Ranjan Raj Ranjan

Led and oversaw all accounting and finance functions for a multi-entity business group in Phnom Penh — established financial governance frameworks, enforced accounting policies and internal controls, and maintained high standards of financial accuracy, reporting integrity, and compliance across all three operating entities. Developed and implemented short-term and long-term financial strategies aligned with group objectives — partnered directly with operating company CEOs and Global Board on business growth decisions, capital allocation, and financial risk identification and mitigation. Oversaw accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting — reviewed and approved financial statements before submission to Global HQ and Board; analysed financial performance and provided strategic recommendations to senior management on cost optimisation and profitability improvement. Managed cash flow, bank facilities, and working capital across multiple entities — coordinated banking relationships with local and international financial institutions in Cambodia, ensured continuous liquidity, and managed multi-currency fund transfers and treasury operations. Oversaw AR and AP management — monitored receivables collection cycles, managed payables processes, and drove cost-control initiatives that reduced operational expenses while maintaining service quality. Ensured full compliance with Cambodian tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements — coordinated with local tax authorities, external auditors, and legal counsel on statutory filings and audit requirements. Led, coached, and developed the Cambodia-based accounting and finance team — established clear performance standards, financial processes, and reporting routines; improved team capability and output quality throughout the engagement. Managed statutory and external audit coordination — maintained audit-ready documentation and ensured clean closure of all audit findings within agreed timelines. Delivered EBIT improvement of 6–20% and 18% revenue growth through disciplined financial management, cost control, and commercially oriented accounting governance.

Built the complete accounting and finance function from scratch — established chart of accounts, accounting policies, AR and AP processes, payroll accounting, and statutory compliance frameworks; implemented Oracle NetSuite ERP from the ground up with automated month-end close and real-time MIS reporting. Oversaw all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close — accruals, prepaid amortisation, depreciation, payroll entries, and F&F; reviewed and approved all financial statements with strict accuracy requirements throughout a high-growth, high-visibility fundraising period. Managed cash flow forecasting, working capital, and bank facility coordination — structured USD 8M+ institutional debt; coordinated AR collections, AP payments, and expense monitoring to maintain optimal liquidity. Ensured full compliance with Indian accounting standards (Indian GAAP, Ind-AS), GST, TDS, PF, Income Tax, ROC, and MCA — coordinated with Big-4 statutory auditors with zero compliance deficiencies throughout; maintained audit-ready documentation at all times. Built and mentored the finance and accounting team — established performance standards, coaching frameworks, and development plans that supported rapid business scale-up while maintaining governance quality. Raised USD 20M+ in capital (USD 12M equity from VCs and USD 8M institutional debt) — managed full financing lifecycle including financial modelling, due diligence, and agreement negotiations.

Owned all accounting and finance responsibilities as CEO — financial reporting, AR and AP, cash flow management, tax compliance (GST, TDS, Income Tax, MCA), banking coordination, and audit management; enforced strong internal controls and governance standards throughout business lifecycle and successful acquisition.

Led the India-based finance team supporting Country CFOs across Europe and the US — managed financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting; delivered 25% close-cycle efficiency improvement through process redesign, reduced team attrition from 30% to 6%, and managed Big-4 external auditor relationships.

Managed FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting for a USD 1.5B global business unit — delivered accurate and timely financial reports to senior leadership across multiple geographies and supported financial performance analysis for C-suite decision-making.

Owned P&L, financial reporting, AR and AP management, and CAPEX planning for a 500+ store network — drove cost control and margin optimisation delivering 5.5% margin improvement and 2% OPEX reduction.

Led post-acquisition accounting and finance integration — managed financial reporting, AR and AP, budgeting, and compliance in a PE-backed environment; delivered USD 2.1M revenue uplift and USD 1.7M EBIT improvement.

Managed P&L, financial reporting, cash flow, AR and AP, and full regulatory compliance (RBI, FEMA, GST, Income Tax) — coordinated with tax authorities, auditors, and banks; added USD 3.2M EBIT through strategic financial management.

Managed financial planning, budgeting, cost control, and vendor payment management for government-funded programmes worth USD 18M+ — maintained full compliance with government accounting standards and achieved 35% cost reduction through financial discipline.