Rajesh Hotwani

Spearheaded monthly analytics, strategic budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning, ensuring statutory compliance. Optimized corporate banking and financing strategies by refining borrowing structures to enhance financial performance. Established strong partnerships with external auditors, maintaining compliance with current accounting standards. Directed the acquisition of Gulf Indian High School, completing comprehensive due diligence and negotiations.
Provided financial insights and strategic guidance to the executive team to shape long-term business objectives. Implemented advanced financial reporting initiatives that improved accuracy and facilitated strategic decision-making. Conducted risk assessments and developed strategies to mitigate financial risks and safeguard company assets. Managed cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for daily operations while maximizing return on investments.
Guided a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of performance excellence through mentorship and training.

Directed finance operations, team management, reporting, cost analysis, corporate accounting, and taxation. Managed quarterly and annual audits of 10 entities and 3 consolidation levels, adhering to IFRS and Ind AS. Developed financial strategies, long-term plans, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Provided timely, accurate financial reports for senior management, the board, and regulatory bodies.
Identified financial risks and implemented strategies to mitigate them, ensuring business continuity.
Managed cash flow, ensuring adequate funds were available to meet the company's financial obligations. Conducted feasibility studies for various projects, enabling informed decision-making for higher management. Led a team of 8 finance professionals, and also collaborated with external auditors to ensure financial compliance.

Managed daily finance operations, including team management, reporting, cost analysis, and corporate accounting. Performed monthly closing across projects, entities, and countries, ensuring timely and accurate decision-making. Developed and managed annual budgeting and forecasting activities at the project, country, and group levels. Prepared financial reports for senior management and regulatory bodies, complying with financial regulations. Managed a 24-member team, providing performance management, feedback, and career development support. Implemented cost-saving measures across projects, leading to significant reductions in operational expenses. Coordinated with external auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and audit standards. Introduced automation in financial reporting, significantly improving efficiency and reducing reporting time.

Prepared detailed budgets for individual business units and consolidated key analyses to support them. Interpreted and provided accurate, timely management reports for business planning and decision-making. Conducted feasibility studies for new stores across GCC, ensuring financial viability before opening. Managed and submitted VAT returns for group associates and the owner's personal companies.
Addressed VAT compliance queries across the group, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Established clear budgets with sound financial controls, maintaining optimum business finances. Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations, and financial statements, enhancing financial visibility. Supervised a finance team, providing training, feedback, and support to achieve performance excellence. Implemented advanced financial planning and analysis techniques to streamline budgeting processes. Optimized financial operations by integrating automation, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency.