K R NARAYANAN

*: New no **, Old no **, Srinivasa Iyer Street, West Mambalam, Chennai 600 033

(: 91-875**-***** / 91-44-247*****; :: adb0gl@r.postjobfree.com

Finance Account Payable, B2P, ADMIN & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

(Offering over 37 years of experience)

PROFILE & STRENGTHS

Competent and result-oriented professional offering good amount of experience; currently working in M/s. WIPRO Ltd., Chennai. – (Project at GE Power Conversion India P Ltd) as Assistant Manager -Finance

Contributing leadership in administration domain with total accountability to manage overall infrastructure & facilities at corporate office.

Established professionalism, resourcefulness & commitment, coupled with displayed exceptional presentation skills & operational efficiencies, working in a client-driven environment, while delivering commendable client services obtaining optimum satisfaction.

Solid understanding of all aspects governing operational and production activities and up to date knowledge of latest technological advancements, regulations/ guidelines and statutory compliances.

Proven track record of making significant contributions by deploying and setting systems, at the same time bringing about considerable cost reductions, while ensuring efficiency and quality benchmarks of the projects.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

WIPRO GE

Dec 2016 – Till date

(GE Power Conversion India Private Limited is one of business vertical dealing with Engineering Development Center, End to end solution in Electrical to Electrical, Electrical to Mechanical, Mechanical to Electrical drives, motors for Renewable energy, Rolling Mill etc)

Present responsibility from Dec 2016:

Assistant Manager - Finance

Taking care of By to Pay (B2P) – AP process in Finance department for four entities

Holding responsibility in Finance AP Processing (B2P processing) for four Business Units

Handling various vendor payments processing both Domestic and Import Invoices

Banking Reconciliation on month on month

Statutory payment processing (PF, Customs duty, Service tax, TDS, Sales Tax etc)

From March 2014 to Dec 2016 (GE Global Operation Finance)

Assistant Manager - Finance

Taking care of By to Pay (B2P) – AP process in Finance department for two entities in addition coordinating to general administration.

Holding responsibility in Finance AP Processing (B2P processing) for two Business Units

Handling various vendor payments processing both Domestic and Import Invoices

Banking Reconciliation on month on month

Salary processing

Statutory payment processing (PF, Customs duty, Service tax, TDS, Sales Tax etc)

From Feb 2011 to Mar 2014 (GE Global Operation Properties)

Manager – Facilities and Administration

Key Accountabilities

Develop and implement management solutions, establishing clear and measurable service delivery levels that support business objectives.

Manage outsourced contracts to include: soft and hard services, security, health & safety, mechanical and electrical engineering.

Develop and maintain supply chain relationships, extracting maximum value and delivering optimum supplier value chain interrogation.

Develop strong relationships with key business stakeholders, driving service improvement activities.

Maintain and administer the Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) & Security & Crisis Management (SCM) programs including digital compliance tools and to implement and maintain EHS/SCM awareness programs in each facility

Develop and maintain facilities BCP and Crisis Management program

Provide dynamic leadership to the teams responsible for service provision.

Ensure key risks are identified, escalated and managed appropriately

Regular reporting on status of operations, projects and risks to business and real estate management

Development/management of operational/capital budgets, executing in line with financial management controls.

Provide detailed scope requirements for renovation/space planning initiatives with practical implementation and associated project management disciplines.

Maintain and oversee the management of the on-line GE facilities helpdesk tool

Manage relationships with Landlord and administer lease agreements by GE tenants

Notable Accomplishments

Saved $175 K in UPS installation project, vendor negotiation, in house resource usage, energy saving through localizing efforts

Green initiatives like usage of ceramic coffee cup, re usage stationeries, water resources

100% accomplishment of EHS, SCM and on training process

Recognized and awarded for the “Customer Satisfaction – GE Belief” in Q2 2015.

M/S. SPI TECHNOLOGIES INDIA PVT LTD. Apr 2004 – Feb 2011

(SPI is an ITES (Information Technology Enabled Services), a BPO non-voice based company engaged in Pre Press activities doing services for Cambridge University Press, Oxford University Press, Elsevier and for major leading Book Publishers globally)

Facilities Manager

Key Accountabilities:

Spearheading efforts across handling entire spectrum of facilities management functions in conformity with international standards, overseeing the safe, secure & environmentally-sound operations and maintenance of company’s assets in a cost-effective manner aimed at long-term preservation of the asset value.\

Responsible for heading the Facilities Management Group (FMG) and reporting to Director – Operations; efficiently working from Chennai facility and frequently traveling to Pondy to take care Facilities and Admin activities at Pondy facilities.

Successfully streamlining the maintenance of 5 production facilities in Pondicherry and Chennai

Adept at assessing the infrastructure needs and facilities requirement while efficiently coordinating, planning and executing operations across the assigned location.

Leading efforts across streamlining general administration by scrutinizing flaws and devising strategic measures for betterment.

Spearheaded efforts across handling & managing administrative matters assigned by the management, ensuring proper implementation of administrative policies and coordinating necessary support to the higher management.

Adept at analysing and identifying new infrastructure requirement and accordingly setting up facilities.

Responsible for maintenance of company vehicles; looking after transportation and fleet management with ability to optimize operational efficiency with deft application of route planning, mapping & judicious vehicles deployment.

Driven several cost control/ cost rationalization initiatives and generated substantial cost savings.

Constantly provided monitoring and motivational inputs to secure total commitment and undivided focus of the employees.

Responsible for developing & streamlining systems with proven ability to enhance operational/ administrative effectiveness and meet operational goals within the cost, time & quality parameters.

Liaising and coordinating with Govt and regulatory agencies for facilities related approvals, licenses and renewals.

Handling the whole gamut of functions pertaining to day-to-day Transport facilitation, Travel management, Accommodation, Canteen maintenance, Housekeeping management, Security services, Event management, Building and facility equipment maintenance.

Accountable for strategic utilisation and deployment of available resources in most economic ways to achieve organisational objectives while implementing the plans in conduct of operations.

Notable Accomplishments/ New facility Set-ups:

New facility set up with 300 seater capacity during 2005 - 06 at Pondicheery at the project cost of Rs.4 crore

New facility set up with 400 seater capacity during 2006 - 07 at Chennai at the project cost of Rs.2.5 crore

New facility set up with 250 seater capacity during 2007- 08 at Coimbatore at the project cost of Rs.2.5 crore

New facility set up with 200 seater capacity during 2009 at Pondicheery at the project cost of Rs.2.0 crore.

New facility set up with 200 seater capacity during 2010 at Pondicheery at the project cost of Rs.1.5 crore

Quality & Cost Saving Initiatives:

Played a pivotal role in implementation of QMS system and obtained ISO – 9001:2008, ISO 27001:2005 and ISMS system certifications with nil non-conformity.

Instrumental in implementation of Sarbanes Oxley Act 404 and developed various process maps for facilities department.

Discharged responsibilities as a key member in Business Continuity Plan (BCP) an a key member in Disaster Recovery Plan and heading the facilities team for Chennai and Pondy locations

Efficiently conducted Evacuation Mock drill successfully at all facilities.

Hold credentials of representing India facilities as Coordinator for Continuous Improvement Team

Conceptualized and executed cost saving initiatives through effective negotiation in procurement, AMC renewal, rental charges renegotiation done and saved about 31 lac during 2009 financial year and Rs.20 lac till July 2010.

AISHWARYA INDUSTRIES Feb 2002 - Mar 2004

(A Business Associates of Marico Industries Ltd.)

General Manager

Key Accountabilities:

Shouldered responsibilities as In-charge of the plastic container blow molding units, screen printing and edible oil packing units.

Played a pivotal role in setting up new facility for blow molding, screen printing and edible oil packing unit with in a span of 2 months which include the construction of unit, machinery procurement, installation and commercial production.

Formulated strategies for quality management to conform to productivity goals, ensuring proper facilities across the units for smooth operations; optimizing resources while identifying and mitigating bottlenecks; ensured 100 % productivity achievement with in a span of 4 months.

Instrumental in development of Quality Systems and Production Procedure to obtain Q certification from the Principle Company (Marico Industries Ltd)

Steered the timely start of one more blow molding, screen- printing unit within a span of 2 months.

Hold credentials of single-handedly fulfilling out 70% of various packing requirements.

PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS

M/S. V V D HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS LTD., CHENNAI Sep 1998 - Jan 2002

Assistant Manager (Product and Package Development)

M/S. SQUARE D BIO TECH LTD., (HOME PRODUCT DIVISION), CHENNAI Mar 1995 to Sep1998

Technical Officer

PILOT PLANT OPERATION IN INDIAN FOOD FERMENTATIONS CO LTD., CHENNAI Jul 1992 to Mar 1995

In charge

M/S. SCIENTIFIC FERTILIZER CO LTD, MYSORE 1984- 1992

Senior Chemist

ACADEMIA

Bachelor of Science – 1984

National College – Madras University.

Date of Birth: 01 Jan 1964

References: Available on request.

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