stakeholders, and provided commercial insight to drive profitability and sustainable growth
Commercial and Accounts Manager
Marico Middle East
12.2012 - 08.2024
- Managed team for claims management efficiently and reduced payable turnover time by 15-30days for GCC distributors and vendors
- Facilitated strategic decision-making by evaluating trade-related costs and Profitability plan of NPD portfolio
- Evaluated ECOM business model and recommending actionable solutions for profitable plan
- Monitoring 3P cost reconciliation and improved
- Prepared profitability report and MIS by chain, channel, country and brand
- Ensured VAT compliance through effective oversight
- Implementation of controls and automation to enhance efficiency
- Lead the team to manage accounts and systems to gain from Govt Production linked scheme, about 5 million USD per year
Accounts Manager
Emami International FZE
11.2007 - 11.2012
- Maintaining ledger entries and reconciliation of ledger
- Compiled monthly Profit and loss statement and Balance sheet
- Verification of promotional spend and margin analysis of existing and proposed market offer packs
- Product pricing cascade for existing and new Product
- Handled LC, BG, and Credit Insurance for export documents and recovering loss of goods through insurance claims
- Report variance analysis between actual and budgeted expenditures for Overhead and Marketing spends
Senior Tax Consultant
S.K. Chirania and Co.
01.2004 - 01.2007
Accountant
Suman Proteins
05.2002 - 01.2003
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) - Commerce
Calcutta University
03.2001
Skills
- Financial Budgeting
- Automation Initiatives
- Internal Control Management
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership
- IFRS Standards Adherence
- ERP SAP
- Advanced Excel Skills
- PowerPoint
- Variance analysis
- Cash flow management
- Stakeholder management
Accomplishments
- Enhanced budget insights reduced spend by USD 750k (2% of budget)., Reduced Trade Spend
- Identified variance in 3P Mfg. costing and saved AED 135k., Cost Savings 3P
- Saved AED 1 million in KSA distributor transition., Value Chain Optimization
- Led automation projects and developed Mobile APP and dashboard for Marketing spend control., Spend Control Automation
- Receivable automation reduced recovery time by 10 days., Receivable Management
Certification
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA) - Institute of Management Accountants. Part 1 Qualified Expected Apr25
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Expected Dec 2026
Timeline
Finance Manager
Emami International
09.2024 - Current
Commercial and Accounts Manager
Marico Middle East
12.2012 - 08.2024
Accounts Manager
Emami International FZE
11.2007 - 11.2012
Senior Tax Consultant
S.K. Chirania and Co.
01.2004 - 01.2007
Accountant
Suman Proteins
05.2002 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) - Commerce
Calcutta University
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