Ravi Shankar Kasinathan is a Chartered Accountant with over 34 years of experience in finance and accounting roles. He provides his personal and contact information, as well as details about his family, educational qualifications, goals, skill sets, experience, achievements and interests. His most recent role has been as the Plant Accounting Head at Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd since 2013, where he oversees accounting, budgeting, compliance and other responsibilities. Prior to this he held various finance leadership positions with companies including Reliance, Jaypee Cement, and Coromandel Fertilizers.

1. Personal Information:
RAVI SHANKAR KASINATHAN
Permanent Address: 204, Arizona Heights, 10-3-86, Teachers Colony, East Marredpally, Secunderabad –
500026, Telengana.
Present Address: 204, Mansi Heights, New Rajendra Nagar, Raipur – 492001, Chhattisgarh.
Mobile: +91-95731-51581 (Personal)
E-mail Id: ravishank_ravikasi@yahoo.co.in, kasinathravi.ravikasi@gmail.com,
Family Details: Shanthi J. B.Sc. (Mathematics), B.Ed. (Mathematics) & Hari Nath R. HCL Ltd. (Networking)
Educational Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant, Nov - 1984 – ICAI (India) – Aug 1978 – 81 Article ship & Audit Assistant
Bachelors of Commerce, Apr 1975- March 78 – Madras University
Goals:
 Aligning my performance with the Goals set by the Organization and work hard to be above targets set.
 Constant learning for the benefit of Organization, personal and team development. Cross-training.
 Development of Internal Staff-led training around specific topics. On the job experience to gain and use
soft skills.
 MIS reporting to Superiors and sharing with peers on need basis as per time-line set and other
Commercial inputs.
 Ensure Commercial interest of the organization is protected on procurements.
 Ensure that interests of all Customers/stake-holders for my role assigned are fully taken care.
 Understand and adapt quickly to Customer needs and perspective.
 Passion for Operational excellence.
 Multi-tasking and ensure to get a very good feed-back from all by providing inputs appropriately.
 To work as per the Code of Conduct of the Company and also at the Meetings.
 Presenting Departments (F&A) Action Plan for the financial year.
 Balancing AR versus AP ratio efficiently by availing credit and also obtaining stage payments from
Customers.
 Applying the knowledge of Indirect taxes to the best possible ways to the Organization.
Skill sets & Deliverables:
 Participating in the discussion of for Preparation of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with the Top
Management
 Interacting with FI’s / Banks for obtaining Term loan and Working Capital limits.

2.  Maintaining the Accounts as per the requirement of Accounting Standards issued by Governing Institute of
the country and getting them audited as per Companies Act and adopted by ICAI/IFRS/ India - AS. If
posted abroad shall be able to prepare and present the Accounts accordingly.
 Providing analytical MIS by ensuring capture of data systematically and sticking to timelines
 Strict compliance to Government regulations and Statutes.( Commercial, Labour related and Industrial)
 Ensuring costs to be within Budget availability and from proprietary angle. Provide ideas / suggestions for
Cost reduction by adopting innovative methods.
 Constant review of Internal control & Systems and suitable modification
 Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Cash flow management and control
 Compliance to all applicable laws, arrange to pay taxes and duties and file returns
 Commercial concurrence to various OPEX, CAPEX orders Commercial contracts before awarding to
Vendors.
 Risk Management / Mitigation – Insurance of various Assets of organization and Human Assets.
Experience: Finance & Accounts professional with an experience of over 34 years
Beginning from latest:
Manufacture operations & Infrastructure phases from the latest – (with profile)
 Accounting and Reporting as Plant Accounting Head at Kalpataru Power Transmission Ltd from
30th Jan-13 till date. – Budget preparation, Conversion Cost Analysis with Budget, Dash board
preparation, Monthly/ Quarter Accounts closure, Statutory compliance MIS submission on time,
Providing inputs for Capital Subsidy, Advising on Cost Control, Inventory control, Rate analysis for
Commercial concurrence of PO, for Job WO ensuring Statutory compliance, Risk Analysis, Banking,
Co-ordination with Audits.(in SAP FICO/MM) – M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells CA
 Improving knowledge by attending seminars, conferences on various topics from Apr-2012 to Jan-13.
 Cement Jaypee Associates Ltd Unit at Budawada Village near Vijayawada from 9th Nov 2009 to 29th
Feb-12 years 4 months (4 months in Operation) – SAP implementation, Project Budget vs. Actual
monitoring on monthly basis with weekly requirement of funds to HO, Equipment bills Accounting and
advising HO for payment, Contractors bills verification, Sales Tax break-up on monthly basis to
Consultant, Obtaining C-Form on-line, Excise Registration, Payroll disbursement on timely basis,
attending Management Audit and AOP meet at HO, meeting/ attending to Consortium of Bankers.
Reliance Group from 7th Mar 1997 to 2nd Nov 2009 – M/s.Chaturvedi & Shah and M/s. Deloitte Haskins &
Sells CA
 Projects of Refinery 4 years 7th Mar 1997- 15th Apr 2001, GM, Jamnagar – Payroll for 3000+
employees and related benefits, Statutory and other recoveries and advising for remittance, Project
Accounting of Indirect Costs like aggregates, overheads, systems, Co-ordination with Statutory bodies /
Funds, Issue of Form-16, Filing of Company Income tax TDS returns.
All the following 3 tasks / activities under SAP (FICO/MM) –in Modules: in RELIANCE:
 Capitalization of Assets for OFC cabling, Tele-communication Infrastructure Towers from Apr 16th
2001 to Dec 05 (including Chain of Petroleum Outlets accounting of all Assets for 1 year)
 Acquisition of sites for Retails outlets on lease for all formats from Dec 2005 to 6th June 06.
 Capitalization of Assets for Retail formats from 7th Jun 2006 to 2nd Nov 09 and ensure all assets are
accounted and getting them signed-off from before hand-over to Operations.
 Fertilizers and By-Products at Coromandel Fertilisers Ltd from 9th Oct 1992 to 4th Mar 97 – MIS on
expansion of capacity for Rs,5230 lakhs. Co-ordination with FI’s, Status Reporting to FI’s and
Management, Excise, AP, Banking, Statutory Audit and attending to Internal Audit, Forex risk
mitigation, Finalisation of Account ( Secunderabad & Vizag) - M/s.A.F. Ferguson & Co, CA

3.  CAD/ CAM Software Solution providers –OMC Computers Ltd from 1st Aug 1990 to 7th Oct 92 –
Accounts, Audit, Banking, AP/AR Management, IDBI Bills re-discounting, Bank limits enhancement,
Payroll Management & re-imbursements. ( Secunderabad) - M/s.M. Bhaskara Rao & Co.
 NBFC company – Sakthi Finance Ltd from 2nd Mar 1989 to 25th July 90 – Implementation of User
friendly and at same time Business centre wise, Profit centre wise Accounting package, Obtaining
funds from Banks, Reduction of Interest cost by real-time funds transfer from collection centre / city.
 Poly viscose blended yarn, Woolen yarn by Hiflon India Ltd. 17th Mar 1986 to 25th Feb 89 –
Interacted with APIDC/ SFC for Project Funds, Maintenance of Accounts, Inventory Management,
Excise formalities like sending Semi-FG for re-processing, Co-ordination with Banks, SO & Invoice,
AR Management, Cash flow Management. (Hyd.)
 Starch, Glucose, Dextrose of Maize, Fertilizers and By-Products by Laxmi Starch Ltd Mar 1984 to
15th Mar 86. – Monitoring existing MIS & formulating sound in-built system, Implementation of
process costing of various products and allocation including overheads to profit centers, reducing waste
recovery, Inventory of Assets & Consumables, Accounts, Annual & Management Audit, Budget
Control, Sales-tax assessments, Purchase accounting, Payroll accounting, Funds requisition,
Calculation of Interest charged and comparing with lending rates monthly ,Variance Analysis, Putting
up a case for obtaining sales tax exemption, Interaction with Bank. ( Hyderabad) - M/s. V.B.Haribhakti
& Co. CA
 Transmission Towers, Railway Electrification by – Best & Crompton Ltd. May 1983 to Feb 84 – In-
charge of Railway Electrification, HVSS Accounts of various WO’s, Co-ordination with RE Head &
Divisional Head in monthly profit accounting on the basis of completion with due provision including
depreciation on heavy equipments, vehicles and tools monthly and reporting to management. Audit,
Fixed Asset Register completion at HO with numbering.
Soft Skills:
 Innate energy to achieve for professional excellence by updating upon knowledge levels.
 Aptitude for constantly exploring improvement of present system and system orientation.
 Effective team leader by goal setting, skill development, and achievement orientation. Consensus building,
analytical mind, problem detection and solving abilities.
 Adapting to contemporary and sound business practices to ensure stake-holder satisfaction with excellence
as a goal.
 Effectively interacting with people of diverse fields and hierarchical levels and Heads of the Plant/
organization/ units.
Significant Achievements:
 Successfully implemented SAP (FICO & MM) modules in the Plant in co-ordination with SAP team within
scheduled time line at Jaypee Associates Ltd (Balaji Cement Project)
 Interacted with State Government Departments regarding submission of Project specific applications for
concessions, subsidy, exemptions etc., and other recurring benefits on power tariff and sales tax for five
years under “Mega Project” Scheme. For Reliance Infocomm, Jaypee Cement Project & Kalpataru
( under process)
 Submitting business projections for Annual performance appraisal to banks for review of funding limits
(fund & non-fund based limits) in 1992 for around Rs.1000 lakhs - OMC Computers Ltd, Sakthi Finance
1990 & Hiflon India Ltd for Blended Worsted Viscose yarn Plant (Hifco Group) the years 1986 to 1989 for
funding working capital requirements. Packing credit for their export of yarn.
 Arranging for NCD in OMC Computers Ltd.
 In all the Projects implemented at by Reliance (Petroleum Outlets, Telecom & Retail) though AP Circle
is large in size and had complexity /variety, under my guidance and control we have completed the
Capitalization after material reconciliation in record time.

4.  Devised effective strategies to acquire sites for Control stations, towers, Offices & Warehouses in J&K
(Jammu and farthest border sites in Srinagar) for Telecom and ensured roll-out obligation committed to
TRAI is complied with well in time line.
 Handled all commercial & administrative functions such as co-coordinating for setting up office,
accounting, taxation and banking in J&K State for telecom project.
I.T. Skills set:
Conversant with SAP (FICO&MM) Project Modules, MS Excel & MS Word.
Professional Knowledge and Training Undertaken:
 IFRS and India-AS Knowledge
 Worked in SAP FICO/MM/CO & Project Modules and obtained practical training.
 SAP-FICO & MM Reliance Refinery - Reliance Industries Ltd, Jamnagar for Refinery project
 SAP- FICO & MM Reliance Infomm - Reliance Industries Ltd, Mumbai for Telecom business
 Risk Cover -Insurance procedure - Coromandel Fertilizers Ltd., Vizag
 Excise matters / Amendments - Coromandel Fertilizers Ltd., Vizag
 Exposure to variety of large Corporate / Govt. Undertaking / Bank Audits and its finalization, IT
returns. (during Article ship)
CA Firm M/s. M.S. Krishnaswamy & Co, Chartered Accountants, Chennai- Article ship, (1978-81)
International Instruments Ltd, Bangalore, Indian Bank Branch their P.F. Fund I.T. Assmt. & filing
returns and other companies ( Chennai)
CA Firm M/s. Suri & Co, Chartered Accountants – Audit Assistant, Chennai. Nov 1981 to Jun 83
Audited and Finalized Accounts of Ashok Leyland Ltd. Thiru Arooran Sugars Ltd, Seshasayee Paper and
Boards Ltd, Cigfil India Ltd, Devarshola Tea Estates Ltd, I.T. Assmt. of Firms and Individuals.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth : 5th August 1958
Languages known : English, Tamil (mother tongue), Hindi, Telugu & Gujarati
Reason for change : Due to personal reasons. Shall re - locate if required to any part of India / Abroad.
Current CTC : Rs.19.75 lakhs (Fixed Rs.18.45 lakh (incdg. Reimbursements + Variable Rs.1.30 lakh)
Expected CTC : Rs.26.00 lakhs
Notice Period : 2 months (can be reduced to 1 month)
Pass port No. : M8784583 (Expiry year: 2025)
Linked-In ID : ravishank_ravikasi@yahoo.co.in Skype: ravishankar.kasinathan
Interests and Extra Curricular Activities:
Reading professional books, Playing Games, Attending Seminars / Workshops. Trekking, Site seeing. Events
organizing, Secretary in Officer’s Club & Treasurer in Housing Society and Accounts Audited and present.
I was in Naval Wing (NCC) for 2 years attending parades weekly 2 days & attended a Camp in Madras for 10
days. Conducted School’s Exhibition especially for Indian Naval wing with active participation.
K. Ravi Shankar
Declaration:
I hereby declare that all statements made are true to the best of my knowledge.
K. Ravi Shankar