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Yogesh Fowdar
Port Louis,PL
Summary
Dynamic Head of Finance with proven expertise in financial analysis, budget management, and cost control. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and driving financial stability.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance
Debtfree Management Services Ltd
Ebene
01.2023 - Current
- Managed budgeting processes and ensured financial compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed financial reports to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Oversaw cash flow management to optimize financial stability.
- Led team meetings to discuss financial performance and address challenges.
- Implemented cost control measures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements to ensure they are financially viable prior to signing off on them.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends in revenue, expenses, profitability and other KPIs.
- Conducted regular internal audits of all financial processes to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Prepared monthly management accounts with variance analysis for budgeting purposes.
- Managed and supervised the finance team including recruitment, performance reviews and appraisals.
- Produced detailed reports highlighting key metrics such as ROI, NPV and IRR when evaluating new investments.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as HR, IT and operations to ensure alignment between business objectives and financial plans.
- Identified potential areas for cost savings through process improvement initiatives.
- Created and maintained annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
- Provided timely advice on taxation matters such as VAT returns, corporation tax.
- Ensured compliance with corporate governance policies relating to finance and accounting procedures.
- Coordinated with HR on payroll management and benefit fund allocations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Led the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to board members and stakeholders.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Developed or analyzed information to assess current or future financial status of firms.
Finance Manager
Debtfree Management Services Ltd
Ebene
06.2016 - 12.2022
Group Internal Auditor
Poivre Corporate Services Ltd
Port Louis
01.2014 - 05.2016
External Auditor
Ernst & Young (EY)
Ebene
06.2010 - 11.2013
Fund Accountant
International Management Mauritius Ltd (IMM)
Port Louis
12.2009 - 06.2010
Education
Professional Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
UK
08-2009
ACCA Member Certificate - Accounting - Finance
ACCA
12-2006
Skills
- Financial analysis
- Budget management
- Cash flow forecasting
- Cost control measures
- Auditing processes
- Regulatory compliance
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Affiliations
Bowling
Software
Sage
Timeline
Head of Finance
Debtfree Management Services Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Finance Manager
Debtfree Management Services Ltd
06.2016 - 12.2022
Group Internal Auditor
Poivre Corporate Services Ltd
01.2014 - 05.2016
External Auditor
Ernst & Young (EY)
06.2010 - 11.2013
Fund Accountant
International Management Mauritius Ltd (IMM)
12.2009 - 06.2010
Professional Graduate Diploma in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
UK
ACCA Member Certificate - Accounting - Finance
ACCA