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Raghav Srinivas

Mildura

Summary

Finance professional prepared for leadership in financial management. Proven record of optimizing financial processes, budgeting, and strategic planning. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring reliable and results-driven performance. Skilled in financial analysis, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Known for integrity, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Site finance lead

TRONOX MINING
04.2024 - Current
  • Deliver Month-end, forecasting and annual business plan activities
  • Drive site cost management, variance analysis and financial support for the mining operations
  • Maintain asset register and assist with assert verification process
  • Process improvement through automation, process reengineering and challenging the status quo which will lead to efficiency and cost savings
  • Utilise data visualisation and data analytical tools to provide targeted and transparent results to business partners
  • Leading a team of junior staff members.
  • Overall finance supervision and guidance for the entire Eastern and Southern operations.

Finance Controller

James Bennett Pty Ltd
04.2017 - 04.2024
  • Develop and implement financial strategies to support organisational goals.
  • Prepare, and Monitored budget and forecast of revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Prepare and present monthly financials, reporting packs to the management.
  • Prepare annual statutory financials in compliance with relevant AASB standards as applicable, and get the audit closures.
  • Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Collaborating with senior management to plan, drive business initiatives and help optimise business performance.
  • Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
  • Liaise, interact with External statutory and Internal auditors and help drive smooth closure of audits.
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining and automating data processing tasks.
  • Evaluated investment opportunities using comprehensive financial modeling techniques to maximize returns on invested capital while minimizing risks associated with the investments made.
  • Implemented robust internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Increased profitability, optimizing cost control measures, and expense reduction initiatives.
  • Ensured timely submission of tax and statutory filings by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on tax regulations and working closely with external auditors.
  • Managed a team of finance professionals, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Senior Finance Manager

Wipro Limited.
12.2009 - 02.2017
  • Worked as a CFO for Telecom Business Division, which was generating a revenue of USD 150 million per year. Won the best peoples manager award for 2012.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
  • Supported operations management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
  • Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Identified partnership opportunities and established favorable business connections.
  • Supported change management by understanding and addressing impacts of new accounting policies, financial statement initiatives and non-standard transactions.
  • Implemented cost control procedures and cost management processes, saving company $2 million.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Implemented budget and expense controls and financial policies by analyzing income and expenditures.
  • Bolstered revenues by creating codes for accounting tasks, cost estimation and revenue generation.
  • Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement.
  • Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual performance reports.
  • Performed routine closings, maintained clean, accurate and accessible records and kept close eye on transaction updates throughout each quarter.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Established and enforced internal controls, workflows and policies for tracking, reconciling and reporting on accounting activities.
  • Validated existing accounting management and reporting systems to assess quality and conformance, identify problems and implement corrective actions.

Assistant Manager

Deloitte India
02.2008 - 11.2009
  • Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings.
  • Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
  • Attended [Type] industry conferences to gain understanding of trends and engage with current and potential clients.
  • Analyzed complex client problems and generated targeted solutions that resolved outstanding issues while enhancing client business positions.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.
  • Enhanced audit controls by improving planning and testing processes.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Education

CPA - Finance, Accounting, Auditing

CPA Australia
06-2020

Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Auditing, Taxation

ICAI

Skills

  • Proactive approach
  • Responsive to evolving situations
  • Administration of financial assets
  • Prioritizing and Planning
  • Contract negotiations
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Cash Flow and Reconciliation
  • Process Change Improvements
  • Revenue Growth
  • SAP
  • SAGE
  • Office
  • Microsoft applications
  • Stakeholders management
  • Sarbanes Oxley champion

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 6 staff members.
  • Documented and resolved Process controls at Wipro which led to successful SOX 404 Compliance for 3 years.
  • Eliminated paperwork processing bottleneck, saving company time and money.
  • Priced and won a deal for USD 32 million with most favorable terms to the company.
  • Automated the SOX quarterly reporting saving substantial amount of time to senior management.

Timeline

Site finance lead

TRONOX MINING
04.2024 - Current

Finance Controller

James Bennett Pty Ltd
04.2017 - 04.2024

Senior Finance Manager

Wipro Limited.
12.2009 - 02.2017

Assistant Manager

Deloitte India
02.2008 - 11.2009

Chartered Accountant - Accounting, Auditing, Taxation

ICAI

CPA - Finance, Accounting, Auditing

CPA Australia
Raghav Srinivas