Sukumar Chandrasekhar
About Sukumar Chandrasekhar
Sukumar Chandrasekhar serves as the Financial Director for the MENA region at TransCore, a position he has held since 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. With extensive experience in finance across various sectors, he has worked in leadership roles at notable companies including Bredero Shaw and Damac Properties.
Current Role at TransCore
Sukumar Chandrasekhar serves as the Financial Director for the MENA Region at TransCore since 2009. Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, he has held this position for 15 years. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategic financial planning for the company within the Middle East and North Africa.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining TransCore, Sukumar held several significant positions in finance. He worked at Bredero Shaw as Regional Financial Controller for the Middle East for nine months in 2007. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Finance at Damac Properties from 2007 to 2009. His career at Bredero Shaw spans multiple roles, including Finance Manager for CIS Countries, Area Finance Manager for West Africa, and Finance and Administration Manager for the Middle East.
Educational Background
Sukumar Chandrasekhar studied at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, where he achieved the ACA designation in Accountancy and Taxation from 1985 to 1987. He also attended the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, obtaining the AICWA designation in Cost Accounting from 1985 to 1988. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accountancy and Economics from St. Xavier's College from 1983 to 1986.
Experience with Big Four Accounting Firms
Sukumar has extensive experience working with 'Big Four' accounting firms. He worked as a Senior Accountant at KPMG US from 1990 to 1993 in Dubai and at Ernst & Young in Kuwait for 11 months from 1989 to 1990. This experience has contributed to his expertise in financial management and compliance.
Industry Expertise and Skills
Sukumar possesses over 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry across the Middle East, CIS Region, and West Africa. He specializes in Business Process Re-engineering and Accounting System Development. His expertise includes Sarbanes Oxley/Bill 198 Compliance Testing and Financial and Business Modeling, making him a valuable asset in financial operations.