Murali Ashwathappa
Dubai
Summary
Strategic Financial Leader Driving Growth, Innovation, and Fiscal Excellence in Dynamic Business Environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CFO
Xforia Inc
04.2023 - Current
- Financial Planning and Strategy:
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's goals.
- Create budgets, forecasts, and financial plans. - Financial Reporting:
- Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports.
- Communicate financial performance to stakeholders, such as the board of directors or investors. - Risk Management:
- Identify and assess financial risks.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and internal controls. - Capital Management:
- Manage the company's capital structure, including debt and equity.
- Optimize the use of financial resources to support business objectives. - Cash Flow Management:
- Ensure proper cash flow to meet operational needs.
- Implement cash management strategies and oversee liquidity. - Financial Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors and regulatory bodies. - Treasury Functions:
- Manage the company's investments and financial assets.
- Monitor and optimize the use of working capital. - Financial Analysis:
- Conduct financial analysis to support decision-making.
- Provide insights into key financial metrics and performance indicators. - Mergers and Acquisitions:
- Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships.
- Oversee due diligence processes and financial integration. - Cost Management:
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Implement cost control measures. - Stakeholder Relations:
- Communicate with investors, analysts, and other stakeholders regarding financial performance.
- Participate in shareholder meetings and presentations. - Financial Leadership:
- Provide leadership to the finance team.
- Collaborate with other executives in strategic decision-making.
Managing Director
Xforia Green Technology L.L.C.
04.2023 - Current
- Developing and executing business strategies to achieve short and long-term goals.
- Reporting to the board, providing market insights and strategic advice.
- Developing and implementing business plans to improve cost-efficiency.
- Maintaining positive and trust-based relations with business partners, shareholders, and authorities.
- Overseeing the company's business operations, financial performance, investments, and ventures.
- Supervising, guiding, and delegating executives in their duties.
- Ensuring company policies and legal guidelines are clearly communicated.
- Building and enhancing the company's public profile at events, speaking engagements, etc.
Manager
Global Value Add Inc
12.2009 - 03.2023
- Providing Training on GVA's Tax Compliance Methodology and Self Assure Quality Process- both in classroom and on the job training.
- Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Conducting the Periodical team meeting and discussing the issues in the team either towards work or any other issues between the team members;
- Identifying with help of Assistant Managers the best performers within the team and moving them to the next level of work depending on skill, quality and communication skills;
- Allocating work and clarifying the issues (if any) with the work assigned to respective team members; preparing weekly, monthly utilization report for the team; and preparing the SLA report, performance report on weekly/monthly basis to send it to management.
Education
MBA - Finance And Marketing
T John Institute of Management And Science
Bangalore06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
RJS First Grade College
Bengaluru05.2007
Skills
- Ethical Decision Making
- Strategic Financial Planning
- Capital Structure Optimization
- Investor Relations Management
- Budgeting and Forecasting
- International Finance Knowledge
- Tax Planning and Strategy
- Operational Management
- Accounting Principles
Timeline
CFO
Xforia Inc
04.2023 - Current
Managing Director
Xforia Green Technology L.L.C.
04.2023 - Current
Manager
Global Value Add Inc
12.2009 - 03.2023
MBA - Finance And Marketing
T John Institute of Management And Science
Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology
RJS First Grade College
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