Result-driven finance professional experienced in financial planning & analysis and reporting. Well-versed in producing management reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year end closing. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Manager
Metayb Private Limited
Chennai
11.2023 - Current
Managed monthly books close process for business operations in Nigeria.
Led team initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and streamline processes.
Prepared monthly MIS reports for CFO review.
Conducted variance analysis to identify financial discrepancies.
Developed annual operating plan and latest estimates for budgeting purposes.
Approved payments to ensure timely financial transactions.
Supported SAP implementation through site visits in Nigeria.
Led a team of 9 reportees handling different entities and acting as a lead for Lush business entities across Africa.
Automated reporting processes using Power BI for improved data visualization.
Analyzed workflows to identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
Managed resource allocation to ensure timely completion of projects and tasks.
Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and problem-solving techniques.
Provided guidance and support to team members to help them achieve goals.
Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
Finance Manager
Aban Offshore Limited
05.2023 - 11.2023
Analysis of new businesses, preparing business finance models with Equity IRR, Project IRR and submit to senior management to facilitate new business decisions
Monitored financial performance of new business
Framing MIS formats for new business for reporting purpose
Attended meetings with top management people to understand nuances of new businesses including financial/regulatory requirements of new business
Internal audit of group's closely held companies
Finance Manager
Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Trichy
02.2022 - 02.2023
Analyzed actuals against budget to prepare high-level variance analysis
Reviewed monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations
Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making
Receivables management – Collections follow-up, credit agreement management in HIS, TAT improvement in bills dispatch, provision determination, Receivables MIS preparation.
Decrease disallowance percentage by 80% in corporate bills.
Timely submission of Daily, Weekly & Monthly MIS preparation with 100% accuracy
Supported operational management, sales and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health
Trained existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements
TDS & GST working & review
Verification of inter-unit reconciliation
Preparation of business case for all CAPEX items
Annual Operating Plan preparation
Monthly accounting close & supporting on Quarterly/Annual audit requirements.
Creation of various surgery packages to increase volume
Review and approval of discounts given
Financial/Accounting Analyst
Ford Private Limited, Chennai
01.2019 - 01.2022
Material cost tracking for new product launches & reporting variances thereof from the approved amount to management
Monthly/Quarterly high value journals processing
Ensure proper recognition of revenue as per IRS 15 (Finished Vehicle Accounting System) in appropriate accounting period for locations handled
Ensure compliance with AS2 - Inventories for locations handled
Support for Audit Reviews
Inventory Aging Review
Ensure all assigned activities are completed within agreed time with highest quality and ensure that team metrics/ KPIs are met
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