Senior accounting and finance leader with 20+ years of progressive experience in financial governance, accurate reporting, cash flow management, AR and AP oversight, compliance, and strategic financial planning — with direct, on-the-ground operational experience as a CFO based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 2017 to 2019. Led the complete accounting and finance function for a multi-entity business group in the Cambodian business environment, managing financial reporting, statutory compliance, local banking relationships, audit coordination, and team leadership. Proven ability to develop and implement short-term and long-term financial strategies, establish financial policies and internal controls, lead and develop accounting teams, coordinate with tax authorities and external auditors, and partner directly with CEOs and Boards on business growth and risk management. Experienced in building governance frameworks in multi-entity business groups and ensuring financial sustainability across complex, fast-evolving operating environments. Proficient in Oracle NetSuite ERP (implemented from scratch), SAP, Cognos TM1, Tally, Advanced Excel, Power BI, and ERP platforms including Microsoft Dynamics NAV-adjacent systems. Fluent English. Ready to relocate immediately to Phnom Penh. MBA in Finance and Strategy, IIM Kozhikode (Top 10%). B.E. Mechanical Engineering, NIT Nagpur (Top 5%).
Havas Riverorchid, Global Advertising and Media Group
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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.
Farmley, Series A D2C FMCG Consumer Brand
New Delhi, India
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.
41GRO, Omni-channel B2B2C FMCG Supply Chain
India
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.
AXA Group
Bangalore, India
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.
Thomson Reuters
Hyderabad, India
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.
Harbor Freight Tools, USD 5B US Retail and Distribution Chain
Los Angeles, United States of America
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.
E-commerce Platform
Los Angeles, United States of America
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.
Thomas Cook India
Mumbai, India
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.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Hyderabad, India
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.
MBA
Top 10% of Batch
B.E.
Top 5% of Batch
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Managed the complete accounting, finance, compliance, banking, and team management function for three operating entities across Cambodia and Southeast Asia. Not relocating blind to Cambodia; returning to a city where leadership has already been demonstrated and relationships have already been built.
Cambodia
Established and managed banking relationships with local and international financial institutions in Cambodia — coordinated banking facilities, fund transfers, multi-currency cash management, and compliance with Cambodian banking regulations across multiple operating entities.
Cambodia
Ensured compliance with Cambodian statutory requirements, tax regulations, and accounting standards — coordinated with local tax authorities, external auditors, and legal counsel on regulatory filings, audit requirements, and financial governance obligations.
Cambodia
Built and led a multi-cultural Cambodia-based accounting and finance team — hired, trained, coached, and developed both local and expatriate team members; established financial processes, reporting standards, and accountability frameworks appropriate for a growing Cambodian business group.
Cambodia
Experienced in Cambodian business culture, multi-stakeholder communication with local partners and government agencies, and coordination with international headquarters.
Head of Finance Function Leadership | Short-term and Long-term Financial Strategy | Financial Policy and Procedure Development | Internal Controls Design and Enforcement | Financial Risk Identification and Mitigation | CEO Business Partnering
Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Reporting | Financial Statement Review and Approval | Budgeting and Forecasting | Financial Performance Analysis | Strategic Recommendations to Management | Multi-entity Consolidation
Cash Flow Management and Forecasting | Bank Facility Coordination | Working Capital Optimisation | Accounts Receivable (AR) Management | Accounts Payable (AP) Oversight | Expense Monitoring | Cost-control Initiatives
Tax Law Compliance | IFRS | IND-AS | Cambodian Accounting Standards | Statutory Audit Coordination | Internal Audit Management | Audit-ready Documentation | Tax Authority Liaison | Regulatory Compliance
Finance and Accounting Team Leadership | Coaching and Mentoring | Performance Management | Multi-cultural Team Management | Succession Planning | Team Development
Oracle NetSuite (Implemented ★) | SAP | Cognos TM1 | Tally | Zoho | Microsoft Dynamics NAV (adjacent) | Advanced Excel ★ | Power BI | SQL | Business Objects
Full Professional Proficiency
Business, Board, audit-level, and cross-cultural communication
Native
Served as Head of Accounting and Finance and CFO based in Phnom Penh from 2017 to 2019 — managed local banking relationships, Cambodian statutory compliance, and Cambodia-based accounting teams. Returning to a city and business environment where success has already been demonstrated and local networks have been built.
Led financial governance, financial reporting, cash flow management, AR and AP oversight, tax compliance, audit coordination, internal controls, budgeting, and team leadership across every senior role.
Established financial policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks from zero at Farmley, Havas Group Cambodia, and 41GRO — built governance structures appropriate to growing multi-entity business groups with high standards of accuracy and integrity.
Managed cash flow, working capital, AR collections, AP payments, bank facilities, and expense monitoring across all senior roles — structured USD 8M+ institutional debt at Farmley and coordinated multi-currency banking across Cambodia, India, Europe, and the US.
Zero compliance deficiencies across all roles; coordinated with Big-4 statutory auditors, local tax authorities, and regulatory bodies in Cambodia, India, and internationally — maintained audit-ready documentation and clean governance at all times.
Reported directly to CEOs, Global Boards, and COOs across every senior role — provided strategic financial analysis and recommendations that shaped business growth decisions, risk management, and long-term financial sustainability