LALIT MASKARA

Objective

Mobile: 9379753575 E Mail: lalitmaskara@yahoo.com

Seeking middle level assignments in Finance & Accounts with a high growth oriented organization.

Academics
Examination CA Final DBF B. Com. Institute ICAI ICFAI Calcutta University Year of passing May 2008 Jan. 2003 2003 Percentage 50 58 58

Career Recital
Working as Manager, Internal Audit with Madura Coats Pvt. Ltd. since Aug 2010 till date. Worked at various positions with Ford Business Services Centre Pvt. Ltd. (Wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motors, US) from June 2006 to Aug 2010. Worked as Audit Assistant with M/s. S. K. Singhania & Associates, Kolkata, from Mar. 2005 to Feb. 2006. Worked as Article Student with M/s. Roy Subodh & Associates, Kolkata, from Feb. 2002 to Feb. 2005.

Madura Coats Manager, Internal Audit Conducting Internal Audit using risk based audit methodology, and reviewing the operational efficiency and the business performance of the key entities of Coats. Have travelled Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, China, Hungary, Sweden, South Africa, Turkey and audited control cycles like Procurement to Pay, HR and Payroll, Sales and Credit Controls, Costing, Stock Controls and reported different control weaknesses. Designing and improvising the Coats Control Self-Assessment Questionnaire, consolidating and rating the units based on their response to the questions. Communicating in a convincing manner and gaining the units acceptance of the viewpoints. Summarising issues, setting out arguments cogently and presenting recommendations persuasively.

Ford Business Services Centre Internal Control Analyst (July 2009 to Aug 2010) Was performing Business Process Reviews for different operations at FBSC Was assisting the operation teams in S-Ox adherence testing Was coordinating with the operation teams in implementing and closing OICs (Operation Identified Comments) Addressing different internal control compliance related queries from operation teams

Junior Analyst (Indian Entities - Receivables) (May 2008 to June 2009) Was leading a team of 3 AR Analysts responsible to perform AR activities for FBSC and its IT division Ford Technologies Services India Was responsible to follow up with the customers for outstanding payments Was ensuring that all billing and accrual entries are passed in the system in time and correctly

Junior Analyst (Asia Pacific Reconciliations) (Sep. 07 to May 08) Was leading a team of 3 Recons Analysts responsible to perform payables accounts reconciliations for various locations of Ford Motors in Asia Pacific (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea and India) Was checking and approving reconciliation schedules prepared by the team members Was ensuring that all the reconciling items are cleared within the due date

Process Specialist (Indian Entities Payables) (June 06 to Aug. 07) Was handling a team of 3 members which was processing invoices for payment to suppliers of Ford India, FBSC and FTSI (IT Division of Ford) Was auditing and approving vouchers in the mainframe system Was updating TDS on the invoices before vouching to ensure correct accounting of tax Was monitoring the payment runs to ensure that the suppliers get payment on time Was handling suppliers queries regarding taxes, deductions and other payment related issues Was responsible to make sure that the TDS is remitted on time and with accuracy

Accolades
Was awarded Employee of the Month for handling the team in absence of the supervisor and completion of month end intercompany balance confirmation in record time Successfully completed S-Ox testing for APA Receivables team for 2009 Prepared and presented performance metrics to the senior management while in Payables, Reconciliations and Receivables teams Lead and successfully launched mainframe system for one of the entities While in Receivables, followed up and recovered payments from customers and brought down aging percentage significantly Have received Spot Recognition Award several times for various achievements

Soft Skills
Have undergone various soft skills trainings like Brand U, Business Communication and Leadership Skills Have worked on a Six Sigma project at Ford Have completed 15 days General Management and Communication Skills Training Program conducted by the ICAI

Computer Literacy
Working in fully networked environment Well conversant with MS Office Tools Worked on ERP QAD MFG PRO, linux based system Hands on experience on SAP, MICS (Mainframe) and PeopleSoft

Extra Curricular Activities

Have taken active part in dramas, debates and handicraft competitions at school and won prizes Have taken active part in various cultural and social activities at Ford Have been a prominent member of back stage management team for cultural and social activities Was part of Management Committee of Perungudi CPE Study Circle for Members in Industries of ICAI

Personal Details
Date of Birth: Marital Status: Address: 12th August 1983 Married Flat No. A4, Savitha Apts., 1st Cross, Dinnur Main Road, Bangalore 32.