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Ratheesh Venugopal

Ratheesh Venugopal

Bengaluru

Summary

A seasoned finance leader, adept in driving operational efficiencies and enhancing team productivity at Oben Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd. Excelled in finance and accounting operations, achieving significant cost optimizations. Skilled in data-driven decision-making and talent development, I spearheaded initiatives that bolstered investor relations and streamlined vendor management, contributing to the successful launch of the RORR E-bike.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager-Finance & Accounts

Oben Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - Current


  • Managing the entire finance, accounting operations, payments, taxes, maintaining investor relations, banking, etc. of a Start-up ‘Electric bike manufacturing company’ that successfully launched an E-bike branded RORR.
  • Responsible for vendor payouts, cash flow forecasting, preparing MIS reports, collection reconciliations, statutory payouts, etc
  • Evaluated hiring, and promotion requests.
  • Conducted performance evaluations, compensations, and hiring to maintain appropriate staffing requirements.
  • Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
  • Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for planning department activities.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.


Senior Manager-Finance & Accounts

Sakarashop Online Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 11.2021

• Managed entire finance, accounting, Payroll, annual budgeting, and margin calculation of an E-commerce company which acts as a market aggregator

• Reviewing and Approving merchants on boarding forms& rates, financial policies, and terms

• Participating in e-commerce website development discussions and suggesting financial rates


Senior Finance Manager

Advanced Structures India Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 02.2020
  • Managed entire finance and payroll functions of an automobile engineering service company, a subsidiary of Girnar Software Pvt Ltd which owns various subsidiary companies including CarDekho.
  • Maintained Books of Accounts & ensure passing entries for Sales, Purchase, Journal Exp, Credit Note, Debit Notes, Payments & Receipts
  • Report Unbilled and Unexpired Income on a monthly basis • Overseeing the budget and forecasting of each department and at the company level
  • Managing statutory payments and returns -PF, PT, TDS, GST, ROC documents and audit closure.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.

Senior FinOps Analyst

Amazon. Com
06.2012 - 08.2015
  • Part of Corporate-WW Shared Services team (FOAA-Finance Operations, Accounting & Analysis) and partner effectively with global accounting/operation teams
  • Ensured AP Sub ledgers are accounted to General Ledger in OFA for 33 Amazon entities
  • Owned End to end AP Month end Sub -Ledger close function for WW Amazon entities in OFA for 33 regions and reports
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.

Senior Associate-Finance & Accounts

Exl Services India (EXL) Ltd
11.2008 - 06.2012
  • Part of Cash Apps team and prepared the MIS reports of collections from customers for US clients • Processing the Lockbox deposits, credit card, ACH/Wire collections from customers in Oracle ERP, SAP for US clients
  • Trained and supported new team members, maintaining a culture of collaboration.


  • Assisted clients with daily living need to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Prepared Desk Procedure (DP), Process Maps

Regional Accountant

Joy Alukkas Traders India Pvt Ltd
05.2005 - 01.2007


  • Managed company bookkeeping for corporate locations and reconciled the balances with branches
  • Analyzed and compared the cost of store locations with the company's overall financial standings and projections.
  • Crafted general journal entries and maintained daily accounts payable accounts.
  • Assisted the VAT and CST return filing of the company

Audit Assistant

Thomas& James Chartered Accountants
06.2004 - 05.2005
  • Worked on audit engagements for various industries and non-profit and human resources.
  • Performed auditing work by rigorous auditing standards and principles.
  • Followed up to assess and report corrective action completion or progress.

Education

Executive MBA - Commerce, Finance, Performance Management

ESC Pau Businees School (STOCKHOM UNIVERSITY)
Pau,France
01-2008

Master of Commerce - Finance, Accounting, Marketing

MAHATHMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
Kottayam, India
06-2004

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance, Accounting

MAHATHMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
Kottayam, India
04-2002

Skills

  • Reporting oversight
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Finance and Accounting Operations
  • Budgeting and Finance
  • Statutory and compliances
  • Vendor Management
  • Investor Relations
  • Banking relations
  • Shared Service centers
  • Accounting Receivables and Payables
  • Reconciliations
  • Accounting Unbilled and Unexpired Income
  • ISO Documentation process
  • Payroll Management
  • Cash flow and forecasting
  • Resource allocation
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Talent development

Accomplishments

    • Won EXL Team Excellence award for September -2010.

    • Awarded the pinnacle of Amazon FOAA team in Jul’2013 and Mar’15

    • Attended FOAA annual Business conference in Seattle, Washington, USA in Nov’14

    • Awarded the Employee Excellence and Longevity awards in Oben Electric in 2024

Certification

Passed SET (State Eligibility Test-2004) to teach Commerce in Higher Secondary Schools in Kerala state Education Board, India

Additional Information

BEYOND PROFESSIONAL PROFILE:

-Treasurer and founding member of Golden Abode Residential Welfare Association, Electronic City, Bangalore in 2022 & 2023. Drafted ‘Bylaws’ of welfare association and part of the discussion with the builder for a smooth hand over of maintenance in legal terms. Member of Bangalore Apartment Federation (BAF)

-Elected College Union member of Kuriakose Elias College council, Kottayam during the 2000-01 academic year.

- Nominated Secretary of Commerce Association at Kuriakose Elias College, Kottayam during the 1999-2000 academic year.

Timeline

Senior Manager-Finance & Accounts

Oben Electric Vehicles Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - Current

Senior Manager-Finance & Accounts

Sakarashop Online Pvt Ltd
04.2021 - 11.2021

Senior Finance Manager

Advanced Structures India Pvt Ltd
09.2015 - 02.2020

Senior FinOps Analyst

Amazon. Com
06.2012 - 08.2015

Senior Associate-Finance & Accounts

Exl Services India (EXL) Ltd
11.2008 - 06.2012

Regional Accountant

Joy Alukkas Traders India Pvt Ltd
05.2005 - 01.2007

Audit Assistant

Thomas& James Chartered Accountants
06.2004 - 05.2005

Passed SET (State Eligibility Test-2004) to teach Commerce in Higher Secondary Schools in Kerala state Education Board, India

Executive MBA - Commerce, Finance, Performance Management

ESC Pau Businees School (STOCKHOM UNIVERSITY)

Master of Commerce - Finance, Accounting, Marketing

MAHATHMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance, Accounting

MAHATHMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
Ratheesh Venugopal