Chetan Chhabra
K 35A, Sheikh Sarai-II

New Delhi-110017, India

Phone: +91 991 051 8777, +91 989 930 0526

e-mail: [email protected]

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Aspiring to attain career enrichment through senior level managerial assignments in Finance & Accounting domainwhere my experience and enthusiasm will also have application towards the growth of the organisation.

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSIS

▪ Finance professional with 16+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting operations & service delivery
▪ Diversity in work profile – General Ledger Accounting, Accounts Receivable and Collections, Financial Planning & Analysis, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Banking and Taxation
▪ Enriching experience while working with distinct industries such as Hospitality, BPO, Banking, Manufacturing and Consulting
QUALIFICATIONS

▪ Chartered Accountant (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in May 2001
▪ Bachelors Degree in Commerce [B.Com(H)] from Delhi University in 1999
COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

▪ Strategic Leadership and Effective Business Partnering
▪ Adept in Managing Performance, Developing People and Managing Change
▪ Detail-oriented, efficient and organised professional with extensive experience in Finance and Accounting
▪ Highly trustworthy, discreet and ethical
▪ Build and leverage relationships, and work collaboratively
▪ Adept in Driving Results, Exceeding customer expectation and acting decisively
▪ Possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions
▪ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
▪ Resourceful in the completion of projects, effective at multi-tasking
▪ Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

▪ Strategic Project – Wire Payment Workflow to enhance controls to mitigate the risk of Fraudulent payments
▪ Strategic Project  – Self-Service Workflow for Miscellaneous Billing to enhance controls and governance
▪ ‘Exceptional Award’ from VP, Global BSC during 2016 for delivering on substantial Audit requirements and managing additional responsibility of Cash Management team
▪ ‘Outstanding Award’ by VP, Head of India BSC Operations and appreciation by Group CFO IHG – ‘Aim Higher’ for managing Hotel Accounting team as an additionalresponsibility
▪ Team Recognition for Global System Fund Accounting teamin IHG Global Finance Award, Chicago 2011
▪ Key contribution in successful implementation of Blackline Reconciliation tool for the respective function
▪ Awarded as ‘Best Manager’ in BSC (2009) for effectively managing the process delivery and keeping the team highly motivated
▪ Recognised for leading and mentoring Fun@Work initiative Group in IHG during 2008-2011
▪ Recognition by VP, Information Technology, Genpact in2007 for effectively managing thier Financial Planning & Analysis portfolio
▪ Awarded “Employee of the month” by Managing Director, LG Electronics during 2003
▪ Recognised by Sr. GM Finance, LG Electronics for contribution in Implementation of tool for payroll taxation.
ORGANISATIONAL EXPERIENCE

InterContinental Hotels Group, Delivery Centre, India, Gurgaon​May 2008 – Current

▪ 2018 (Sep) – Current​ Associate Director, Hotel Accounting
▪ 2016(Apr)- 2018(Aug) Associate Director, Reservations to Cash -Global Billing, AR and Cash Management
▪ 2014- 2016(Mar)​ Sr. Manager, Reservations to Cash – Global Billing and AR
▪ 2012 – 2013​​ Sr. Manager, Reservations to Cash -Europe Billing, AR, Collections, Cash Management
▪ 2010 –  2011  ​​ Manager, Accounts to Close, System Fund Accounting and Hotel Accounting
▪ 2008 – 2009  ​​ Manager, Global Cash Management and Treasury
Key Job Responsibilities

▪ Responsible for oversight, direction and supervision of the day-to-day operations and service delivery of globally centralised Accounting, supporting Regional Operations in line with process metrics and IHG key objectives.
▪ Ensure timely and accurate preparation / review of work-papers for internal and external auditors, including timely and appropriate closure of open audit issues.
▪ Review end-to-end processes to drive efficiencies, process improvements and strengthening of controls.
▪ Coach and develop team members: hiring, training, development and performance management
▪ Ensure proper controls are in place for the team and direct efforts to ensure team’s performance is measured, scored and communicated in accordance with the process metrics.
▪ Drive relationship management with key stakeholders and customers.
▪ Actively manage the business continuity and disaster recovery plans for the people and processes.
Key Process Deliverables

▪ General Ledger Accounting
▪ P&L Reviews – Actual vs Budgeted/trend and variance analysis
▪ Cash Flow statements
▪ Balance Sheet Reconciliations
▪ Billing to Hotels for contractual and miscellaneous fee
▪ Cash Application for payment received from customers
▪ Management Reporting on Accounts Receivable
▪ Bad Debt provision
▪ Delivery of Financial Reporting schedules
▪ Bank Reconciliation of IHG Corporate and Hotels
▪ Cash Forecasting, Banking payments and other treasury activities
▪ Collections on AR
▪ Audit and SOX Testing
Genpact, India, Gurgaon​Sep 2005 – Apr 2008

▪ 2007 –  2008​​Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
▪ 2005 – 2006  ​​Manager, Balance Sheet Reconciliation
Key Job Responsibilities

▪ Responsible for oversight, direction and supervision of the day-to-day operations and service delivery in line with Service Level Agreement.
▪ Ensure timely and accurate preparation / review of work-papers for internal and external auditors, including timely and appropriate closure of open audit issues.
▪ Coach and develop team members: hiring, training, development and performance management.
▪ Actively manage the business continuity and disaster recovery plans for the people and processes.
Key Process Deliverables

▪ Budgeting, Forecasting – preparation of yearly operating plan.
▪ Monthly financial MIS reporting on IT cost lines i.e. Variance Analysis & reporting.
▪ Participation in monthly performance reviews with CFO, CTO & Global CIOs.
▪ Quarterly forecast & discussion with multiple stakeholders.
▪ Driving productivity- Cost Benefit Analysis on projects & finance approval.
▪ Global Capex Reporting – Region wise & location wise Plan Vs Actual.
▪ Review of all Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Open item dashboard reporting and closure.
▪ Review of Un-reconciled balances with Controller & Action Plan.
ICICI Bank, New Delhi ​Dec 2004 – Aug 2005

Solution Manager, Small & Medium Enterprises Group (SMEG), Automotive Sector

Key Job Responsibilities and deliverables

▪ Business Development & sourcing for SMEG.
▪ Evaluating Working capital requirement of SME clients.
▪ Customer Portfolio Management and offering banking products – Working capital loans, term loan etc.
▪ Credit Appraisal.
▪ Presentation to the sanctioning authority for loan approval.
▪ Building & strengthening relationship by cross selling of various banking products & services.
LG Electronics, India, Greater Noida​Feb 2002 – Nov 2004

▪ 2003 –  2004​​Sr. Executive Finance – Direct Tax
▪ 2002 – 2003  ​​Executive Finance –  Direct Tax
Key Job Responsibilities and deliverables

▪ Calculation of monthly payroll taxes
▪ Preparation of TDS returns and issue of TDS certificates to vendors
▪ Supporting Manger on Corporate Tax Assessment
▪ Supporting in Tax and Statutory Audits and liaising with external auditors
▪ Supporting in Transfer Pricing documentation and Reporting
▪ Processing of Foreign Remittances
▪ Liaising with Tax consultants for opinion on tax matters
ARTICLESHIP/INTERNSHIP

Tenure​Company Name​​

Jul’1997 – Jul’2000​Yogi Associates, East of Kailash, New Delhi, India​