S. Venkataramanan is seeking a challenging position utilizing over 25 years of experience in accounting, financial management, and supply chain operations. He has extensive experience in areas such as financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, credit management, and process improvement. Currently working as Business Development and Administration Manager, he has previously held roles such as Credit Controller, Finance Executive, and Purchase Assistant. Venkataramanan has a bachelor's degree in corporate secretaryship and postgraduate diploma in personnel management.
Executive with 25+ years experience in accounting, finance, and logistics
1. S.Venkataramanan
P.O. Box No: 117693 Dubai , UAE Tel: 04-3705047 Mobile No. +97150-5654230
Email :venkatsri64@yahoo.com
Professional Objective
Executive Profile
Pro-active and results oriented with over 25 years of Vital experience in all aspect of accounting and financial management
in Shipping & Freight forwarding (Logistics) companies that includes multi-cultural environment in UAE & INDIA. Proven
ability to improve operations, impact business growth and maximize profits through achievements in finance management,
credit control, cost reduction, internal controls, and productivity/ efficiency improvements. Well disciplined with proven
ability to manage multiple assignments efficiently under extreme pressure while meeting tight deadlines schedules.
Looking for a challenging opportunity with a reputable Company / Group where my skills and experience will have a
valuable impact. Good Knowledge of US GAAP & IFRS.
Areas of Strength:
► Knowledge of Finalization of Accounts
►P & L Management /Budgeting & Forecasting
►A/P & A/R
►Cost Control /Internal Control
►Profit Maximization
►Excellent knowledge of Accounting functions related to
the Shipping Industry & Logistics Industry.
► Excellent knowledge of Marketing in shipping and
logistics Industries.
►Inventory Control Management
►Bank Relations & Treasury Functions
►Cross-Cultural Work Environment
►Cash Flow /Fund Flow Management
►Cash Operations Management
► Knowledge of Complete logistics & shipping industry.
► Excellent knowledge of Shipping / supply chain
Marketing / Finance & Operations.
► Proficient in PEOPLE SOFT – ERP
Professional Work History
PLATINUM SHIPPING & LOGISTICS 1 APRIL 2014 TO till date
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER.
Currently working as a Business Development and Administration Manager
Arrange Meeting with Client, sorted out their issues like documents / rates etc.,
Having in hand valuable key clients who are giving regular shipping & logistics business with us.
I strongly believe company growth is depends upon number of clients in hand who can able to give constant business.
Get the Best Rates from the shipping lines / air lines & other administration function of staff attendance / leave /
Staff records / tenancy contracts of various organizations / vehicle income and expenses / ware house insurance / safety /
Security, storage of items / Finance / Debtors / Creditors / Purchas e / cost control in all divisions / check sales Invoices
And approval / Job Cards Approval / Payment Slip Check / Cash Approval/ Conducting General Body Meeting on a monthly
basis, discuss with staff with their grievance and resolve within stipulated time limit.
Handling Human Resources Recruitment of New Staff to our Organization.
To discuss with Auditors and do the finance auditing on a monthly basis & ISO – AUDIT on a yearly basis.
Our Company sponsored WLA (World Logistics Alliance) 5th conference in Dubai from 26th October to 29th October’14
More than 40 Agents from different countries were participated all over the world. We have organized their entire Stay and
other facilities during the conference in Dubai – UAE. It was a great exposure for my current profile.
Handling overall activities like Marketing / Administration & Ware Housing etc., my current role equaling to General
Manager’s role.
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2. CEVA LOGISTICS (UAE) LLC AUG-2009 – 10 Dec’13.
CREDIT CONTROLLER JEBEL ALI, UAE
Job profile is Supervisor of Credit Department, to control credit limits of the customers and al so liaises
With more than 500 Customers (including Oil & Energy Customers) like Halliburton / Baker Hughes / Masood John Brown
/ ABB UAE LLC etc., in UAE, also coordinating with Sales / Warehouse / Operation Department, supervising large number of
people in the organization. Good Knowledge of Accounts Receivable procedure, weekly submits Report to the
Management in UAE and also corporate Office in USA. Preparation of Weekly AR Analysis Report to the Management. Main
Moto of the job profile is maximize the profit minimize the loss, cordial relationship with external and internal customers to
fulfill their requirements and also safe guard the interest of the Company.
Handled more than 25 Foreign Agents (Inter Company) Accounts – reconciliation of both Accounts Receivable / Accounts
Payable regular follow up will be done on a monthly basis.
Maersk Line LLC / P & O Nedlloyd LLC Dec-1994 - July 2008
Senior Executive – Finance Dubai, UAE
Handling Maersk Logistics activities such as Inter Company Billing / Suppliers Payments / Reconciliation of DPA
invoices and Bank Statements ., arranging payments to suppliers in an appropriate time. Follow-up with supplier’s
statement of accounts and raise any queries on their statements. Similarly answer all queries of suppliers.
Handling Maersk Logistics Accounts Receivable activities such as reconciliation of Customer Account and follow up
for the payment from the customers handled more than 500 customers’ cordial relationship with customer service
/ operations (internal) and customers (external) attending customers queries and solve amicably within stipulated
time.
Attending regular meeting with customers and also proper follow up with customers feed back and make a report
to the Management, preparing weekly Accounts Receivable Report to the Management and inform funds position
of the company.
Reconciling Foreign Agents Receivables / Payables 25 countries of our office on a monthly basis.
Treasury Functions:
Execute daily operations of receiving cash, checks and complete credit-card transactions from customers and
employees for services rendered and record amounts received.
Disburse funds and record financial transactions in an accurate manner.
Count money to verify amounts and issued receipts for funds received.
Record amounts received and prepare reports of transactions & circulate to Management for their records.
Pro-active and well informed to the Management regarding financi al position of the Company.
Read and record totals shown on cash register tape and verify against cash on hand.
Endorsed checks, and listed and totaled cash and checks to prepare bank deposit slips.
Performing Cash Management daily / monthly reconciliations.
Follow up with Bank for daily cash transactions & treasury reporting to the Management on monthly basis.
Performing monthly bank reconciliations and report to the Management before target date fixed by Management.
Forecasting Cash Flow of the Organization and inform to the Management accordingly.
Pre-alert & Flow Chart Cash Flow Operations & inform the Organization accordingly Organization can spend their
expenditure.
General Functions:
Developed excellent knowledge of ERP Software-PeopleSoft related to AR/AP/Cash Transactions handling.
Withdraw cash from bank accounts and keep custody of petty cash expenses.
Disburse cash and write vouchers and checks in payment of company expenditures.
Compiled collection, disbursement and bank-reconciliation reports.
ICB – (Inter-Company Billing) (Receivable/Payables) handled.
Receivables follow-up with customers reconcile their statements and clear maximum outstanding /overdue.
Handled Corporate Debtors – cleared maximum Outstanding dues and their queries of di sputes /
Reconciled their statement of account on a monthly basis & Implemented new way of working.
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3. Imperial Shipping Pvt. Ltd. May-1986 – Dec-1993
Shipping Executive Madras, India
Responsible for planning, directing and controlling all the activities operational involved in import / export shipments
including the documentation control management for corporate clients for all their shipping requirements to ensure
efficient and profitable operation. Reported to the Managing Director.
Actively involved in the documentation management, customer service, communication with Customs / Port
Authorities / Mercantile Marine Department / Port Health Authorities and negotiations with overseas principals.
Demonstrated record of success enhancing efficiency, increasing productivity, and generating profit.
Collaborated with the Managing Director to bring about continuous improvement in the customer service.
Performed arrangement of provisions (supplied by Ship Chandlers), Bonded stores, bunkering, cash advances to
master, renewal of ship certificates, ship repairs, initial and final bunker surveys, BA Charts / Flags and any other
requirements as required, Officers / Crew changes as per instructions of Master and Owner’s approval. Gained
excellent knowledge in the Chartering Division.
Resolved problems arising from customers' complaints, related to shipping and unusual requests and inquiries.
Coordinated with other departments to ensure maximization of efficiency for the department.
Preparing Vessel Disbursement Accounts, Performa D/A & Final D/A.
Coordinated and managed the Vessel arrival at Anchorage Pilot Fixing Berth on Arrival a nd Departure, appointment
of stevedores, surveyors, survey of vessel bunkering, preparation of Stowage Plan for loading Cargo, Notice of
Readiness for Shippers, statement of facts and organizing the MMD Inspections.
Best Electronics Co. Jan-1986 – April-1986
Personal Secretary & Administrative Assistant Madras, India
Provided administrative and secretarial support to Managing Director and performed total Office Management of the
Senior Executive.
Established and maintained positive staff and public relations.
Served as liaison between Managing Director, staff and customers and screened telephone calls.
Studied management methods in order to improve workflow, simplify reporting procedures and implemen t cost
reductions.
Responsible for making travel and hotel arrangements and planning itineraries for the M.D.
Exercised and maintained strict confidentiality of all the documents and communications.
Coordinated and arranged Meetings. Prepared Minutes of the Meeting.
Exercised initiative and independent judgment to resolve problems
Designed comprehensive filing system, reliably filed and retrieved confidential records of employees.
Managed all business correspondence related and maintained strict follow up on all the pending matters.
Srichakra (TVS Group) Jun-1985 – Dec-1985
Purchase Assistant Madras, India
Understood Srichakra Business Plan and contributed significantly through effective negotiations with sup pliers on
special terms and discounts.
Sourced material from local markets. Negotiated and managed annual purchases worth INR 2 Million p.a.
Reviewed all purchase requests / related approvals prior to Dept. Manager’s authorization and obtained clarification
if required.
Ensured on time availability of material. Maintained follow up with suppliers on goods delivery, handle all queries
and relevant complaints.
Conducted comprehensive research on products and suppliers to ensure that they meet and maintain a ll standards
and quality.
Demonstrated record of success enhancing efficiency, increasing productivity, and generating profit.
Ensured purchases were made at the cost competitive rates.
Performed quality and quality checks to verify all goods entering the company met company requirements as
ordered.
Maintained records of all suppliers’ contracts and verify their deliveries in a timely manner.
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4. Academic Achievements
Bachelor of Arts (Corporate Secretary ship) – 1985
(Subjects: Corporate Account / Financial Account / Management Account / Cost Account / Company Law/
Income Tax & Law Practice)
University of Madras - India
Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management - 1989
Annamalai University – Chidambaram - India
Technical Skills
Completed ERP Package ORACLE FINANCIALS,
Continental Informatics Middle East LLC, Dubai, UAE – 2001. & Knowledge of ERP Package PEOPLE SOFT
Completed Course in Peach Tree and Tally 6.3 Package
Career Institute Dubai, UAE
Proficient in the use of Spread sheets, AmiPro, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Window’s 95.
Type writing English Higher Grade 60 WPM
Computer Course EDS – 1-Word Processing Database Management, Electronic Spread Sheets, ICS, Madras.
Excellent knowledge of Power point.
Personal Details
Nationality : Indian
Date of Birth : 30-5-1964
Visa Status : Residence
Languages : English/ Hindi/ Tamil & Malayalam
Driving License : Holding Valid UAE Driving License.
Status : Family Status
Medical : Family Medical provided by the Company.
Visa : Dubai Visa – Stamped as a Manager Position hence No Ban.
Joining Period : To Join within 1 month’s time.
Please Note the following details: (1994 TO 2008)
From 1994 I started my Career with Inchcape Shipping (MMI) Dubai. As an Accounts Assistant handling P&O Containers
Liner Accounts - from 1994 to 1996
From 1996 P&O merged with Nedlloyd to be renamed as P&O Nedlloyd LLC (Principle Office) moved into separate Office in
Dubai - Handling Revenue and Other major accounts in P&O Nedlloyd LLC (1996 to 2006)
In 2006 P&O Nedlloyd LLC was acquired by Maersk Line LLC from 2006 to 31-7-2008 worked with Maersk Line LLC
Handling Logistics Finance activities (Accounts Payables / Receivables / Inter Company Billing / Maintenance of
Petty Cash and various other Treasury Functions within Finance Department) also involved in supply chain activities.
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