MANJUNATHA S
Finance Consultant
Bengaluru
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven Finance and Accounts Executive with a strong background in financial reporting, payroll compliance, budgeting, and taxation. Proficient in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory compliance with expertise in GST, TDS, and payroll functions. Skilled in leveraging financial software, including MS Excel, Tally ERP, and SAP ERP, to streamline operations and enhance financial efficiency. Proven track record in optimizing cost structures, improving cash flow, and implementing strategic recommendations to drive business growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Finance Consultant
Turtle Wax India Private Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
- Accounting, GST/TDS Compliance & Reporting
- Managed end-to-end GST & TDS accounting, vendor/customer reconciliations, and ensured timely monthly statutory filings.
- Designed and implemented daily accounting templates and reporting formats, improving accuracy and reporting turnaround time.
- Led TDS/GST payment scheduling, ensuring 100% compliance with statutory deadlines.
- Acted as the primary liaison with the Sales, Operational & Marketing team and shared services for customer reconciliation queries.
- Financial Planning, Analysis & Business Partnering
- Developed and published MIS reports, P&L insights, margin and sales analytics, supporting strategic business decisions.
- Conducted variance analysis on revenue and expenses; highlighted risks, performance gaps, and recommended corrective actions.
- Partnered with India leadership and Head–Finance on commercial planning, budgeting, and financial projections.
- Supported monthly Business Review Deck preparation by collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Cash Flow Management & Operational Efficiency
- Reduced outstanding receivables from 5 months to 2 months by implementing structured debtor review processes.
- Introduced cash discount & early bird discount programs, improving collections and sales liquidity.
- Enforced credit control policies, lowering the risk of bad debts and improving working capital.
- Performed detailed channel-wise sales and margin analysis, tracking revenue, product movement, and expense allocation across Online, and distributor channels to identify performance patterns and profitability drivers.
- Conducted monthly variance analysis comparing actuals vs. budget for each sales channel, highlighting deviations in revenue, discounts, marketing spends, logistics, and trade schemes; provided clear explanations and corrective recommendations to management.
- Identified bottlenecks in expense allocation and accounting accuracy, improving visibility of channel-wise profitability and enabling better decision-making for pricing, discount structuring, and operational efficiency.
Senior Accountant
Nagaraja KH and Co
12.2022 - 04.2024
- GST Compliance: Prepared GST computations and filed monthly GSTR1 and GSTR3B returns.
- Computed total GST ITC and eligible GST ITC as per Rule-42 and 43 of the CGST Act, 2017.
- Computed and deducted TDS on a monthly basis before vendor and employee payments.
- Conducted internal audits, including cost analysis, sales price analysis, and risk mitigation in vendor payments.
- Prepared MIS reports, financial statements, and reconciliation statements between GST returns and accounting records.
- Managed payroll functions, including ESI, PF, and PT compliance.
- Headed a team in preparing books of accounts, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
Article Assistant
TN Subramanya and Associates
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed payroll activities, including wage payment calculations for workers and manpower agencies.
- Assisted in statutory audits, financial report preparation, and audits for trusts, cooperatives, and manufacturing industries.
- Conducted GST audits, bank audits, internal audits, and stock audits.
- Filed regulatory documents related to ESI, PF, and PT, ensuring comprehensive compliance.
- Assisted in cost analysis and reduction strategies for various clients.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts, Taxation, Costing
University of Mysore
01.2020
Skills
Technical Skills: - MS Excel - Tally ERP - Winman TDS and GST - SAP ERP
Certification
Orientation Program Certification - Institute of Chartered Accountants
Timeline
Finance Consultant
Turtle Wax India Private Ltd.
04.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
Nagaraja KH and Co
12.2022 - 04.2024
Article Assistant
TN Subramanya and Associates
12.2020 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts, Taxation, Costing
University of Mysore