Entrepreneur
London, United Kingdom
Entrepreneur
London, United Kingdom
Having qualified as an accountant with the ACCA and after four years of experience with Ernst & Young (London), Prashant now provides freelance consulting services in the area of Operational & Regulatory Risk Management.
Alongside, he has initiated his entrepreneurial ventures. Two of these are internet based - the first one being a directory service that lists only high quality websites across various interest areas, and the other is a lifestyle website for pets & pet lovers in the UK. He has also set up of a UK-based brokering and trading business that operates in varying capacities within international business deals.
Prashant's role at E&Y gave him extensive experience in the area of operational & financial performance improvement. Further, the experience of operating successfully across many countries in Europe and parts of West Africa, and working in varying industries with all levels of management has allowed Prashant to develop incisive personal effectiveness, teaming and communication skills, and a knowledge base that will aid in any professional setting.
His goal is to apply his holistic skills set towards developing his business interests which range across commercial and social ventures, for which he is constantly seeking information, opportunities and advice. He wishes to use Linked In as a tool to enhance his personal network in a mutually beneficial manner for himself and you.
- Operational and regulatory risk management
- Operational improvement of financial and non-financial processes
- Commodities trading (scrap steel, palm oil, iron ore, coal, cement)
- Deal brokering (property & other international business deals)
- Websites (design, development and launch)
ACCA, Accountancy, Finance & Strategy, 2003 — 2005
All first time passes. Overall average mark of 71%.
BSc (Hons), Management & Information Technology, 1999 — 2002
Professional: Entrepreneurial ventures, Social Business, Renewable energy & allied products, Recycling, Waste management, Corporate Governance and Corporate Control, Operational risk management, Manufacturing, Internet enabled business, Commodities, Property Personal: Photography, Personal Fitness, Latin Dance, Cricket
ACCA, Alpha Kappa Psi (Alumni & Founding Member), TiE UK (Mentoring Scheme)
ACCA