1. RAMESH SANKAR
Address: Flat no.302; Reemacks Realtors Bldg no.61,Next to Majlis Restaurant, Al Ghuwair,
Sharjah– UAE
Contact: 00971553988061;
Mail: rsv19702000@gmail.com
SENIOR LEVEL MANAGEMENT – FINANCE OPERATIONS
Preferred Industry: Catering Industry ( Airlines  Industrial  Hotels & Restaurants)
B.Com Graduate from Mahatma Gandhi University - Kerala – 1988 - 1991
CAREER SYNOPSIS: {Possesses a significant work experience – 22 +Years overall, with 13+ years in the
prestigious ‘The Taj Group ofHotels’ located at Kerala, India and Sana’a, Yemen and 6+ years of work
experience in the esteemed Albert Abela Group(Airlines Catering,Industrial and Outdoor Catering) in
Ras Al Khaimah,United Arab Emirates }.Presently working as an Accountant in M/s.First Flight
Couriers(Middle East)L.L.C,Dubai from January 2016.
Offering a rich blend of accounting, operations, strategic, administrative and leadership talents gained from 22+ years of
controlled experience in the Hospitality Industry;History of re-organizing,streamliningand strengthening financial operations to
maximize performance and profitability for the companies worked – few other career highlights includes:-
 An effective and articulate communicator who quickly builds and nurtures excellent working relationships with external
contacts (bankers, insurance companies, representative, vendors, external auditors, contractors etc)
 Have directed all areas of financial reporting from review of original account entry to budget preparation and analysis -
Gained expertise in financial research and successfully streamlined business processes to cut costs
 Ensured finance goals, objectives are adhered by prudential financial management systems and facilitated sound business
decisions to senior key members
 Software Skills – Fidelio, micros, HMS,ERP
 Simultaneous expertise includes:-
Corporation / Operational Finance Cost Controller – Forecasting Process Improvements
Costing, Financial Analysis Stocks Control Debtors management
Risk assessment, Due Diligence Financial Statements Policies & Procedures
Contracts Management Accounts Reconciliations Leadership Skills
Procurement Management Payroll Management Team – Builder
Budget Development Investor Relations Work under pressure – Time Management
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
RAK ABELA CATERING LLC – RAS AL KHAIMAH – UAE – ACCOUNTANT– DECEMBER 2008 – NOVEMBER
2015
 Leading and supervising the operation of the entire Accounts department.
 Responsible for General Ledger Maintenance and reconciliation.
 Bank and Inter Company Reconciliations.
 Vouching and authorizing postings to General ledger Level.
 Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register.
 Debtors Management by regular review of Aging Statements of Customers such as Air Arabia, Fly
Nas, Rak Airways, etc and subsequent follow ups.
 Complete processing of Monthly Payroll and its payment via WPS Transfer to Bank(150 Plus
Employees), preparing various analytical reports for the Management.
 Reviewing and Authorizing of Quotations from various suppliers to control the costs of raw
materials compared to the prevailing market prices.

2.  Reviewing the Quotes and approval of Selling prices to various Airlines customers such as Air
Arabia, Rak Airways, Fly Nas ,etc and Industrial Catering Customers such as Cove Rotana,
Lafarge Emirates cement Factory, etc.
 Directly reporting to the Financial Controller.
 Preparing the Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statement ,Forecasts, etc as
and when required by the Management.
 Assisting the Financial Controller in preparation of Annual Budgets , Forecasts and Estimates .
 Co-Ordinate with the Auditors for the Statutory audit by providing the various schedules and
necessary clarifications on their queries on a timely basis.
 To liaise with Rak Airport regarding the Concession Agreement and providing them the necessary
details as and when required.
 Analyzing the inventory movements to monitor the short expiry and slow moving items and notify
the operations accordingly.
 To review systems in all departments and suggest implementation of various control measures to
reduce leakage of revenue and minimize costs incurred.
 Preparation of Capex Budget in co-ordination with the respective departments and putting forward
to the Management for approval. Reviewing and authorizing the actual purchase in line with the
Budget
 To liaise with the Banks for coordinating the Banking transactions and facilities.
 To conduct regular spot check in various outlets such as restaurants, duty free shop, etc and report
of discrepancies if any, to the management for further action.
 Preparation of Commentary for Management Reports comparing and reviewing the actual with
the Budget ,previous month and previous year figures.
 To Liaise with the Insurance Companies regarding various insurance policies and ensure it is up
to date.
Key Job Highlights
 Successfully headed the entire migration process from Great Plains to Equal ERP system, of Rak Abela
Catering.LLC during the year 2009
 Exposure to Airline Catering and IndustrialCatering Accounts
 Exposure in POS Installations in the Restaurant and the Duty Free Shop in the Airport
EXPERIENCE WITH THE TAJ GROUP OF HOTELS - 1993 - 2007
TAJ SHEBA HOTEL – SANA`A YEMEN – ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – NOVEMBER 2000 – MARCH 2007
Responsible for Income Audit and verifying / preparing daily reports and monitoring the daily income / sales / journals – Handling
the Debtors management by processing and forwarding Invoices to the esteemed customers and regular follow up of collections
Key Job Highlights
 International exposurein a 187 RoomsBusinessHotel managed by Tajin Sanaa,Yemen
 Successfully streamlined theentireinternal control systems in variousoutletsof Hotelsand Creditdepartmentand attained a proper
controllership over theaccountingprocedure
 Successinreductionof theleakageof revenueor fundsmanipulation to minimumpossible
TAJ RESIDENCY – COCHIN – KERALA - ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – NOVEMBER 1999 – NOVEMBER 2000

3. Responsible for dealing with cash / bank transactions and other ancillary works; Key person to finalize the General Accounting,
Reconciliations, Payment to Creditors, Staff Loans, Preparation of Foreign Exchange Statements etc
Key Job Highlights
 Successful in handlingof cashiers portfolios in a 108 Rooms Business Hotel
TAJ GARDEN RETREAT – VARKALA – KERALA – CREDITS IN-CHARGE – OCTOBER 1996 – NOVMEBER 1999
Key person to manage the entire credit department from income auditing to CreditManager`s portfolio in a resort
TAJ RESIDENCY –COCHIN - KERALA – CASHIER – DECEMBER 1993 – SEPTEMBER 1996
Responsible for Room service order taking and billing and daily closing and, Restaurant Cashiering
Key Job Highlights
 Attained root level hand to hand exposure in Hotel Industry and was also a partof Pre-opening team of a 108 Rooms
Business Hotel
Other Work Experience:Worked as a Commercial Executive in M/s. Arra’afah Power Energy, Sanaa,Yemen (a subsidiary of
reputed M/s.Arra’afah Corporation ) from June 2007 till December 2008.
AREAS OF EXPOSURE
Business Operations
 Assist in proper adherence to all corporate finance policies, required activities and requests for information
 Maintain an effective level of business in the region’s financial position, strategic planning, and overall business objectives.
 Monitor and analyzefinancial data which summarizes and forecastbusiness activity in making business decisions. Interact
with client purchasing departments, corporate finance, auditor, etc
 Provide both regional and corporate finance management with timely and detailed information
Analytical Support
 Assist management in understanding the content of standard monthly reports and method to use in monitoring business
performance
 Use the monthly financial statements, variance reports and other standard monthl y, weekly or daily reports to analyze
financial and operating results to support the region in managing the business
Process Implementation
 Collaboratewith corporatefinancefunction, design and develop processes,procedures, tools, resources and designing ways
of operations to lead the regional finance functions
 Work closely with corporate finance, track and evaluate the effectiveness of proposal pricing, identifying and analyzing
variances in order to ensure profitability objectives are met
Financial Planning and Analysis
 Conduct monthly analysis of income statements vs. budget and provide associated recommended action plans to budgets to
execute timely adjustments to the operations
 Assist senior leaders in forecasting of revenues and expenses down to project, team, department, office, or regional
profitability
 Provide expert level support during yearly budgeting process. Consolidate and submit office and regional data as required
supporting the company budget planning and forecasting processes
Audit & Accounting Responsibilities
 Review working papers for accuracy and completion, financial statements for suitability of presentation and adequacy of
disclosures, and documentation of discussions with clients
 Summarize engagement, make planning points for the next year, prepare management letters, draft reports, and prepare
routine client correspondence
 Follow the progress of the engagement, aid in clearing points, and resolve auditing and accounting problems

4.  Keep the Account Manager apprised of the progress of the engagement, consult with them on problem areas, review with
them any significant audit findings, and recognize client service opportunities to follow-up on post fieldwork
TRAINING:
Attended training programme on “Executive Skills Development Programme” at Taj Residency, Cochin from 31/7/94 to
05/08/1994 conducted by H.R.Department of Taj Group of Hotels.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth: 15th November 1970
Interest / Hobbies
 Major part played in co-ordinating to build up a cricket team in Taj Residency, Cochin in 1996
 Participated in the Quiz competition representing Taj Garden Retreat, Varkala, held at Taj Malabar, Cochin in June - 1999
 Active member in co-ordinating the cultural activities and annual sports meet held in connection with the Hotel Day
Celebrations of Taj Garden Retreat,Varkala [1998-99]
 Winner of Chess Championship held at Taj Sheba Hotel, Sana’a, Yemen in 2002
 Member of cricket team of Taj Residency, Cochin and Taj Sheba Hotel, Sana’a, Yemen.
DRIVING LICENCE:
UAE Driving Licence Holder (Light Vehicle)