G. NAGARAJAN

Mobile: +968-******** / Email: ado3le@r.postjobfree.com

Academic Credentials

B. Com. Annamalai University. May – 2005

Chartered Accountancy The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India May – 2008 Diploma in Info. Systems Audit The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India June – 2009 Certificate in IFRS The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Dec – 2009 A Chartered Accountant with a professional experience of around 12+ years in diverse areas, like Contracts & Cost Management, Procurement Finance, Payables, Budgeting, Internal Audit, Complex analysis for Procurement activities in Supply Chain Management function, with progressive proven experience and a record of success in performance delivery of core strategic objectives and overall cost savings initiatives. Areas of Expertise

Strong analytical skills

- Have developed analytical template for complex Freight Forwarding vendor analysis involving multiple weights and rates based on quantum of shipments.

- Have developed the complete portfolio of various contracts across the network with value estimation based on actual incurred till date and extrapolated projection for the unexpired term.

- Have attended to frequent data point requests from SCM regarding procurement function and PFD requirements.

- Have made a complete analysis on high value contracts based on their categorization requiring renegotiation.

- Analysed and highlighted the impact of exchange rate variation which resulted in redrafting of the GSA contracts with pegging the exchange fluctuation between USD and the local currency to the GSA. Also, revenue leakage in exchange rates were fixed.

Responsible for preparing and finalizing Budget requirements for outstations based on varied cost drivers in accordance with the budgeted operations.

Business networking skills.

Proficiency in contract drafting.

Proven track record of managing contracts within and organization and dealing with external service providers/vendors/consultants.

Deep understanding of the manufacturing business accounting, budgeting and contractual requirements and various aspects of commercial drivers.

Responsible for monthly closing of outstation Payables module, review and pass entries for accrued transactions to reflect the fair view of Books of Accounts.

Coordinating with various Dept., heads in the operational areas to ensure that the Outstation Budget figures are based on the actual cost drivers and best possible estimated usage values in line with the planned growth factor for the Budget year.

Ensuring compliance with approved Manual of Authority with regard to accounting treatment, vendor invoice approvals, adherence to credit period offered, analysis between Budget and Actuals on semi- annual basis.

Among the various automation projects, have independently handled the implementation of Simplified Invoicing and Settlement platform which was highly cost-effective and automated accounting for routine high volume invoices.

Currently working on the automation process in Oracle for Contracts Management module, which will also interact with the Financial module in setting limit for procurement of goods / services from different vendors based on their respective approved contractual commitments. Brief Employment History

Oman Air S.A.O.C as Senior Officer (From Nov’13 till date)

Contract Management Section

a) Liaison with various user depts., for data gathering to create a central repository of contracts within SCM.

b) Reviewing the existing contractual process and streamlining it for increased efficiency and time management.

c) Identify which are the areas where standard form contracts are required. d) Provide commercial, financial and technical inputs for the contractual process and documents. e) Provide draft contracts.

f) Liaison with IT team for evaluation of vendors for providing Contract Management Solution software.

g) Processing, performing and managing the contracts across Oman Air (departments and network), finalization, approvals, negotiation / follow-up with suppliers for all contracts and re- tendering/new procurement at the end of the life cycle.

Payables & Budgeting Section

a) Handled Super User responsibilities for creation and vendor master updation b) Monthly AP closure

c) Airline Finance operations related to AP

d) Outstation Finance operations related to AP

e) GSA accounting supervision responsibilities

f) Reconciliation and resolving audit queries related to AP

Procurement Financial Controller Activities

a) Was responsible in spearheading the negotiation process with high-value category vendors to meet the savings targets set by Crisis Management Board. b) Designed the template for monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement reporting in terms of volume of vendors handled and their relative value impacting operations. c) Have independently handled the risk category of logistics, also known as Freight Forwarding, involving complex analysis.

CRISIL Global Research and Analytics (S&P Global) as Research Analyst (From Dec’10 till Oct’13)

Responsible for building and maintaining models, preparing sector reports, business summaries and initiation reports on Banks under coverage.

Preparing Investment rationale by analyzing the strategic business segments, also evaluating them based on the regions of operations, dependence on funding requirements, refinancing obligations etc.

Drafted sector research reports between US and European banks, detailing its environment trends as well as growth potential, competition in market, financial scenario and prepared SWOT analysis for leading players.

Built a comprehensive model that evaluates and scores banks based on its risk, capital strength, funding structure and other relevant parameters.

Supported clients during earnings preview & review and Annual general meetings -updating models and preparing earnings preview report and news alerts.

Ashok Leyland Limited as Deputy Manager in Internal Audit Department (From Dec 08 to Nov 10)

Review of Monthly, Quarterly, Half-yearly and Annual Budgets of the company to assess the reasons for deviations and necessary further action.

Review & Ensure that the Proper Internal Control System is in place for Financial Accounting & Material Accounting across various Units of Ashok Leyland Limited.

Drawing up of Audit Plans for Various Audits like Financial Accounting Controls & Material Accounting Controls.

Conducting the Meetings with the Respective Departments / Unit Heads for the Significant Observations Observed during the course of Audit.

Implementation of Suggestions Accepted by the Auditee’s / Respective Departments.

Forwarding the Significant Observations observed during the course of Audit to the Audit Committee of M/s. Ashok Leyland Limited.

Computer Proficiency:

Microsoft Office Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint)

Experience in Usage of Oracle Based Accounting Package - ERP & People Soft General Ledgers

Tally & Wings Accounting Package.

Personal Information:

Name as in Passport: Nagarajan Ganapathy

Date of Birth: 17th September 1984

Current Address: Flat No. 32, Building No. 1515, Way No. 2835, Muttrah High Street, Muscat Contact No: +968 – 93912176

Email ID: ado3le@r.postjobfree.com

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