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# CA Neelan Miranda on Tal

## Headline

Finance Controller \| CA \| Dabur International Dubai \| FMCG & GCC Controllership \| SAP S/4HANA \|

## About

Chartered Accountant with 9\+ years of experience across FMCG multinationals, Global Capability Centers, and international operations in India and the UAE\. Currently serving as Finance Controller at Dabur International FZE \(JAFZA, Dubai\), with full ownership of multi\-entity controllership across Middle East & Africa — financial close, working capital, S&M business finance, statutory and internal audits \(PwC\), UAE corporate tax, and CFO/Board reporting\. At AB InBev, I spent nearly four years in brewery finance and controllership, progressing to Manager level\. Delivered measurable impact — including recovery of USD 2 million in unsettled excise duty and USD 1\.4 million in disputed receivables\. Also led SAP S/4HANA UAT for Finance Controller processes\. I work best in structured, process\-driven environments where governance, clarity, and cross\-functional collaboration are genuinely valued — not just on paper\. Returning to Bangalore in September 2026\. Open to Senior Finance Manager, Finance Controller, or Finance Business Partner roles within stable MNCs or GCCs\. Outside work — family, good conversations, and the occasional sci\-fi rabbit hole\.

## Location

Bengaluru

## Work experience

Financial Controller at Dabur International Ltd, Aug 2025 \- Present · 1 yr, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Own end\-to\-end financial controllership for multi\-entity Middle East & Africa operations in a multi\-currency FMCG environment — covering month\-end, quarter\-end, and year\-end close with full balance sheet substantiation\. Drive working capital management including credit control, receivables ageing across key markets, supplier advances, and cash flow forecasting Partner with Business Finance on S&M \(ATL/BTL\) budgeting, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis vs Latest Estimate and Prior Year; present quarterly business reviews to IBD leadership Act as SPOC for statutory audits, interim audits, and internal audits \(PwC\) — independently handle all auditor queries and ensure timely closure with minimal observations Prepare corporate tax provisions per UAE Federal Tax Authority \(FTA\) regulations Ensure adherence to internal controls, SOPs, and DOA across payments, capex, approvals, and write\-offs Prepare cash flow statements and analytical decks for CFO and Board review Coordinate with India TPC, Treasury, MIS, Logistics, and Sales teams for reporting accuracy and operational alignment

Brewery Finance Controller at AB InBev India, Nov 2021 \- Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Progressed from Assistant Manager to Manager — Brewery Finance over four years, before transitioning to a GCC\-led cost accounting role in early 2025\. Led brewery finance operations — month\-end and year\-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, costing, excise duty, and statutory compliance Managed Contract Bottling Unit \(CBU\) financials — claims reconciliation, excise duty accounting, and commercial transaction validation Recovered USD 2 million in unsettled excise duty through revised CBU operational strategies Recovered USD 1\.4 million in disputed receivables from a Hired Manufacturer through structured claims validation Led SAP S/4HANA UAT for Finance Controller processes — identified gaps, supported stabilisation, and trained users post go\-live Managed cash flow and excise duty forecasting; coordinated audit preparations with internal and external auditors Within GCC: managed inventory, excise duty, and reconciliation processes for BU India; supported transition to centralised finance operations

Assistant Manager Finance at Molbio Diagnostics, Jul 2020 \- Nov 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India, Managed end\-to\-end finance for a high\-growth diagnostics startup during a pivotal period — COVID drove rapid scale\-up, Big 4 audit, and active investor due diligence \(Temasek\)\. Prepared standalone and consolidated financial statements for parent and subsidiary entities Led MIS reporting, financial analysis, and monthly investor presentations Coordinated annual statutory audit with Big 4 — ensured timely closure through direct auditor management Stepped in as Interim Finance Lead during COVID, maintaining reporting continuity and cash discipline Managed ROC compliance including Annual Returns and Directors' Reports

Finance Executive at RECKITT BENCKISER GROUP PLC, Jul 2019 \- Apr 2020 · 10 mos, Mysore, Conducted PO reviews for budget and policy compliance; performed costing activities including wastage, scrap, and sourcing analysis Reviewed internal controls across inventory, vendor payments, and manufacturing under the Global Financial Reporting Framework \(GFCF\) Supported month\-end closures and factory MIS; managed data loading for global reporting in Anaplan

General Ledger Accountant at Juniper Networks, Mar 2018 \- Jul 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Managed month\-end and quarter\-end close for US and LATAM entities — prepaids, deposits, accruals, long\-term assets, deferred rent, and bonus provisions Prepared reconciliations and financial reports including restricted cash statements and minority investment summaries Collaborated with FP&A, Treasury, compliance, and auditors to resolve queries and escalations

## Education

Chartered Accountant, Chartered Accountant, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance, Mangalore university

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