Santosh Malla

Oversees the finance department, monitors operations and supports marketing initiatives to ensure financial controls and operational efficiency across the firm.

Developed business plans and financial forecasts, led international partner negotiations and contracting, and turned the company from loss to profitability through business development and process coordination.

Managed accounts for three hydropower construction projects including loans, bank guarantees, LCs, cashflow monitoring, budgeting and coordination with banks, vendors and government institutions.

Led finance and business office functions, managing tax/VAT issues, external audits, cash flow and budgeting, and liaising with vendors, banks and government bodies.

Reported to directors on financial performance, re-engineered business processes, implemented internal controls and developed MIS and cash flow reporting while contributing to tailored accounting software logic.

Managed overall financials including cash flow, budgeting, WIP analysis, contract commercial checks, invoicing, tax/VAT returns and periodic reporting to the Asia Pacific head office.

Managed a USAID/OSI funded media project, overseeing activity planning, budget monitoring, compliance, donor reporting and proposal development with associated budgets.

Conducted monthly operational and financial audits across multiple resorts and services, performed risk analysis, forensic audits and reconciled inter-company and foreign debtor balances.

Performed statutory and internal audits for financial institutions, NGOs, insurance, trading, manufacturing and hospitality sectors, delivering audit findings and recommendations.

Grade: 3.5

ACCA qualified with examinations including IFRS, Business Management, Performance Management, and Advanced Audit, achieving an overall grade of 3.5.

Grade: 82%

Bachelor of Commerce with focus on Accounts, Economics, Cost Accounting, and Insurance, achieved 82% overall.