K GOVINDARAJAN
Chennai, India • +91-944******* / 917-***-**** • adbpw1@r.postjobfree.com / adbpw1@r.postjobfree.com
GM – FINANCE / FINANCE CONTROLLER
STRATEGY PLANNING FINANCE & ACCOUNTS MANAGEMENT P&L / ROI ENHANCEMENT
Strategic financial leader with over 24 years of experience in managing finance & accounts as well as audits of external clients across diverse organizations. Proficient in working on IFRS applications, setting up ERP, internal controls and other systems leading to enhanced operational efficiency. Exploring challenging senior managerial assignments with a reputed organization.
CORE SKILLS
Strategic Planning
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Business Transformation
Revenue Forecasting / Cash flow Mgmt
Finance & Accounts Management
Senior Management Consultancy
Budget / Variance Analysis
Cost / Resource Optimization
Audit & Compliance
Government Liaison
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Skilled in implementing group financial policy, internal control system, designing/ implementing chart of accounts/ cost centers for companies based on the nature of the business.
Well versed in planning & implementing innovative business strategies to initiate and control finance, projected towards organizational goals.
Possess solid exposure in identifying business, control and audit risks for setting up required audit procedures based on identified risks; recommend remedial measures to accounting & internal control systems.
Prepare payment forecasts including strategies to resolve challenges related to limited cash flow. Interact with banks aimed at seamless financial and business transactions.
Proficient in enhancing operational efficiency by implementing best accounting practices and the concept of change management.
Adept at operations management and business process improvement utilizing knowledge of record tracking and control strategic planning.
Create and sustain a dynamic environment that fosters development opportunities and motivates high performance amongst team members.
CAREER CONTOUR
M/S. HANIL TUBE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED (SUBSIDIARY OF TI FLUID SYSTEMS, US), Chennai
General Manager / Head – Finance & Accounts Jun 2007 – Jul 2019
Responsibilities:
Involved in end to end management of financial aspects of the organization encompassing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Asset, Payroll, Consolidation, and MIS reporting.
Coordinate with the senior management in preparing strategic plans for next 5 Years and plan on the capital requirements and initiating the Capital Infusion from the Corporate.
Render financial consultancy to the plant productivity team aimed at optimizing costs. Set up Corporate CAPEX Approval Procedures. Work on detailed analysis of historic data, current strategies, future forecasts including major business drivers.
Prepare and ensure compliance to annual operating / capital budget and implement effective remedial measures based on identified / potential budget variances.
Interact with banks for corporate financing, including expansion of trade finance facilities from banks based on existing as well as future business ventures.
Work on Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly MIS reporting like Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss account, Sales Reports, Maintaining Computerized Fixed Assets Register and taking care of amortization as per Indian GAAP and US GAAP, SOX
Set up / manage effective accounting and management reporting system for maintaining integrity / accuracy of processes and reconciliations based on organizational policies.
Render consultancy to the management in defining organizational vision aligned to business growth, setting up internal controls and procedures. Assess departmental key performance indicators against the strategy and highlight the key issues.
Collaborate with the senior leadership team in evaluating organizational performance and implementing effective remedial measures. Ensure compliance to TDS/ VAT/ EXCISE/ CUSTOMS/ EPF/ IF/ PT etc.
Represent the organization in interacting with Auditors - Internal & Statutory, Government Officials and Corporate Team based on statutory requirements.
Evaluate team performance and render productivity enhancement feedback. Organize training sessions for team members based on identified training needs
Prepare/ present various status reports for the senior management team and other stakeholders in compliance to IFRS, IAS and GAAP standards to enable effective decision making
EARLIER ASSIGNMENTS (IN BRIEF)
Assistant Manager – Finance and Accounts, Alkraft Thermo technologies P Limited Aug 2005 – May 2007
Senior officer – Accounts, Parle Agro Group: Parle Sales Services P Limited Jul 2003 – Jul 2005
Sr. Executive – Finance & Accounts, Motherson Group: Motherson Automative Technologies & Engineering Mar 1999 – Jul 2003
Accounts Executive, Biswanath Metal Alloys P Limited Nov 1994 – Feb 1999
CA Articleship, Anandakumar Associates, Chennai 1990 – 1993
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Certificate courses in IFRS
Certificate in Managing Finance
Certificate Course Labour Law for Managers
Certified Business Manager and
Online Mini MBA ( Jointly certified by MMA and IMM Ranchi)
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS
MBA – in Cost & Management Accounting, ISBN, Pune, 2010
CA – Final – Group II ( Group – I Pursuing now), May 1999
B.Com, University of Madras, 1990
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 21 July 1970
Nationality: Indian
Passport No: J8091080 valid till: Sep 2021
Language Proficiency: English and Tamil
Address: F 2, Keerthanam Apartments, Manikandapuram First St., Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai -62