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Manikanda Sabarish Mani

Manikanda Sabarish Mani

Treasury/Finance
Chennai,Tamilnadu

Summary

Proactive Manager with a strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting. Develops and implements financial plans and delivers strategic financial advice.

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Chefcraft Hospitality LLP
02.2023 - Current
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
  • Drove revenue stream development through strategic collaboration and partnerships.
  • Managed regular finance tracking for numerous branch offices and headquarters expenses.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
  • Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
  • Spearheaded expansion strategies to increase business market share.
  • Forecasted trends and recommended improvements based on financial risk analyses.
  • Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Evaluated project applications and verified with outline specifications to approve, reject and recommend adjustments.
  • Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Prepared and managed large capital expenditure budgets to effectively handle infrastructure investment and long-term operations.
  • Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
  • Developed corporate investment strategies to drive growth and security.
  • Managed investments to diversify financial portfolios and grow revenue.
  • Researched and facilitated software integration to streamline accounting and financial processes.
  • Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
  • Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.

Assistant Manager

Treasury Asirvad Microfinance Limited
09.2016 - 01.2023
  • Responsible for Cash Management system. Perform daily cash management functions, such as balance reporting, funds transfers, wire transfer payments and stop payments.
  • Bank account pricing analysis using macros within Excel.
  • Coordinate payments on corporate loans and agreements.
  • Prepare short-term, medium-term, and long-term consolidated net cash flow forecasts with focus on upcoming financing needs and related internal investments.
  • Review bank account analysis statements to identify cost trends, account activity, and volumes.
  • Tracks actual receipts and disbursements against forecasts for purpose of variance reporting to management.
  • Maintain relationships with various stakeholders in order to foster effective communication and ensure appropriate relationships are maintained.
  • Managing cash flow and banking operations.
  • Produce and review monthly Fund NAVs and investor allocations using portfolio valuation platform.
  • Analyze and engage with capital markets and other key stakeholders in support of fundraising.
  • Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Capital budgeting decision including preparation of project report for expansion of unit and submission and compliance with bankers for disbursement of term loan and its relevant utilization.
  • Liaise with company bankers, insurers, tax consultants, auditors, government bodies, in relation to operational requirement of company.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.

Assistant Manager - Finance and Accounts

ERBE Medical India Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 08.2016
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
  • Established and checked coding procedures, monitored reports, and updated internal files.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data, and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions, and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
  • Managing Finance Section, with daily planning for funds and disposal payments of various capital, revenue expenditure, bill discounting, monitoring ILC/FLCs and Bank Guarantees, submission of quarterly statements with banks, submission of papers with bankers for enhancement of existing fund-based and non-fund-based limits.
  • Ensuring tax management and compliance of statutory returns payments within due date as per IncomeTax Payments Act, Central Excise, and Sales Tax Authorities.
  • Independent handling of Central excise and Customs duty.
  • Opening LC for inland and foreign party, bank guarantee for the import & PGB for the purchase, ECGC Policy.
  • Remitting foreign currency for import advance & other expenses like traveling, consultancy, advertising, and project export.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.

Sr. Executive – Accounts & Finance

Avon Facility Management Services Limited
09.2012 - 02.2015
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Manage financial reviews twice a year. (Mid-year and year-end)
  • Taking responsibility for, and supervising the work of, more junior members of staff.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.

Officer Accounts

Compass Group (India) Support Services Pvt. Ltd
05.2009 - 05.2012
  • Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
  • Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
  • Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
  • Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
  • Establishing tables of accounts and assigning entries to proper accounts.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.

Assistant Accounts

Thiru Arooran Sugars Ltd
04.2005 - 05.2009
  • Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
  • Assisted management with annual expense plans to strategically track income or revenue.
  • Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
  • Assisted in budget preparation and forecasting to control expenditure and maximize profitability.
  • Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
  • Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
  • Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
  • Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
  • Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
  • Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
  • Coordinated with external auditors to resolve discrepancies.

Education

MBA - Finance

University Of Madras
Chennai
12.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

St. Joseph's College of Arts And Science
Chennai
06.2005

Skills

  • Manage Cash Flow
  • Raising Capital
  • Budgeting and Variance Analysis
  • Financial Analysis
  • Risk Mitigation Strategies

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Finance Manager

Chefcraft Hospitality LLP
02.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

Treasury Asirvad Microfinance Limited
09.2016 - 01.2023

Assistant Manager - Finance and Accounts

ERBE Medical India Pvt Ltd
03.2015 - 08.2016

Sr. Executive – Accounts & Finance

Avon Facility Management Services Limited
09.2012 - 02.2015

Officer Accounts

Compass Group (India) Support Services Pvt. Ltd
05.2009 - 05.2012

Assistant Accounts

Thiru Arooran Sugars Ltd
04.2005 - 05.2009

MBA - Finance

University Of Madras

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

St. Joseph's College of Arts And Science
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