Experience

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  T. velupillai & co

  Apr 2007 - Mar 2012

  Auditor

  Strong Internal Audit & Financial Analysis Skills• Conducted and supervised internal audits across diverse industries, including manufacturing, trading, software, hardware, infrastructure, media, and banking.• Managed both concurrent audits and statutory audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.• Prepared comprehensive internal audit reports with recommendations for improvement, facilitating discussions with top management for implementation.• Performed regular financial analysis, providing insights and recommendations to support informed management decisions. Show less

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  Beam

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2017

  Finance manager

  Financial Reporting & Cash Flow Management Expertise• Prepared accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including cash flow and fund flow statements, ensuring compliance with external audit requirements.• Managed the company's cash flow, maintaining optimal liquidity levels to support operations.• Conducted regular financial analysis, providing insights and recommendations to support informed management decisions.

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  Lulu retail

  Jan 2018 - now

  Senior Finance Leader with Strategic Influence• Playing a key role in securing a landmark AED 10 billion syndicated loan facility for Lulu Group, one of the biggest deals in the UAE.• Leading the regional finance team across 22+ countries, overseeing banking and treasury operations for Lulu Group.• Partnering with C-level executives to analyze business plans, identify critical issues, and support informed decision-making.• Enhancing financial performance through KPI monitoring, performance evaluation, and cash flow management, focusing on optimizing UAE operations.• Championing pre-IPO initiatives by devising and implementing policies, procedures, and governance frameworks for a potential public offering. Show less

  • Group Finance Manager

    Jun 2020 - now

  • Finance Manager

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2020