Director auditing

SARAVANAN SENGODEN

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Director ? Audit

? 994-***-**** ? *****************@*****.*** ? Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, 637214

? linkedin.com/in/saravanan-sengoden- ab3952166

Summary

Strategic Finance Leader with over 14 years of expertise in Corporate Governance, risk management, and financial

operations. Proven track record in driving 80% improvements in operational efficiency. Expert in partnering with executive

boards to institutionalize SOPs that drive sustainable growth, optimize profit margins, and ensure 100% regulatory

compliance. Experienced in leading finance transformation initiatives, strengthening governance frameworks, and

enabling data-driven strategic decision-making for business growth.

Skills

Risk Management Stakeholder relations corporate Governance Operational Excellence

strategic Financial planning

Education

Master Of Accounts And Finance, Annamalai University

M.COM A/&F - FINANCE, 89% May 2017

ERODE, TAMILNADU

Kandhasamy Kandar College, Periyar

B.COM CA - Accounts and finance, 78% Jul 2012

Velur, Tamilnadu

The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India, ICAI

CA INTER - AUDIT AND FINANCE, 58% Jun 2017

ERODE, TAMILNADU

Experience

Independent Consulting Practice

Fractional CFO & Strategic Finance Consultant Oct 2025 - Present

COIAMBATORE, TAMILNADU

Providing strategic CFO advisory services to SMEs, startups, and growth-stage businesses across finance

transformation, governance, and operational excellence initiatives.

Advising management teams on financial planning, cash-flow optimization, budgeting controls, profitability

enhancement, and business scalability strategies.

Designing and implementing SOP-based finance and compliance frameworks to strengthen corporate governance,

internal controls, and audit readiness.

Supporting organizations in MIS reporting, board-level financial presentations, KPI tracking, and management decision-

support systems.

Leading finance process standardization, ERP optimization, and policy implementation initiatives aligned with business

growth objectives.

Driving AI-enabled finance transformation initiatives using analytics, automation tools, and data visualization platforms

for operational insights and strategic reporting.

Assisting companies in strengthening compliance structures, risk mitigation frameworks, and financial process

governance.

Collaborating with founders, promoters, and leadership teams on strategic business planning, fundraising readiness,

and performance improvement initiatives.

Izet E-Payments Private Limited

DIRECTOR AUDITING /CFO Apr 2024 - Aug 2025

COIAMBATORE, TAMILNADU

Strategic Growth: Optimizing financial oversight to increase profit margins and support sustainable business

expansion.

Executive Leadership: Driving cross-departmental decision-making in collaboration with top management to align

strategic objectives.

Standardization: Institutionalized company-wide SOPs, enhancing decision-making transparency and operational

standardization.

Process Transformation: Achieved an 80% reduction in cycle times by implementing advanced analytics and risk-based

planning.

Ramani Group of Companies

Senior Group Finance & Audit Manager Apr 2022 - Mar 2024

COIAMBATORE, TAMILNADU

Compliance Leadership: Directed multiple concurrent engagements ensuring 100% regulatory and policy adherence

across the group.

Productivity Optimization: Increased departmental productivity by 75% through process improvements and turnaround

time reduction.

External Relations: Managed critical relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies to ensure seamless

compliance reviews

Dollar Industries Limited

Internal Finance & Audit Manager Sep 2019 - Apr 2022

ERODE, TAMILNADU

Operational Oversight: Conducted comprehensive financial and operational audits to streamline reporting cycles.

Mitigation Strategy: Enhanced risk identification through structured programs, safeguarding corporate assets.

Interpreted and explained policies, regulations, and compliance frameworks to corporate stakeholders and

management teams.

Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Assistant Finance Manager Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

Erode, TAMILNADU

Financial Insights: Supported strategic executive decision-making with reliable financial data and rigorous internal

controls.

Collaborated with board members and senior leadership teams to resolve operational, financial, and compliance

matters.

Prepared and reviewed budgets for strategic initiatives, operational planning, and implementation programs.

Balasubramaniam and Associates

Assistant Auditor Sep 2012 - Mar 2018

Erode, TAMILNADU

Statutory Oversight: Managed teams for statutory and bank audits, conducting forensic investigations for financial

institutions

Conducted forensic reviews and audit investigations to address compliance deviations and financial control concerns.

Core competence and Technical skills

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) & Financial Due Diligence

Budgeting & Forecasting

Cash Flow Management & Strategic Cost Optimization

Internal Financial &Audit Controls

Regulatory Compliance &Risk Management

Business Finance Partnering

Board Reporting & Stakeholder Management

KPI & MIS Reporting

ERP & Process optimization & AI-Enabled Finance Analytics

Awards

ZPE Care and Growth Award (2024): For outstanding leadership, commitment to team development, and fostering a

culture of continuous improvement.

Finance Conclave Award (2024): Honored for contributions to fintech-led innovation in financial ecosystems.

Crescend Award (2024): Recognized at a national-level technical symposium for excellence in audit leadership.

Department of Business Administration Award (2024): For research on the impact of cashless transactions in the Indian

economy.

Excellence in Audit Leadership by the Audit Committee (2023): Recognized for outstanding audit execution and

leadership.

Best Internal Audit Implementation Award (2023): Awarded for successfully strengthening enterprise-wide audit

frameworks.

Outsourcing Compliance Contribution Award (2022): For significant contributions to compliance management and audit

quality.

Certifications

? Information Technology Training Course - ICAI-2013

? General Management and Communication Skills ICAI - 2013

? Operation Programme - ICAI-2012

? Advanced Diploma in Business Accounting - 2011 Genesis

Language

English Tamil

Personal Information

Address: 261/92c, Kollappatti, Tiruchengode, Namakkal-District, 637214

Date of Birth: 05 Jun, 1992

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