1. SANTHOSH EDAMANA KUMARAN
Contact No.: 050- 7642527
E-Mail: santhoshek@gmail.com
An ardent Finance Manager with expertise in strengthening companies to lead in a highly competitive environment,
in quest of senior level assignments (Financial Controller or Finance Manager/Financial Analyst) in Finance &
Accounts / Commercial Operations with a leading organization of repute
PROFILE SUMMARY
 A Senior Finance Manager 15+ years of total experience in Middle East and North African (MENA) region extending to
the Indian subcontinent.
 Demonstrated proficiency in heading all departments of Accounts & Finance and leading best practice initiatives in
managing debtors & creditors reconciliation, internal audit works, finalization of accounts, fund man agement, stock
accounting, etc.
 Skilled in preparing monthly MIS & financial reports like Trial Balance, Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet, WIP
Statement & Stock Position, etc.
 Deftness in Balanced Scorecard implementation, Treasury operations, Cash flow operations and NPV, IRR & ROIs
 Expertise in identifying areas of strength & weaknesses in the financial function, drive controllership of taxation area and
manage systems effectively to improve efficiency, increase cost saving, productivity & bottom line
 Proficient in determining financial objectives by verifying operational efficiency levels & recommending cost
control measures for improvement in bottom line performance
 An effective communicator with good analytical, problem solving and presentation skills
 Industrial Expertise: Trading, Service, Power Projects, Equipment rental, Joint Ventures and Chemical domain
 Financial Accounting  Commercial Operations  Cash Flow Management  Strategic
Planning  Joint Venture Accounting  Balanced Scorecard  Financial Analysis
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Maintaining statutory books of accounts viz., journal, ledger, cash book and subsidiaries in compliance with the time &
accuracy norms
 Hedging currencies like forward booking currencies, negotiating with suppliers for better credit terms, variance analysis
 Presenting a true and fair view of the financial position of the company by preparing financial statements viz., P&L Account,
Balance Sheet and Annual Reports
 Ensuring that timely payments are made to creditors and received from debtors
 Executing all administrative functions and coordinating between internal departments for smooth functioning
 Implementing & supervising the completion of general ledger and financial reporting processes on time and ensuring
compliance of accounting standards
 Following up for accounts receivables after invoicing to debtors, conducting ageing analysis with an aim to keep
receivables under control and collections of payments
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS
Since Oct’98 The Kanoo Group, Dubai as Chief Accountant (Commercial)
Role:
 Preparing annual budgets and conducting variance analysis
 Analyzing capital investment
 Developing NPV, IRR, Discount Cash Flow and ROI models for evaluating financial implications of new products
 Providing analytical perspectives to important strategic decisions on various investments

2.  Coordinating with the new business process and working with Finance and Business Managers
 Reviewing and setting internal control system
 Responsible for General Ledger maintenance and inter divisional accounting & reconciliations
 Handling Letter of Credits for import & export operations
 Controlling stock and reviewing of stock levels
 Monitoring cash collection of branches
 Creating cash flow projections & cash management operations
 Identifying customer credit and extending credit
 Assisting with support to operations to achieve business targets
 Supervising WPS Salary processing
 Directing, guiding and motivating a team of 7 junior staff in carrying out their accounting duties
 Liaising various banks to obtain the best rate on fixed deposits and updating the list
 Estimating project cash flows, expense summary, billing and collection statements
 Looking after financial records for forecasting the future finances and budget requirements
 Maintaining expenditure and overseeing its compliance within department budgets
 Processing invoices & releasing of payments based on the cash flow
Highlights:
 Handling a team of 7 people
 Bagged Employee of Month Award from for the best performance and attitude towards work and overall performance
 Contributed in Capital Investment Evaluation
PREVIOUS ASSIGNMENTS
Oct’95 – Aug’98 Eternit Everest Ltd., (Etex Group - Belgium), Nasik as Accountant
Aug ’94 – Sept’95 EPC Irrigation Ltd., Nasik as Accountant
Apr’90 – Apr’94 Foster Foods Pvt. Ltd., Kerala as Accountant
EDUCATION
2013 MBA (Finance) from Sikkim Manipal University, Karnataka
1992 M.Com. from Calicut University, Kerala
1990 B.Com. from Government College, Calicut University, Kerala
OTHER COURSES
 Diploma in Computer Applications
 Pursing CMA
ACADEMIC PROJECT
Title: Working Capital Management
Description: Effective utilization of working capital
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
 Letter of Credit & UCP 600 conducted by Emirates NBD bank
 Letter of Credit & UCP 600 conducted by Dr. K B Vijaya Kumar – Professional LC Expert

3. IT SKILLS
 Well versed with MS Office (Excel ,Word and PowerPoint) and Internet Applications
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth: 2nd March, 1969
Address: PO Box 209, Dubai, UAE
Languages Known: English, Hindi and Malayalam
Location Preference: UAE
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Visa Details: Residence Visa
Driving License: Valid UAE Driving License
Number of Dependents: UAE Driving License
LinkedIn Profile: santhoshek@gmail.com