SUN SYSTEMS ERP
Gokul Parthasarathy
Abu Dhabi
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Commercial Finance Manager with 11+ years of progressive experience, including 7 years across the Gulf/MENA region, driving financial excellence and business sustainability. I specialize in optimizing cash flow, streamlining supplier payments and payroll processes, and ensuring robust financial controls through ISO and statutory audits. With a strong background in fund-raising, managing Letters of Credit, and leading commercial negotiations, I have consistently delivered cost savings while building long-term supplier and stakeholder partnerships. Known for navigating complex financial environments, I combine strategic insight with hands-on execution to drive compliance, profitability, and sustainable growth. Passionate about leveraging financial leadership to enable businesses to scale and thrive in competitive markets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Finance Manager
Capital Motion
Abu Dhabi, Emirate
05.2024 - Current
- Directed AP operations for 195+ vendors, overseeing AED 1.5M monthly outflows with accuracy and timeliness.
- Strategically managed vendor payments by negotiating extended credit period by 35 days, optimizing cash flow to ensure seamless operational continuity and strengthening financial stability.
- Managed fund transfers, reconciliations, petty cash, and compliance.
- Delivered daily MIS reports and ensured accuracy in accounts receivable across entities.
- Filed VAT/CT returns as per UAE regulations and instrumental in obtaining consolidated tax group registration across entities.
- Managed payroll for 350+ employees using WPS, ensuring compliance and timely disbursement.
- Prepared annual budgets, conducted variance/ GAP analysis (Actual vs budget), prepared rolling forecast.
- Led statutory audits and successfully completed them within the designated timeframe.
- Improved liquidity by negotiating credit terms.
- Linked POS with accounting, streamlining operations.
- Cut fees with in-house payment systems.
- Ensured seamless AP outsourcing.
- Led tax grouping for compliance.
- Capital Motion is a trailblazing hospitality powerhouse in F&B sector, Abu Dhabi, UAE celebrated for its portfolio of 12 award-winning restaurants, redefining dining excellence through visionary leadership, innovative concepts, and a dynamic team of over 350+ professionals.
Chief Accountant
MCA Management Consultants Ltd
Dubai
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Lead a team of professionals managing financial statements and strategic financial direction across the Gulf, ensuring compliance with high standards and Financial Standards.
- Led a team to manage and prepare standalone and consolidated financial statements for GCC entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS 15.
- Provided strategic financial direction, overseeing comprehensive reporting and data accuracy.
- Prepared and presented consolidated financial statements and detailed monthly management reports.
- Managed Group VAT return filings, corporate tax registrations.
- Conducted thorough financial analyses for strategic decision-making and compliance.
- Reviewed subsidiary accounts to ensure accurate transaction verification and reconciliation.
Sr.Executive - Finance and Accounts
Gulf Infrastructure Technologies LLC
Masqaţ
03.2018 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded a specialized task force during a joint venture with ACE INDUSTRIES FZ LLC, aiming to bring key modifications to cost concepts and production costing.
- Managed monthly and quarterly financial statements, overseeing general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and fixed assets, as well as accounts receivable and payable.
- Delivered accurate and timely explanations for variances between actual financial results and forecasts/budgets.
- Handled end-to-end Payroll Operations and Full & Final Settlement processing.
- Significantly enhanced the procurement process by rigorously regulating and verifying vendor activities, yielding substantial cost reductions.
- Conducted regular account reconciliations and managed customer invoices and account statements.
- Actively participated in budgeting processes, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
- Gulf Infrastructure Technologies LLC in Muscat, Oman, offers telecom network design and engineering with over 22 years' experience and 30+ certified professionals.
Jr. Accounts Executive
Avigna Properties Private Limited
Chennai Area
05.2015 - 02.2018
- Boosted financial accuracy by 10% through precise journal entries and thorough bank reconciliations.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by 08% by implementing a daily cash flow monitoring system for reconciliation.
- Collaborated with notable figures such as Mr. Raman Vijayan, former International Footballer and Mr. C. V Sunny, former captain of the Indian men's national basketball team.
- Conducted regular account reconciliations to support financial oversight and integrity.
Analyst
Standard Chartered Bank
Chennai Area
04.2014 - 04.2015
- During my role as an Analyst, I served as a crucial member of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) department. My primary focus was on Transaction Surveillance, where I played an integral role in ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards.
- Increased AML transaction detection efficiency by {15%} by focusing on Transaction Surveillance in the department.
- Increased compliance rate by {15%} through vigilant monitoring and analysis of regulatory standards.
- Analysed high-priority alerts in KYCC to enhance the bank's compliance framework and risk management.
- Specialized in monitoring unusual transaction patterns and conducted thorough reviews of customer profiles.
- Utilized advanced tools such as Lexis Nexis and Acuity for thorough entity analysis.
- Initiated Requests for Information (RFI) for unknown customers to ascertain their business activities and ensure alignment with compliance.
Education
MBA - Finance
Madras University
06.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science -
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
05.2011 - 05.2014
Accomplishments
· Accelerated month-end closing (Timeline) by 10%& daily reporting by 15%.
· Achieved 12% cost optimization via vendor negotiations.
· Improved reporting accuracy by 20%through automation and enhanced profitability by 06% via strategic outsourced staffing.
· Secured AED 15M in bank facilities via POS loan and project financing, strengthening cash flow optimization.
Personal Information
Title: Finance Manager
Skills
Financial budgeting
Financial management
Performance analysis
Variance analysis
Tax compliance
Cost accounting
Project finance
Cash flow management
Stakeholder management
Consolidation accounting
KPI management
Financial reporting
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Wanderer, there is no path, the path is made by walking.
Antonio Machado
Software
Oracle Symphony MICROS
TALLY PRIME
NORKOM
LEXIS NEXIS
ORACLE FMC
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Interests
SPORTS
Timeline
Finance Manager
Capital Motion
05.2024 - Current
Chief Accountant
MCA Management Consultants Ltd
04.2023 - 05.2024
Sr.Executive - Finance and Accounts
Gulf Infrastructure Technologies LLC
03.2018 - 01.2023
MBA - Finance
Madras University
06.2015 - Current
Jr. Accounts Executive
Avigna Properties Private Limited
05.2015 - 02.2018
Analyst
Standard Chartered Bank
04.2014 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science -
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College
05.2011 - 05.2014