1. ARIJIT MONDAL
Mobile: 09810441723 E-Mail: arijit_mondal@hotmail.com, arijit_mondal2001@yahoo.com
FINANCE SUPERVISOR: AN OVERVIEW
A seasoned Management Graduate with 15+ years of rich experience in the areas of Financial Planning, Budgetary Control, Taxation,
Auditing, Budgeting, MIS, Corporate Accounting and Management.
Currently working with Mott MacDonald Pvt. Ltd. as Finance Supervisor.
Experience in implementing financial processes, maintaining & finalizing accounts, designing & developing system and procedures for
the smooth flow of operations.
Proficient in preparing tax plans and ensuring timely assessment and filing of tax returns in compliance with statutory tax acts with
extensive experience in P&L Management.
Extensive experience in establishing financial management & accounting systems based on the principles of accuracy, timeliness and
transparency; managing funds and cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity to make payment.
Expertise in designing & implementing systems to achieve financial discipline and improve the overall efficiency of the organization.
Successfully formulated & implemented finance & accounting policies & procedures; adhered to statutory compliances; thorough
exposure in Accounting Management.
Deft in establishing record management, master database and tracking sheet - contract / agreement, workshop, CS Approval, lease
agreement, vendor details, telephone and internet, work order and purchase order.
Acted as the KPI Coordinator for WWF-India, responsibilities include preparation, consolidation, presentation and analysis of WWF
KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
Skilled in establishing, streamlining, strengthening and control of New Branch Office/ field offices. Effectively liaised with Governmental
departments, National & International agencies, NGOs, Bankers & Auditors.
Has vast experience working in private and public sector projects including: Government of India, DFID, USAID, European
Commission, World Bank, SIDA, HSBC and NORAD.
Excellent relationship building, negotiation, analytical skills and abilities in liaising with authorities.
CORE COMPETENCIES
● Financial & Strategic Planning ● Accounting Management ● Credit Management ● Business & Project Planning
● Budgeting & Forecasting ●Taxation / Auditing ● MIS / Reporting ● Statutory Compliances ● FCRA ● Cash Flow ● Administration
● Liaison & Coordination ● Accounts & Finance ● Fund Management ● Project Management ● Asset Management ● Risk Management
● System Implementation ● Stakeholder Management ● Agreement & Contracts ● Policies & Procedures ● Payroll Management
● Payable & Receivable Management ● Procurement ● Human Resource Management ● Investment ● Team Management
CAREER CONTOUR
Mott MacDonald Pvt. Ltd. | Finance Supervisor | Jan’14-Till Date
Spearheading a wide gamut of activities encompassing;
- Determining financial objectives designing & implementing systems, policies & procedures in consulting with top management to
facilitate internal financial control.
- Formulating budgets & conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected and actual results and implementing
corrective actions.
- Strengthening national level learning assessment and education management systems; strengthening implement capacity within the
needy states and targeted support to the most disadvantaged children.
2. - Establishing & operating financial management, standard accounting rules, policies, procedures & checklists for the programme;
ensuring all the policies are in compliance with Govt. of India, donor financial policies and procedures.
- Formulating & implementing MIS & monitor movement of key business indicators viz. debtors control, fund flow management to
facilitate decision making.
- Managing cash & fund flow to ensure adequate liquidity to make payments; monitoring disbursement processes to minimize cash
risks; monitoring tight payment schedules.
- Overseeing day-to-day business accounting functions (reviewing & approving timely payment of all invoices, payroll, payroll taxes,
and other taxes, advance, reimbursement, weekly petty cash, etc.
- Responsible for complete & accurate accounting records and ensuring proper entries are made and scrutinising various ledger
reports (in software ERP/PMD) on a weekly basis.
- Overseeing the timely preparation & review of all bank accounts, cash, branch/ state office, suppliers, third party and grants/fund
reconciliations. Monitoring Bank Management.
- Monitoring vendor & employee advance aging reports and ensure no aged and doubtful advances in books.
- Taxation & fulfilment of statutory obligations under various Agreements/MOUs with reputed International and National organizations.
- Preparation of the Annual Action Plan and monitoring progress of activities and monthly work schedule to meet deadlines. MIS report
to management on a monthly basis.
- Establishing Cloud Computing / Drop Box Management and E – Filing System for overall RMSA TCA.
- Managing procurement for programme and sending CS request for approval on a monthly basis.
- Managing contracts/agreement, lease rentals, contract extensions; coordinating training and inductions for new staff members;
assisting for FRRO, PAN etc. registration and accommodation for foreign employee or experts.
Notable Milestones
Successfully introduced & established Cloud Computing (Drop Box Management), and E-Filing Record Management for overall finance
and administration for RMSA TCA.
Pivotal in introducing & establishing master database, monitoring and tracking tools for easy access of financial data.
Distinction of developing good relationship with governmental departments and vendors.
Actively taken part for survey and selection process of financial software –Tally for entire RMSA Programme for Indian Government.
Bagged performance award for fy-2015 and 16 for RMSA –TCA Programme.
ApneAap Women World Wide | Sr. Finance Manager | Jul’13-Dec’13
Responsible for the preparation of budgets, budget guideline, forecasting & variance analysis; involved in preparing the annual action
plan; preparation of cost allocation methodology for the organization.
Handled the investment of the organization; monitoring bank management; effective management of fund and cash flow to ensure
adequate liquidity to make payments.
Accountable for regular monitoring of grant utilisation and shares the regular updated reports to management.
Facilitated payments / grant disbursements to partners as per payment schedule & follow-up with them for submission of utilisation
statement as per the agreed timeline and reconciliation.
Looked after the timely preparation, review and approval of all monthly bank account, cash, suppliers, third party and grants payment and
reconciliations.
Ensured all the policies in compliance to the Government of India rules & regulation; involved in preparing Management Information
System (MIS) for management & trustees. Managed payroll and payroll accounting.
Liaised with auditors (internal, external & donor auditors); reviewed & monitored administrative activities at HO as well as field offices.
Prepared all contracts & agreement & ensured compliance with the requirements; involved in vendor management and procurement.
Managed digital library for the organization; e-filing system and record management.
Assisted in the development of HR guidelines as part of the Operations Management manual; ensured timely actions taken on all
personnel matters and Key Result Area (KRA). Managed payroll for entire organization.
Notable Milestones
Successfully established interest bearing bank accounts for entire organisation.
Pivotal in introducing and implementing Corpus Fund.
3. World Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF-India) | Aug’08-Jul’13
Growth Path
- Admin & Finance Manager Aug’08-Mar’11
- Programme Finance Manager Apr’11-Feb’12
- Senior Manager - Project Finance Mar’12-Jul’13
Managed various accounting functions including standardization of accounting, financial system at all the locations for projects of the
organization; handled investment of the organization.
Oversaw preparation of Worldwide Overview (WWOV)/Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for WWF – India; involved in timely preparation
of Cost Allocation, Carbon Emission for entire organization.
Handled payroll accounting for the employee strength of 400 persons in India; preparing budget, budget guideline & budget control
(variance analysis) reports.
Accountable for grant & contractual obligation under various Agreements/MOUs with reputed International & National organizations;
involved in the development of policies, procedures and internal controls.
Involved in preparing agenda on financial & accounts matters for the committee meetings; provided technical support to the partner,
NGOs & branch offices; verified monthly financial reports sent by the partner and follow up.
Responsible for managing entire organization TDS deduction and deposition on monthly basis and filing of returns; preparing and
submission of FC-6 returns under the FCRA.
Handled inventory of all procurements, assets, publications and other stock materials; facilitated & coordinated Statutory, internal, donor
and FCRA audits. Managed administrative arrangements for travel, workshops, meeting, etc.
Notable Milestones
Distinction of managing 6 major divisions namely River Basins and Water Policy, Business and Industries, Policy and Programme,
Climate Change and Energy Programme, Sunderbans Programme and Regional Programme.
Successfully introduced and established Master Database, Monitoring and Tracking tools for programme for easy access of financial data
for decision-making.
Merit of introducing and implementing Digital Library for enter organisation.
Adventist Development & Relief Agency India (ADRA – India) | Sr. Accounts Officer | Feb’05-Jul’08
Accountable for maintaining records/files of all transactions, journalizing and posting the Journals.
Effectively liaised with bankers; involved in reviewing timely payment of all invoices, payroll, payroll taxes, and other taxes. Review the
weekly petty cash vouchers, and log books.
Involved in preparing cost allocation & distributing to projects in a monthly basis; preparation of cash, bank, supplier and parties
reconciliations and preparation of Budget and Budget Expenditure Control (BEC) reports.
Looked after preparation of TDS deduction & deposition monthly basis & filing; preparing & submission of FC-3 returns under the FCRA.
Responsible for the preparation of financial statement & reporting it to management; preparing the yearly deprecation followed by
subsequent record.
Handled with various audits in coordination with the Finance Director and dealing with Auditors.
Notable Milestone
Merit of being selected as a best employee and awarded with Financial Management Training in Bangkok, Thailand.
Krips Creation | Accountant | Aug’04-Jan’05
Ensured maintaining of all financial records; involved in filing vouchers, journalizing and posting; timely payment of all invoices.
Involved in preparing the monthly financial statements; handled the payroll, stock maintenance, tax deduction & deposition, preparation
of monthly bank, vendors and customers reconciliation.
Manas Timber Co. | Cashier | Sep’98-Jul’01
4. Responsible for maintaining daily register of the petty cash movement and ensured the petty cash movement at the end of each day.
Looked after the timely payment of all invoices; monthly reconciliation of bank, customers and suppliers.
ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
MBA (Dual Specialization) from Southern Adventist University, Tennessee, USA off-site campus at Spicer Memorial College, Pune in
2004.
B.Com. from the University of Burdwan in 1998.
TRAINING
Financial Management Training in Bangkok, Thailand in 2008.
IT SKILLS
Well versed with Software like MS Office, ERP Software, AXAPTA Microsoft Dynamics-2009, Citrix, TDS Plus, Webtel, and used
QlikView to analysis financial data.
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 24
th
June 1978
Languages : English, Bengali, Hindi
Passport No. : N7277315
Address : FF-3, 1st floor, Plot No. 78, Sector – 2A, Vaishali – 201010, Ghaziabad, UP, India