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Mahendra Kunku
Accounting, Finance And Audit
Summary
Dedicated accounting and finance professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in financial statement review, auditing and reporting and Forward-thinking team leader with 16 years of experience in total covering the areas of Finance, Accounting, Internal Audit and Risk advisory and Compliance assurance.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager - Global Internal Audit
Rain Industries Limited
Hyderabad
04.2020 - Current
- (RAIN) is one of the world's leading, of calcined petroleum coke, coal tar pitch and other high-quality basic and specialty chemicals
- Executed engagements in the areas of governance, risk & compliance (GRC), internal audits, process reviews, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Testing of IFC, ICoFR, SoX and ITGC controls, regulatory compliance and special assignment like investigation and forensic audits of RAIN group Manufacturing facilities in Europe, US and Asia.
- Ensured quality delivery as per client requirements
- Anticipated and identified engagement related risks and escalate issues as appropriate
- Actively established process owner/functional heads and internal relationships
- Reviewed work papers and client folders
- Ensured compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures
- Suggested ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service
- Identified areas requiring improvement in the client's business processes to enable preparation of recommendations
- Mentored the team and contributed to knowledge management sessions within the practice.
Manager - Management Audit
EID Parry(India) Ltd, Parry
Chennai
09.2017 - 03.2020
- E.I.D, (India) Limited is a listed company and part of the INR 369 billion Murugappa Group, engaged in the business of Sugar and Nutraceuticals
- Formulated appropriate audit programs to assess controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations of EID Parry (India) Ltd manufacturing facilities located in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamilnadu
- Engaged audit resources to complete the audit plans as scheduled, generating final audit reports for internal and regulatory agency review, and conducting thorough follow- up audits on previously identified issues
- Managed audits co-sourced with 3rd party audit firms as well as coordinate and assist external and regulatory auditors
- Monitored a comprehensive system for recording all audit plans, work papers, findings, reports, and follow-up audits
- Reviewed audit work performed by the team members for completion and accuracy
- Responded to ad hoc requests to address control issues on new business processes, policies and procedures, and provide consultative services to management
- Conducted training for new employees.
Senior Manager
RSM Astute Consulting Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
04.2015 - 04.2017
- RSM is amongst India's top tax, accounting and consulting groups, with pan India presence and in the world.
- Implemented Internal Control Frameworks, Test of Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and
- OX controls
- Handled Management / Internal Audit / Statutory Audits, Risk Assessment and Advisory assignments
- Recruited and provided training and development for Audit Resources
- Assessed and recommended the Internal Controls including Standard Operating Procedures,
AR - Finance and Accounts
IIITD&M Kancheepuram, Indian Institute of Information Technology
Chennai
11.2012 - 12.2014
- Indian Institute of Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram (IIITDM kancheepuram, also IIITD&M Kancheepuram) is a public institution established in 2007 by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India to pursue design and manufacturing oriented engineering education, research and to promote the competitive advantage of Indian products in global markets
- Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
- Partnered with IT, business development and operations leadership to develop robust financial business plan with detailed benchmarks and action plans.
Assistant Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
Chennai
10.2011 - 11.2012
- Larsen & Toubro Ltd is among world's top five construction companies commonly known as L&T, is an Indian multinational conglomerate, with business interests in engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology and financial services, headquartered in Mumbai
- Managed Finance & Accounts activities of Power Transmission and Distribution IC
- Handled Schedules form part of Annual Financial Statements, Direct & Indirect Taxation of project Sites, MIS, Ledger Reconciliation of Completed projects, Managing the compliance & audit of Cost Accounting Record & Audit Rules 2011 of Power Transmission Distribution projects
- Coordinated Audits at IC level and Assessed Enterprise Risk Management in terms of Contract conditions review, statutory compliance, outstanding analysis, Stores, Safety, time office and environmental issues etc
- Supported Budget preparation at Business Unit level, accounting activities at Business Unit level.
Deputy Manager
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
Mumbai
09.2006 - 10.2011
- Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) is an Indian public sector undertaking based in Mumbai, Maharashtra It is wholly owned by the Government of India and is responsible for the generation of nuclear power for electricity
- Handled finalization of Annual Accounts, Reconciliation of Accounts, review of internal controls and ensured that accounting activities are in accordance with legal, government and company policies
- Ensured that the accounting procedures of the company conform to the accepted accounting principles Cost Audit Records as applicable for Power Generating Units
- Handled Material Accounting, Inter Unit reconciliation of Material Accounts, Negotiation with suppliers, Coordinating Periodic Physical verification of Stock, Audits, and MIS Reports
- Managed Accounts payables and receivables, Budgets and financial reports and analysis, Internal, Statutory & Tax Audit, withholding tax filing and other taxation issues, Project Management and treasury operations.
Project Manager
VSP Financial Services Pvt Ltd
Chennai
05.2004 - 12.2005
- Managed the communications between the companies and Bankers
- Provided project finance advisory to the clients
- Handled Analysis of Business and Financials, Credit Risk Assessment, Advisory on Working Capital & Project Finance
- Prepared Financial Feasibility Reports.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) - Internal Financial Controls And Risk Advisory
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry 12.2014 - 12.2020
CMA - Cost And Management Accountancy
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Kolkata 12.2008 - 12.2010
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management And Information Technology
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam 08.2002 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Computer Applications
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Guntur 08.1998 - 03.2001
Skills
Internal / External Audits
SOX Compliance
Financial analysis and reporting
Cost control and reduction
Software
Industries
· Agriculture and allied industries
· Automobiles & Auto components
· Banking
· Cement
· Chemicals
· E-commerce
· Education and training
· Engineering and capital goods
· Financial services
· FMCG
· Healthcare
· Infrastructure
· IT & BPM
· Manufacturing
· Oil and gas
· Pharmaceuticals
· Power
Objective
To get a position at senior level in accounting and finance function of an organization which gives a role to use my knowledge, skills and experience to attain its objectives and also give opportunity for improving my learning curve.
Accomplishments
- Completed Open SAP courses - Efficient DevOps with SAP from SAP, Jul 2021, SAP's Integrated Intelligent Suite from SAP, Jul 2021 and Guide Your SAP S/4HANA Project to Success from SAP, Oct 2020
- Six-Sigma Yellow Belt
Affiliations
- Professional Member of Institute of Cost Accountants of India
- Member of Institute of Internal Auditors
Timeline
Senior Manager - Global Internal Audit
Rain Industries Limited
04.2020 - Current
Manager - Management Audit
EID Parry(India) Ltd, Parry
09.2017 - 03.2020
Senior Manager
RSM Astute Consulting Pvt. Ltd
04.2015 - 04.2017
Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) - Internal Financial Controls And Risk Advisory
Pondicherry University
12.2014 - 12.2020
AR - Finance and Accounts
IIITD&M Kancheepuram, Indian Institute of Information Technology
11.2012 - 12.2014
Assistant Manager
Larsen & Toubro Ltd
10.2011 - 11.2012
CMA - Cost And Management Accountancy
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
12.2008 - 12.2010
Deputy Manager
Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd
09.2006 - 10.2011
Project Manager
VSP Financial Services Pvt Ltd
05.2004 - 12.2005
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management And Information Technology
Andhra University
08.2002 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) - Computer Applications
Acharya Nagarjuna University
08.1998 - 03.2001