Profile Summary A result-oriented professional with nearly 7 Years of experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Business Analysis, Product Pricing, Budgeting & Forecasting and People Management Strong exposure and understanding of business strategy planning and implementation; expertise in designing/ implementing systems & procedures to achieve cost control & financial discipline Hands-on experience in managing Central Reservation System (CRS) design & content and supplier database; conducting spend analysis of marketing & social media tools Became the lead “go-to” person for development of financial planning and reporting processes and systems Established skills to improve operations, impact business growth & maximize profits through achievements in finance management, cost reductions, internal control & productivity improvements Highly skilled in end-to-end process of Business Analysis entailing As-Is / To-Be Analysis, mapping & finalizing requirements, documenting functional specifications, determining business scenario and mapping them into solutions An excellent communicator with capabilities in negotiating with statutory authorities for securing the sanctions and exemptions

Education CA Inter from ICAI, Delhi in 2012 B.Com. from FM University, Location in 2009

Certifications
ATC from ICAI in 2011 GCC VAT from ICAI, Dubai in 2018
Core Competencies

Financial Planning & Analysis Business Analysis Forecasting & Budgeting AR & AP / Cash Management Market Research & Analysis Product Pricing / Cost Reduction MIS Reporting & Documentation Compliance / Regulatory Reporting Inventory & Cost Control

Career Timeline

Amaresh Panda

ACCOMPLISHED FINANCE PROFESSIONAL Targeting assignments in Financial Planning & Analysis / Product Pricing / Budgeting & Forecasting with an organization of repute.

Preferred Location: UAE / Singapore / Canada

[email protected] linkedin.com/in/amareshkumarpanda +971-588779845
2012 Furniturewalla FW, Delhi as Branch Accountant

2012 – 2015 GRC & Associates, Bhubaneswar as Articled Student
2016 Housefull International Ltd., Delhi as Accounts Executive

Since 2016 AlKamilBooking. com, Dubai as Finance & Business Analyst
Work Experience

Since Nov’16: AlKamilBooking.com, Dubai as Finance & Business Analyst

Role (Finance Analyst) Creating budgets & conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results and implementing corrective actions for the same Formulating strategy for aligning team and processes through a system of well-defined objectives, measures, targets & initiatives Continuous Monitoring of plan according to dynamic business scenarios and present in the form of rolling forecasts Formulating multiyear forecasts in accordance with long-term vision of the entity Delivering timely & accurate financial reporting (MIS’s) to senior management and discipline heads, turning financial data into improved management analysis Supporting management with adhoc / flash reports Spearheading Virtual Credit Card and executing the latest accounting principles as per UAE law and familiar with all major changes made in UAE as far as Accounting, Auditing and Taxation is concern Administering all processes of accounting & reporting standards as applicable and ensuring necessary changes are brought in place as and when required ensures robust accounting practice and accurate books of accounts Harmonizing various functional activities such as revenue, expenses, receivables, payables, treasury, inventory, costing, payroll, capital assets, indirect taxation, direct taxation Spreading cost consciousness across the organization and maintaining efficient cost records and effectively managing inventory Managing corporate financial management including institutional/multilateral finance, working capital management Cementing healthy relationships with bankers, insurance companies, vendors, external auditors, government departments and other stakeholders Providing leadership to finance team and developing efficient finance team

Selected Accomplishments: Prepared & presented weekly and monthly management reports on cost & benefit analysis, productivity analysis, inventory turnover analysis and cost variance analysis Created well-designed budget and financial models to measure and evaluate the financial success of the organization Recognized & appreciated for instituting a robust system for monthly reporting (variance analysis, area of improvements); this helped stakeholders have a holistic view of the progress and assisted in effective decision-making

Previous Experience

Feb’16 to Oct’16: Housefull International Ltd., Delhi as Accounts Executive

Role Managed client escalation from case to case basis and developing periodic Financial Statement Evaluated physical store and warehouse expenses Created Sales Report and maintained accounting of warehouse & planning home deliveries

Sep’11 to Mar’12: Furniturewalla FW, Delhi as Branch Accountant

Role Played a key role in maintenance of Cash Book, Bank Book, Journal Register, General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledger Formulated Bank Reconciliation Statements, Trial Balances and also capable to finalize any type of accounts and preparation of Trading and Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet Managed online return file of Income Tax, VAT, Service tax, and computerize Accounts (Tally Based)

Articleship

Apr’12 to Nov’15: GRC & Associates, Bhubaneswar as Articled Student

Personal Details

Date of Birth: 23rd April 1987 Languages Known: English, Hindi, Oriya Address: Dubai Gate 1, 2213, Cluster Q, JLT, Dubai. UAE