Sambalpur: Nirmal Kumar Singh assumed charge as Director (Finance) of Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) on Monday, bringing over three decades of experience in public-sector finance, digital transformation and strategic decision-making.

Singh joins MCL after a career at Steel Authority of India Limited’s (SAIL) Bokaro Steel Plant, where he rose to the rank of Chief General Manager. He joined the plant as Junior Manager in June 1995 and worked across major functions in finance and accounts.

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His key assignments included leading the plant’s first implementation of Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and developing an SAP-based automated system for compliant accounting. He also worked on implementing the SAP Costing Module and digitising vendor payments and cash management.

Singh graduated with honours in Accounting and Finance from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi, in 1990. He qualified as a chartered accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1994.

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At MCL, Singh aims to strengthen the company’s financial position and operational competitiveness while creating long-term value for employees and other stakeholders.

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