ASHA NATARAJAN
Chennai
Summary
Accomplished Deputy Manager with a proven track record at Philips Global Business Services, adept in leveraging analytical and leadership skills to drive business performance and efficiency improvements. Expert in SAP and Excel, with a knack for maintaining composure under pressure, I've spearheaded cross-functional teams to enhance operational workflows, achieving significant process optimizations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Manager
Philips Global Business Services
Chennai
12.2023 - Current
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Worked closely with customers to understand needs and resolve diverse issues.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Provided necessary technical assistance and advice to subordinates when needed.
- Created processes for handling customer complaints effectively.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training, and team-building activities.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth functioning of activities.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Maintained records of all operational activities for future reference.
- Developed and implemented new procedures to improve efficiency of the organization.
Finance & Operations Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
12.2020 - 12.2023
- AFS preparation and review quality with no errors, and ensuring agreed timelines for designated entities (Microsoft – India and Europe region).
- Adhere to and implement the standardization of project requirements.
- Understanding and delivery of Thomson Reuters tool requirements.
- Ensuring consistent follow up / timely documentation at work and effective knowledge sharing within teams
- Supporting and contributing to projects and automation opportunities.
- Efficient coordination at work ensures deliverables are met as per requirements and on time, while maintaining stakeholder relationships through sharing timely and relevant information with clients and management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities.
Business Analyst
Specsmakers Opticians Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Led a team of 10 for the regular accounting of transactions.
- Feasibility study for the expansion of the business.
- Gathered and organized data to analyze current industry trends.
- Analyzed existing systems and processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Share price valuation for FDI.
- Preparation of business plans for prospective investors.
- Operations Analysis – Sales, Orders, COGS, & EBITA
- Presented complex technical concepts in clear manner suitable for non-technical audiences.
Articled Assistant
Sundaram and Srinivasan, Chartered Accountants
Chennai
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Oversaw full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.
- Provided administrative support, including preparing engagement letters and managing documentation.
- Prepared financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Mitigated annual audit risks and developed final certification reports for small businesses.
- Assisted in preparation and filing of tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of account balances.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for tracking expenses, revenue, assets, liabilities.
- Conducted research on relevant tax laws and accounting standards to ensure compliance.
- Assisted senior staff members with compiling detailed reports for internal use or external presentations.
- Assisted in the preparation of budget forecasts and financial projections for clients.
- Assisted in conducting due diligence for mergers and acquisitions.
- Collaborated with external partners to complete audits.
Team Lead
Bank of America
Chennai
05.2012 - 07.2012
- As a part of the Cash Management Services team, I led a small team of five to track payments to ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to and that collections are not overdue beyond the credit period.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
- Ensured compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all team activities.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness.
- Developed strategies to increase team productivity and improve customer service levels.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
Education
Chartered Accountancy - Intermediate
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chennai05-2013
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women
Chennai06-2012
Skills
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- MS PowerPoint
- SAP (ECC and HANA)
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Analytical problem-solving
- Logical problem-solving
- Calm under pressure
- Flexible
- Sociable
- Multi-tasking
- Leadership ability
Languages
Tamil
Native language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
A2
Timeline
Deputy Manager
Philips Global Business Services
12.2023 - Current
Finance & Operations Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
12.2020 - 12.2023
Business Analyst
Specsmakers Opticians Pvt. Ltd
02.2018 - 12.2020
Articled Assistant
Sundaram and Srinivasan, Chartered Accountants
07.2013 - 06.2016
Team Lead
Bank of America
05.2012 - 07.2012
Diploma in Computer Applications
Chartered Accountancy - Intermediate
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance
M.O.P Vaishnav College For Women
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Badminton
- Solving Su-do-Ku and Rubik's cube
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 02nd July 1992
References
References available upon request.
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