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SUMESH B PILLAI

SUMESH B PILLAI

Dammam,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Analyst skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyse financial status and recommend business strategies. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software.

Accomplished Financial Analyst accustomed to monitoring and enforcing budget controls to reduce costs and increase profitability. Strong background in continuous improvement and risk mitigation. Excels in collaborating with cross-functional teams to support seamless financial operations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior financial analyst

Jana Marine Service Company LLC
Al Khoabar, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - Current

JMS is an exclusively owned subsidiary of Rashed Al-Rashed & Sons Group, a dynamic, leading conglomerate in Saudi Arabia. It provides first-class marine offshore Services to the Oil & Gas sector in the Arabian Gulf regions

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Financial Reporting and MIS
  • Spearheaded implementation of enhanced internal controls to improve budget adherence and reduce overages.
  • Reviewed expense reports and balance sheets, monitoring reconciliations to evaluate current financial markers.
  • Measured solvency against benchmark performance, reporting data-driven findings to inform financial strategy.
  • Reported on financial challenges and forecasted demands to inform decision-makers.
  • Analysed income and cash-flow statements to assess financial health and fluidity.
  • Spearheaded implementation of risk management initiatives and disaster recovery planning.
  • Reviewed expenditures against established budgets, reporting on variances and implementing controls to reduce overages.
  • Developed annual and quarterly budgets to guide operational expenditures.
  • Complied with all GAAP regulations, preparing and presenting financial reports in alignment with requirements.
  • Worked with financial team to coordinate high-volume workflow under stringent deadlines.
  • Filing VAT Return, Preparation and Finalization of VAT Reports on monthly basis
  • Budget and Variance Analysis on periodical basis
  • Ratio Analysis, Financial and Operational Analysis
  • System study & implementation of System Controls
  • Analysis on cost control and Cost reduction mechanisms
  • IKTVA Reporting (Report relates to Saudi Aramco

Sr. Manager

Manappuram Finance Limited
Thrissur, Kerala, India
09.2011 - 01.2018

Manappuram Finance Limited is one of India's leading Non-Banking Finance Company having more than 4000 branches across India with Asset Under Management (AUM) of nearly Rs 200 billion and workforce of around 25000

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Managed staffing schedules for high numbers of employees, delivering operational efficiency whilst remaining under budget.
  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
  • Preparation of MIS Reports on periodical basis
  • Ratio Analysis, Financial and Operational Analysis
  • Preparing budgets and variance analysis on specific intervals
  • Designs Loan products and product mix
  • Develop reports on process compliance, adherence to policies and procedures
  • Build and evaluate financial models as part of the due diligence process for investments
  • System study & implementation, Analysis on cost control and Cost reduction mechanisms

Cost Management Trainee

Matsyafed, Govt. of Kerala Undertaking
Kollam, Kerala, India
01.2011 - 08.2011

Matsyafed, the Kerala State Co-operative Federation for Fisheries Development Ltd. was registered as an Apex Federation of primary level welfare societies in the coastal fishery sector with the objective of ensuring the economic and social development of the fishermen community by implementing various schemes aimed at promoting the production, procurement, processing and marketing of fish and fish products.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Preparation of MIS Reports on periodical basis
  • Maintaining books of accounts, Preparation of Pay roll, Trail Balance & Provisional financial statements
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations and completed assigned management tasks.
  • Preparation of Divisional profitability and Income Statement
  • Verification of Branch accounts and HO-Branch Reconciliation
  • Providing monthly & Quarterly report to the Management
  • Preparing weekly cash flow, fund flow, monitoring the Working Capital Utilization

Cost Management Trainee

Plantation Corporation of Kerala Limited
Kottayam, Kerala, India
11.2009 - 10.2010

The Plantation Corporation of Kerala Limited is the largest Plantation company in public sector was formed in 1962, by the Government of Kerala. The Company is one of the major producers of high-quality Centrifuged latex (Cenex) in India

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Liaised with managers, supervisors and other senior staff, communicating clearly and concisely.
  • Evaluated business processes to identify and recommend areas for improvement.
  • Researched market and trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Executed tasks across departments, gaining practical experience in diverse operational functions.
  • Collaborated with team members on projects on strategic initiatives.
  • Analysed financial data to provide insights for budgeting.
  • Preparation of Divisional profitability and Income Statement
  • Verification of Branch accounts and HO-Branch Reconciliation
  • Providing monthly & Quarterly report to the Management
  • Preparing weekly cash flow, fund flow, monitoring the Working Capital Utilization
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations and completed assigned management tasks.

Audit Executive

Tom & Jim Chartered Accountants
Cochin, India
02.2008 - 09.2008

TOM & Jim Chartered Accountants is a firm chartered accountants delivering various services to their clients including Auditing, Taxation Project Consultancy Services, Other financial services.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Developed comprehensive audit strategy to align with business demands.
  • Contributed to audit planning, testing and review of audit programs to determine appropriateness for company.
  • Coordinated workflow to complete comprehensive financial, operational and compliance audits.
  • Identified trends, discrepancies and inefficiencies, suggesting actionable improvements to address audit findings.
  • Generated complex audit reports to illustrate audit findings and recommend actionable solutions.
  • Implemented and assessed internal controls, enforcing adherence to reduce compliance risks.
  • Attended and completed regular mandatory audit and accounting training to apply best audit practices.
  • Supervised independent audits to monitor growth and productivity.
  • Audit under Companies Act , firm of Partners, and sole proprietorships
  • Internal Audit, Vat Audit & TDS/ TCS filing
  • Income Tax annual returns for companies, firms, and individuals
  • ROC returns, Service Tax Returns & Sales Tax Returns

Education

CMA -

Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)
04.2008 - 12.2010

M-com - Finance

Kerala University
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
07.2005 - 06.2007

B-com - Finance with Computer Application

Mahatma Gandhi University, Education
Kottayam, Kerala, India
07.2002 - 06.2005

Commerce

M. G. Higher Secondary School
Thumpamon, Kerala, India
06.2000 - 05.2002

10th - SSLC

Department of Secondary Education
Thattayil, Kerala, India
2000

Skills

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good team management, interactive and interpersonal skills
  • Flexible team player
  • Strategic problem-solving
  • Financial management
  • Financial data analysis
  • Business development
  • Financial modelling
  • Analysing/Forecasting data trends
  • High-value project management
  • Financial and operational reporting
  • Process automation
  • Research abilities
  • Computer Proficiency: - Sound knowledge in M S Office, Oracle, Dot Net and Tally ERP9 Experience in a Core Banking Solution environment

Affiliations

Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (CMA Membership No 35647)

Languages

English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate

Timeline

Senior financial analyst

Jana Marine Service Company LLC
01.2018 - Current

Sr. Manager

Manappuram Finance Limited
09.2011 - 01.2018

Cost Management Trainee

Matsyafed, Govt. of Kerala Undertaking
01.2011 - 08.2011

Cost Management Trainee

Plantation Corporation of Kerala Limited
11.2009 - 10.2010

CMA -

Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI)
04.2008 - 12.2010

Audit Executive

Tom & Jim Chartered Accountants
02.2008 - 09.2008

M-com - Finance

Kerala University
07.2005 - 06.2007

B-com - Finance with Computer Application

Mahatma Gandhi University, Education
07.2002 - 06.2005

Commerce

M. G. Higher Secondary School
06.2000 - 05.2002

10th - SSLC

Department of Secondary Education
SUMESH B PILLAI