Vasudevan Seshadri

About Vasudevan Seshadri

A highly seasoned and qualified finance professional - CA, CS & CWA - All India rank…

Experience

1. Head - Corporate Finance

   Tata Coffee

   Jun 2019 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Reviewed and strengthened the overall Financial and Statutory Reporting under IndAS for the standalone Indian operations as well as consolidated operations, including overseas subsidiaries. Significantly enhanced the quality and timeliness of financial and management reporting, which led to reduced reporting cycles. Key challenges in integrating the operating results of the multi-dimensional divisions within the Company handled effectively. Effected qualitative improvements in respect of operational and financial parameters used for reporting to the Management and Board.Focussed review of working capital items and balance sheet management resulting in cost control / savings.Successfully handled statutory audits for FYs 19-20 and 20-21 end-to-end through ‘Work from Home’ during the pandemic induced lockdown situations, which resulted in alignment with Board mandated timelines and consequent acknowledgement from Board as well as Statutory Auditors.Active contribution in cross functional activities focused on cost control, cost optimisation, purchase and other process improvements, avenues for revenue generation etc,

Education

• RKM Vivekananda College, Chennai

  B. Com, Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Law etc.

  1986 — 1989

• The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

  ACS, Company Law, Secretarial etc.

  1990 — 1991

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  AICWA, Cost Accounting

  1986 — 1989

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  ACA, Accounting and Finance

  1989 — 1992

• Vidya Mandir Sr. Secondary School, Chennai

  XII Std., Accountancy, Commerce & Economics

  1984 — 1986