Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
References
Core Competencies
Professional Development
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Pradip Chaulagain

Pradip Chaulagain

Austral,Australia

Summary

Dynamic Financial Account & Office Manager with a proven track record at V2 Foods, excelling in financial analysis and cost management. Expert in international procurement and vendor negotiation, achieving significant cost reductions. Adept at streamlining operations and enhancing team collaboration, driving efficiency and supporting strategic growth initiatives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Account & Office Manager

V2 Foods
Castle Hill, Australia
01.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: A leading online food manufacturing company producing ready-to-eat meals under brands Soulara and Macros, supplying Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and major Business-to-Business (B2B) retailers including Coles, Woolworths, and IGA.
  • Manage the complete financial accounting function for the entity post-acquisition, ensuring a seamless transition and integration of financial processes.
  • Perform in-depth financial analysis, including detailed costing for over 300 recipes, to identify cost-saving opportunities and inform strategic pricing decisions for both D2C and retail channels.
  • Oversee accounts payable, bank reconciliations, and provide critical support for the month-end close process, delivering comprehensive financial packages to senior management within a 3-4 day timeframe.
  • Championed the migration from Xero and ADP to a unified NetSuite platform, enhancing data integrity, reporting capabilities, and cross-departmental visibility.
  • Leverage existing supplier relationships and cultivate new ones to negotiate favourable terms for raw ingredients and packaging materials, achieving all-time lower costs for the majority of recipes.
  • Continuously analyse market trends and supplier quotes to ensure the company receives optimal value, directly contributing to improved gross margins.
  • Manage overall office operations, ensuring smooth internal workflows and effective communication between finance, logistics, and production teams.
  • Oversee vendor management for office services and supplies, maintaining operational efficiency.
  • A leading online food manufacturing company producing ready-to-eat meals under brands Soulara and Macros, supplying Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and major Business-to-Business (B2B) retailers including Coles, Woolworths, and IGA.

Financial Account & Office Manager

Tortuga Ventures Pty Ltd
Castle Hill, Australia
04.2019 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: A leading online food manufacturing company producing ready-to-eat meals under brands Soulara and Macros, supplying Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and major Business-to-Business (B2B) retailers including Coles, Woolworths, and IGA.
  • Held complete accountability for the integration of financial and operational functions, acting as a key linchpin supporting the company's rapid growth and scalability leading to its acquisition.
  • Managed day-to-day operations, ensuring all departments were aligned and operational hurdles were addressed promptly to maintain productivity.
  • Directed end-to-end procurement for packaging and specific raw ingredients, primarily sourcing from China and other overseas suppliers.
  • Managed the entire import process: liaised with suppliers on product specifications, coordinated payment via letters of credit and telegraphic transfers, arranged shipping (LCL and FCL), managed customs clearance documentation, and coordinated final delivery to the warehouse in Australia.
  • Successfully navigated complex international supply chain challenges, including pandemic-related disruptions, to ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and prevent production delays.
  • Processed accurate, compliant, end-to-end payroll for approximately 90 employees using Xero and ADP, serving as the primary point of contact for all employee inquiries.
  • Supported budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities, providing the data analysis that underpinned strategic business decisions.
  • Played a key supporting role in the financial due diligence process for the acquisition, preparing necessary documentation and reports for potential investors.
  • Implemented new office management and internal communication protocols that enhanced departmental coordination and efficiency.
  • Streamlined the month-end financial reporting process, reducing the delivery time without compromising on accuracy or detail.
  • A leading online food manufacturing company producing ready-to-eat meals under brands Soulara and Macros, supplying Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and major Business-to-Business (B2B) retailers including Coles, Woolworths, and IGA.

Education

Master of Professional Accounting - Australian accounting standards, corporate finance, and auditing

Holmes Institute
Australia
01.2021

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - strategic management, operational efficiency, and business leadership

Glyndŵr University
London, UK
01.2015

Skills

  • Financial management and analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Month-end and year-end close
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Cash flow management
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Audit support
  • Cost analysis and recipe costing
  • Operations and logistics
  • Supply chain management
  • International procurement and sourcing
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Import logistics (LCL/FCL)
  • Customs clearance
  • Inventory control
  • Office administration
  • Process improvement
  • Payroll compliance and processing
  • Employee onboarding and offboarding
  • Systems software proficiency

Websites

Accomplishments

  • Achieved significant and sustained cost savings by negotiating improved terms with suppliers, resulting in all-time lower costing for the majority of the company's 300+ recipes.
  • Successfully led the financial systems integration post-acquisition, migrating from Xero/ADP to NetSuite, improving reporting accuracy and operational efficiency for the combined entity.
  • Built and managed a robust international supply chain from the ground up, establishing reliable supplier relationships in China and mastering the end-to-end import process to ensure a consistent flow of materials.
  • Provided critical support during the due diligence phase of the company's acquisition, helping to position the company favourably and leading to a successful sale to V2 Foods.

References

Provided upon request.

Core Competencies

Financial Analysis & Reporting, Budgeting & Forecasting, Month-End & Year-End Close, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Cash Flow Management, Bank Reconciliations, Audit Support, Cost Analysis & Recipe Costing, End-to-End Supply Chain Management, International Procurement & Sourcing, Vendor & Supplier Negotiation, Import Logistics (LCL/FCL), Customs Clearance, Inventory Control, Office Administration, Process Improvement, Full-Cycle Payroll Processing, Single Touch Payroll (STP), Superannuation, Employee Onboarding/Offboarding, Compliance Management (Fair Work), NetSuite, Xero, ADP, Advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP), Microsoft Office Suite, Freight & Logistics Software

Professional Development

  • Ongoing training in NetSuite ERP System Administration
  • Certified Payroll Training (Xero & ADP platforms)
  • Import Logistics and Customs Compliance Workshops

Timeline

Financial Account & Office Manager

V2 Foods
01.2024 - Current

Financial Account & Office Manager

Tortuga Ventures Pty Ltd
04.2019 - 01.2024

Master of Professional Accounting - Australian accounting standards, corporate finance, and auditing

Holmes Institute

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - strategic management, operational efficiency, and business leadership

Glyndŵr University

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