SANJEEV BHATIAHouse 2822, FF, Block C1, Sushant Lok 1, Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Contact: +91 98111 99950 / 97177 04174; +91 124 4077 557 E-mail : sanjeevbhatia_73@hotmail.com

High impact Senior Finance ProfessionalEstablishing Shared Services ~ Payable Management ~ Business Finance Operations ~ Team Management ~ Client Relationship Management ~ Banking & Treasury Management ~ Migration Management ~ Process Based Approach

VISION

Driving Strategic Finance initiatives to realize bottom-line results and enhance employee engagement in the pursuit of organizational objectives across diverse set of industries

PROFILE SUMMARY

22+ rich experience in setting up shared services, corporate finance, accounts, process compliance, internal controls, audit, marketing etc. Solid domain knowledge of advanced finance and accounting issues, investor relationship with focus on building corporate finance expertise in the global competitive market.

Exceptional overall business perspective, demonstrated ability to exceed goals, and a proven history of providing valuable financial advice. Possess sound knowledge of SOX-404 documentations and Credit Card Industry. Logical decision maker and meticulous leader with abilities of independently directing operations, strategizing business processes and plans along with defining and setting systems. Adept at working in high pressure environments with strict deadlines and multiple deliverables. Imparted perpetuity to business inflows by carefully developing and nurturing relations at decision-making levels with high-end clientele.

Expertise in formulating and implementing the accounting policies/procedures, accounting standards and principles, taxation principles and statutory enactments with the ability to relate theory with practice. Credible in conducting audits; verification of operational efficiency levels; evaluating internal control systems and recommending necessary suggestions to improve internal controls. Keen planner and farsighted with strengths to perceive beyond obvious.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Won CEO award as leader of cross functional project for reduction of Partner Outstanding as “Project Santushti” in the Year 2013-14

Won SME Function CFO Award in the year 2012 for establishing Shared Services within Bharti Infratel which involved monthly payment outflow of approx 4000 Mn.

Won Bravo Award twice - in the year 2008 for improving the corporate finance department functionalities and also in the year 2007 for taking up additional role in ethics and compliance and setting leading example for others. Proficiently monitored overall accounts payable team which involved payments of 300 Mn to 500 Mn per week to vendors (internal/external). Entrusted with additional responsibility as ‘Business Conduct Champion’ to cater the Gurgaon Employee’s Ethics and Compliance Concerns. Received White Badge and Yellow Badge Certification in Quality……...........Motorola India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon.

Having credential of receiving “Employee of the Year” award for 5 years in a row - 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003. Won “Best Turnaround Process” award for the year 2004 for changing the process dynamics and delighting the customers. Distinction of having worked as ‘Black Belt – Quality’ covering two US based departments for one year and being trained for Black Belt. Credited for guiding team members in Lean Projects

Certification as a result of which 6 projects got certified including process improvements and reduction of NVA activities. Contributed significantly in three transitions of receivable reconciliations processes; the last one being handled independently for a team of 5 and won appreciation from the customer for seamless transition. Instigated various automation and digitization initiatives during the process which involved reconciliations and settlement of funds and also reduced the team size from 10 to 5. Dexterously certified Green Belt in 2003 with successful completion of project in Third Party Settlement Process...........GE Capital Int Services, Gurgaon.

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BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Bharti Infratel Ltd. GM – Finance Since 2008

(Head of Shared Services & Oct’08 – Nov’15

Process Compliance)

Head – Circle Finance ControllerNov’15onwards

Motorola India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon Finance Controller – Corporate Finance 2005 – 2008

& Govt BusinessGE Capital Int Services, Gurgaon Manager – International Accounting 1998 – 2005

Zuari Leasing & Finance, Assistant Manager – Accounts 1995 - 1998New Delhi and Marketing

Dalal Street Journal Ltd., Accounts Executive 1993 - 1995New Delhi

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall responsible for managing complete payables for 23 circles and ensuring process and financial compliances for payment processes while managing a team of 22 on role and 52 Associate members.

From Nov 2015 onwards, shifted within Finance Vertical as “Head Business Finance Controller” which involves handling Circle Finance Heads and circle finance team. Managing a team of 9 Circle Finance Heads and 20 indirect reportees

Involved in preparing Annual Operating Plan for Listed Company having Market Caps of 70K Crs

Involved in managing Financial Controls and championed various Cost Reduction Projects for Circles to meet EBITDA Targets

Involved in Purchase to pay cycle and Record to Report Cycle for past 10 + years Efficiently managed the Capex and Opex Expenses – 4000 Mn per month with invoice

volume of 700 per week Devised effective strategies for managing payments of rent to all landlords in timely manner. Effectively managed a team with overall responsibility of books maintenance, budgeting,

forecasting, payroll, accounts payable, WHT tax compliances and treasury.

Closely monitored India Shared Service Department involving accounts payable, payroll, WHT compliance and inter-company transactions.

Proactively contributed in internal audits in compliance with CARO requirement of Indian Stat. Systematically ensured that India Books are closed on monthly basis per IGaap. Deftly completed Sox requirements for one of the Motorola India Businesses. Instrumental in process re-engineering and identifying opportunities for process

improvements. Judiciously worked in reconciliations and cash application process. Successfully accomplished a ‘Green Belt Project’ within the process to avoid the consistent

write offs and filled the knowledge gap. Actively involved in analyzing the balance sheets for the credit worthiness of the customers

before giving loans to the same, loan disbursements and collection for the organization. Prepared and presented to Board of Directors on-time, accurate financial reports. Key player in analysis, development, and implementation of strategic business plans &

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Establish goals and controls; monitor results to consistently increase profit margins, enhance market position, reduce operating costs, and meet strategic objectives.

Developed investment guidelines, banking relationships, and cash planning programs that reduced Corporate borrowing, improved cash flow, and increased other income.

Provided decision support to senior management in the creation of business reviews and adhoc analysis, leading region-level revenue forecasting, metrics, and reporting responsibilities.

Organized various training sessions for the team to enhance their performance. Defined business mission and performance standards across all functional areas and

periodically reviewed performance with deft application of concurrent management audit procedures.

Successfully advised and supervised finance functions including determining financial objectives, designing and implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial control.

Structured annual operational budget and implemented control measures to contain expenses within defined limits.

Devised and implemented yield strategies with the corporate revenue management group to support profitable revenue growth.

Raised systems and operations to peak performance levels through creative, hands-on leadership. Constructed database of personnel information.

Developed and implemented policies and procedures over financial transactions, resulting in standardized reports.

Reviewed existing systems & procedures and designed internal controls/quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction.

Incessantly achieved risk management targets and benchmarks (delinquency & process) and effectively implemented measures and strategies to meet them.

Controlled all project financial operations, verified financial statements, justification of expenses, requests, and disbursements.

ACADEMIA

Certified Public Accountants – USA from New Hampshire State, USA – 2005 ICWA from ICWAI – 1997

PG Diploma in Financial Management from IGNOU - 1997 PG Diploma in Management from IGNOU - 1996 B. Com. from Delhi University - 1993

TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS Green Belt Certification Black Belt Trained ERP –

Oracle 11i

PERSONAL DETAILSDate of Birth: 28th Jan 1973Location Preferences : Delhi and NCR onlyPosition for Change : VP and above Salary (CTC) : 50 Lacs (including 7 Lacs Variable) Expected Salary : : 75 Lacs (Negotiable)Notice Period : 2 Months