MANORANJAN SAHOO
Finance & Administration Manager
Faridabad
Summary
MBA-qualified Accounts & Finance Manager with 19 years of expertise in strategic planning, financial reporting, compliance, and risk management. Proven track record of driving operational excellence and growth through data-driven decisions. A collaborative leader and effective communicator, focused on leveraging deep financial acumen to enhance business performance and lead transformative initiatives in senior management roles.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Finance and Administration Manager
Insearch (India) LLP. (UTS College)
10.2019 - Current
- Financial Reporting and Analysis: Oversee monthly accounting, deliver accurate management reports with budget variance analysis, and assess financial performance and cash flow to support strategic goals.
- Budgeting and Advisory: Play a key role in annual budget preparation, provide financial insights for business decisions, and ensure robust financial controls aligned with UTS College policies.
- Compliance & Treasury: Ensure timely compliance with tax regulations (TDS, GST, Advance Tax, PF), manage treasury operations, forecast cash flow, and support year-end audits.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with banks and vendors, stay updated on tax changes, and support sales teams with travel and marketing cost analysis.
- Supported HR&A functions: Ensured compliance with laws, managed office operations, vendor relations, and maintained records in alignment with UTS policies.
Account Executive
Somfy India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2008 - 09.2019
- Financial Operations & Reporting: Manage daily accounting functions, prepare final accounts, monthly P&L, quarterly balance sheets, and corporate reports via Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
- Compliance & Audit: Handle GST and TDS calculations with timely return filings, conduct internal audits, and ensure accurate bank reconciliations, and petty cash management.
- Cash Flow & Receivables: Oversee monthly cash flow statements, analyze receivables and provisions, and maintain strong bank and insurer relationships.
- Budgeting and MIS: Support annual budgeting, analyze overheads, and deliver monthly MIS reports covering sales, P&L, and budget variance analysis.
Accounts Executive
Goodwill Quest India Pvt Ltd
04.2006 - 10.2008
- Daily Accounting Operations: Manage day-to-day financial activities, including voucher and journal entry preparation, maintaining cash and day books, and verifying all accounting entries for timely and accurate system updates.
- Tax Compliance: Oversee monthly TDS deductions and deposits, prepare quarterly TDS returns, generate Form 16A, and handle half-yearly service tax return filings in compliance with statutory requirements.
- Bank Reconciliation: Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy between bank statements and company records, supporting smooth financial operations, and audit readiness.
Education
MBA - Finance
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning
Delhi, India 04.2001 -
Skills
Statutory compliance management (TDS, GST,Advance Tax & PF)
Financial analysis and reporting
Budgeting and forecasting skills
Financial variance analysis
Financial strategy development
Tally Prime / ERP (Accpac) / HFM (Oracle)
Month-end financial closings
General ledger maintenance
Accounts receivable management
Accounts payable management
Teamwork and collaboration
Expertise in advanced Excel functions
Additional Information
- Spearheaded strategic cost-saving initiatives, resulting in ₹15 million savings in 2021 through targeted efficiency improvements and optimized resource allocation.
- Successfully led training and operational rollout of the cloud-based application “BEE” in 2017, enhancing digital workflows and transparency.
- Received the Breakthrough Award in 2017 for seamless GST implementation and timely return filing, streamlining compliance during a critical regulatory transition
Timeline
Finance and Administration Manager
Insearch (India) LLP. (UTS College)
10.2019 - Current
Account Executive
Somfy India Pvt. Ltd.
11.2008 - 09.2019
Accounts Executive
Goodwill Quest India Pvt Ltd
04.2006 - 10.2008
MBA - Finance
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning
04.2001 -