Suresh Kesavan
Manager Corporate Finance @Olam
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WORK HISTORY
Manager Corporate Finance @Olam
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
University of Madras
Bachelor’s Degree, B.Com
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Master's Degree, Chartered Accountancy
SKILLS
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.
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