RAJ KUMAR
Mobile: 09810837268 ~ Phone (R): 011 22426077 ~ E-Mail: raj.kumar0303@hotmail.com
Senior Management Professional
Planning Finance & Accounts MIS Reporting Treasury Management
A Senior Accountant with rich & qualitative experience; pioneer in the design & delivery of innovative financial &
accounting assignments majorly in Travel industry.
Currently working with FCm Travel Solutions (India) Pvt Ltd, Gurgaon, an Australian MNC as a Senior Team
Leader-Finance & Accounts
Hands-on experience in entire accounting & finance functions including maintenance & finalization of accounts, treasury
management, profit monitoring, auditing, building internal financial controls, commercial functions, SAP, etc.
Conversant with the concepts of IATA BSP, Overrides, Domestic & International Airlines Accounting & Deals, etc.
Dynamic & proactive approach in successful organizational development initiatives that delivered consistent &
sustainable revenue & profitability.
MANAGERIAL & FUNCTIONAL SKILLS:
• Cash Flow Management • Accounts & Finance
• Funding / Treasury Management • Compliance
• Vendor Management • Policy/Procedure Implementation
• Audit Coordination • Debtors Management
Excellent analytical & statistical skills in interpreting financial data, implementing systems/procedures, conducting ageing
analysis, preparing key reports to exercise financial control and enhancing overall efficiency of the organisation.
Demonstrated excellence in devising & implementing financial procedures and finalizing accounts as per the statutory
requirements. Proficiency in managing daily cash flows / MIS reports for generating necessary financial information to
determine profitability.
Possess strong planning & relationship management skills with vital contribution in running of the company.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Financial Planning & Control:
Performing the key role of validating business plans & commercial strategies for maximizing profitability & revenue
generation in line with corporate goals as per travel industry.
Creating budgets & conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results and
implementing corrective actions for the same.
Accounting Functions:
Ensuring maintenance of statutory books of accounts and reconciliation of financial statements in compliance with the
norms.
Presenting a true and fair view of the financial position of the company by way of timely preparation of annual reports
ensuring analysing the expenditure on a monthly basis to control expenses.
Generating MIS & reports, evaluating them for facilitating decision-making process.
Fund Management / Budgeting:
Liaising with banks for optimum utilisation of available cash credit limit.
Taking care of financial systems and management procedures by means of proper budgeting & ensuring that controls are
adequate.
Administering treasury functions including optimum utilization of surplus funds; controlling management of funds &
securities ensuring pay-in/ pay-out of funds in time without fail.
Receivable / Payable Management:
Overseeing control for advance payments & following up with purchaser, cost centre wise consumption & analysis with
average consumption.
Following up of bills receivables after invoicing to debtors, conducting ageing analysis with an aim to keep receivables under
control.
Ensuring that all payments are made to suppliers within the stipulated timeframe and managing accounts payable within the
pre-set parameters.
Auditing:
Coordinating in complete planning & management auditing activities for ensuring completion of internal & statutory audits
within time.
Handling the internal audit of the companies including setting up of internal audit systems as well as monitoring of the
implementation of the systems.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FCm Travel Solution (India) Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon
Company Contour: Engaged in Foreign Exchange, Corporate Travel, Leisure Tours & Holidays Business
July’13-till date Senior Team Leader-Finance & Accounts
Proven experience in mentoring team Members towards finance centralisation, reducing cost and improving efficiency
Allocating, monitoring & reviewing KPI’s & Goals to team members and apprising in one to one monthly meeting
Conducting weekly con-call meetings with PAN INDIA team on financial reporting
Well versed with IATA BSP, Overrides, Domestic & International Airlines Accounting & Deals with mentioned bodies
for related transactions.
Planning & conducting internal audit; evaluating internal check & control system.
Coordinating with statutory and other auditors for the purpose.
Ensuring timely statutory & other payments and its compliances such as Airline-BSP
Managing, reviewing & analysing PAN INDIA BSP-Airlines Vendor Reconciliations for 10 branches all over India
Rolled out Airlines Reconciliations PAN INDIA with ageing in terms of no. Open items & Value of open i tems
Implemented special Project for centralising outsource Airlines-Reco from PAN India and awarded Certificate of appreciation
by CFO in “project implementation” category
Management Reporting:- ADM, Commission slippage reporting & analysis with suggestive commentary & BSP Consolidation
report
Handling accounting of Forex Division includes team handling, settlement & remittances, foreign exchange prepaid card
reconciliations, Debtors and Bank Reconciliations, MIS and audit
Feb’98-Jun’13 Thomas Cook (I) Ltd., Delhi
Growth Path:
Feb’98-Jan’01 Executive – Accounts, Punchkuin Road, Regional Accounts Department
Feb’01-Jun’06 Assistant Manager – Accounts, at Thomas Cook (I) Ltd., Nehru Place Branch, New Delhi
Jul’06-Jun’13 Manager/Sr. Manager-Accounts; Gurgaon
As Manager/Senior Manager – Accounts
Overseeing wide gamut of task involved in accounting functions of outbound tours viz., Leisure Shop, Channels &
MICE and Inbound Tours.
Preparing various outbound product MIS for businesses; carrying out variance analysis between planned & actual
numbers and suggesting corrective action.
Taking care of vendor payments - All India basis for all NCR Delhi based suppliers & service providers.
Ensuring maintenance of books in accordance with the accounting principles and TCIL’ policy.
Ensuring timely statutory & other payments and its compliances such as Service tax payments & half yearly Return
Managed Bank reconciliations of 14 banks for Delhi/NCR and Treasury activities for Delhi/NCR in coordination with HO.
As Assistant Manager – Accounts
Entrusted with an opportunity to administer accounting of independent branch for Travel Management & Foreign Exchange
entailing Airline Payment, Reconciliations and Incentive/PLB Recovery
Active involvement in Debtor reconciliation, follow ups and clearance of outstanding, Coordination of Admin activity of
branch and Ensuring all fortnight/month end/year end requirement to HO with good audit reports.
As Executive – Accounts
Generating monthly cash sheet & expense sheet for inbound tour for HO.
Implemented of Systems & Controls for inbound tours file closing.
Held accountable for account payables functions for various hotels & transporters.
Prepared foreign Exchange position for all currencies to dealing Dept. at HO
Worked in close relation with banks and other statutory authorities for smooth operations.
Interacted with Internal, Statutory & Group Auditors.
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Jan’97-Jan’98 SITA World Travel (I) Ltd., Delhi Senior Executive - Account
Jun’92-Dec’96 Inter Globe Holidays, Delhi Accountant
Division of Inter Globe Enterprises Ltd.
Commenced career as Assistant Accountant with Trade Wings Ltd. - a single largest travel agency network in India
from Aug’89-May’92
ACADEMIA
Masters in Business Administration – (International Management) in 2011
ICFAI University, Dehradun
Advance Diploma in Business Management in 2009
ICFAI University, Dehradun
Bachelors in Commerce (Hons.) in 1986
University of Delhi
Skill Enhancement Schedules:
Computer Training of SWIFT from NIIT in 2000.
Staff Development Programme at SITA Academy, New Delhi.
Telecommunication Skills Programme at Thomas Cook (I) Ltd. New Delhi
Cycle of Success Programme at Thomas Cook (I) Ltd. New Delhi
SAP 4.6 Version Training Programme at Thomas Cook I Ltd., Mumbai.
Leaders Empowerment Action Programme (LEAP) by Greg Chapman of Vyaktitva at FCM Travel solution (I) P Ltd.
IT Skills: Conversant with MS Office, Windows, SAP (FICO Module) and Internet Applications
PERSONAL DOSSIER
Date of Birth : 3rd
March, 1966
Marital Status : Married
Residential Address : 47-B, Kundan Nagar, Near Bank Enclave, Delhi-110092