Experience Highlights

Professional Experience

Gopalakrishnan Ramanarayanan Chartered Accountant with over 30 years of experience in the areas of Corporate Finance, Finalization/Consolidation of accounts, IFRS implementation, Strategy implementation , Budgeting, MIS, Taxation, Enterprise Risk Management, SAP SEM, Balanced Score Card , SOX Compliance, Auditing and Fund Management, Zoho Books implementation,

A strategic planner with expertise in analyzing existing systems & procedures, preparing business continuity plans, designing internal control systems and facilitating effective decision-making.

Working knowledge with the provisions of Income Tax Act, VAT, Service Tax, Central Excise, GST.. with deftness in handling company law, TDS and excise.

An effective communicator with excellent relationship building, analytical and negotiation skills with experience in liaising with banks, financial institutions and regulatory authorities, suppliers and customers.

My Professional Journey

1. Started my own firm “GKS Accounting Services” from 1/10/17 in Dubai offering varied services in the Finance  and Tax domain 

2. From Nov 16  till October 17 with Downtown Investments Management Limited , Owners of Taj Hotels Dubai and varied investments globally, as  Group Chief Financial Officer

3. From May 12 till October 16 with Rafi Agrifoods International FZC in Dubai , A Joint venture with Ronald A. Chisolm Limited,  a multibillion dollar group and one of the 50 best managed companies in Canada  , as Chief Financial Officer

4. From  Mar 11 till May 12 with Alfaraa Group , a construction and Contracting company in UAE, as Vice President – Finance

5. Jul’06 – Feb’11 with Suzlon Energy Limited, Pune/Mumbai as Senior General Manager – Financial Planning & MIS

6. Jul’98-Jun’06 with Tata Group, Mumbai/Delhi

Previous Assignments in the financial Services Industry

Savani Financials Limited, Mumbai as A.V.P. – Corporate Finance from Sep’96-Jun’98

IDBI Capital Market services Ltd., Mumbai  as Manager – Finance & Accounts from Dec’95- Aug’96

Western India Financial Services Ltd., Mumbai as Senior Manager – Finance and Accounts from Apr’94-Nov’95

Apple Industries Limited, Mumbai as Senior Manager – Credit & Accounts from Dec’90-Mar’94

Computer Point (I) Ltd., Mumbai as Manager Accounts from Jun’89- Nov’90