1. S. NAGARAJAN
Tel: 0097150-5172165, 009716-5521013
E mail- snrajang@yahoo.com
Globally competitive professional qualifications ACA and AICWA from India that had fine-
tuned my skills in the professional and managerial front. In addition holding Executive MBA
from BITS Ranchi (India) specialized in Marketing.
Adequate work experience in the Manufacturing sector (18 years +), 15 years of which is from
U.A.E.
Strong Leadership quality – firmly believe that Quality wins the Game or War not Quantity
Thorough knowledge in multi facets of Finance and Fund Management and various arena of the
Banking Finance and Treasury (including fund from Islamic Financial Bank/ Institution).
Excellent people management skills-dealing tactfully with various stake holders but politely and
firmly.
Strong Communicator and believe in open communication
Practical Approach to problem / Creative thinking and excellent analytical abilities that
transform into accurate, useful and timely information and excellent problem solving abilities.
Approach and Thinking more on an Entrepreneurial way to finding practical and smart solutions
Objective is Profit maximization and creating Economic Value Addition to Stake holders with
focus on Corporate Governance and Compliance
Understanding of risk based approach to business operations and attainment of business
objectives.
Enthusiastic and confident about accepting tall responsibilities coupled with well defined
authority.
Quest for continuous professional development and application and passion for furthering skills
in IT to meet the demands of evolving cyber technologies.
Firmly believe in Principles of Family first, Integrity, Patience and Perseverance
I appreciate an opportunity to discuss my profile further in person.
Yours truly,
S. Nagarajan
2. NAGARAJAN .S
PH: MOBILE: 0097150-5172165, Res: 009716-5521013
EMAIL: snrajang@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL & ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
1. Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
2. Graduate Cost and Works Accountant (GCWA)
The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India
3. Bachelor of Commerce, University Of Madras, India
4. Executive Master of Business Administration, BITS Ranchi (UAE Campus)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 17 ++ YEARS IN MANUFACTURING – TILL DATE
1 YEARS IN FINANCIAL INSTITUION (1999-2000)
European MNC, U.A.E. – Various Positions held as Finance Manager / General Manager
(From Feb 2000 till date). Reporting to Regional CFO and Board of Directors, with additional
responsibility of IT CNS.
Leading manufacturers of Construction chemicals, Thermal insulation and Water proofing
membrane’s having a Gross Annual Turnover of USD 200 Million in Middle East and Africa.
Operating from three different production Facilities- UAE, Egypt and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Core Functions Managed:
• OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTS – AS PER GLOBAL CORPORATE
STANDARDS AND LOCAL LAW
• STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL DECISION MAKING
• BUSINESS PARTNERING – BUSINESS, OPERATION AND OTHER FUNCTIONS
• MIS & REPORTING – INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
• TAX AUDIT & EXTERNAL AUDIT
• FACILITY & FUND MANAGEMENT
• COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE
• SUPPORTING & GUIDING – BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT IN DECISION MAKING &
IMPLEMENTATION
• RISK REPORTING
• ECONOMIC VALUE ADDITION TO ALL STAKE HOLDERS
Core Responsibilities Handled :
General Accounting:
Book keeping in accordance to Corporate Standards and Guidelines.
Day book and ledger analysis.
Finalization of books with statutory auditors.
Follow up reviews to ascertain the rectification measures as stated in Management Letter
Initiate action plan on Internal and Corporate Audit – Finding and Recommendations
3. Redesigning and implementing the internal control system for each and every operational
activity with risk mapping against existing control to take care of unattended and unidentified
risk from existing system. Suggested process improvements for achieving efficiency and
effectiveness by making use of IT Technology and Smart Business solutions
Fixed Assets Management – Yearly Budgeting in liaison with other depts., monitoring the
spending as per budget and Fixed assets verification and controls such as listing and labeling
Timely closing of book periodically – Monthly and Yearly.
Treasury & Trade Finance Credit Management:
Forecast, Planning, Cash and Fund Flow Management – Prepare, monitor initiate corrective
measures and actions.
Sourcing and Managing Working capital requirements based on business plan and operations
including Trade Finance facility from Banking and Financial institutions
Negotiating and Sourcing Long terms and short term funds at competitive rates
Regular Liasioning with Bankers and Credit agencies.
Providing other treasury reports to Global Corporate Treasury
Governance / Compliance of Global standards on Corporate Treasury
Credit and Receivables Management:
Efficient Receivables Management by setting target and controls
Business Partnering with All Stake holder such as Sales Team and Customer to ensure reduction
of Overdue and Bad Debt Provision.
Established Strong follow up and collection procedures and process
Adhere and Adopt Global Credit Policy with changes to accommodate local needs and
regulations.
MIS ,Taxation ( KSA ) and others :
Monthly / Quarterly Management Reports on business performance to Local, Regional and
Global Management Team.
Assisting board of directors with various reports for decision-making and for drawing new
business plans
Participation and Contributing in Yearly and LBE Business plans
Minority Interest Reporting
Introduction and monitoring of control and cost reduction norms into the operation activities.
Control and Review of works/assignment assigned to subordinates and guide them to achieve the
organizational objective with focus on efficient and effectiveness with fixed deadline for timely
delivery of work.
Surprise check and visit to Regional office – Assess and Assist them in executing the assigned
responsibility. Spot checks and investigations (including fraud investigations).
4. Leading a team staff to executive and perform duties under deadlines with timely delivery of
results.
Cross training subordinates to handle different assignments and as a succession planning
measures.
Educating regional office and department staff of the 'Best practices' as a preventive control
measures. Continued efforts to improve the work process and way of doing it to enhance
efficiency.
IT Management – Lead IT team of the company.
Special assignments:
Held various additional responsibilities like being a Sub Project Manager for Finance
Operations, Core Team, Steering Committee and Change Board Member during SAP
Implementation in our Company.
Due Diligence questionnaire – Reporting. (When acquisition was under process)
Web tool reporting to Germany – Monthly and Quarterly, Annual Report.
Active participation in drafting of new policies, procedures, and codes relating to Finance
Operations.
Implementation of Supplier Financing Program – Citi Bank, Dubai
Various other project Initiator and Local Project Leads – KIO – Kill Overdue, CURE – Customer
Risk Evaluation, COP – Cash / Working Capital Optimization Program, CNWC Management,
New Corp – Monthly Cost Centre Report, Fixed Assets Management and Physical Verification –
Whole Plant and Admin Office, High Score – Inventory Provisioning , IT CNS – for Intra ,
Internet and SAP Set up, AR Absolute and Percent Reduction Program,
Designed and Developed In house Accounting and Inventory Software – SQL and V Basic with
support from Third Party Vendor on Front end and Back end tool and programming
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Team Lead for FICO Module SAP R.3 implementation and Committee member for Conceptual
Development, Templates and Changed Board in SAP Implementation for whole company.
Rolled SAP on Time and successfully.
Efficient and effective cash and fund management, there by minimized finance cost and at same
time met all financial commitment with out any delay through internal and external finance
sourcing.
Responsible for establishing separate IT Department and HR Department, defining work order,
duties and responsibilities etc
Conceptualized, designed and developed in-house accounting package with support from
external software developer. By so won accolades from TOP management for both system
design and management skills.
Introduction of In house MIS Reporting for BOD – Accurate and Timely delivery.
Ability to work under pressure and stress with cool head!
5. Introduction of credit control system and credit monitoring – which in turn resulted in improving
the collection from the market through evaluating the customers credit worthiness, fixation of
credit terms and limit, communicating with customer , system of regular follow up for dues etc,
carrot and stick reward system for sales.
Contributed for being the best strategic business unit to report in time in web tool (both monthly
and quarterly reports) with great degree of accuracy after the take over there by winning
accolades from parent company in Germany.
Motivate the staff and give them opportunity to suggest changes to method and technique of
operating.
Brought in quantitative and qualitative assessment of local and regional office performance on
operations.
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
Ranked Third in the College in Commerce Dept.
Scored cent percent in Cost Accountancy in the final year of graduation.
SKILL SETS SUMMARY
Skill Name Skill Level
Accounting and System
Book keeping & Finance Operation Proficient
Trade Finance Proficient
Investment & Capital Budgeting Proficient
Collection & Credit Control & Risk Management
Credit administration & policies and procedures Proficient
Collection & Recovery normal and overdue Proficient
Accounts Receivable Days – Target Set & Monitoring Proficient
Risk Management –As per Std Set Proficient
Banking and Finance
Conventional Banking knowledge Proficient
Islamic Banking Knowledge Good
Documentary Credit both Import and Exports,
Collection bills
Proficient
Working Capital and Long Terms funds Proficient
Financial & Management Analysis
Gross Margin Analysis – product, area, salesman wise Proficient
Working capital cost analysis and measure to control Proficient
Inventory Ageing and Provision on obsolete and aged Proficient
Customer Performance analysis – Contribution based Proficient
Provide and interpret financial information Proficient
Management Skills
Regional office – Management and control Proficient
People Management – FO Team and Cross functions Proficient
Corporate Standard Accounting – As per Std Set Proficient
6. Liaison with Statutory Auditor Proficient
Corporate Governance and Risk Management Proficient
Other Soft Skills
Communication (Oral and Written) Proficient
MIS Reporting –local Proficient
WEB tool Reporting – Germany Proficient
System Design and Development, Implementation Good
IT SKILLS
General knowledge of computer systems, analysis and design.
Understands IT terminology, comprehends IT concepts, identifies general installation security
measures and work flow.
Knowledge of System Design and Development. Designed and implement in-house system for
Data Base Management and Reporting.
Working Knowledge on SAP R3 Platform - FICO
TRAININGS/ SEMINARS:
Attended workshops /Seminar/ Training program on the following topics conducted by Dubai
Chapters of ICAI on various subjects like management, governance, guidelines, information
technology in present scenario etc, Bankers, and parent company in Germany.
Effective Governance of Corporate Standard issued by Parent company on Accounting, Credit
Management,
IT General Controls
Corporate Governance & Risk Reporting Management
Business Continuity Planning
CFO as Strategic Business Planner – Capstone Courier, USA
Empathy Styles - Outstanding Relationship Course by Turnaround, UAE
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / LEARNING PROGRAM/ ACTIVITIES
Member of ICAI, Dubai and India and ICWAI, India, attending seminars and training workshops
conducted by ICAI, Dubai Chapter.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
Multitasking abilities and Quick learning,
Sharing knowledge and Business Partnering,
Inclination to working ‘smart’ rather ‘hard’.
Possess strong analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize among several time-sensitive projects.
7. Ability to work and get work done in a fast paced team oriented environment.
Good Managerial Skills and quick and quality decision making.
PREVIOUS EMPOLYMENT:
Company 1 : Tamil Nadu Urban and Infra Structure Financial Services Ltd
Location : Chennai
Designation : Deputy Manager -Accounts
Reporting to : Asst. Vice President - Accounts
Period : 1999-2000
About the Company: TNUIFSL is an Asset Management Company under Tamil Nadu Urban
Development Fund. Its share holders are State govt of Tamil Nadu, Government of India and leading
financial institutions like IDBI, IFLS, and ICICI. Objective is to improve and develop the infra
structure within the state by providing finance and refinance to Municipality and private developers
under BOT, BOOT and various public and private partnership projects.
Job Responsibility:
1) Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts and MIS to the management.
2) Ensuring timely completion of accounting.
3) Fund Release to Projects and Investment of surplus fund in FD / Call money Deposits –
based on Negotiation and Competitive Rates
4) Co-ordinating with other functional departments and obtain necessary data for finalizing the
books.
5) Responsible for insurance of all assets and giving periodical report to the management.
6) Preparation and monitoring the cash flow statements – Project wise and Entirety of Company
7) Presenting project wise status report in respect to all projects/ capital commitments.
Company 2 : Lite Roofing Ltd
Location : Chennai
Designation : Accounts Officer
Period : 1997-1999
About the Company: Manufacturers of Asphalt roofing Sheets using technology imported from
Canada.
PERSONAL DATA
Date of Birth
26/04/1972
Marital Status
Married / 2 Child