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Ca Champak Chandra

Circle Finance Head East at Allied Blenders & Distillers

CA Champak Chandra has over 25 years of experience in finance and accounts. CA Champak started their career in 1995 as a Manager Finance & Accounts at Shaw Wallace & Co. Ltd where they were responsible for preparing and analyzing monthly management information systems and overseeing the functioning of the bonded warehouse.

In 2003, Champak Chandra moved to Radico Khaitan Ltd as a Zonal Manager Finance & Accounts, where they managed the financial accounts and audits for the East Zone. CA Champak also conducted product sourcing analysis to ensure higher realizations to the company and worked on timely working capital availability.

In 2006, they joined Merino Industries Ltd. as an Assistant General Manager Finance, where they were responsible for term loan and working capital documentation, compliances, and utilization of available limits. CA Champak also handled project financing for a new unit.

From 2008 to 2010, Champak Chandra worked as DGM Finance & Accounts at Suguna Foods Limited. CA Champak monitored the zonal activity as an independent profit center, arranged financing for present activities and new projects, and ensured statutory and legal compliance.

From 2010 to 2014, they served as GM Finance & Accounts at J.V.Gokal Pvt. Ltd, where they oversaw financial and accounting operations for the India Tea business. CA Champak also conducted contract negotiation proceedings and participated in pricing negotiations with export clients.

In 2014, Champak Chandra joined Amrit feeds Ltd as a Regional Accounts Head. CA Champak independently managed the profit center of the North East Region, ensuring compliance with domestic transfer pricing regulations.

Since 2016, they have been working at Allied Blenders & Distillers Pvt. Ltd. as the Circle Finance Head East. CA Champak is responsible for the profit center of Kolkata & Rest of Bengal, managing operations across multiple units and a sales office.

Throughout their career, Champak Chandra has showcased their expertise in finance and accounts, driving profitability, ensuring compliance, and negotiating favorable terms.

CA Champak Chandra's education history is as follows:

1. Master's Degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Calcutta, earned from 1993 to 1994.

2. Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from St. Xavier's College, obtained from 1990 to 1992.

3. High School education at The Assembly of God Church School - India, completed from 1976 to 1989.

Additionally, CA Champak Chandra holds the following certifications:

1. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (obtained year and duration not provided).

2. Chartered Accountant from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, specializing in Finance, Accounts, Taxation, and Legal (obtained year and duration not provided).

CA Champak Chandra has also obtained several professional certifications, including:

1. "Branding Your Authentic Self" from LinkedIn in June 2022.

2. "High Performance Habits (Blinkist Summary)" from LinkedIn in June 2022.

3. "How to Beat Burnout, Exhaustion, and Stress" from LinkedIn in June 2022.

4. "How to Motivate Yourself to Do What’s Most Important" from LinkedIn in June 2022.

5. "How to Organize Your Time and Your Life" from LinkedIn in June 2022.

6. "10 Mistakes Leaders Should Avoid" from LinkedIn in May 2022.

7. "Communicating with Diplomacy and Tact" from LinkedIn in May 2022.

8. "How to Be Both Assertive and Likable" from LinkedIn in May 2022.

9. "How to Be More Strategic in Six Steps" from LinkedIn in May 2022.

10. "Leading When You're Not in Charge" from LinkedIn in May 2022.

11. "Outlook: Efficient Email Management" from LinkedIn in May 2022.

12. "Rock Your LinkedIn Profile" from LinkedIn in May 2022.

13. "Strategies for Your First 90 Days in a New Job" from LinkedIn in May 2022.

14. "Learning Personal Branding" from LinkedIn in April 2022.

15. "Managing Teams" from LinkedIn in April 2022.

16. "Metaverse and NFTs for Marketing" from LinkedIn in April 2022.

17. "What Business Leaders Need to Know about Web3 (+ Metaverse)" from LinkedIn in April 2022.

18. "Being an Effective Team Member" from LinkedIn in November 2021.

19. "How to Give Negative Feedback to Senior Colleagues" from LinkedIn in November 2021.

20. "How to Work Smarter, Not Harder: Save Time and Money and Increase Productivity" from LinkedIn in November 2021.

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Timeline

  • Circle Finance Head East

    January, 2016 - present