RAMAKUMAR A. R.
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with expertise in UAE VAT and corporate tax compliance, financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Demonstrates proficiency in cash flow and treasury management, month-end and year-end close processes, and MIS & management reporting. Skilled in audit coordination, statutory compliance, CAPEX planning, cost control, and banking facilities management. Adept at managing inventory control for accurate financial reporting and ensuring visa and labour compliance with MOHRE. Utilises advanced ERP systems such as Oracle R12 and SAGE Line 500 alongside financial systems like Hyperion Financial Management to optimise operations. Proficient in accounting platforms including Zoho Books and Tally, complemented by advanced reporting capabilities using MS Excel and Power BI. Career goals include leveraging analytical skills to drive strategic financial initiatives within dynamic organisations.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Manager – Finance & Administration
MWT Global Consultancy LLC
Dubai
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Lead end-to-end finance, accounting, and administrative operations in compliance with UAE statutory and regulatory requirements
- Manage UAE VAT calculations, reconciliations, filings, and Corporate Tax documentation and submissions
- Oversee daily accounting, ledger control, reconciliations, and reporting using Zoho Books
- Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity planning, and fund utilization
- Prepare monthly MIS, month-end closures, and year-end financial statements with variance analysis
- Supervise payroll processing, WPS, and employee records
- Coordinate trade license renewals, MOA amendments, KHDA approvals, and regulatory filings
- Oversee bank facilities and funding arrangements while maintaining strong relationships with major banking authorities
- Enhanced team performance with regular coaching and feedback sessions.
- Implemented cost-saving initiatives to drive profitability.
- Improved staff productivity through effective workforce management techniques.
Finance Manager – Enhance / Lendlease Account
Wipro Technologies (DOP)
Chennai, India
03.2020 - 11.2024
- Managed financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and MIS reporting for enterprise client portfolios
- Controlled cash flow, operating costs, and CAPEX
- Prepared end-to-end audit schedules and supporting documents as per auditors’ requirements, ensuring timely completion of statutory audits
- Managed and reviewed reconciliations in Blackline system with 100% accuracy, maintaining zero higher-level escalations
- Prepared end-to-end CONSOL (HFM) schedules with detailed commentary and variance analysis, and presented findings to client management without any escalations
- Coordinated statutory audits, internal audits, and compliance reporting
- Strengthened financial controls and banking relationships
- Led forecasting exercises to anticipate future business needs.
Finance Manager
Enhance
Muscat, Oman
04.1999 - 03.2020
- Headed finance, treasury, budgeting, taxation, and corporate compliance functions
- Managed treasury operations including foreign exchange exposure, debt servicing, and investments
- Prepared end-to-end audit schedules including financials and supporting documents as per auditors’ requirements, ensuring timely completion of statutory audits
- Led month-end close process and MIS reporting, delivering accurate financial reports within deadlines without any escalations
- Prepared annual budgets, cost analysis, and project feasibility studies
- Oversaw payroll for 1,000+ employees ensuring statutory compliance
- Reduced operational costs by implementing cost-saving strategies.
Accountant
Al Jazeira Services Company SAOG
Muscat, Oman
10.1997 - 03.1999
- Maintain financial records and general ledger
- Handle accounts payable & receivable
- Perform bank reconciliations and cash monitoring
- Prepare financial statements and reports
- Assist in audits, budgeting, and forecasting
Junior Officer – Accounts
Ceat Financial Services Ltd. (RPG Group)
Mumbai, India
05.1996 - 09.1997
- Assist in maintaining accounting records and data entry
- Support accounts payable & receivable processes
- Perform basic bank reconciliations
Accounts Supervisor
Wipro Limited
Mumbai, India
05.1995 - 05.1996
- Supervise day-to-day accounting operations
- Review accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger
- Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing
- Oversee bank reconciliations and cash flow management
- Prepare financial reports and support audits
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Calicut
India09.1989
Skills
- UAE VAT & Corporate Tax Compliance
- Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow & Treasury Management
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- MIS & Management Reporting
- Payroll & WPS Processing
- Audit Coordination (Internal & External)
- Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
- CAPEX Planning & Cost Control
- Banking facilities Management
- Trade License, MOA & KHDA Renewals
- Manage inventory control, valuation, and reconciliation to support accurate financial reporting
- Visa, Emirates ID, Work Permit & Labor Compliance with MOHRE
- ERP Systems: Oracle R12, SAGE Line 500
- Financial Systems: Hyperion Financial Management, BlackLine, CONSOL
- Accounting Platforms: Zoho Books, Tally
- Reporting & Analytics: MS Excel (Advanced), Power BI
- Productivity Tools: MS Word, PowerPoint
Certification
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA), UK – Pursuing
- IFRS Diploma, ACCA, India – Pursuing
LANGUAGES
English : Fluent
Hindi : Fluent
Malayalam : Fluent
Tamil : Fluent
KEY STRENGTHS & COMMITMENTS
A results-driven Finance Manager focused on time-bound deliverables, maintaining receivables ageing within 60 days, optimizing bank facilities to minimize interest costs, and ensuring accurate MIS submission by the 7th of every month without exception.
PERSONAL DETAILS
- Nationality: Indian
- Employment Visa: UAE Valid till March 2027
Timeline
Senior Manager – Finance & Administration
MWT Global Consultancy LLC
01.2025 - 04.2026
Finance Manager – Enhance / Lendlease Account
Wipro Technologies (DOP)
03.2020 - 11.2024
Finance Manager
Enhance
04.1999 - 03.2020
Accountant
Al Jazeira Services Company SAOG
10.1997 - 03.1999
Junior Officer – Accounts
Ceat Financial Services Ltd. (RPG Group)
05.1996 - 09.1997
Accounts Supervisor
Wipro Limited
05.1995 - 05.1996
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
University of Calicut