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Vijaykumar Viswanathan, a seasoned finance professional, brings over two decades of expertise in accounting, financial analysis, and process improvement. As a Chartered Accountant, he has held senior leadership positions in various organizations, including UPS Supply Chain Solutions and Medtech Global. Notably, he reduced book debts by 50% and improved DSO by 33% at UPS Singapore, while implementing cost controls resulting in savings of over $200k pa at Medtech Global. Vijaykumar holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Podar College of Commerce and Economics and is certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Credentials

  • Chartered Accountancy
    Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Experience

    • United States
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sr Manager Reporting
      • Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

      I Was responsible for the APAC Region reporting function, which included reporting, monitoring financial performance, variance analysis and forecasting for the region. As member of the cross functional team would need to recommend and spearhead changes to meet the business plansChosen as Trainer for training UPS staff for Senior management positions

    • Country Financial Controller
      • Sep 2011 - Dec 2013

      Responsible for the Finance and Accounting function for UPS Singapore Reduced the Book Debts by 50%Improved the DSO by 33%Reduced costs by improving processes efficiency and reducing Head CountImproved the profitability by effectively contributing in the management of Lane and Revenue mixImproved the customer focus in the department thereby ensuring that both external and internal customers were highly satisfied.

    • New Zealand
    • Software Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Chief Financial Officer
      • Nov 2005 - Jan 2008

      Non Director member of the Top Management TeamKey member in the reverse merger of ASX Listed CompanyCompiled quarterly and half yearly reports for ASXAnalysed and implemented cost controls resulting in savings of over $200k pa.Created a pricing moduleImplemented robust budgeting, forecasting and reporting system.Negotiation with Vendors and their managementCompletion of Audit and statutory compliances

    • Manager Strategic Projects
      • Sep 2003 - Oct 2005

      Implemented the risk mitigation strategy for development and maintenance of software by creating a 50 member Offshore Development capability.Managed Offshore Software Development CenterPrepared Business cases for procurement of hardware and softwareResponsible for Change Management and successfully conceived and Project managed the implementation of Networking solutions & Disaster Recovery plan

    • Accounts Assistant
      • Jun 2003 - Sep 2003

      Preparation & Consolidation of AccountsAssisting in completion of the Statutory Audit

  • V Narayanan & Co.
    • Mumbai Area, India
    • Partner
      • Jan 1986 - Apr 2003
      • Mumbai Area, India

      Set up the Bombay branch of the Firm and headed the branch as a partner from Jan 1986Set up and headed the Business Consulting arm of the Firm at the national level

Education

  • Podar College of Commerce and Economics
    Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Accounting and Finance
  • The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
    Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance

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