Ravindra Raghunandan
Schenectady,NY
Summary
To add value to the accounting and/or finance profession by drawing on my management skills (supervisory and leadership), educational background and professional experience. Profile Motivated professional with an Accounting BSc degree and over ten (10) years of progressive accounting experience. Talent for quickly mastering technology – proficient in the use of accounting software packages including Great Plains/Microsoft Dynamics. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Results-oriented team player with demonstrated history of high performance standards including producing accurate reports; meeting stringent deadlines and budget expectations; and producing quality work. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Thrive in deadline-driven environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Examiner II
CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
12.2013 - Current
- A compliance professional with over 5 years of risk profiling experience for banks and insurance companies
- Monitored three financial institutions valued between $10 million to $3 billion and produced quarterly as well as annual risk assessment reports used for regulatory monitoring
- Planned and led teams of 4-6 persons in on-site examinations of insurance companies, to produce risk assessment reports for regulatory monitoring
- Analyzed specific operational areas including corporate governance, internal controls, anti-money laundering and claims processing to assess compliance with laws and international best practices
- Tracked the progress of onsite examinations to ensure adherence to budgeted timelines and quality of reports
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.
Tutorial Teacher
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
09.2003 - 04.2016
- Tutoring Introduction to Cost and Managerial Accounting (ACCT 1003)
- Tutoring Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACCT 1002)
Assistant Accountant and promoted to Senior Accountant
DFL CARIBBEAN HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEVELOPMENT FINANCE LIMITED
08.2004 - 11.2013
- Preparation of consolidated financial statements
- Meeting Central Bank requirements and preparation of Central Bank Reports – T&T, Suriname, Guyana
- Preparation, reconciliation and postings – bank, salaries, payables, investments, etc
- Administration of banking operations, bank accounting and expense accounting
- Monitoring of commitments and preparation of cash requirement forecasts
- Preparation of monthly and year end individual financial statements for auditors to review
- Preparation of consolidated financial statements for the Consoldiated Development Capital Limited
- Administrator and Accountant for Trust, Fund and SME
- Conduct audits and operations reviews for subsidairies
- Execute and maintain central control of daily cash / banking functions
- Ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Examine accounting systems to determine efficiency and value
- Preparation of financial statements for various stakeholders including OECS countries
- Training of staff to use the accounting package Great Plains/Microsoft Dynamics Software
- Responsible for reviewing and implementing internal controls
- Responsible for subsidiary accounting and internal controls
- Preparation of inter company and bank reconciliations
- Reporting to Central Bank on reserve requirement
- Preparation of Green Fund Levy and Business Levy
- Managing relationships with company bankers
- Conducting market research, cash flow forecasts and making informed decisions for investments deals
- Preparing financial statements, monitoring sinking funds and administration of deposits and borrowings
Accounts Clerk
GENESCO LIMITED
09.2002 - 03.2004
- Preparation of monthly sales statements and bank reconciliations
- Costing of air condition units and furniture for Alyce Glen Industries Limited
- Payroll
- Handling accounts receivable, accounts payable and petty cash
- Year end inventory auditing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (Special)
University of The West Indies, St. Augustine
Trinidad And TobagoSkills
- Compliance Professional
- Financial Statement Preparation/Presentation
- CBTT Reports (Daily, Weekly Monthly, Quarterly & Consolidated)
- Liquidity Management
- Investments
- Audit Preparation
- FOREX Trading
- Financial Analysis
- Reconciliations
- Green Fund & Business Levy & VAT Returns
- Borrowings
- Monitoring & Administration of Funds and Bank Accounts
- Account Reconciliation
- Data Processing
- Expense Account Management
- Budget Forecasting
- AR and AP Expertise
- GL Accuracy
- Month-End Closing Support
- Income Statements
- Monthly Closings
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- Document Recordkeeping
- Accruals and Provisions
- Data Entry
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
Accomplishments
Member of the Rotary Club of Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago since July 2017
- President (July 2022 – Present)
- President Elect (July 2021 – June 2022)
- Sergeant at Arms (Jan 2020 – June 2020)
- Treasurer (August 2017 – 2020)
Certification
CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: 1. Supervisory Skills Workshop (Trinidad) 2018
2. National Safety Council First Aid Course (Trinidad) 2018 3. Credit Risk Analysis(Trinidad) 2017
4. Bank Analysis and Examination School (Peru) 2015 CDN MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITED:
1. Business Etiquette, Protocol & Diplomacy 2007 2. Corporate Finance - Liquidity Management & Treasury Tools 2007
3. Fine Tuning Your Corporate Personality - A Guide to The Business World 2007
4. Fundamentals of Project Management & MS Project 2006
5. Corporate Finance 2004
Timeline
Examiner II
CENTRAL BANK OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
12.2013 - Current
Assistant Accountant and promoted to Senior Accountant
DFL CARIBBEAN HOLDINGS LIMITED, DEVELOPMENT FINANCE LIMITED
08.2004 - 11.2013
Tutorial Teacher
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES
09.2003 - 04.2016
Accounts Clerk
GENESCO LIMITED
09.2002 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Accounting (Special)
University of The West Indies, St. Augustine
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