Middle East Tax Planning

Core Competency

Financial Planning &

Analysis (FP&A)

Tax Planning

Project Finance

Management

Strategic Planning

Corporate Restructure

Consolidation of Group

Financials

Board Presentation

Treasury Management

Risk Recognition

Structure Joint Venture &

Shared Service

Working Capital & Cash

Flow Management

Capex and Equity

Financing

Legal and Compliance

17 years Middle East experienced, Technology Driven, qualified Senior Finance professional, well exposed to Corporate Financial operations, Consolidation of Group Finance & Accounts, proactive for business excellence through process improvement, multi-tasking, strategic planner, define KPI, risk management, Tax Planning, Project Finance & Treasury Management, ICV Certification, working capital management, structure shared service facility and Joint Venture etc…

Experienced Industries: - Manufacturing, Engineering & Design Consultancy, Oil & Gas, EPC, Construction, Retail, Trading etc… Looking for challenging Senior Finance position and immediately available. Profile Summary

Result-oriented high level experience in financial planning, Budgeting, short and long term Forecast, project and Job cost analysis, working capital management and investments.

CAPEX /OPEX analysis, Business plan under multiple scenario, structure automated systems control, centralized payroll management, Design & implement accounting systems & procedures as per statutory requirements and Technical Competency in line with IT structure. Due Diligence for Acquisition & Merger, develop Tax Planning, hedging & Working Capital management.

Analysis of cost center wise business performance management, financial commitments under multiple options, effective negotiation and investment proposal.

Explore/ Review/ Upgrade Digitalization and system Automation. Setting up internal control, consolidated corporate reporting, IFRS compliance, expert in Hyperion, ERP (SAP, JED Edwards), well exposed to structure and manage multimillion projects, pro-active on risk recognition, SWOT reports at Group/ Regional level.

Financial due diligence on bid review on stage gate and Risk mitigation strategies, Shareholders Management, Regulatory Compliance, Leadership and Team Management.

High level of integrity and dependability with strong sense of urgency and results orientation.

Enrolled Receivable Factoring and Capex financing to strengthen liquidity. Timeline

Sajeev Gopinathan

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sajeev-gopinathan-b003b416/ Work Experience

Since Feb 2017 NTS ME FZCO, Jebel Ali, Dubai (Oil & Gas tools Manufacturer & Repair) Head of Finance. Feb 2011 – Jan 2017 Taiba Group, Oman (Multi discipline holding company) Group Finance Manager. Dec 2005-Jan 2011 Atkins Intl, Bahrain (Engineering & Design consultancy) Finance Manager. Nov 2002-Nov 2005 Call Off Contract, Bahrain – (Partnership business) Financial Consultant. Aug 1999-Oct 2002 Amer Ship Management, India – (Shipping Co) Sr. Accounts & Admin Manager. Mar 1996-Jul 1999 Smith Intl. Ltd., Dubai- (Oil & Gas Manufacturer, Inspection & Repair) Accountant. Apr 1993-Feb 1996 Supreme Engineers, India- (Construction) Accounts Assistant. Key Result Areas:

Developed automated Internal control, Financial Reporting pack with risk mitigation in line with Fintech. Negotiate with financial institutions to raise fund and non-fund based facilities to meet working capital requirements, management and negotiation of LC, Bank Guarantee and Credit Insurance. Centralized reporting systems enhance operational transparency across the business, improve productivity, efficiency and accountability.

Established systematic protocol on Treasury Management to strengthen Trade & Project Finance. Develop multi-dimensional KPI in line with Industry, strategic plan by incorporating Macro and Micro scenario. Submission of statutory/tax, Regulatory compliance of respective country. Proactive review and implementation of IFRS.

Budget, forecast, quarterly business review reports, variance analysis under multiple financial scenarios.

(Realistic, Optimistic, Pessimistic). Consolidated financial performance & SWOT reports of BUs to the Group/Regional.

Dotted collaboration with HR, IT and Procurement to optimize KPI. Upgrade team performance through Training, roll out central knowledge platform, service of external consultants to update latest development.

Achievements:

Achieved additional Revenue Recognition through Business partnering, upturn Turnover by 45%. Implemented strategic action plan, results 25% saving on overheads by least compromise on volume. Lead to roll down E R P across the Group, with minimal disturbance to mainframe Business. Negotiation skills successfully enhanced 20% EBITDA and improve Capex Financing portfolio. Initiate Digitalization and Automation, enhanced system performance by 50%. Lead to structure and strategic management of Shared Service.. enhanced efficiency & transparency by 60%. Education & Training

ACCA

Master of Commerce-Finance Main (M.Com)

Bachelor of Commerce -Finance Main (B.Com)

Risk Management by Global Association of Risk Professionals.

“Effective Negotiation Skills” by Management Improvements Ltd., UK Managerial Communication and Influential Skills by People Plus Consultants. Seminar for IFRS and timely update on Regulatory Compliance. IT Skill

Hyperion, JD Edwards, SAP, Syros, SAGE

Diploma in Software

Advanced Excel

Personal Details

DoB : 23rd May 1971 Address: P O Box. 232702, Dubai, UAE. Nationality: Indian Availability: Immediate

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