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Kumar Harpalani

@kumarharpalani

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Experienced finance and payroll leader specializing in multinational payroll, projects, and accounting.

Romania

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What I'm looking for

I seek a full-time, long-term role in finance, payroll or projects within a global organization offering cross-border responsibility, process improvement, and leadership opportunities.

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

Current

Manager Projects

Current

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.

Project Management Recruitment Sourcing Data Mining Client Management Reporting Process Mapping Team Leadership

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.

Payroll Management Payroll Software Bank Reconciliation Payroll Compliance Budgeting Stakeholder Management

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.

Financial Reporting Cash Flow Forecasting Treasury Management Inventory Control Accounting Payroll

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.

Accounts Management Payroll Debtor Control Trade Documentation Banking Operations Trade Finance Logistics

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.

Business Management Manufacturing Operations Sales Vendor Management Marketing Team Leadership

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 Management Sales Trade Shows Marketing Inventory Management

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.

Sales & Management Promotion Team Leadership Marketing Retail Operations

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.