Vinod Varghese , M Com, FCA, CPA, ACMA, CGMA

Reporting to the CEO


Key areas handled:
 Strategic Business Plan implementation - setting up, monitoring implementation, reassessing under changed scenarios, recommending suggestions, reporting status;
 Budgetary Control - Setting up operational and capital expenditure Budgets, assigning targets, controlling expenditure, analysing variances and reporting;
 MIS - Management reporting ranging from Executive dash board to detailed performance appraisal reporting mainly encompassing profitability and utilization of resources;
 Project Appraisal and Management - Evaluating Financial feasibility of projects through investment appraisal techniques, working on project process improvement as part of the project Team, post completion assessment and reporting;
 Asset Management - Ensuring optimum utilization of working capital, investments and capital employed as a whole;
 Corporate Finance - Active participation in corporate disposals and tie ups.
 Financing Strategy - Estimating funds position of the company and planning Finance for smooth functioning of rapid expansion projects at the best available terms;
 Group Finance overview - Actively monitoring overseas subsidiaries and their performances, ensuring proper consolidation and inter-company reconciliations;
 Accounting, record keeping and Audits - Developing and monitoring Accounting policies, procedures to ensure Controls, watching ADM compliance, ensuring IFRS compliant Accounting, support Audits, reviews, inspections and facilitate standard corporate Governance;

Financial Controller reporting to the General Manager:

Key areas handled:
 Finance Management and Operations
Head of Finance Department. Manages the daily operations of the entre Finance domain. Implemented cost savings by working on ABC model and explored avenues for profit maximization. Ensure adherence to corporate objectives, policies and procedures. Design, review and maintain appropriate checks and curbs to ensure strong internal controls.
 Budgeting
Co-ordinate with various departments in developing comprehensive annual budgets(s). Identify and institute key performance indicators. Evaluate monthly performances against budgetary projections. Investigate variances and review reporting.
 Accounts Management
Ensure IFRS compliant Accounting at all levels. Maintain the statutory guidelines in Accounting perspective. Directly managing and overviewing the performance of a core team of (Ten) Accountants in the corporate office. Preparation of monthly Financials. Ensure conformity to Timelines. Review cost allocations. Overseeing reconciliations of local as well as overseas correspondents (over one hundred accounts) and follow-ups as required.
 MIS, Reporting
Setting up and monitoring accurate delivery of Automated MIS. Compile key performance data for the Senior Management review. Facilitating group level consolidation. Prepare statutory periodical reports for the Regulators (Central Bank of Kuwait) and address their queries, if any.
 Strategic decision making
Target value drivers; assess potentials, identify business thrust areas and submit recommendations based on credible and solid feasibility study.
 Audits
Contact point and key management representative for internal as well as external Auditors.
 Systems Development and updating
Played pivotal role in the development of current in house ERP. Personally verified processes, results and reports. Made the system migration comes true and smooth. Suggesting improvements and updates. Liaise with IT team for timely implementation.
 Treasury Management and dealing
Estimating funds requirements and mobilizing accordingly. Create and manage all relevant portfolios. Balancing Forex exposure and minimizing risk. Dealing with treasuries of correspondents across the globe.

Led and supervised statutory, internal, and tax audits for a diverse portfolio of clients including manufacturing firms, service organizations, and financial entities. Played a pivotal role in delivering audit compliance, tax structuring, and financial advisory, while ensuring adherence to Indian regulatory frameworks. Acted as a liaison between partners and client leadership, translating audit findings into actionable business insights and internal control improvements. Statutory & Internal Audits
• Conducted end-to-end statutory audits in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards, Companies Act, and tax regulations for SMEs and large corporates.
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• ned and executed internal audit programs, identifying control lapses and recommending risk mitigation strategies to clients.
Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
• Prepared and reviewed direct and indirect tax returns, ensuring compliance with evolving Indian income tax and GST/VAT legislation.
• Facilitated tax planning consultations to optimize client tax liabilities while maintaining statutory compliance.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Reviewed and finalized financial statements, ensuring accurate representation of client performance and regulatory alignment.
• Analyzed trial balances, profit & loss accounts, and balance sheets to identify errors, misstatements, or inconsistencies.
Key Achievements
• Successfully completed over 130 statutory and internal audits during tenure, delivering client satisfaction and recurring engagements.
• Helped clients improve compliance scores through targeted internal control recommendations and audit readiness planning.
• Received consistent recognition for delivering clear, actionable audit reports and resolving financial irregularities with professional tact.