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GHANSHYAM TIWARI
GROUP CFO
Lagos,Victoria Island
Summary
Seeking assignments in Financial Planning / Accounts / Fund Management / Costing / Budgeting with an organization of repute.
Dynamic Executive Leadership: Over 24 years of experience driving revenue growth in competitive markets and leading global teams. Proven ability to partner with senior executives, act as a strategic business partner, and implement innovative strategies to propel organizations toward operational excellence and sustainability. Financial Strategy and Governance: Expertise in executing financial strategies, building robust governance frameworks, and designing long-range strategies to maintain financial health and sustainability. Corporate Services Oversight: Management of Corporate Services, Accounts & Finance activities, including the preparation of financial statements (Balance Sheet & Profit-Loss Account), statutory compliance, costing, and budgeting. Stakeholder Engagement: Strong relationships with banks and regulatory bodies to raise funds and manage tax procedures, utilizing exceptional relationship management and analytical skills to drive results.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Group CFO and GM - Corporate Services
Olympic Group of Companies
06.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: Olympic Group of Companies is a family-owned business operating in the manufacturing sector, with several subsidiary companies in flexible packaging
- Olympic Inks Limited is a leading manufacturer in Nigeria, specializing in high-quality flexography, gravure, and metal decorative inks
- Shakti Industries Limited is a pioneering manufacturer in Nigeria and Cameroon, specializing in Polyethylene extrusion, Cutting, Printing
- Salient Industries Limited is a market leader in the manufacturing and expertise of high-quality flexible packaging solutions
- Managed a large team of over 65 individuals, with oversight responsibilities spanning multiple functional areas, including: Financial reporting and accounting, Inventory accounting and management, Auditing and internal controls, Procurement and supply chain management, Human resources and personnel management, & Corporate services and administrative support successfully led and coordinated the activities of this diverse team, driving collaboration and ensuring effective delivery of key business objectives
- Create and present financial and tax strategy recommendations to CEO & MD
- Drive financial strategy, planning, and decision-making
- Develop and implement strategic plans to drive growth, innovation, and profitability
- Deliver sustainable growth, margin expansion, and cash flow improvement
- Lead project finance activities, including financial modelling and due diligence
- Oversee overall operations, finance, and risk management
- Successfully implemented TPA/TPM
- Manage all aspects of F&A, taxation, treasury, operating budget, and government relations
- Enhance and implement ERP, financial and accounting systems, processes, tools, and control systems
- Drive and implement internal and external audit plans
- Develop and oversee transfer pricing strategy and compliance with IFRS
- Analyse operations to identify areas for reorganization or elimination
- Oversee cash flow, cash management, working capital, and company audits
- Plan and prepare internal and external communications, PR, public policy, and government relations
- Coordinate internal communications with investors and employees
- Ensure legal compliance on all financial functions
- Drive effective tax optimization strategies and reduce tax outgo
- Manage all regulatory compliances and ensure zero defect compliances
- Oversee investment of funds and work with investment bankers to raise additional capital
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including investors, customers, and partners
- Advise on investments, liquidity, forex, and asset management
- Ensure nil tax-related penalties and quick closure of any litigations
- Assess and evaluate financial performance with regards to long-term operational goals
- Ensure full transparency over financial performance
- Drive a digitally focused finance organization driving efficiency and effectiveness
- Build a strong governance framework across the function
- Drive a risk assurance framework that creates effective 'checks and balances'
- Manage financial controls, consolidation, and compliance with group accounting procedures
- Identify, develop, and analyse business initiatives, product launches, and new service offerings
- Study long-range economic trends and project their impact on future growth
- Develop a high-performance culture centred on employee empowerment, quality, productivity, and standards
- Manage team performance and conduct yearly performance management reviews
- Drive effective succession planning strategies within the function
- Managing multiple departments of 10+ people teams each department
- Architect industry specific financial reporting and ratios, review monthly
- Implementing HR processes and practices including companywide KPIs
- Review on monthly and quarterly basis
- Create and manage incentive systems at every layer of the organization to be in line with organizational goals including wastage minimization, and machine uptime maximization
- Building data measuring and feedback loop cycles to move decision making from subjective to data driven
- Olympic Group of Companies is a family-owned business operating in the manufacturing sector, with several subsidiary companies in flexible packaging
- Olympic Inks Limited is a leading manufacturer in Nigeria, specializing in high-quality flexography, gravure, and metal decorative inks
- Shakti Industries Limited is a pioneering manufacturer in Nigeria and Cameroon, specializing in Polyethylene extrusion, Cutting, Printing
- Salient Industries Limited is a market leader in the manufacturing and expertise of high-quality flexible packaging solutions
CFO – Finance/ Accounts
Craneburg Construction Company Ltd.
09.2014 - 05.2020
- Company Overview: Craneburg Construction Company Ltd
- Is a national diversified general contractor and one of Nigeria's largest private construction groups, operating across various sectors
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs, and evaluates the company's fiscal functions
- Implemented financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Built and managed high-performing finance teams
- Managed finance & accounting, treasury, and compliance functions
- Ensured integrity of financial systems/records and effectiveness of control systems
- Managed preparation of financial and operational MIS
- Ensured timely submission of monthly financials and annual budget
- Advised senior leadership on key financial metrics and growth strategies
- Monitored day-to-day financial operations and ensured compliance
- Reviewed and approved payments, claims, and journal vouchers
- Developed reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism
- Monitored working capital levels and related commitments
- Reviewed techno-commercial contracts with financial implications
- Developed and implemented SOPs, policies, and procedures
- Built an effective finance function and ensured adequate staffing
- Ensured access rights to SAP/ERP were restricted and managed
- Craneburg Construction Company Ltd
- Is a national diversified general contractor and one of Nigeria's largest private construction groups, operating across various sectors
- Spearheaded financial transformation, resulting in 25% revenue growth and 30% cost reduction
Accts. Div. Head – Finance/Accounts
Stallion Group of Companies
11.2011 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Stallion Group is a leading conglomerate with businesses in trading, industrial, automotive, and services sectors, operating in several African countries
- Evaluated business processes, finalized financial statements, and managed tax and compliance processes
- Communicated audit and consulting project results to management
- Managed purchase and procurement of steel products
- Ensured alignment with accounting principles and participated in budgeting and forecasting
- Led and guided the accounts department for day-to-day accounting matters
- Strategic planning and analysis
- Managed financial reporting, consolidation, and analysis
- Implemented internal controls to prevent revenue leakage and safeguard assets
- Managed multi-location financial statements and worked closely with operations and technology teams
- Stallion Group is a leading conglomerate with businesses in trading, industrial, automotive, and services sectors, operating in several African countries
HOD – Finance/Accounts
Autolink Enterprises (India) Pvt. Ltd.
06.2009 - 09.2011
- Company Overview: Autolink Enterprises is a sales/service/spares partner of TATA MOTORS LTD for passenger cars, applying lean principles since 1995
- Managed sales tax, income tax, excise, and liaison
- Executed import/export operations
- Prepared and implemented revenue, capital, and miscellaneous expenditure budgets
- Finalized balance sheets, profit & loss accounts, and accounts receivable/payable
- Ensured daily accounting work updates (purchase & sales, excise)
- Provided daily/monthly/quarterly/annual MIS to HO and met reporting targets
- Managed pre-shipment profitability projections and post-shipment profitability statements
- Reviewed and ensured corrective action on internal audit reports
- Autolink Enterprises is a sales/service/spares partner of TATA MOTORS LTD for passenger cars, applying lean principles since 1995
Financial Analyst – Operations (Global Finance/Accounts)
Honeywell International Inc.
02.2007 - 02.2009
- Company Overview: Honeywell International, Inc
- (Fortune 500) is a major American conglomerate company that produces a variety of commercial and consumer products
- Managed intercompany payments, prepared monthly GL account reconciliations, and assisted in financial closing and reporting for Honeywell and its Trading Partners
- Recorded journal entries for project costs, monthly accruals, and financial adjustments in the GL
- Performed fluctuation analysis for various AR accounts
- Booked several accounting entries for Honeywell as part of closing and reporting activities on SAP and Oracle
- Followed up with overseas branches for closure of open AR items
- Handled invoice booking, payment application, and adjustment entries for short payments
- Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, analysis, reviews, finalization, and reporting
- Demonstrated understanding of US GAAP and SOX accounting and financial concepts, including P&L, balance sheet, free cash flow, and financial and operational metrics
- Participated in scheduled business calls with clients on a daily/weekly basis
- Honeywell International, Inc
- (Fortune 500) is a major American conglomerate company that produces a variety of commercial and consumer products
Accounts Executive (Finance/Accounts)
Bengal Tracom Pvt. Ltd.
09.2001 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: BENGAL TRACOM PVT
- LTD
- Are a corporate channel partner of Canon India Pvt
- Ltd
- And corporate sales associate of Bharti Cellular Ltd
- (Airtel)
- Finalized accounts, performed monthly and half-yearly closings
- Coordinated half-yearly audits, tax audits, and internal audits from the parent company
- Prepared and filed Income Tax, FBT, Wealth Tax, and TDS returns
- Managed fund management for working capital, including arranging short-term borrowings from banks
- Generated MIS reports (a key feature of the job profile)
- Prepared budgets, profit projections, and profit & loss statements
- Managed inventory and prepared balance sheets
- BENGAL TRACOM PVT
- LTD
- Are a corporate channel partner of Canon India Pvt
- Ltd
- And corporate sales associate of Bharti Cellular Ltd
- (Airtel)
Education
B. Com (H) - Finance, Accounts & Auditing
Maharaja Sayajirao University
12th - CBSE Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Jamnagar, Guj.Diploma in computer management - undefined
S.K. Computer
Jamnagar, Guj.Skills
Financial Oversight
Financial Accounting
Financial Project Oversight
Sales Financial Management
Cost Accounting Expertise
Office Administration
Human Resources Management
Legal Compliance Services
Techno-Commercial Negotiation Management
Analyzing Variance Trends
Managed Product Costing
Budgeting and Forecasting
Cash Inflow/Outflow Oversight
Financial Resource Coordination
Interacting with banks for timely deposits and controlling banking operations
Monitoring daily collection and debtor credit limit
Receivables management
Effective decision-making and stakeholder engagement
Crisis communication and lobbying
Planning and executing communication, engagement, and outreach activities
Strategic Leadership
Financial Acumen
Risk management and mitigation
M&A Integration
Investor Relations
Digital Transformation
Change Management
Regulatory Compliance
Talent Development
Business Acumen
Data-Driven Decision Making
Global Operations
Leadership and team building
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Resilience and common sense
Ability to work equally well independently and in a team
Effective communication and negotiation skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure
Ability to recognize sensitive situations and act appropriately
Astute and commercial
Ability to provide creative input to projects
Critical and strategic thinking
Excellent management, analytical, supervisory, and organizational skills
Results-oriented and strategic thinker and planner
Excellent reasoning and problem-solving skills
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues
Ability to raise funds and manage treasury products
Sound technical skills
Analytical ability
Good judgment
Strong operational focus
Ability to navigate complex financial situations
Strong ERP/SAP skills and experience
Well-coordinated and self-directed
Excellent presentation and delivery skills
Ability to manage big data and make effective decisions with analytics
Understand business drivers and non-financial information
Expat hiring decisions
Leadership and management
Decision-making
Strong analytical skills in accounting and finance
Planning/budgeting/modelling tools
Knowledge of GAAP
IFRS
Transfer pricing
Ethics rules
Good communication skills
Proficient in oracle system
Hyperion
SAP
Curriculum Development Expertise
Certification
Strategic Leadership
Professional Summary
Over 24 years of experience driving revenue growth in competitive markets and leading global teams., Expertise in executing financial strategies, building robust governance frameworks, and designing long-range strategies to maintain financial health and sustainability., Management of Corporate Services, Accounts & Finance activities, including the preparation of financial statements (Balance Sheet & Profit-Loss Account), statutory compliance, costing, and budgeting., Strong relationships with banks and regulatory bodies to raise funds and manage tax procedures.
Skype Id
g.tiwari22
Addresses
G-14, Shri Ram Park, D.D.U. Nagar, Raipur, C.G., 492013, India, C/O Shree Thakur Jee Tiwari, Vill: Siswan (East); PO: Siswan, Dist: Siwan, Bihar, 841210, India
Personal Information
- Passport Number: P3713880
- Father's Name: T.J. Tiwari
- Date of Birth: 03/22/80
Software
Timeline
Group CFO and GM - Corporate Services
Olympic Group of Companies
06.2020 - Current
CFO – Finance/ Accounts
Craneburg Construction Company Ltd.
09.2014 - 05.2020
Accts. Div. Head – Finance/Accounts
Stallion Group of Companies
11.2011 - 07.2014
HOD – Finance/Accounts
Autolink Enterprises (India) Pvt. Ltd.
06.2009 - 09.2011
Financial Analyst – Operations (Global Finance/Accounts)
Honeywell International Inc.
02.2007 - 02.2009
Accounts Executive (Finance/Accounts)
Bengal Tracom Pvt. Ltd.
09.2001 - 01.2007
12th - CBSE Board
Kendriya Vidyalaya
Diploma in computer management - undefined
S.K. Computer
B. Com (H) - Finance, Accounts & Auditing
Maharaja Sayajirao University