Leela Prasad Grandhi

Assistant Manager Finance and Accounts @J M Baxi Group

Hospet, IN

As a Chartered Accountant in the Finance & Accounts department of a greenfield steel project (1 MTPA Pellet Plant), I’m responsible for establishing robust financial systems, managing project funding, and supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.1.Leading project financing activities, including preparation of term loan proposals, CMA data, and financial projections to secure working capital and term loans from banks.2.Handling LC/BG documentation, monitoring credit limits, and coordinating with banks for timely issuance, amendment, and closure of instruments.3.Liaising with Lenders’ Independent Engineers (LIEs) and financial institutions for project progress reports, compliance checks, and fund disbursement approvals.4.Preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis, ensuring accurate and timely MIS and management reporting.5.Overseeing financial reporting, consolidation, and audit coordination in line with Ind AS.6.Managing tax compliance, cost control, and investment accounting.7.Driving SAP FICO (S/4HANA Public Cloud) implementation and resolving integration and reporting challenges to improve automation and accuracy.8.Coordinating with credit rating agencies (ICRA) and lenders for periodic assessments and documentation.9.Guiding the team members.

Krishna University, Machhlipattanam

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom