Vinay Ramachandran

Padma Niwas, Chakkupara, Thoniamala P.O., Pathanamthitta – 689668, Kerala, India

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~ Finance & Accounts / Audit Management ~

MBA – Finance professional with nearly 27 years of rich experience in Financial Planning, Accounting and Auditing. Currently associated with Elemecs Wedding Castle, Kayamkulam, Kerala, India as Accounts Manager. Gained strong expertise in managing wide spectrum of Finance & Accounts functions encompassing Finalization of Accounts, Taxation Filing, Auditing, Reconciliation Statements, Annual Budgeting, Credit Control, etc. Proficiency in handling the modern accounting systems as per the set rules & regulation laid by various governing bodies.

Adroit at preparing and maintaining statutory books of accounts; skilled in handling operations in compliance with rules & regulation laid by governing bodies. Demonstrated strong abilities in detecting occupational frauds and other Fraudulent activities prevailing within the organisation. Stellar at analysing transactions, internal reports and financial statements for identifying potential fraud risks. An effective communicator with excellent relationship building, interpersonal skills and analytical abilities.

CORE SKILLS

Financial Planning Budgeting / MIS Finance & Accounts Risk Management Auditing Internal Controls Credit Control & Evaluation Tax Management Statutory Compliance Costing Bank Reconciliation Forensic Accounting Payroll Accounting Fraud Examination & Auditing Leadership Skills Team Management

CAREER CONTOUR

Monsoon Bounty Foods Manufacturing (P) Ltd, Chennai, India Sep’17 - Present

Senior Manager - Commercials/Finance

Finalisation of Accounts and Financial Reporting

Responsible for filing Monthly GST Returns.

Responsible for obtaining Commercial and Government Licences.

Liasoning with Government and Private Officials for smooth operation of Company Process.

Prepare Statutory Accounts and tax returns, and manage the audit process,

Develop company reporting to ensure accurate and relevant KPIs are deployed when measuring business

performance.

Management of annual budgeting process. Prepare, present and submit the budget.

Monitor and Implement process Costing.

Elemecs Wedding Castle, Kayamkulam, Kerala, India Nov’16 – Jun 17

Accounts Manager

Played a vital role in finalisation of accounts and financial reporting as well as Management of the company GL Ledger.

Stellar at maintaining ledger integrity and ensuring all journals are supported with adequate supporting information.

Effectively mapped the monthly management accounts pack, creating annual statutory accounts & tax returns and streamlining the audit process.

Pivotal at devising company reporting to ensure that accurate and relevant KPIs are deployed while measuring the business performance.

Administered the annual budgeting process as well as submit the budget accordingly.

Ensured timely submission of all corporate tax returns.

Evaluated and reported on sales/purchase by tracking goals on a weekly/monthly basis.

Steered the hiring, training, coaching/mentoring, career development and conducting performance reviews.

Stallion Group of Companies, Lagos, Nigeria, West Africa Sept’12 – Mar’16

Senior Audit Executive

Instrumentally involved in examination of weaknesses in Internal Controls, thereby suggesting effective measures.

Played a vital role in detecting & reporting occupational frauds and other fraudulent activities within the organization.

Stellar at scrutinizing inherent and residual fraud risks as well as investigated the fraud activities.

Carried out testing for SOX-404 compliance and ensured appropriate measures to curtail weaknesses.

Demonstrated abilities in verifying written standards of conduct as well as written policies & procedures that promote commitment to compliance, entailing adherence to compliance for evaluating managers and employees.

Facilitated assurance that objective is attained in financial reporting, effectiveness and efficiency.

Indus Motor Co. Pvt. Ltd. (Platinum Dealership of Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.), Kerala, India Jun’11 – Aug’12

Assistant Audit Manager

Instrumentally involved in setting up of key risk indicators and implemented corrective action plans to mitigate risks.

Played a vital role in assessing the transactions, internal reports and financial information for potential fraud risks.

Effectively mapped the reports of significant risks and made recommendations to create policies & procedures.

Imparted training to junior team members on auditing techniques and software.

Offered technical support to management and employees regarding risk management strategies & programs.

Frasim Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd. (An Unit of Uncle John Frozen Foods), Chennai, India Jan’08 – May’11

Finance Manager

Pivotal at improvising the company’s cash flow and minimising its arrears by keeping accurate records as well as ensured that payments are received on time.

Distinction of being In-charge of managing and supporting the ledger team.

Facilitated accurate financial information to Colleagues and Senior Managers.

Demonstrated strong abilities in determining areas for cost cutting and improvement.

Stellar at ascertaining that all financial controls for the division are met and adhered to at all times.

Offered advice, guidance and support on all financial matter to the Company Directors.

PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENT

Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defense, Government of India, India Mar’90 - Dec’07

Assistant Finance Manager

Steered the daily operations for managing accounts as per the company procedures.

Facilitated the Finance Manager and worked in close coordination with external auditors to prepare financial reports.

Spearheaded company payrolls and provided benefits to staff.

Efficiently maintained records for accounting and mapped controls for outstation.

Pivotal at scrutinizing the accounts payable and addressed issues with suppliers.

Played a vital role in devising financial policies and procedures as well as ensured effective implementation of the same.

Carried out research for all issues and recommended resolution for same.

EDUCATION

CAPITOL UNIVERSITY

Master of Business Administration (MBA – Finance); 2009

CALICUT UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF KERALA

Bachelor Degree in Commerce (B.Com.); 1993

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)

Certified Sarbanes Oxley Expert (CSOE)

Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP)

Certified Risk and Compliance Management Trainer (CRCMPT)

Certified Professional Forensic Accountant - A Certification which is charted as per Govt. of Canada.

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