Karthiga Perumal
Chennai
Summary
Detail-oriented Chartered Accountant with over 9 years in Record-to-Report (R2R), financial reporting, and audit support. Expertise in managing reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement reviews. Skilled in leading finance teams, enhancing internal controls, and collaborating with global stakeholders to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance with IFRS.
Overview
3
3
Languages
18
18
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager – Finance Operations
WNS Global Services
Chennai
02.2022 - Current
- Managed financial reporting activities for USD 100M business, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS reporting requirements, thereby supporting effective financial oversight.
- Lead end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) activities for APAC entities with responsibility for month-end and year-end financial close.
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and adjustment entries ensuring compliance with accounting policies and reporting timelines.
- Perform detailed Balance Sheet Reconciliations and General Ledger reviews, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding and aged reconciling items.
- Prepared and presented P&L variance analysis and management commentary, facilitating informed decision-making for business stakeholders and leadership teams.
- Collaborate with onshore finance teams, auditors, controllers, and business stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
- Monitor process controls and ensure compliance with internal control frameworks and financial governance requirements.
- Lead a finance team by providing guidance, performance monitoring, coaching, and workload management.
- Drove automation and continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing productivity and process efficiency through reduced manual effort.
Associate – Finance&VAT Compliance
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Supported financial accounting and compliance for UK, Spain, and EU entities, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
- Supported financial accounting, compliance, and reporting activities for UK, Spain, and EU entities.
- Worked with auditors and external consultants to facilitate statutory and compliance audits.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports and schedules, providing management with critical information for decision-making.
- Ensured timely completion of tax compliance and regulatory reporting, facilitating compliance and minimizing risks.
Article Assistant
N R Krishnamoorthy&Co
10.2012 - 02.2016
- Conducted statutory audits, internal audits, and financial control reviews.
- Reviewed AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and financial records for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with statutory and accounting requirements.
- Reviewed AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Supported clients in financial reporting, audit closure, tax filings, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Education
CA Intermediate - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Chennai , India 05.2011 - 10.2026
B.Com - Commerce
Meenakshi College for Women
Chennai 06.2008 - 03.2011
Skills
- Record-to-report General Ledger Accounting
- Journal entry management Month-end close
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Account Reconciliations
- Variance analysis
- Financial reporting
- Audit compliance
- Intercompany transactions
- Oracle Advanced Excel HFM
- Process improvement
LANGUAGES
English, Tamil – Proficient
AWARDS
English, Tamil – Proficient
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate
B2
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Hindi
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Deputy Manager – Finance Operations
WNS Global Services
02.2022 - Current
Associate – Finance&VAT Compliance
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 06.2018
Article Assistant
N R Krishnamoorthy&Co
10.2012 - 02.2016
CA Intermediate - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2011 - 10.2026
B.Com - Commerce
Meenakshi College for Women
06.2008 - 03.2011