Uma Ramesh
@umaramesh
Experienced finance professional with extensive accounting and management skills.
What I'm looking for
I am a finance professional with over 26 years of experience in accounting, finance, and logistics. My career has spanned various industries, including manufacturing and energy, where I have honed my skills in budgeting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. I have a proven track record of implementing effective financial controls and managing complex accounting systems.
In my current role as Sr. Manager Accounts & Finance at Omani Vegetable Oil in Dubai, I am responsible for overseeing financial operations and implementing accounting systems. My previous experience includes managing finance functions at African Steel Mills in Nigeria and Berkel Industries in India, where I successfully handled inter-company reconciliations, cash budgeting, and monthly financial reporting. I am committed to continuous learning and professional development, currently pursuing ICWAI to further enhance my expertise.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Manager Accounts & Finance
Omani Vegetable Oil
Mar 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Currently overseeing the implementation of accounting systems and controls in a startup environment, collaborating with the IT team to integrate Zoho Software.
Manager Finance/Accounts
African Steel Mills Nigeria
Oct 2016 - Jun 2021 (4 years 8 months)
Managed finance operations including inter-company reconciliations, cash budgeting, and monthly financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
Finance Manager
Berkel Industries India Private Ltd.
Mar 2015 - Aug 2016 (1 year 5 months)
Handled the entire finance function up to finalization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulations.
Manager Finance/Accounts
KGM Industries Ltd.
Jan 2012 - Apr 2014 (2 years 3 months)
Oversaw financial operations for the Agbara factory, managing cash flow, working capital, and liaising with banks for funding.
Senior Officer Accounts
Denso Kirloskar Industries Private Ltd.
Jan 2008 - Sep 2010 (2 years 8 months)
Managed fixed assets and budgeting processes, ensuring accurate month-end and year-end closing entries and compliance with audit requirements.
Factory Accountant
ITC Ltd.
Sep 2006 - Jan 2008 (1 year 4 months)
Responsible for factory accounts and stock management, coordinating inter-branch reconciliations and logistics operations.
Branch Accountant
Paradeep Phosphates Ltd.
Jun 2003 - Aug 2006 (3 years 2 months)
Managed regional accounting for marketing and finance, including debtors accounting, budgeting, and cash management.
Depot Accounts Executive
Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd.
Apr 1997 - Jul 2003 (6 years 3 months)
Handled sales accounting and stock management for the Bhubaneshwar depot, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Accounts Assistant
Canon India Private Ltd.
Dec 1995 - Sep 1996 (9 months)
Assisted the finance manager with day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining creditors ledger and coordinating with the head office.
Trainee Accountant
Sundaram Industries Ltd.
Jan 1992 - Dec 1995 (3 years 11 months)
Started career managing debtors ledger and general ledger, handling stores and inter-branch transactions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Madurai Kamaraj University
ICWAI, Cost Accounting
Currently pursuing ICWAI and has cleared stage 1.
Madurai Kamaraj University
Master of Commerce, Commerce
1990 - 1992
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