Narendra Tater

NARENDRA TATER Mail:-~ Mobile: - www.linkedin.com/in/narendratater In quest of challenging assignments as GroupCFO, Financial Advisor & President Finance within leading Organisations. EXECUTIVE PROFILE • Seasoned professional with VALUE PROPOSITION 25 years of experience in Finance and Information systems • Currently working as Diversely experienced Finance Functional leader  Extensive prior experience as Head of Finance Function  Debt Restructuring specialist  Detail-oriented treasury professional with practical experience in corporate finance, risk analysis, management and financial CFO Advisor in planning.Strong Banking relations. “The Mandate Consultancy “ Kuwait. • Managed large cross–country and cross- cultural teams. Led cross-  Proficiency areas: Executive Management:  Business & Strategic planning  Program, Product and Service delivery  Organizing, Leadership & Management skill  Strong analytical, problem-solving at pertaining Accounting to companies standards, in Auditing, Oil,Gas & Operations power sector , Infrastructure, Industrial operations, Retail, banks, etc..  Management Advisory Services of Corporate & Establishments. functional project teams. • Skilled Tech Financial Professional  Reinvent the companies to prepare for the Digital Era  Extensive experience in Information Systems, assurance, and  Developed and Implemented Change Management  Six Sigma concepts in Financial functions. control Strategic thinker focused on business goals and critical thinking skills.  Restructuring and change management specialist  Restructuring and change management specialist  Creative thinker who initiates structural / system improvements to improve finance service delivery on cost, quality and timeliness parameters. Financial Management :  Treasury operation  Project  New Transformation of Finance Performance Analysis \ Financial/system/process related Audits, aspects-Appeals, Builds internal partnerships / alliances to deliver improvements across business critical value streams Project Management Quality Management system in Management,Tax Commercially astute business partner  Information System Management knowledge Settlements, and Cost Accounting system.  Six Sigma Concepts in Finance  Financial Planning & Practical Entrepreneurial leader who performs well in team environments  Provides common vision to create energetic team  Successful track record of working with start up. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EEXPEXECHRONOLOGY TheMandate Consultancy Kuwait as CFO Advisor From Mar 16 to Present Advisory services 🔹CEO/CFO Advisory 🔹Business Strategic Advisory 🔹Debt restructuring 🔹Corporate Governance (Restructuring and Change management specialist) 🔹Information System review and control 🔹Project Management and Financial Control 🔹Finance & IT transformation 🔹Transaction advisory 🔹Product/Service Turnaround review Current Assignments : 🔹 The Blue Group-Sports Corner: As an Advisor with The Blue Group, the premier and largest sports retailer in Qatar( 40 stores and 5 companies under the group), I'm leading transformative initiatives aimed at bolstering market presence, optimising operational efficiency, driving Finance & IT transformation and driving customer engagement strategies. It's a thrilling journey collaborating with a dedicated team committed to reshaping the sports retail landscape in the vibrant Qatar region. 🔹 Debt Restructuring Assignment with Prominent Kuwait Family Office: Immersed in a complex and rewarding debt restructuring project for one of Kuwait's foremost family offices. By harnessing strategic financial expertise and negotiation prowess, I'm focused on crafting sustainable solutions to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive long-term prosperity for the family office. 🔹 Gas Plant Project: Advising on a dynamic gas plant project within the MENA region, contributing strategic insights and guidance to drive project success and operational excellence. Previous Assignments : 🔹 Al Hamra Real estate, one of the tallest towers in Kuwait 🔹Multinational Contracting and Industrial Companies (Provided financial leadership across diverse sectors, including Oil & Gas, Power, Water Distillation Plants, Infrastructure, and Industrial Plants) 🔹 International FMCG Company (review exercises ) Successful Advisory assignments across various sectors: 🔹 Contracting(EPC(Engg, Proc & Const),Maintainence & Services) 🔹 Manufacturing and Industrial 🔹 Real Estate 🔹 Retail 🔹 Education 🔹 Financial & Investment Ali Alghanim & Sons Contracting Group Co Kuwait as Chief Financial Officer From Feb 13 to Feb 16 (Group 5 companies – Ali Alghanim Sons Gen Trd & Contg Group, Mechanical Engineering &Contg, SAI Gen Trading & Contg, Ali Alghanim Wormarld Co & Ali Alghanim Gen Trading Co) United Gulf Construction Co Kuwait as Chief Financial Officer From Jun 11 to Jan 13 ( Managed all cross country operations-Kuwait,Oman,Libya,India) ISCO, EPC Contracting Co.Kuwait as Chief Financial Officer From May 99-Jun11 Growth Path April 2008-Jun 2011 Chief Financial Officer November 2006-March 2008 Executive Manager-Finance July 2001-March 2008 Manager-Information System/Finance May 1999-July 2001 Internal Auditor (Finance) May 1997-April 1999 - as Management Consultant self Employed, India 🔹 Formation of New Companies 🔹 Tax planning advice (Direct & Indirect Taxes) 🔹 Internal Audits June 1995-April 1998 with N.K.Lodha & Co. India as Articleship Trainee Key Roles  Worked as a key member of the corporate steering committee while making corporate strategies for the group.  Planning, implementing, and executing business strategies, forecasting & ensuring the smooth running of the business.  Assessing and managing the risk relating to the financial & Information system of the company.  Serving as a principal advisor to the board on core Business issues.  Assuring financial integrity, formulation & execution.  Developed & managing banking facilities(over USD 2 Billion) with various bankers & financial institutions.  Overseeing and upgrading Accounting, Finance & information system controls as per the best practices.  Managing merger/acquisition / take over plan and implementation.  Conducting Valuation and feasibility studies.  Devising organisational standards, policies, and procedures for the Information System(IS) team and implementing overall IS objectives, strategies, and plans with other IS Staff.  Aligning the organisation's technology deployment strategy with its business strategy.  Active participation in Industrial & Project controls- Tendering, commercial review, execution, completion stage, and manufacturing processes.  Assessing control weaknesses, risk areas, and inefficient work practices and recommending improvements.  Carried out audit works for all P & G products in Kuwait across all coops/key hypermarkets. Notable Milestones  Led in setting up a robust corporate governance model (Publicly listed and family-owned businesses) and set up a transition roadmap from a family-owned business to a public corporate organisation.  Restructure complete financing models. Developed and redesigned a strong restructuring plan with all bankers, ensuring it aligns with the business’s current & future requirements. Save bank charges by 75% at the group level.  Manned Complete automation of business processes from the manual system not only by electronic transfer but by studying the existing manual process, identifying problems, re-engineering every function of the business cycle, change management, and managing user and management satisfaction.  Worked on the Transformation of manual to automation, resulting in the reduction of manpower resources by 60% and process improvements and added profitability increases.  Coordinated program review of Major Projects, identifying problems and corrective actions.  Researched and prepared well-conceived financial plans that exceeded cost reduction targets without sacrificing operational effectiveness.  Conceived the implementation of a top management reporting system, which became the primary source for identifying Problems.  Implemented a new process of cost estimating for tender quoting exercises.  Devised Project Budget process and disciplined cycle for approving projects and Capital expenses, Project analysis, EVA analysis, and timely presentation to the Management.  Build up an in-house software development team for the ERP system to suit the company’s specific requirements.  Executed a Balanced Scorecard system.  Conducted Various finance, Quality, and system audits.  Redesign accounting policies to ensure alignment with best practices.  Developed and successfully implemented a five-year strategic business plan that resulted in business expansions.  Build up a solid technical team of finance professionals(TechFinance) to pace with digitisation.  Exceptional improvements in Bottom line figures- increased by 42%. Education and Certifications  C.A from The Institute Of Chartered Accountants of India-1999  Bachelor of Commerce,India-1997 Other Qualifications  Certified Information System Auditor, ISACA USA  Certified Information Security Manager, ISACA USA  Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt  Certified Quality Internal Auditor-ISO  Certification in Oracle -SQL, PL-SQL.  Certification of participation PrimaVera project Management UAE VAT laws, Business valuations from Valuation Guru AshwathDamodharan, Merger & Acquisitions. PERSONAL DOSSIER Address : Visa Status : Languages Known: Marital Status : Kuwait Employment visa Kuwait/UAE English Yes