Dhananjai Kohli

Dhananjai Kohli Bachelor of Commerce (Honors), Fellow Chartered Accountant, Rank Holder of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Profile Rank-holder Chartered Accountant and seasoned Corporate Finance professional with 34 years of experience across Dubai, Bahrain, and India. Expertise spans corporate finance, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, business restructuring, risk management, treasury, ERP implementation, taxation, and IFRS compliance. Known for driving profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic financial growth. Objective Looking for Selective freelance opportunities, I bring the perfect combination you need: financial management expertise + accounting precision + manufacturing knowledge + long-term reliability. Core Competencies • Well versed in QuickBooks, Xero, Tally, Oracle ERP (Fusion & 11i) • Thorough Knowledge: US GAAP, IFRS, US ,UK & India Taxation • Ensuring accurate, decision-ready timely financial reporting • Budgeting, Forecasting & Management Reporting • Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) • Cost Saving and profitability improvement projects • Feasibility Studies & Financial Modeling • Corporate Finance & Treasury Management • Business Restructuring & Scenario Planning • Risk Management & Compliance • Debt Financing & Term Loans • ERP Implementation & Process Optimization Professional Experience Emirates Rebar LLC, Dubai | Finance Head | Jul 2011 – April 2024 • Arranged AED 65M term loan to expand manufacturing capacity and diversification. • Achieved AED 8M annual cost savings by streamlining processes. • Negotiated vendor contracts for top clients, reducing costs by AED 2.3M. • Reduced supplier-related spending by AED 2.8M through performance analysis and renegotiation. Terrazzo Dubai Co. LLC, Dubai | Financial Controller | Nov 2009 – Jun 2011 • Reduced finance costs by 2% via bank renegotiations. • Strengthened budgeting systems and internal controls, doubling working capital to support growth. Max Boegl Precast FZCO, Dubai | Financial Controller | Aug 2008 – Nov 2009 • Led feasibility studies, cash flows, and expansion project financials. • Improved profitability through business performance reviews and cost analysis. • Managed recoveries, reduced bad debts, and implemented ERP/HRMS software. ERL, Dubai | Finance Manager | Mar 2005 – Jul 2008 • Oversaw fast-track infrastructure and commercial projects; top-three reinforcement engineering firm in UAE. D. Kohli & Associates, New Delhi | Proprietor | Nov 2000 – Feb 2005 • Delivered audits, taxation, and funds arrangement for clients. Universal Enterprises LLC, Manama, Bahrain | Finance Manager | Nov 1997 – Oct 2000 • Managed contracting, retail, and agency operations across multiple business verticals. Earlier Roles: • Ameteep Machine Tools Ltd, New Delhi – Finance Manager -) • Twenty First Century Electronics Ltd, New Delhi – Finance Manager -) • S.N Dhawan & Co, New Delhi – Audit In-Charge -)