Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
References
Timeline
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Ravikumar Karuppaiyan

Ravikumar Karuppaiyan

Construction ( Project) Accountant
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu,India

Summary

With over 24 years of experience in the Construction and Manufacturing
sectors across varied roles in Accounts, Procurement, Logistics, and
Administration, I have a proven record of managing high-value projects
efficiently. My tenure spans across invaluable international exposure in
countries such as India, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Botswana, Mozambique, and
Malawi. I excel in challenging environments, achieving objectives both as
an individual and in team settings.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager-Accounts

M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd
Qatar, Botswana, Mozambique, Malawi, South Africa
06.2014 - Current
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Liaised effectively with project managers for on time delivery of project.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
  • Achieved significant cost reduction through negotiation of supplier contracts.
  • Executed comprehensive audits to ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Improved cash flow management through meticulous financial forecasting.
  • Protected company assets by implementing stringent inventory control measures.
  • Analysed complex financial data for informed business decision-making.
  • Coordinated monthly closing processes promptly, enabling timely report generation.
  • Ensured tax compliance strictly, eliminating potential penalties or legal issues.
  • Alleviated budgetary constraints with precise cost control measures.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of contract terms, safeguarding company's interests.
  • Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with EIP 4.0
  • Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger, including chart of accounts.
  • Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations and compiled reports for financial reviews.
  • Reviewed and reconciled ledgers to maintain integrity of financial data.
  • Improved cash flow through meticulous accounts receivable management.
  • Performed periodic expense variance analysis between budget, forecast and actual amounts.
  • Enhanced profitability by managing cost control measures.

Senior project accountant

M/s Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd
Chennai & Bangalore, India
06.2009 - 05.2014

Worked as a Senior Project Accountant at various projects across India.

Procurement officer

M/s Al Naboodah Laing O'Rourke Co. LLC
Dubai, U.A.E.
12.2007 - 05.2009

Asst. Procurement Officer

M/s GPS -Desert Line Projects LLC Group.
Muscat, Dubai, Sultanate of Oman & U.A.E.
10.2005 - 05.2007

Warehouse Assistant

M/s UTMOST Group LLC.,
Dubai, Abhudabi, U.A.E.
09.2003 - 07.2005
  • Performed in all warehouses under various units: Utmost Manufacturing ( Cut & Bned Factory ), Utmost Building Materials, Utmost Food llc., Utmost Electronics llc.,

Accounts Executive

M/s Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd.,
Chennai, Bangalore, India
02.1998 - 06.2003

Performed as Project Accountant at various projects across India and working as Regional Accounts Officer.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance and Costing

Algappa University
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
04.2007 - 05.2009

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Costing

Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai, India
04.1999 - 04.2001

Diploma In Commercial Practice ( DCP) - Finance and Banking

Government Polytechnic
Aranthangi, TamilNadu, India
04.1992 - 04.1995

Skills

  • Team building
  • Inventory management
  • Commercial negotiation
  • Project Management
  • Outstanding customer service
  • Account reconciliation
  • Project budgeting
  • Supply chain management

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Native
Hindi
Advanced
Malayalam
Fluent
Portuguese
Upper intermediate

Affiliations

  • Working on holidays, spending time with family

Certification

Pursuing CMAI ( Cost and Management Accountants of India)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Manager-Accounts

M/s Larsen & Toubro Ltd
06.2014 - Current

Senior project accountant

M/s Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd
06.2009 - 05.2014

Procurement officer

M/s Al Naboodah Laing O'Rourke Co. LLC
12.2007 - 05.2009

Master of Business Administration - Finance and Costing

Algappa University
04.2007 - 05.2009

Asst. Procurement Officer

M/s GPS -Desert Line Projects LLC Group.
10.2005 - 05.2007

Warehouse Assistant

M/s UTMOST Group LLC.,
09.2003 - 07.2005

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance and Costing

Madurai Kamaraj University
04.1999 - 04.2001

Accounts Executive

M/s Consolidated Construction Consortium Ltd.,
02.1998 - 06.2003

Diploma In Commercial Practice ( DCP) - Finance and Banking

Government Polytechnic
04.1992 - 04.1995
Ravikumar KaruppaiyanConstruction ( Project) Accountant