M Hemalatha
Chennai
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior Specialist equipped with advanced operational and technical knowledge of FP&A. Proven team leader and problem-solver competent in navigating complex situations. Manages assignments, schedules and projects with organized and detail-oriented mindset. Qualified Chartered Accountant looking forward for challenging and responsible opportunity to explore strengths and potentials for upward mobility. And also, utilize my Communication skills, Creative thinking, Innovative ideas in an efficient manner in your organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Specialist
Adidas
Chennai
03.2023 - Current
- Execute budgeting, forecasting and cost monitoring processes ensuring data quality and integrity across various systems and tools
- Support the Controllers to partner with the business within the assigned area of responsibility
- Reviewed processes and procedures to identify areas of improvement.
- Engage the creation of transparency on budgeting, forecasting and cost monitoring processes and contribute for the integrity of those activities
- Ensure data mechanization of the information in the reporting / budget systems
- Ensure smooth operation of day to day business by taking on ownership for related actions
- Look continuously for improvement of daily tasks to optimize controlling, FP&A and overall finance execution and allow improved sharing of key financial information
- Execute standardized reporting and ad-hoc analysis
- Solved technical issues by troubleshooting, resolving and documenting service tickets.
- Maintained documentation related to projects such as change requests or bug fixes.
- Validation of the planned numbers in the system and reconciling
Freelancer_Tax Consultancy
Hemalatha & Co
Chennai
10.2019 - 02.2023
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
- Collaborated with clients to define project requirements and deliverables.
Associate Financial Analyst
Toppan Merrill Pvt Ltd
Chennai
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Preparation of Statement of Accounts as per USGAAP and Analyzing the data and taking effective measures to resolve
- Performed variance analysis of actual versus planned performance results.
Tax Consultant
Hemalatha & Co
Bangalore
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Organized paperwork related to each client's case into a comprehensive file system.
- Maintaining Books of Accounts and Preparation of Statements such as Profit and Loss Account and Balance Sheet and Preparation of Income Tax Returns
- Identified deductions and credits that clients were eligible for.
- Reviewed tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships to ensure accuracy.
- Advised clients on how best to structure investments for optimal taxation benefits.
Financial Analyst
Microsoft India R&D Pvt Ltd (Nokia)
Chennai
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Involved in preparation of various Profitability Reports (Opex and Revenue)
- Preparation and Analysis of Sourcing Spend Reports
- Prepared Volumetric Reports and Analysis of the trend
- Carried out SOX Audit Testing for Record to Report Team Globally
- Reporting and Analysis on the Payment Credit Terms, Preferred Supplier Status
- Analysis of Opex to Sales Ratio, Opex and Headcount Reporting
- Identified discrepancies in financial data and recommended corrective actions to resolve them.
- Drafted presentations summarizing key findings from financial analyses.
Internship Trainer
Wipro
Chennai
02.2012 - 03.2012
- · Performing Fixed Assets Verification for FA Audit of Wipro Ltd, Chennai
Articled Assistant
K.Gopalan & Co
Chennai
08.2008 - 08.2011
- Preparation of Financial Statements for various “Persons” as per Schedule VI
- Involved in Statutory Audit of Banks and Limited Review of a listed company and preparation of Audit Reports, Notes on Accounts and Tax audit Annexure (Form.3CD)
- Handled Concurrent Audit of Insurance Company
- Handled audit of manufacturing company, hotels, hospitals, and trusts
- Involved in Taxation of Company and Non-Company Assesses
- Assisted in preparing tax returns, budgets, forecasts, and other financial documents as needed.
- Conducted monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of account balances.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for tracking expenses, revenue, assets, liabilities.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify discrepancies and areas of improvement.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
ICAI
Chennai, India07-2012
B.Com - Commerce
Madras Christian College
Chennai, India04-2008
Skills
- Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving
- Completed Certificate Course on Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection in ICAI, 2016
- CFIN
- Power BI
- Oracle
- SAP_AFS
- SAP_PFI
- SAP_PHP
- Analysis for Office
- Analysis
- SAP_BW
- MS_Excel
- Tally
Affiliations
- Art Works
Accomplishments
- Best Employee Award in Nokia
Certification
- Member of ICAI
- Certificate Course on Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection in ICAI, 2016.
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Timeline
Senior Specialist
Adidas
03.2023 - Current
Freelancer_Tax Consultancy
Hemalatha & Co
10.2019 - 02.2023
Associate Financial Analyst
Toppan Merrill Pvt Ltd
03.2019 - 09.2019
Tax Consultant
Hemalatha & Co
06.2015 - 06.2019
Financial Analyst
Microsoft India R&D Pvt Ltd (Nokia)
11.2012 - 06.2015
Internship Trainer
Wipro
02.2012 - 03.2012
Articled Assistant
K.Gopalan & Co
08.2008 - 08.2011
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
ICAI
B.Com - Commerce
Madras Christian College