Kumar Harpalani
@kumarharpalani
Experienced finance and payroll leader specializing in multinational payroll, projects, and accounting.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned finance and projects professional with over two decades of experience across finance, payroll, accounting and marketing in multinational environments.
As a Project Manager and former Group Payroll & Accounts Manager, I led payroll operations for large expatriate populations, implemented payroll software that reduced costs by 30%, and managed end-to-end recruitment and project delivery.
I have managed finance functions including budgeting, cash flow forecasting, reconciliations, MIS reporting, and banking operations while coordinating cross-border teams in locations such as UAE, Nigeria, China, Ghana, India and Romania.
I am results-driven, strong in process improvement, team leadership and stakeholder management, and I seek long-term roles where I can apply my payroll, finance and project management expertise to deliver operational efficiency and business value.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager Projects
Future NXT SRL
Nov 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Led project delivery, recruitment and sourcing functions for a 15-person firm, ensuring projects were delivered on time, within scope and budget while managing client relationships and freelancer recruitment.
Accounts Manager
African Commodities DMCC
Jul 2011 - Dec 2015 (4 years 5 months)
Managed group accounts and payroll for ~1,200 employees across multiple countries, implemented payroll software cutting department costs by 30% and oversaw banking, reconciliations and payroll audits.
Finance Manager
Peak Electronics Impex SRL
Apr 1999 - Jun 2011 (12 years 2 months)
Directed finance and accounting functions for a 40–50 person company, managing cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, stock control, financial reporting and logistics for imports/exports.
Assistant Manager Accounts
MCS Import Export SRL
Aug 1996 - Mar 1999 (2 years 7 months)
Supported accounts management for import/export operations, handled payroll and debtor control, and operated in the Dubai branch overseeing banking and trade documentation.
Business Owner
U.V. Clothing
Jul 1992 - Feb 1996 (3 years 7 months)
Owned and operated a small garment manufacturing and sales agency, managing production, sales channels and a team of 15–20 while representing a major brand across Eastern India.
Branch Manager
General Garments Pvt Ltd
Dec 1989 - Apr 1992 (2 years 4 months)
Managed branch operations and sales for a 50–60 person unit, building dealer networks, organizing exhibitions and driving regional sales for men’s ready-to-wear under the 'Lark' brand.
Branch Manager
Wings Wear Pvt Ltd
Jan 1982 - Nov 1989 (7 years 10 months)
Led Eastern India branch operations for a 45-person team, overseeing sales, dealer networks, promotions and financial monitoring for pioneer jeans brands.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Calcutta
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
1980 - 1983
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce with specialization in Financial Accounting, Economics, Cost & Management Accounting, and Auditing, graduating in 1983.
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Software and tools used professionally
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