RAMESH RAMANRAMESH RAMAN

+ 974 55806396, 555327422 rameshraman2002@yahoo.com

ACCOMPLISHED FINANCE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALACCOMPLISHED FINANCE MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONALProactive decision maker, targeting challenging assignments at Senior Managerial level to Head the Finance Operations / CFO with in any

established organization, executing projects in challenging business environments demanding high standards of quality and precision

PROFILE PROFILE Competent, Qualified and result oriented Finance Professional, with significant experience acquired over 30+ years of overall expereince, 25+ years at senior management level with exposure to Business Strategy, Finance & Accounts, Cost and Management Accountancy, Corporate Finance, Strategic Management, Auditing, Taxation, Management Control, Financial Risk Management, Statutory Compliances, MIS Reporting, Regulatory compliance and negotiations, ERP Implementation, Internal & IT Audit, Contracts and Commercial Administration, Management Accounting, Budgeting and Budgetory controls etc. Instrumental in achieving significant cost reductions & revenue improvement through team building & leadership expertise; currently spearheading functions with Qatar Plant Hire Co WLL, Doha (Teyseer Group of Companies) , Doha, Qatar - Engaged in Trading & Contracting business.

Adept in handling and managing various accounting activities in computerized systems including account finalization, preparation of various reports, and preparation of Financial Account Statement, mobilizing and managing financial resources to meet company’s long & short-term financial needs while handling all financial operational & accounting functions. Adroit at conceptualizing & implementing financial procedures, internal financial controls and budgeting; possess proficiency in business analysis, costing, pricing, budgeting, forecasting with proficiency in branch accounting, fund mobilization, commercial function, contract management, payroll, etc.

Articulate communicator with proven capabilities in coordinating with the Regulatory Authorities for securing necessary sanctions & clearances and financial support as well as with Auditors for smooth auditing process. An all-rounder intellect blending leadership skills with sound business practices to achieve turn around growth and position organization for long-term profitability; incredibly hardworking with strong track record of completing assignments on time and within budget.

Executive Highlights Advisor to the Executive Management in strategic matters and decision making Acknowledged for turning around the company which was loss making to a profit making unit with leadership skills Key Member of Executive Management Team for 25+years occupied various positions in several management delegations. Successful track record in handling challenging & sensitive assignments with highest integrity and confidentially. Project Lead - Implemented Oracle EBS R12.3 & Finance – (AP, AR, FA, GL, CE, FSG) Projects, HRMS, T&A, SCM (Procurement,

Inventory, Order Management), CRM, EAM and Scaffolding modules for Contract, Hire Key Negotiator with key external stake holders - banks, insurers, government agencies, principals, vendors & customers. Well-versed with international best practices, corporate governance issues & Regulatory compliance matters. Internal And Information System Auditor - Conducted Internal and Information System Audits and advising on Technical and business

support suggestions and recommendations of the audit to blend with the core functions of governance, compliance and assurance areas

ACADEMIA -ACADEMIA -Qualifications/CertificationsQualifications/CertificationsAFA, Associated Financial Accountant from IFA - Institute of Financial Accountants, U.K

ACMA, Associated Cost and Management Accountant from ICAI- Institute of Cost Accountants of India - India

MIPA, Member Institute of Public Accountants from IPA - Institute of Public Accountants, Australia

CISA, Certified Information System Auditor from ISACA - Information Systems Audit & Control Association, USA

CIA, Certified Internal Auditor from IIA - Institute of Internal Auditors, USA

CMA, Certified Management Accountant from IMA- Institute of Management Accountants, USACRMA, Certified Risk Management Assurance from IIA- Institute of Internal Auditors, USACFE, Certified Fraud Examiner from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, USAB.Com (Costing), Calicut University, India

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Programming & Software Technology

Pursuing ACCA, Association of Certified Charted Accountants, UK (Professional Level)

Date of Birth : 30th May 1965 Nationality: IndianDriving Licence : Issued at Qatar valid upto 14th May, 2019 References: Available on Request

CAREER GLIMPSE CAREER GLIMPSE QATAR PLANT HIRE CO WLL since Dec’98 (Teyseer Group of Companies, Doha, Qatar)- Engaged in Trading & Contracting business

Finance ManagerFinance Manager

Conducting high level Management Review of Business with the Board of Directors and Senior Management. Developing organizational prospects by studying economic and market trends and revenue opportunities for Sustainable

Shareholders Wealth Maximization. Reviewing & Directing Organizations Business strategies, Strategic Business Planning, Business due diligence, Business Valuation

related specialized knowledge and experience, Acquisitions, Expansions, Disinvestments, Diversification and & New Business ventures.

Designing financial strategies for maximizing the profitability & revenue generation and realizing corporate goals. Drafting operational strategies for the improvement of the present system by carrying out long term and short term planning in line

with the organization requirements. Accountable for the preparation of all MIS like monthly flash, program profitability, Variance Reports Actual Vs Budgets and key

reports , Monthly & Internal presentations for major business decisions with Board/Group Executives. Setting -up internal reporting system and preparing project MIS reports for monitoring movement of key business indicators to

facilitate decision making and fruitful dissemination of information. Advising and supervising finance functions including determining financial objectives, designing and implementing Systems, Policies &

Procedures to facilitate internal financial control. Directing Organizational Financial Framework – (Financial policies, financial controls,& mitigation techniques, RACI matrix, Business

Review mechanism Designing and Directing and Managing Organization’s Management & Financial Information Reporting & Decision Making Processes. Establishing accountabilities, communicating policies and procedure & controlling deviations. Successfully advice and supervise finance functions including determining financial objectives, designing and implementing Systems,

Policies & Procedures to facilitate internal financial control Spearheading efforts and handling the entire gamut of activities related to the finance functions, right from designing & implementing

systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial control towards the accomplishment of organizational goals. Conceptualizing and implementing accounting policies/ principles and tracking systems for various functional areas while ensuring

compliance with accounting standards & procedures. Preparation of audit schedules/ensuring completion of the same within the stipulated time frame.

Monitoring the requirement and optimum utilization of funds as per approved guidelines and procedures. Identified idle funds generated due to variance between Budgeted and Actual and control funds required for accomplishing various tasks

Implementing systems, procedures & manuals for preparation & maintenance of statutory books of accounts & financial statements, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Accountable for preparing financial reports to determine the financial viability, projecting cash flow and growth opportunities while preparing projected financial statements.

Coordinate with Internal and Statutory Auditors for conducting periodic audits; evaluate Internal Control Systems to identify the flaws and implement necessary processes to overcome the defects in the existing system. Conducted Internal Audits, Risk Audits, and Management Audits & Systems and Compliance audits as per management mandate.

Monitoring financial performance of the group companies and minimizing the impact of variances Maintaining relationships with business and investment community Implementing recruitment, training, performance evaluation and manpower development programs Responsible for maintaining Costing/Inventory/Direct Tax (Excise) and other mandatory records as per various statutes. Responsible for monthly Works/Factory Accounts and Cost Analysis Reports. Responsible for preparation of Business plans with adequate insights into the organization and industry requirement as a whole Exercising cost controls through devising innovative systems and procedures to ensure optimal expenditure. Streamlining several business processes for effective control of the resources of the company. Successfully monitoring the requirement and ensure optimum utilization of funds as per approved guidelines and procedures

ALMARAI COMPANY LTD, SAUDI ARABIA Feb’98 - Nov’98 Largest Diary Company in GCC

Accounting Officer/ Depot In - chargeAccounting Officer/ Depot In - charge

HALLMARK HEALTHCARE LTD., MUMBAI (HALLMARK GROUP) Aug’91 - Jan‘98

Head of Finance & AccountsHead of Finance & Accounts

ELDER PHARMACEUTICALS LTD., MUMBAI (ELDER GROUP) Jan’88 – Jul’91

Accounts OfficerAccounts Officer WALTER BUSHNELL LTD, MUMBAI (APJ GROUP) Nov’85 – Dec’87

Accounts AssistantAccounts Assistant