Gopakumar Gopala Krishna

Gopakumar Gopala Krishna

Director of Finance
Dubai , Dubai , United Arab Emirates (UAE)
English

نبذة عني

Seasoned finance professional with 25+ years of leadership experience across multinational and Fortune 500 environments, including 10 years with a Japanese multinational and 12 years within a Fortune 500 group. Expertise…

الخبرة

Director of Finance

Indoguna Dubai LLC, Maxzi The Good Food Restaurant & Maxzi Global FZCO (Joint venture of CP Axtra/ Siam Makro Thailand & Maxwell Singapore)
Nov 2013 - حتى الآن · 12 سنوات 8 أشهر

Led Finance, Accounts, Legal, and Administration functions across multiple entities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
Directed budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting strategic planning and decision-making for ongoing and new initiatives
Managed project finance activities, including financial planning, cost control, and investment analysis for key projects and business opportunities
Designed and implemented various departmental frameworks to support organizational scaling, while training and mentoring team members for emerging leadership roles
Oversaw cash flow planning and liquidity management, ensuring availability of funds for operational and strategic needs
Led negotiations with banks for trade facilities and other banking arrangements, maintaining strong working relationships with financial institutions
Managed MIS reporting frameworks and conducted monthly departmental performance reviews to monitor efficiency and financial discipline
Designed and implemented SOPs to strengthen internal controls, enhance governance, and improve operational efficiency across finance and support functions
Ensured compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and relevant industry-specific financial reporting requirements
Led and mentored finance team members, driving performance, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration
Monitored key financial KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency
Managed external and internal audits and coordinated with auditors to resolve issues and implement recommendations

Director of Finance

Indoguna Dubai LLC, Maxzi The Good Food Restaurant & Maxzi Global FZCO (Joint venture of CP Axtra/ Siam Makro Thailand & Maxwell Singapore) · Dubai , Dubai , United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Nov 2013 - حتى الآن · 12 سنوات 8 أشهر

Led Finance, Accounts, Legal, and Administration functions across multiple entities, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements, Directed budgeting and forecasting processes, supporting strategic planning and decision-making for ongoing and new initiatives, Managed project finance activities, including financial planning, cost control, and investment analysis for key projects and business opportunities, Designed and implemented various departmental frameworks to support organizational scaling, while training and mentoring team members for emerging leadership roles, Oversaw cash flow planning and liquidity management, ensuring availability of funds for operational and strategic needs, Led negotiations with banks for trade facilities and other banking arrangements, maintaining strong working relationships with financial institutions, Managed MIS reporting frameworks and conducted monthly departmental performance reviews to monitor efficiency and financial discipline, Designed and implemented SOPs to strengthen internal controls, enhance governance, and improve operational efficiency across finance and support functions, Ensured compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and relevant industry-specific financial reporting requirements, Led and mentored finance team members, driving performance, professional development, and cross-functional collaboration, Monitored key financial KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency, Managed external and internal audits and coordinated with auditors to resolve issues and implement recommendations

Manager Finance & Accounts

KIMS Health Care Management Ltd, Cochin, India
Apr 2012 - Sep 2013 · 1 سنة 5 أشهر

Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations
Implemented and maintained effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensured regulatory compliance

Manager Finance & Accounts

KIMS Health Care Management Ltd, Cochin, India · Ernakulam , Kerala , India
Apr 2012 - Sep 2013 · 1 سنة 5 أشهر

Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations, Implemented and maintained effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensured regulatory compliance

Finance & Operations Manager

Noritsu Near East Branch, Dubai
Nov 2001 - Apr 2012 · 10 سنوات 5 أشهر

Led end-to-end Accounts, Finance, Inventory Control, Logistics, Operations, Payroll, Office administration and JAFZA compliance operations, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements
Prepared annual and monthly budgets and business plans based on historical performance and prevailing market conditions, and conducted monthly variance analysis to recommend corrective actions
Conducted monthly detailed reviews of distributor sales performance across eighteen countries to support strategic decision making and market development
Produced monthly accounting reports up to Balance Sheet level, including detailed accounts receivable reporting and follow-up
Prepared weekly reports on revenue, debt collection status, bank account positions and staff attendance for management review
Developed proposals for effective utilization of funds, including credit and debit control and preparation of cash flow statements
Managed banking activities, including negotiation and handling of Letters of Credit and related documentation
Contributed to the development and construction of long-term strategic business plans in coordination with senior management
Oversaw inventory control activities, including proposals for handling non-moving inventory and stock revaluation
Coordinated logistics operations, maintained and updated the supplier database, and negotiated with suppliers to obtain competitive rates
Handled JAFZA administrative activities, including license renewal and liaison with legal bodies and external auditors

Finance & Operations Manager

Noritsu Near East Branch, Dubai (Branch of Japanese MNC Noritsu Koki Co Ltd) · Dubai , Dubai , United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Nov 2001 - Apr 2012 · 10 سنوات 5 أشهر

Led end-to-end Accounts, Finance, Inventory Control, Logistics, Operations, Payroll, Office administration and JAFZA compliance operations, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements, Prepared annual and monthly budgets and business plans based on historical performance and prevailing market conditions, and conducted monthly variance analysis to recommend corrective actions, Conducted monthly detailed reviews of distributor sales performance across eighteen countries to support strategic decision making and market development, Produced monthly accounting reports up to Balance Sheet level, including detailed accounts receivable reporting and follow-up, Prepared weekly reports on revenue, debt collection status, bank account positions and staff attendance for management review, Developed proposals for effective utilization of funds, including credit and debit control and preparation of cash flow statements, Managed banking activities, including negotiation and handling of Letters of Credit and related documentation, Contributed to the development and construction of long-term strategic business plans in coordination with senior management, Oversaw inventory control activities, including proposals for handling non-moving inventory and stock revaluation, Coordinated logistics operations, maintained and updated the supplier database, and negotiated with suppliers to obtain competitive rates, Handled JAFZA administrative activities, including license renewal and liaison with legal bodies and external auditors

Ship Accountant

Mideast Ship Management Ltd., Dubai
Jan 1999 - Jan 2001 · 2 سنوات

Senior Accountant

Crown International FZE, Dubai
Jan 1997 - Jan 1999 · 2 سنوات

المشاريع

SAP

المدة : 01-Apr-2015 - 01-Aug-2015

SAP S4 Hanna implementation GL accountspayable vendor detailsReceivables detailsInventoryAuthority matrixUser creationPayrollSales order processPurchase order processPetty cash processCash handling processFixed asset registration Fixed Asset write offDepreciationPrepaidAccrualJV posting

الشهادات

Tally

Tally institute Ernakulam · Ernakulam , Kerala , India · 1990

المهارات

توجيه المخاطر برنامج التالي إدارة التكلفة حوكمة البيانات تنظيم المشروع زيرو SAP S4 Hana Sage 50 Peachtree Budgeting Cash Flow Management Tax Planning Internal Control & Process Implementation SAP S/4 HANA Internal Control Process Implementation Financial Strategy Corporate Governance Capital Structuring Enterprise Performance Management Financial Planning Forecasting Investment Analysis MIS Reporting IFRS Tax Compliance Internal Audits External Audits Variance Analysis Inventory Control Logistics Payroll Office Administration JAFZA Compliance Letters of Credit Bank Negotiation Accounts Receivable Cash Flow Statements SOP Development Team Leadership Mentoring Training Stakeholder Management
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