Suresh Kesavan

About Suresh Kesavan

I\'m a results-driven Chartered Accountant (CA) with over 13 years of experience transforming businesses across IT and FMCG industries. My proven track record combines deep financial expertise with a passion for leveraging technology to drive growth.Key Strengths:1. Financial Expertise: Deep understanding of accounting principles, IFRS compliance, and financial analysis to ensure accurate and insightful reporting.2. Strategic Acumen: Skilled in financial modeling and deal structuring to support corporate finance initiatives and achieve strategic goals.3. Technology Champion: Proven ability to identify and implement technology solutions that streamline financial processes.4. Collaborative Leader: Experienced in managing and motivating cross-functional and multicultural teams to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget.

Experience

1. Manager Corporate Finance

   Olam

   Apr 2023 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Lead the preparation of finance responses to internal audit findings by engaging with Business Unit CFOs; presented findings at Audit & Risk Committee meetings- Strengthen and monitor internal control frameworks to ensure operational and financial integrity- Review segment-level financial vs. MIS reports to ensure accurate and fair representation of performance- Provide assurance on the accuracy and completeness of management reporting packs- Coordinate end-to-end IPO due diligence processes with internal and external stakeholders- Facilitate compliance with UK FRC audit standards through seamless collaboration with external auditors.Strategic Projects- Spearheaded the implementation of SAP S/4HANA for finance process optimization- Drove adoption of OneStream for enhanced financial reporting and analytics- Led harmonization of the Group Chart of Accounts to streamline enterprise-wide reporting- Piloted deployment of advanced data analytics tools to enable data-driven finance insights.

Education

• ACCA

  Dip IFRS, Accounting Standards

  2018 — 2019

• University of Madras

  Bachelor’s Degree, B.Com

  2006 — 2009

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Master's Degree, Chartered Accountancy

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Internal Audit
• Auditing
• International Tax
• Tax Audit Representation
• Analysis
• Credit
• Management
• Financial Modeling
• Tax
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Accounting
• Team Leadership
• Reporting & Analysis
• Accounting
• Financial Services
• Corporate Finance
• Finance
• Financial Management Services
• Corporate Law
• Internal Controls
• Statutory Audit
• Tax Audits
• Teamwork
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Account Reconciliation