Gopakumar Gopala Krishna

• Led Finance, Accounts, Legal, and Administration functions across multiple entities,
Tax
ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Directed and forecasting processes, supporting strategic planning and
decision-making for ongoing and new initiatives
• Managed project finance activities, including financial planning, cost control, and
investment analysis for key projects and business opportunities
• Oversaw cash flow planning and liquidity management, ensuring availability of funds
for operational and strategic needs
• Managed MIS reporting frameworks and conducted monthly departmental
performance reviews to monitor efficiency and financial discipline
• Led negotiations with banks for trade facilities and other banking arrangements,
maintaining strong working relationships with financial institutions

Led finance, accounts, legal and administration for 4 entities across UAE & Oman,
supporting multi-branch operations and regional expansion.
Jointly led the launch of 2 new business models and enabled multiple branch
openings through disciplined financial & business planning controls.
Drove enterprise-wide ERP implementations, including SAP S/4 HANA, XERO and
SAGE 50
Implemented automated Statements of Account (SOA), reducing processing
time from one week to five hours. Led automation initiatives across order
processing and customer communications, enhancing operational efficiency
and improving customer experience
Successfully reconstructed and streamlined nine years of accounting records
(2005-2013), that enhanced financial accuracy, transparency, internal controls,
and reporting reliability.
Played a pivotal role in driving 371% revenue growth between 2017-2025.
Achieved a 31% reduction in the Working Capital Cycle (WCC), from 89 days in
2017 to 61 days during 2023-2025, through enhanced receivables, inventory, and
payables management.
Led receivables management initiatives that consistently maintained more than
90% of receivables within 0-30 days while reducing over 90 days to 1%.
Provided strategic oversight to reduce stock days, which results to minimise
inventory provisions, stock write-offs, and below-cost sales while improving
working capital efficiency and profitability. and departmental support
organizational scaling, while training and mentoring tam emerging
leadership roles.
Designed and implemented SOPs to strengthen internal controls, enhance
governance, and improve operational efficiency across finance and support
functions.
Led and mentored finance team members, driving performance, professional
development, and cross-functional collaboration.
Monitored key financial KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to
improve profitability and efficiency.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations

• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure regulatory compliance

3.Growth Strategy & Business Support
Played a key role in establishing a vertically integrated restaurant business
model, contributing an additional AED 22 million EAT over five years (2021-2025).
Spearheaded the development of a franchise business model to strengthening
brand equity and additional profitability of 1.4 million over two years (2024-25).
Introduced a franchise rebate system that contributed to incremental revenue
growth.
Restructured the franchise legal agreements to better protect stakeholder
interests, with contractual revisions contributing an additional 1.5% growth in
revenue and earnings.
The establishment of restaurant business created employment opportunities for
125 staffs, reflecting a strong commitment to social responsibility.
4. Cost Optimization & Process Improvement
Implemented multiple cost optimization initiatives, achieving a 2% reduction in
operational expenses.
Implemented enhanced payment control systems, significantly reducing cyber
risk exposure and safeguard financial transactions.
Reduced cash handling risk by implementing digital payment gateways and
automated reimbursement systems.
Negotiated and introduced supplier rebate programs with key vendors,
enhancing commercial returns and driving cost efficiencies.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with
applicable accounting standards and regulations.
Implemented and maintained effective internal controls to safeguard assets and
ensured regulatory compliance.

Led end-to-end Accounts, Finance, Inventory Control, Logistics, Operations,
Payroll, Office administration and JAFZA compliance operations, ensuring
alignment with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepared annual and monthly budgets and business plans based on historical
performance and prevailing market conditions, and conducted monthly variance
analysis to recommend corrective actions.
Conducted monthly detailed reviews of distributor sales performance across
eighteen countries to support strategic decision making and market
development.
Produced monthly accounting reports up to Balance Sheet level, including
detailed accounts receivable reporting and follow-up.
Prepared weekly reports on revenue, debt collection status, bank account
positions and staff attendance for management review.
Developed proposals for effective utilization of funds, including credit and debit
control and preparation of cash flow statements.
Managed banking activities, including negotiation and handling of Letters of
Credit and related documentation.
Contributed to the development and construction of long-term strategic
business plans in coordination with senior management
Oversaw inventory control activities, including proposals for handling non
moving inventory and stock revaluation.
Coordinated logistics operations, maintained and updated the supplier
database, and negotiated with suppliers to obtain competitive rates.
Handled JAFZA administrative activities, including license renewal and liaison
with legal bodies and external auditors.

Responsible for Accounts of eight vessel including payroll

In charge of Finance, Accounts, Inventory, Purchases, Payroll, and HR matters