Arun S Kumar
Management Consultant
Kochi
Summary
Innovative and experienced professional with expertise in delivering assignments across strategy, organizational transformation and process re-engineering possessing strong project management and change management background to deliver impact through competent planning, organizing and innovative solutions.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director
Grant Thornton Bharat
07.2021
- Transformation Program lead for a large insurance company which involved, working with global stakeholders covering workstreams across Technology, Resources, Operations and Processes
Assistant Director
EY GDS
9 2022 - Current
- Chief of staff for the EMEIA Cloud Leader - Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and refine the strategic vision and long-term goals for the EMEIA Cloud Business
Associate Director
KPMG
03.2011 - 07.2021
- Hands on experience across Business Strategy, Transformation, Information Management, and Process Re-engineering - focused on strategic growth and operational transformation for clients in Banking and Financial Services Sector
Team Leader
Affiliated Computer Services of India Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 02.2011
- Transition Intercompany operations process from onshore location
Senior Finance Operation Specialist
JP Morgan Chase, India Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 11.2009
- US Corporate Accounts Payable Operations (North America)
Tax Assistant
Jay Jay Com
07.2005 - 02.2007
- Sales Tax, Income Tax, Internal Audit
Education
MBA - Finance
Amity University
Noida, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Coaching and Mentoring
Analytical Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Active Listening
Business Administration
Budgeting expertise
Project Planning
Business Analysis and Reporting
Strategic Planning
Excellent Communication
Solution Expertise
- Contributing towards improvement in operations, business growth and profit through achievements in economic management, cost reductions, efficiency improvement and institutionalization of internal controls.
- Extensive project and program management experience working with large, complex, multi geography projects involving stakeholders across continents.
- Assisted conceptualization, Strategy build & Operationalization - including handholding until operational stabilization.
Overview Of Professional Experience
- EY GDS, Assistant Director, Program and Project Management, Chief of Staff, Financial Controller
- Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, Associate Director, Business Strategy, Organizational Restructuring & Transformation, Program and Portfolio Management, Multi Geography Stakeholder Management
- KPMG India, Associate Director, Strategy - Design, Implementation & Operationalization, Process Re-Engineering, Project & Change Management
- Affiliated Computer Services (Xerox), Team Leader, Intercompany Operations for EU, Accounts Receivable
- JP Morgan Chase, Senior Team Member, Accounts Payable Operations, Master Data Management
- Jay Jay Com, Finance Assistant, Sales Tax, Income Tax, Internal Audit
Timeline
Associate Director
Grant Thornton Bharat
07.2021
Associate Director
KPMG
03.2011 - 07.2021
Team Leader
Affiliated Computer Services of India Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 02.2011
Senior Finance Operation Specialist
JP Morgan Chase, India Pvt Ltd
03.2007 - 11.2009
Tax Assistant
Jay Jay Com
07.2005 - 02.2007
MBA - Finance
Amity University
04.2001 -
Assistant Director
EY GDS
9 2022 - Current