K.R.Sivaraman

Address: S - **, Phase *, Jains Aashiana, 13, Vembuli Amman Koil Street, Virugambakkam, CHENNAI – 600 078 Contact: +91-770**-*****; Email: adg57g@r.postjobfree.com Date of Birth : 5th May 1970 Senior Finance Manager

EXPERTISE

Finance & Accounts

Legal & Secretarial

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial reports

Financial

Planning/Analysis

Statutory Compliance

Startup & Turnaround

Audit Facilitation

General Administration

Operations Management

Strategic Planning

Liaison/Coordination

Team Management

PROFILE

Results oriented senior management professional with rich experience of 22 years in strategic planning, corporate finance, accounting operations, Legal & Secretarial and HR & Administration functions

Currently working as Senior Finance Manager at ShipNet (a part of Constellation Software Incorporation, a listed company in Canada).

Strong understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles

Skilled in providing & interpreting financial information & advice and support to board & management to enable them make sound business decisions

Proficient in corporate planning, resource management, financial and administrative control in an increasingly competitive environment

Expertise in driving business process improvements and implementing cost rationalization measures to enhance operational efficiency

Adroit in managing accounting activities including preparation of accounts, reconciliation statements leading to finalization of accounts

Proven ability to build profitable relationships with bankers, merchant/investment bankers, auditors, Lawyers and other government departments

Highly articulate, confident and persuasive team-builder, able to motivate and communicate to achieve exceptional business performance. Professional Experience

VOLARIS GROUP (PART OF CONSTELLATION SOFTWARE INC) SINCE JUN 2005 Senior Finance Manager, ShipNet, Chennai, Since May 2017 Finance head, ShipNet Chennai from Oct 2008 to April 2017 (part of ISS Group) Finance & Accounts Manager, Mumbai, Jun 2005 - Oct 2008 (part of ISS Group)

Lead the team in financial integration with the accounting and reporting requirements of the new group.

Responsible for managing the day to day activities of Finance, Accounts, Legal & Secretarial and HR & Administration including Payroll functions and setting up procedures / processes, checks & controls for the same

Responible for the month end reporting, managing cash flows, quar4terly budgeting processes.

Working closely with the senior management for strategic planning, prioritization and decision making and providing information, analysis and reports required by the Board & senior management

Working with the management team for tender submissions, price negotiations, contractual terms and conditions, vetting of commercial contracts.

Overseeing preparation of timely & accurate financial statements/reports and ensuring adherence to all statutory requirements of the group along with compliance with internal financial and accounting policies & procedures

Responsible for meeting deadlines and KPI’s of the corporate and planning ahead to ensure meeting of targets

Structuring annual operational budget & implementing control measures to contain expenses within limits

Monitoring & analysing monthly operating results against budget and coordinating financial audits & providing recommendations for procedural improvements

Managing the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts and preparing financial analysis for contract negotiations and investment decisions

Managing the end to end Payroll Processing and Benefit Administration and ensuring that all statutory payments are made accurately and gratuity, full & final settlement are paid as per the tax rules and group policies

Key Attainments:

o Successfully handled the acquisition related issues and ensured that the accounting and reporting functions was carried on smoothly.

o Pivotal in setting up of 3 offices including 1 in Mumbai and 2 in Chennai o Played key role in establishing a new company & efficiently moved operations from Mumbai to Chennai

o Set up the operations of the Shared Services team at Mumbai COOPER BUSSMANN INDIA PVT LTD, PONDICHERRY MAY 2003 - MAY 2005 Company Secretary

A company manufacturing HRC fuses for the electrical electronics industry

Managed Legal & Secretarial functions and advised management on the legal, governance, accounting and tax implications of proposed policies along with drafting and conveyancing of Legal Agreements, contracts, etc.

Oversaw maintenance of statutory secretarial records, e-filing of returns, change of name, objects, increase of authorized capital, drafting/ alteration in MOA & AOA.

Liaised with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors and monitored changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and took appropriate action

Managed the litigation by / against the Company along with managing criminal, civil, arbitration proceedings

Prepared and vetted plaints, statement of claims / counter claims, rejoinders, affidavits, collating evidence from internal customers

Developed and oversaw the systems that ensured the company complies with all applicable codes, in addition to its legal and statutory requirements

Drafted the Annual Report of the company and ensured 100% accuracy of the content thereof

Key Attainments:

o Obtained approval from the Foreign Investment Promotion Board for the trading business and for the back office operations

o Instrumental in obtaining the permission for establishing a 100% EOU from MEPZ PGS GEOPHYSICAL AS, CHENNAI JAN 2002 - MAR

2003

Finance Manager

Managed and supervised day-to-day activities of the accounts department, oversaw corporate taxation and pay roll taxes and reported to the Central Office about the financial side of the operations

Coordinated with the Auditors and liaised with the Governmental bodies for various clearances along with the Reserve Bank for approvals needed for the re-export of goods

Interacted with the agents for Import and Export of goods

Implemented the accounting systems and streamlined the accounting procedure to bring it in line with the International Accounting practices

PAST EXPERIENCE

AMIANTIT OMAN SAOC, Senior Accountant, Muscat, May 1998 - Sep 2001 A company involved in the manufacturing of Pipes (HDPE, PVC etc) GEMINI HOTELS & HOLDINGS LTD, Assistant Company Secretary, Chennai, Jan 1996 - May 1998 A part of the group with varied interests including construction of a hotel, running a hotel, movies, etc. TTK HEALTHCARE LTD, Accounts Executive, Chennai, Dec 1991 - Jan 1996 A company involved in manufacturing of Pharmaceutical products Education / Memberships / Skills

Bachelor of Commerce, University of Madras, 1990

Member of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, United Kingdom, 2005

Member of The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, 1995

Member of The Institute of Management Accountants of India, 1994

Technical Skills: MS Office, Hyperion, BPC, Microsoft Dynamix and Accounting Applications Languages known: English, Hindi and Tamil. References: Available on request

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