ANUP KUMAR SARKARE-Mail: [email protected]
Contact: 08884402100 / 09845402400
Overview
Over 28 years experience in heading and directing Finance & Accounts operations. Currently positioned as Chief Financial Controller with Country Inn & Suites (5 Star) managed by Carlson USA. Expertise in strategic planning, development and leadership of entire finance functions as well as daily operations
management. Experienced in business planning, budgetary controls, working capital management, fund management and
implementing various improvements in the accounting systems resulting in efficiency of financial systems. Track record of successful liaison with internal, external auditors, government authorities and regulatory organizations,
resulting in tangible benefits. Proficient in streamlining and improving systems for effective management and internal controls, that improves
operations, impacts business growth and maximizes profitability.
Professional Experience
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Mysore March 2012 till date Five Star property and first international brand in Mysore, managed by Carlson Rezidor Group, USA.
Chief Financial Controller Reporting to G.M, CFOs of Carlson and Wadhawan Group.
Key Deliverables
Heading and directing finance & accounts operations.
Designing & implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial control.
Credit control and credit management.
Planning, budgeting and ensuring implementation of financial objectives.
Overseeing all statutory payments - PF, ESI, TDS, LTAX, P Tax, VAT, Service Tax, and FBT.
Checking reports for luxury tax, income tax calculations, employee TDS, C forms, VAT.
Overseeing the finance administration for all departments.
Managing property, employee and guest protection insurances.
Achievements at Country Inn Pre launch Successfully handled pre launch activities. Set up systems for the efficient functioning of
accounts, finance and operation departments. Set up the formalities for signatories and opening of
bank accounts, Implemented computerization of all departments. Set up the SOP and monitoring systems for all
departments. Successfully liaised with government authorities for
procurement of excise license, trade license, tax registration.
Arranged pollution control, municipal and police clearances within deadlines.
Coordinated with sales department for marketing and sales promotion plans for the launch.
Post launch Successfully signed up with RBI for holding their
prestigious conference for ‘Aadhar Card benefit program’ involving top banking professionals.
Handled an increase of turnover from zero to over 12 crore in three years.
Successfully handled the issue of evasion notice from Deputy Commissioner, Enforcement for Commercial Tax claiming Rs. 85 lakhs of tax due. Saved the whole amount and obtained withdrawal notification of tax claim.
Received “Best Financial Controller-MIS” award 2013-14 at Asia Pacific Finance Conference Delhi.
As acting GM, got the Bravo award for efficiency in 2015.
Golden Landmark Group of Hotels & Resorts, Bangalore Oct’08 to March’12A unit of Prashanth Hotels Pvt. Ltd, a 60 year old company, and well known in the hospitality industry.
Dy. General Manager Accounts - Corporate Reporting to the MD.
Key Deliverables Managing the financial operations for 4 hotels in Bangalore
and Mysore, with a total staff strength of 600 employees and a turnover of 7 crore.
Leading all corporate finance functions - determination of financial objectives and facilitating internal financial control.
Implementing systems, procedures & manuals. Overseeing maintenance of books of accounts & financial
statements, consolidating group accounts. BRS ensuring conformance to time, accuracy and statutory
norms. Analyzing financial statements & preparing reports on
performance of company. Scrutinizing and correcting processes / procedural break
downs. Ensuring efficiency in systems for daily monitoring for
transactions.
Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd., Bangalore Nov 2004 to Oct 2008
Unit Financial Controller Reporting to GM, VP Finance, MD.
Key Deliverables
Managing the financial operation of the company having a turnover of 30 crore.
Heading F&A department. Coordinating with auditor (Grant & Thornton, UK) for
finalization of the audit as per accounting Standards. All statutory requirements as per company and IT Act. Overseeing SCM, liquor operations. Maintaining the budgeted GOP
Gokaldas Exports Ltd., Bangalore May 2000 to Nov 2004Largest garment manufacturing company in India, with a turnover of Rs.1200 crore, and 33000 employees.
Senior Accountant (Factory Accounts)Reporting to GM Finance and Director Administration
Key Deliverables
In-charge of the factory accounts for 10 factories. Handling all accounts related matters up to finalization. Ensuring all statutory obligations are complied with.
Achievements at Golden Landmark
Successfully established systems for the whole group for the accounts, finance management and controls.
Successfully implemented the cost and system control process across the group which resulted in a reduction of 15% cost overall.
Was personally involved in successful collection of Receivables (Debtors) that were over 3 years old and were large amounts.
Achievements at Royal Orchid
Involved in system audit and capitalization process to implement IPO (SEBI) norms which successfully over-subscribed approx 4 times 1995-96 (Rs 400 crore instead of Rs.112 crore).
Prepared critical schedules for statutory audit. Successfully monitored outstanding and collections
resulting in effective credit control. Was chosen to attend the HOD Extensive Training
classes for Personality Development and Leadership Management.
Achievements at Gokaldas
Was recognized as Best Accountant amongst 55 employees and deputed as Sr. Personnel Manager in the personnel dept to coordinate the finance functions.
CCL Flowers Ltd., Bangalore Mar 1996 to Apr 2000Largest Floriculture Company in Asia.
Deputy Manager - Accounts & AdministrationReporting to CEO and Managing Director.
Key Deliverables
Overall In-charge of accounts and administration for head office and project site of over 100 acres.
Liaison with all relevant government departments. Handling the entire subsidy process from APEDA under
Ministry of Commerce, New Delhi.
Nabin Designers & Constructors Pvt. Ltd., Calcutta May 1983 to March 1996
Sr. Project Accountant - Bangalore Reporting to Director South
Key Deliverables
Handling matters relating to R.T.O., project insurance, sales tax, and income tax.
Liaison with state and central government departments. Opening of LCs. Maintaining company and project accounts. Maintaining accounting systems in Tally 6.3, FOCUS, IBIS.
Technical Certifications PGDFM from KSOU University, Mysore, 2011 Diploma in Computer Applications, Bangalore, 1996
AcademicsB.Com. from Calcutta University, 1981.M. COM. KSOU University, Mysore 2013
IT Skills Well versed with OPERA (Mycros Fedalio USA), Windows xp, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Tally 9 & Profit Package (IDS Software) & Internet Applications.
AddressFlat No. GA-06, “Sowparnika Royal Splendour”, # 10/4 Hinkal, Notre Dame School Road, Vijayanagar 3rd Stage, Mysore- 570017.
Date of Birth20th August 1962
Language ProficiencyEnglish, Hindi, Bengali and Kannada.
Key Skills
Budgeting Forecasting Cost and System Control Fund Management Negotiations & Contracts Resource Optimization Risk Mitigation & Control Export / Import documentation Liaison & Coordination Statutory & Legal Functions Team leadership Strategic planning for profit maximisation
Achievements at CCL Flowers
Successful process initiation and receipt of agricultural export subsidy of maximum amount from APEDA under Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
Successfully handled supervision of corporate office in Bangalore as well as daily supervision of project site in rural Tamil Nadu.
Achievements at Nabin Designers
Was personally involved in the technical survey required for the tendering process and was successfully awarded a project of 300 MT RCC Tower (Highest In India) in Rameswaram in 1992.
Successful liaison with the authorities resulted in the saving of a 2.8 lakhs in 1990 state tax payment.
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