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POORNA ANANTHARAMAN

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic finance and operations professional with expertise in driving profitability, operational efficiency, and compliance. Proven leader in optimizing processes, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing financial systems to streamline operations. Successfully transitioned from finance management to overseeing entire operations, consistently delivering improvements in performance, cost efficiency, and team development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager & Operations Manager

Trusted Aerospace Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - Current
  • Company Overview: Deputed to Drapes and Dreams LLP
  • Initially deputed as Finance Manager and promoted to Operations Manager in September 2023
  • Led financial reporting automation, reducing month-end close time from 10 to 5 days.
  • Implemented pricing and discount strategies, increasing net profit by 12%.
  • Successfully implemented Zoho ERP for finance and CRM, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Managed company-wide legal and statutory compliance, ensuring 100% regulatory adherence.
  • Led internal audits and risk management during a company transition to an investor-led model.
  • Optimized supply chain operations, reducing lead times by 20% and procurement costs by 12%.
  • Streamlined invoicing and collection processes, improving cash flow and reducing overdue payments by 50%.
  • Managed a team across Finance, Purchase & Sales, and Technical Execution, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Developed and managed store budgets with an 80% adherence rate, improving financial forecasting accuracy by 80%.
  • Spearheaded operational restructuring post cash embezzlement, strengthening internal controls.

Assistant Manager – Trade Finance

HDFC Bank
08.2016 - 06.2019
  • Company Overview: Chennai
  • Processed MT 103 Import Advance, Direct Payments, and MT 202 Interbank Transfers
  • Ensured compliance with RBI, FEMA, and AML regulations while scrutinizing trade documents
  • Monitored and analyzed transactions to detect anti-money laundering risks
  • Awarded the Golden Star Award (2018-19) for exceptional performance
  • Chennai

Audit Assistant

VENKAT & RANGA, Chartered Accountants
09.2014 - 10.2015
  • Company Overview: Chennai
  • Finalized accounts and prepared financial statements for clients in the manufacturing and construction sectors
  • Chennai

Audit Assistant

M.K. DANDEKER & CO., Chartered Accountants
10.2012 - 08.2014
  • Company Overview: Chennai
  • Led audit teams in statutory and tax audits
  • Conducted fixed assets reconciliation for a Fortune 500 company within strict deadlines
  • Handled physical verification of assets, inventory count, and software license verification
  • Chennai

Education

Company Secretary - Executive

Institute of Company Secretaries of India
01.2020

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

University of Madras
01.2012

Skills

  • Financial Analysis & Reporting
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • ERP & Financial Systems Implementation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement
  • Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Strong Communication & Problem-solving
  • Customer relationship development

Languages

English
Tamil

Timeline

Finance Manager & Operations Manager

Trusted Aerospace Engineering Pvt. Ltd.
04.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager – Trade Finance

HDFC Bank
08.2016 - 06.2019

Audit Assistant

VENKAT & RANGA, Chartered Accountants
09.2014 - 10.2015

Audit Assistant

M.K. DANDEKER & CO., Chartered Accountants
10.2012 - 08.2014

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

University of Madras

Company Secretary - Executive

Institute of Company Secretaries of India

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