Amit Jain

About Amit Jain

I specialise in partnering with MNCs to deliver business value by strengthening internal controls, optimising processes and reporting efficiency, controlling costs, and mitigating risks and losses. In 16+ years since qualifying as a chartered accountant, I have led business re-structuring projects, improved fund and business planning strategies, gained benefits through tax planning, and developed new business models for growth. Senior leaders, peers and team members know me as a finance strategist and influential communicator, who works well with stakeholders and regulatory authorities in India and abroad, coordinates with cross-functional teams, and liaises productively with the Management Consultancy Firms, Large Tax & Big 4 firms. Highlights: In my current company, I established teams, systems and risk control frameworks from the start-up stage for four business lines, designed transaction flows to comply with Indian and international tax regulations, optimized working capital management and enabled 5-year CAGR of 30%+. I won appreciation from senior management for consistently winning the Star Performer recognition in India operations in the last 7 years. At Sodexo, I set up 2 new business lines, developed strong processes and SOPs, and optimised cash management, while ensuring compliance with SOX requirements; I received the Gold and the Special Outstanding Performance awards for contribution to business growth Specialities: Corporate Finance | Strategic Planning | Internal Controls | Project Management | Stakeholder Relationships | Compliance | Change Management | Process Design | Business Model Analysis | ERP | Direct & Indirect Taxation | Cost Rationalisation | Audits | Accounts Finalization | MIS | Working Capital Management | International Taxation

Experience

1. CFO Financial Controller

   Europ Assistance

   Sep 2008 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Member of the steering committee, handling business and financial planning for 4 business lines in coordination with the leadership teams in India and Europe, in addition to managing budgets, insurance, FOREX, transfer pricing, direct and indirect taxation, business modelling, and new product strategies.\\\\n\\\\nDelivered double-digit growth in the treasury portfolio, along with obtaining multi-million USD benefits through management of Indian and international taxation matters\\\\n\\\\nNegotiated and finalized contracts with clients in the automotive manufacturing, insurance, and banking sectors, which contributed to the bottom line\\\\n\\\\nCoordinated with stakeholders in group companies across 40+ countries to ensure seamless operations in compliance to diverse regulations\\\\n\\\\nReceived recognition from the Global Statutory Auditor and the Regional Financial Controller for improving financial management and strengthening internal controls\\\\n\\\\n

Education

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

  CIMA, United Kingdom, Accounting and Business/Management

  2013 — 2014

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2000 — 2003

• ACCA

  Diploma in IFRS, IFRS

  2013 — 2013

• Maharshi Dayanand Sarswati University

  B.Com

  1997 — 2000