PRATEEK KHARE
Chartered Accountant
Colombia
Summary
Dedicated Finance Professional with 8+ years of work experience in all major finance functions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Regional Finance Head
Dr Reddy's Laboratories
12.2023 - Current
- Currently responsible for LATAM business finance operations for 3 legal entities with warehouses and direct market of Central America and Caribbean region.
- Initiated new operations with different models like setting up subsidiary in Jamaica, direct markets and repacking warehouse in the region.
- Liasoning with local authorities and various govt. interactions to support the company operations. Met with Indian Ambassador in Panama and Finance ministry to fast track DTAA and Trade agreement with India.
- Streamlined processes with advanced automation techniques. Implemented SAP, automated reports, pricing approval in power BI, Integration to bank payment platform.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, monitor spending, and control costs for PnL.
Finance Head
Dr Reddy's Laboratories India
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Led market of North Africa like Algeria and Morroco.
- Evaluated product portfolio and entered into the market with tender business.
- Set up hosting model in Algeria and B2B in Morocco.
Senior Manager
iLabs Capital (Investment Fund)
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Due-diligence and financial modelling of potential deals
- Business partnering with management and external stakeholders for new business, fund raise etc
- Investor presentations for new investments
Global Finance Controller
Centrient Pharmaceuticals (A Bain Capital Company formally known as DSM Sinochem)
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Finance partner and Commercial Controller for Global SSP (Top line ~₹20 Bln).
- Responsible for Management accounting, PnL, Budgets, Operations, Board decks, MIS, accounting support.
- Partnering with global teams of S&M, operations and production.
Manager Business Finance
Centrient Pharmaceuticals
11.2016 - 04.2020
- Responsible for BU PnL (Top line - ₹15 Bln), Sales & Margin, Working Capital and Cash Flow.
- Extensively supported in transition to Bain Capital.
- Business partnering with Commercial and Plant team.
- Recognized as WC champion (overdue reduction by 20%).
- Awarded Behavior champion & Young Leadership.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
New, Delhi 02.2010 - 11.2014
B. Com (Hons.) -
University of Delhi
Delhi, DL 06.2007 - 06.2010
Skills
Business Acumen
Detailed Oriented
Strategic Planning
Analytical skills
Business Process Improvement
Professional skills
- PnL Management
- Financial Modelling
- Business Finance
- Margin and Costing
- Local compliances and accounting
Other work experience
- Ex PwC in Audit of listed companies
- Ex SS Kothari and Lodha & Co
Timeline
Regional Finance Head
Dr Reddy's Laboratories
12.2023 - Current
Finance Head
Dr Reddy's Laboratories India
06.2022 - 12.2022
Senior Manager
iLabs Capital (Investment Fund)
08.2021 - 05.2022
Global Finance Controller
Centrient Pharmaceuticals (A Bain Capital Company formally known as DSM Sinochem)
05.2020 - 07.2021
Manager Business Finance
Centrient Pharmaceuticals
11.2016 - 04.2020
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
02.2010 - 11.2014
B. Com (Hons.) -
University of Delhi
06.2007 - 06.2010
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