ARHGA CHATTERJEE

Finance & Film Production Operations Professional

Finance & Production Operations Professional with 17 years of experience, including 11+ years in Accounts & Finance within Oracle ERP environments and 5+ years leading structured film production operations. Expertise in budgeting, cost control, audit compliance, AR/AP, reconciliation, and end-to-end production management. Known for strong financial governance, operational discipline, and delivering projects within timeline and budget.

Kolkata, West Bengal
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Skills
Work Experience
Director (Departmental Head - Accounts & Film Production)
Soham's Entertainment and Creative Solutions Pvt. Ltd.Kolkata
May 2023 — Feb 2026
  • Lead end-to-end production and financial planning for films and commercial projects
  • Develop and monitor production budgets ensuring cost adherence
  • Oversee vendor negotiations, contracts, and payment controls
  • Monitor both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable process
  • Supervise shoot operations, logistics, compliance, and reporting
  • Prepare financial summaries and cost reports for Board review
  • Communicate and coordinate with Satellite Channels and OTTs
Production Head
Soham's EntertainmentKolkata
Jan 2022 — May 2023
  • Managed film production budgets and operational planning
  • Controlled project expenses and ensured cost-effective execution
  • Negotiated with vendors
  • Coordinated pre-production, shoot management, and post-production timelines
  • Maintained production cost trackers and financial documentation
Manager - Accounts
Hathway Cabletech Services Pvt. Ltd.Kolkata
May 2016 — Dec 2021
  • Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable & Receivable processes
  • Conducted invoice audits and compliance checks
  • Performed bank reconciliation, inventory, and fixed asset accounting
  • Prepared MIS reports and supported statutory audits
  • Participated in quarterly and annual financial closing
Assistant Officer - Accounts & Finance
McNally Bharat Engineering Co. Ltd.Kolkata
Feb 2009 — May 2016
  • Handled AP processes, billing, reconciliations, and LC-related activities
  • Prepared cash flow and debtor/creditor reports
  • Supported internal controls and statutory audit compliance
  • Promoted from Junior to Mid-Management level
Accounts & Administrative Officer (Part-Time)
Rudrajit Chakraborty's InstitutionKolkata
Nov 2004 — Jan 2009
  • Managed bookkeeping, ledger entries, and administrative coordination
  • Implemented structured vouching system
Skills
Finance & ComplianceAccounts Payable & Receivable (AP/AR)Budgeting & Cost ControlGST, TDS & Statutory ComplianceBank & Ledger ReconciliationFinancial Closing & MIS ReportingAudit Coordination & Internal ControlsCash Flow MonitoringProduction & OperationsLine Production & Budget PlanningProduction Scheduling & ExecutionVendor & Contract ManagementCost Tracking & Financial GovernancePost-Production CoordinationCross-functional Team Leadership
Education
Executive MBA, Finance
ISBM
2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Commerce, Accountancy Honours
Calcutta University
2002 — 2005