Chandramouli Ananthaswami Row, B.Com, FCA
Manama ? Kingdom of Bahrain ? Mobile: +973 33967590 ? Email: acm1965@yahoo.com
Senior Finance Professional
Executive Summary
? 29 years of qualitative experience across wide gamut of functions including validating business plans and
strategies, internal financial control, optimum utilization of funds and resources, developing and implementation
of systems operating procedures with organizations across industry verticals.
? Currently associated with M R S Fashions W L L., Kingdom of Bahrain as Chief Financial Officer
? Experience in range of business activities including FMCG, apparel, printing and packaging, agriculture and
processing
Education
Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, New Delhi, India - Nov 1987
Passed the Intermediate examination held in May 1986 securing the all India 30th rank
Cost Accountant from the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, Calcutta, India - Dec 1988
Bachelor of Commerce from University of Madras, Chennai, India - April1985
Experience
M.R.S. FASHIONS W.L.L., KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
Chief Financial Officer, September 2007 to Present
? The Company is a part of the MUST group head quartered at Hong Kong and employing over 20,000 employees in offices
and factories in Hong Kong, USA, UK, China, Oman, Bangladesh, Jordan, Egypt and Bahrain.
? Heading the finance, accounting, commercial, human resources and administration functions of the Company with a turnover
of $100 million and handling an import and export volume in excess of 700 FEU’s and employing in excess of 2200 expatriate
workers. Reporting to the CEO administratively and to the Group CFO based in Hong Kong functionally.
? Handling and controlling the finance activities of the Middle East operations of the group.
? Development of corporate budgets, controlling, monitoring and conducting variance analysis and implementing corrective
actions.
? Managing the fund flow of the Company, cost controls and expenses analysis to pin point potential weak areas.
? Co-ordination and controlling the internal reporting process by ensuring coherence between the final financial information and
the actual operation data.
? Overseeing the Information Systems function and monitor the updating of the data processing systems with a view to
reinforcing security.
? Managing the Company’s tax affairs including monthly submission of returns to appropriate authorities
MASCON GLOBAL INDIA LIMITED, CHENNAI, INDIA
Assistant Vice President – Finance, May 2007 to August 2007
? The Company is a global provider of tele-communication and software solutions.
? Head of the Finance and accounts department of the Indian operations.
? Interface for all financial matters of SBU’s located at Chennai, Gurgaon, Bangalore and Hyderabad.
? Preparation of monthly cash budgets and co-ordination with the US offices for funds planning.
? Assist SBU heads in gathering information for analysis on resource utilization, billing etc.
? Preparation and review of SBU business plans.
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SABUNI DETERGENTS LIMITED, DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
Business Manager, May 2005 to April 2007
? The Company is a part of the Sumaria group of Industries
? The Company is in FMCG and market leader in detergents, beauty soaps and tooth paste with an annual turnover in excess
of US Dollars 20 million.
? Head of the Finance and Accounts Department of the Company reporting to the Board of Directors through the CEO.
? Assist the CEO in the finalization of business strategies, policies and procedures including sales, costing and cash flow
management.
? Development of corporate budgets, monitoring and conducting variance analysis and implementing corrective actions.
? Contribute to strategic planning/development, including setting of strategic financial policies
? Management of various cost centre as well as the corporate budgets of the Company and constant follow ups with actual
performance
? Manage financial resources to ensure healthy cash flow and control balancing
? Responsible for implementing discipline in the management of customer accounts, inventories and accounts payable with the
objective of optimizing the working capital of the business.
? Responsible for monthly management reporting to the Board
? Arrangement of necessary financial resources through Banks, Financial Institutions or shareholders in order to obtain for the
Company the best available terms and conditions.
? Representing the Company in tax department hearing and appeals
KENYA LITHO LIMITED, NAIROBI, KENYA
Financial Controller, October 2002 to May 2005
? The Company is a market leader in printing and packaging industry in Kenya with an annual turnover of US Dollar 6.5 million.
? The Company is a part of the Aga Khan Foundation for Economic Development (AKFED).
? Head of the Finance Department of the Company reporting through the Sector Head of Printing and Packaging to the Board
of Directors.
? Responsibilities include inter-alia management of fund flow of the Company, preparation of monthly reports and financial
statements.
? Responsible in preparing yearly budgets and 3 year strategic plan.
? Responsible for new project accounting amounting to US Dollar 4.7 million for investment in state of the art printing
equipment and expansion of existing manufacturing facilities.
? Was team leader for development and implementation of ERP package (Image) for printing and packaging Company.
Extensive use of “Solomon” accounting package on a daily basis.
? Liasoning with Banks, Auditors, Insurance Companies, Tax authorities and Government agencies on a regular basis.
UGANDA TEA CORPORATION, KAMPALA, UGANDA
Financial Controller, May 1998 to September 2002
? Head of the Finance Department of the Company reporting to the Executive Director.
? Responsibilities include inter-alia management of fund flow of the Company, preparation of monthly budgets, cost of
production and financial statements.
? Extensive use of “Tally” accounting package and use of Microsoft Office packages for reporting to head office.
? Liasoning with Banks, Auditors, Insurance Companies, Tax authorities and Government agencies on a day-to-day basis.
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VASAN AND KUMAR, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, CHENNAI, INDIA
Partner, May 1988 to April 1998
? Audit of public and private limited companies, firms and proprietary concerns.
? Internal Audit of companies, including finance and banking companies.
? System installation and audit for companies.
? Installation of costing system and procedures and periodical review of the functioning of the same.
? Preparation of financial projections for World Bank aided projects and liasoning with financial institutions and banks for project
appraisal and evaluation including fund management of projects.
Personal Details
Nationality: Indian
Permanent Address: Flat # A6, Lakshmi Enclave
16, First Street
Abhiramapuram
Chennai – 600 018
India
Sex: Male
Date of Birth: June 01, 1965
Marital Status: Married
Chandramouli Ananthaswami