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Arjun Ravikumar

Arjun Ravikumar

Chennai

Summary

Chartered Accountant with a background spanning management consulting, credit analysis and real estate capital markets. Aiming to leverage financial acumen and analytical skills in diverse professional landscapes that demand a blend of sophistication and strategic insights

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager - Capital Markets

Cushman and Wakefield India Private Limited
Chennai
05.2022 - Current
  • Expertise in developing comprehensive financial models and scenarios for diverse stakeholders, including equity investors, lenders, landlords, and promoters.
  • Provided crucial insights to landlords, developers, and investors on land valuations, project financial viability, real estate investment, cashflow management, and optimal land parcel utilization throughout the city.
  • Worked on sourcing construction finance, inventory funding, Lease Rental Discounting, and Land stage funding deals.
  • Established effective relationships with Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Housing Finance Companies, and Real Estate Funds, demonstrating a keen understanding of their funding strategies, current portfolios, and investment preferences.

Impact Fellowship

Global Governance Initiative
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Co-authored a white paper discussing Financial Inclusion in an Indian policy context, published on GGI's Website

Senior Executive (Credit)

Hinduja Leyland Finance
08.2020 - 04.2022
  • Performing Diligence and Origination of Wholesale Proposals- Raised Assets of over INR 1000+ Crores
  • Risk Monitoring-Term Loans and Investments. Handled a wholesale book of INR 2000 crores
  • Preparation of Performance presentations and monthly MIS
  • Performed Stress Analysis and Credit Evaluation of NBFCs and Financial Institutions
  • Point of Contact with other Arrangers and Borrowers

Equity Research Intern

Grivaa Capital, Delhi
04.2020 - 08.2020

Associate

Nova Capital Advisors Private Limited, Chennai
03.2019 - 02.2020

Investment Banking

  • Responsible for the preparation of pitch-decks and information memorandum for clients in the Technology and healthcare space; Compiled and created content on market research, market sizing and competition analyses
  • Designed and developed valuation models: Discounted cash flow, transaction comps, company comps, while evaluating key business drivers, market trends & investment decision issues
  • Performed Financial and Tax Due Diligence for transactions in the healthcare and Electronic manufacturing services industry
  • Spearheaded post-transaction services such as preparation of investor decks and review of monthly organizational performance; Delivered timed performance updates about the market and the industry

Performance Improvement Consulting

  • De-facto CFO for tech companies - Maintaining standardized chart of accounts; Automating finance, statutory & MIS requirements to eliminate the need for a separate finance BU
  • Handled data visualization projects from business process understanding, documentation, wireframe design and data mapping to testing and dashboard development
  • Acted as the key agent between client and technical team to translate business requirements to the technical team and vice versa.

Audit Executive

Gopikumar Associates, Chennai
Chennai
08.2016 - 02.2019
  • Aiding in preparation of financial statements from the ERP level to Finalization of Accounts
  • Statutory Audit of Financial Statements prepared in accordance with the Indian GAAP
  • Review of Management Assessment of Internal Controls with respect to Financial Reporting
  • Tax audits of various corporate clients and Individuals
  • Involved in Statutory Branch Audit and Concurrent Audit of Banks, from planning to reporting stages
  • Led teams and handled statutory audits from planning stage to conclusion stage.

Articled Trainee

Gopikumar Associates, Chennai
08.2012 - 08.2015

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11.2018

Higher Secondary School -

Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School
03.2010

Company Secretary - (1 Group Left) -

Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) -

Barathiyar University

Skills

  • Proficient at financial modelling and financial statement analysis
  • Adept in data interpretation and analysis
  • Competent in Tally & other ERP tools, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams for effective outcomes
  • Skilled at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

Languages

Malayalam
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Assistant Manager - Capital Markets

Cushman and Wakefield India Private Limited
05.2022 - Current

Impact Fellowship

Global Governance Initiative
01.2022 - 07.2022

Senior Executive (Credit)

Hinduja Leyland Finance
08.2020 - 04.2022

Equity Research Intern

Grivaa Capital, Delhi
04.2020 - 08.2020

Associate

Nova Capital Advisors Private Limited, Chennai
03.2019 - 02.2020

Audit Executive

Gopikumar Associates, Chennai
08.2016 - 02.2019

Articled Trainee

Gopikumar Associates, Chennai
08.2012 - 08.2015

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Higher Secondary School -

Balalok Matriculation Higher Secondary School

Company Secretary - (1 Group Left) -

Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) -

Barathiyar University
Arjun Ravikumar