Sunil T.

About Sunil T.

An accomplished finance leader with strong business qualifications CPA,C.A,CIMA,ACCA,LLB having worked in Senior leadership roles. Insightful, Problem Solver, Analytical, Leader with a global mindset and strong background accounting, financial reporting and analysis, internal controls/SOX compliance, policies/procedures development. Extensive international experiencewith managing integration of acquired businesses, ability to understand and unify multiple business systems, Building capable, self-sufficient teams, in challenging multi-cultural environments with change management and people development skills. Solid 19 years in GE Oil and Gas Asia business had employees, multiple businesses units/ Manufacturing sites, including regional presence of 6 acquired businesses & USD 2+ bn revenue Strong business qualifications Ability to spot leakages and fix those by placing robust internal controlsQuick learner with an ability to see the big picture and stakeholders involved, Excellent understanding of Subsea Business, Key Customers Shell,BHP,Santos,Amoseas,R&B Falcon,Woodside,Aramco,ADMA,ADCOIn-depth understanding of complex Contractual and Business Risks and ability to cap those.Excellent Understanding of Cost Structures across the product lines and services, In-depth understanding of Tax,Commercial issues, Operations, ComplianceOptimizing business process,implement best practices by using Six Sigma tools to drive Operational Excellence or improved financial performance, Proven ability to digitize processes “Customer AlwaysFirst(Both Internal as well as External)”Mindset Ability to simplifycritical,complexcommercial issues and offer user-friendly solutions Driving Compliance and ethics driven sourcing. Developed Strategic Partnerships with Vendors by engaging them in Business as the solution provider and not commodity provider.Negotiated with vendors from diverse background and nationalities,across the businesses and Unified the payment terms and processes.Negotiated Warranty obligations beyond Industry practices

Experience

1. Regional Financial Controller

   Global Maritime

   Jun 2015 — Present

   Streamlined Controllership function with robust internal controls; Timely, Consistent, Reliable Financial Reporting Time bound month end close, ensure all I/C reconciliations are in place. Identified and mitigated leakages- 750K; Working Capital Management, improved DSO 40%,WIP Reduced by 50% and reduced invoicing cycle time Streamlined Brazil cost and operating structure by 50%,Canada 25%; Completed 2015 audit in 60 days compared to 150 days last year; Cleared Backlog of all Tax Filings in USA, Canada, Brazil, Angola, Ensured all tax filings are current, Collected 9.3 MUSD in 2015 from customers, cleared all overdue O/S by aggressive follow-up with customers, resolving Invoicing issues, ensuring invoices are uploaded in customer’s portals promptly and accurately, collected money from companies going under Chapter 11. Negotiated reduction in premium from Insurance carrier; Outsourced all HR and benefit with seamless onboarding process, background checks, annual appraisal, online training and recording of time; Digitized travel expenses with built in compliance with travel policy; Negotiated competitive business rates from telecom service provider resulting in substantial saving, Streamlined IT/Intranet function of the company. Negotiated Sublease for premises at preferential terms, like One-month abatement, Security deposit, PBG for the lease terms Review of Terms and Conditions, Capping Liabilities, Dealing with Lawyers, Auditors, Tax Consultants Aggressive management of billable hours Rolling Forecasts, Budgeting Constant review of Backlog, Order intake, Proposals to ensure that the organization has visibility where we are heading way ahead. Managing High-Risk Countries like Brazil, Angola, Mexico; Digitization and Streamlining of Business Process on 6 Sigma principles; Tax planning and compliance, PE issues, Management of withholding Taxes; System Implementation, QuickBooks/Union Square, Navision

Education

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  Chartered Secretary, Corporate Secretarial Practice

  1985 — 1988

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

  Accounting

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  CPA, Accounting, Law , Economics

  1979 — 1984

• University of London

  LLB, Law

  2004 — 2006

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  ICWA, Costing and Managment accounting

  1987 — 1990

• IMI Delhi

  MBA, Business Managment

  1990 — 1993

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

  CIMA- London, Managment Accounting

  1996 — 1998