V.SUNDARA RAMANMobile No. 050-4821594 Email: sundar_vs@hotmail.com Date of Birth: 7-2-1962 Driving License: UAENationality : Indian Visa Status : Residence Languages: English / Hindi / Tamil / Malayalam / Kannada

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - FINANCE

PROFESSIONAL SYNOPSISDedicated CFO, highly regarded by business partners, and senior executives as a key advisor, creative problem solver, and result-driven financial professional with over 27 years of experience in Hospitality / IT / Time-Share Concept Selling Industry in UAE / India / Iraq.

Record of reversing financial declines and capturing cost reductions through process redesign and performance management. Expertise in building, training, strengthening and leading corporate finance team to assist the management achieve & exceed its pre-defined business objectives.

Highly motivated and creative individual with sharp quantitative & qualitative analytical skills, out of the box thinker, tactical problem solver with high-level of maturity, integrity, dedication and strong leadership qualities. Keen observer of changing macro / micros economic conditions that affect company’s business / financial status and initiator of adequate risk management.

Known for sound fiscal, operational management and pace-setting results. Extensive history recruiting, motivating, and leading top executive management team members.

CORE COMPETENCIES - Strategic & Tactical Financial Planning - Corporate Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting - Cost Containment & Profit Management - Working Capital Management- Business Process and Strategy Development - Capital Investment / Treasury Management- Audit Management - Executive Leadership & Supervision- MIS Systems & Performance Review - Bank Negotiations & Relations- Cash Flow / Funds Flow Management - Project Feasibility Reports Preparation- Team Leadership - Corporate

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Marriott Vacation Club International Sep-1998 to dateFinancial Controller Dubai, UAEProvide leadership and direction as Financial Controller of this leading company producing over US $ 20 Million in Annual Sales ( Local operations ) Revenue having engaged in the business of Time Share selling and having over 70 staff. Directly supervise 8 staff. Report to the Regional Director - Finance.

Manage the overall financial affairs of the company ensuring that production of financial statements and the budgeting process meets international accounting standards, supports the overall aims of the business and accurately reports the financial status at all times to all its stakeholders.

Provide strategic, proactive and forward looking financial & investment plans aligned to the organization’s strategic goals for growth & profitability.

Ensures that financial accounting and budgeting functions are carried out to support the company’s strategic and management objectives as per international standards by developing robust accounting & budgeting processes.

Create strong Financial Management processes -Provide with meaningful information related to any aspect of finance, such as trend analysis, variance analysis or any other financial aspect related to the company’s business activities in order to allow for accurate forecasting of both performance and market trends.

Prepares & reports analysis of financial statements for the Board and members of executive management. Treasury Management - the entire Corporate Treasury operation including cash management, liquidity, investments, forex risk management (short term & long term) & operational bank relationship management.

Maintains adequate access to liquidity, improves working capital utilization, generation of funds at favourable terms, enhances cash flow, and works toward optimum deployment of funds & commensurate return on the investments.

Ensures management of liquid assets, currency and interest rate exposures to ensure the safety of company’s funds and provision of maximum return of short term placement of funds and negotiating

Ensures compliance in reporting and accounting as per regulatory and legal requirements, including annual reporting and accounting.

Manages processes for financial forecasting, consolidation & reporting. Develops & implements systems & procedures to ensure integrity of accounting information and

safe custody of assets. Manage Functional and Organizational risk at external & internal levels (with consideration to

macro & micro level risks). Provides timely pre-alert to Management in meeting and mitigating the risks.

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Work History

Cyber Tech Systems and Software Ltd. Feb-1995 – Aug-1998Finance Manager & Company Secretary Mumbai, IndiaDirect all finance, accounting, and company secretarial functions of this leading company producing Rs. 15 crores in Gross sales revenue having business interests in Software Training having total staff strength of 150. Directly supervise a team of 4. Reporting to the CEO

Key Accomplishments:-

Direct management of company - Finances (Rs. 15 Crores), Accounts, Strategic Financial planning and business risk assessment, Working Capital Management, Cash / Fund Flow Management, Corporate Budgets, Auditing, Banking, legal Compliance Management, Corporate Governance, Systems & Procedures development, Credit Control management, Insurance, Fixed Assets, and bottom line performance.

Responsible for Finalization of accounts and reporting as per company Reporting Rules & International Accounting Standards.

Key member of the Senior Management team responsible for significant turnaround of business and consistently achieving optimum revenue. Annual Turnover Grew from Rs.10 Million to Rs.150 Million.

Analyze financial records to forecast future financial position and budget requirements. Evaluate need for procurement of funds and investment of surplus.

Manage the financial communications and presentations to the Operating and Executive Committee, and to the Board of Directors.

Prepare Annual Business Plan of the company. Advise management on investments and loans for short-and long-range financial plans. Develop and implement a budgetary control system.

Oversee departmental business and operating plan and budget. Monitor and provide periodic feedback to operating departments on performance against the budget.

Assist the top management and the Board in financial analysis and feasibility studies, business planning. Ensure provision of finance, accounting, general administrative support services to all divisions and

departments. Direct the development and management of invoicing and collections processes/ support systems, funding

and cost management processes, financial reporting process. Plan, coordinate and liaise with Banking and financial institutions to obtain most suitable facilities for the

company. Custody and control of the Fixed Assets. Develop and implement appropriate working capital management system Listed the shares in BSE, NSE and Hyderabad Stock Exchange and conducted Board Meetings with the

professional Board Members.

Prestige Holiday Resorts Jun-1991 – Jan-1995Manager – Finance Mumbai, IndiaProvided leadership and direction to a team of 12 supervisors, reported to the Finance Director. Manage the complete financial, accounting and administrative functions of this company engaged in the business of Building & Selling Holiday Homes and producing Rs. 100 Crores in Annual Gross sales revenue. The total company staff strength was 150.

Spearheaded and set up the Accounts & Finance Department. Implemented systems, policies and procedures to control the operations of the company.

Responsible for management of company Finances, Accounts, Strategic financial planning, Business Risk Management, Audits, Systems & Procedures, Internal Controls, Cash Flow / Funds Flow Management, IS, Legal Compliance P & L performance, Banking, Working Capital Management, Inventory Control / Management, Payroll Management, Budgeting, Credit Control Management, Insurance, and administration functions.

Analyzed financial accounts to provide detailed reports of fiscal health of outlets to senior management including early warning signals to the Senior Management.

Responsible for finalization / Consolidation of annual accounts and reporting as per company reporting rules & International Accounting.

Directed all accounting and financial systems development through implementation of control and reporting systems to adequately monitor and provide financial insight into business operations.

Accountable for the development and management of company’s annual estimates and budget including variance analysis and preparation of Performance Review Report.

Analyzed operating costs to develop and implement cost reduction processes. Identified operational challenges resulting from MIS issues.

Liaised with the Banks for working capital requirements. Liaising with Auditors, Lawyers & Insurance companies. Preparation of projected financial statements and cash flows.

Bangalore Genei Pvt. Ltd. Jul-1989 – May-1991Manager – Finance Bangalore, IndiaManaged all finance and accounting functions of this leading company, producing US $ 20 Million in Gross sales revenue having business interests in supply of Research products /instruments to the Educational Institutions engaged in the advanced Research, R& D laboratories both public and private. (Bio teach Engineering company) Directly supervised 2 staff. The Company had total manpower strength 30. Reported to General Manager. Joined the company from the project implementation stage.

Responsible for finalization of Annual Accounts for statutory purpose and reporting as per Company Reporting Rules & International Accounting Standards.

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Work History

Provided senior management with timely and reliable operational and financial reports by drastically improving the quality of financial reports and ensured credibility for accurate and timely preparation of all financial reports.

Accountable for the development and management of company’s annual estimates and budget including variance analysis.

Performed regular profitability analysis and suggested ways for improving profitability in the increasingly competitive business environment.

Liaised with Bank for working Capital loans, term loans, and facilities for L/Cs /Guarantees, arrangement of back to back L/Cs and Guarantees and documentation.

Monitored Funds flow, follow up of receivables / payables and timely payments to suppliers. Prepared and submitted monthly MIS Reports. Supervised the physical stock taking and managed bank reconciliations, costing of imports. Liaised with the Auditors Statutory Audits and Insurance companies, interacted with Lawyers in

contractual disputes. Participated in arbitration meetings. Managed commercial correspondence and negotiations with shipping companies. Monitored the performance of jobs to ensure cost control within the budgeted figures. Liaised

with the Bank for the various facilities like OD/ L/Cs / Guarantees, Forex Contracts.

Oberoi Group of Hotels Jan-1988- Jun-1989Asst. Controller – Finance Baghdad, IraqDirected and managed a team of 15 responsible for managing the entire finance, accounting and administrative activities of the company’s 500 Rooms Property having total staff strength of over 500. Supervised a team of 15.

Managed budgeting, cash flow projections and planning. Monitoring of funds- Review of performance. Responsible for finalization of Accounts and liaising with Auditors / Lawyers / Banks for arranging overdraft

and finance facilities – OD/ LC/LTR / Forex Contracts/ Guarantees. Commercial correspondence. Review of Internal Controls Systems and procedures.

M.R. Venkataraman & Co. Aug-1983 – Dec-1987Audit Manager New Delhi, India

Directed and managed a team engaged in performing full-scale financial and operational audits for clients to review internal controls structures and statutory compliance in accordance with professional auditing standards and prepared audit programs, based on risk assessment. Industry Clients covered- Biotech / Pharmaceutical / Educational / Manufacturing & Publishing.

Successfully managed all assignments on time and assisted the senior management of company in maintaining effective operational control.

Reviewed, analyzed and provided inputs to improve Standard Operating Procedures with regard to operations.

Reviewed data regarding material assets, net worth, liabilities, capital stock, surplus, income and expenditures.

Reviewed internal controls, business processes, and procedures for improvements, cost reductions. Managed, coaching, mentoring, and developing of auditing staff to achieve prescribed objectives.

ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Chartered Accountant- 1988Associate Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India

Company Secretary – 1988Associate Member of Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Bachelor of Corporate Secretary shipUniversity of Madras - India

TECHNICAL SKILLSProficient in the use of: MS-Office - (Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint) / Emailing & Internet. Outlook

REFERENCES : Available upon request