Experienced Finance & HR Manager with over 12 years of expertise in managing payroll, accounts payable, and HR operations for startups and SMEs. Skilled in onboarding capital registers, investment documentation, statutory compliance, and HR process automation. Proficient with SAP ERP, Zoho Books, Xero, and Office 365 tools including SharePoint and Power Automate. Adept in technical recruitment and management of ISO 27001-aligned documentation. Known for strong cross-functional coordination and leadership reporting.
Hi, I’m
Preetha Venugopalan
Finance & HR Manager
Chennai,TN
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
5
Certification
Work History
DealsPlus Technologies (India) Private LimitedChennai, Tamil Nadu
Finance & HR Manager
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Lead finance and HR operations including payroll, AP/AR, and compliance with Indian labor laws
- Manage full employee lifecycle: onboarding, appraisal, revision, exit
- Maintain HR and finance documentation using SharePoint and OneDrive
- Utilize Jira for HR task and asset tracking
- Coordinate with auditors and vendors for statutory and financial compliance
- Align HR documentation with ISO 27001 standards
- Develop reports and dashboards to support leadership decisions
- Create and implement HR and compliance policies across the organization
- Oversee capital register onboarding by reviewing AoA, share registers, transfer deeds, and investment agreements
- Ensure audit-readiness through structured private equity ownership records
- Managed employee relations issues professionally, resolving conflicts efficiently while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Consultant – Finance & Technical Recruitment
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Handle technical recruitment across engineering and product roles
- Source and evaluate candidates via LinkedIn and Naukri Resdex
- Introduced resume tracking via SharePoint and automated it using Power Automate to Excel
- Maintain hiring dashboards and support audit compliance
- Liaise with hiring managers and manage vendor payments and receivables
CratoflowChennai, Tamil Nadu
HR/Technical Recruiter
01.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Managed end-to-end recruitment for tech and operational roles
- Coordinated interviews and onboarding processes
Al Seer Trading AgenciesDubai
Accountant
10.2009 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Supported VAT implementation and monthly reporting (financial, OpEx, vehicle reports)
- Reviewed CapEx variances and ensured budget alignment
- Handled legal clauses in rental/service contracts and advised on renewals
- Coordinated with Dubai authorities: RTA, Police, and Federal Tax Authority
- Managed fleet accounting and asset tracking in SAP
Al Nasser HoldingsAbu Dhabi
Accountant
08.2008 - 02.2009
Job overview
- Performed payroll and financial accounting functions
Thrifty Rent A CarAbu Dhabi
Accountant – AR/AP
01.2008 - 08.2008
Job overview
- Processed receivables/payables and prepared MIS reports
ZentaIndia
Analyst – F&A
01.2004 - 12.2007
Job overview
- Handled AP/AR, CAM charges, lease abstracts, and financial reporting
Sify TechnologiesChennai, Tamil Nadu
Customer Service Executive
06.2002 - 12.2003
Job overview
- Delivered customer support and training
Education
Bharathidasan University
MBA from Finance & HR
01.2005
University Overview
University of Madras
B.Com from Commerce
01.2002
University Overview
Skills
- Payroll & Compliance Management
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Vendor Management
- GST, TDS, PF/ESIC Filing & Compliance
- Financial Reporting & Reconciliations
- HR Policies & ISO 27001 Compliance
- SharePoint, One drive & Power Automate
- Microsoft 365
- SAP ERP, Zoho Books, Xero
- Technical Recruitment (Linkedin, Naukri)
- Resume & Hiring Workflow Automation
Certification
- Google Data Analytics – Coursera
- Private Equity & Venture Capital – Università Bocconi
- Excel Masterclass (Basic to Advanced) – Skill Nation
- Digital Marketing Fundamentals – Google
- Explorations into Mindfulness – Coursera
- Building Resilience & LinkedIn Profile Optimization – LinkedIn Learning
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Elementary (A2)
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeGig WorkContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteSalary Range
$45000/yr - $100000/yrSoftware
SAP
EXCEL
XERO
ZOHO
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Achieved ISO 27001 compliance by aligning HR and finance documentation, resulting in 100% audit readiness and enhanced data security.
- Implemented 10+ HR policies and procedures that improved legal compliance and streamlined workforce management across the organization.
- Utilized JIRA to track and close over 95% of HR tasks on time, boosting coordination efficiency between HR, auditors, and leadership.
- Spearheaded VAT implementation for AlSeer Trading Agencies, ensuring 100% compliance with UAE tax laws and improving monthly financial reporting accuracy by 20%.
- Successfully recruited and onboarded 15+ senior leadership and key technical roles for startups, reducing average time-to-hire by 30% and strengthening organizational capabilities.
Timeline
Consultant – Finance & Technical Recruitment
07.2023 - Current
Finance & HR Manager
DealsPlus Technologies (India) Private Limited
04.2023 - Current
HR/Technical Recruiter
Cratoflow
01.2022 - 01.2023
Accountant
Al Seer Trading Agencies
10.2009 - 04.2023
Accountant
Al Nasser Holdings
08.2008 - 02.2009
Accountant – AR/AP
Thrifty Rent A Car
01.2008 - 08.2008
Analyst – F&A
Zenta
01.2004 - 12.2007
Customer Service Executive
Sify Technologies
06.2002 - 12.2003
Bharathidasan University
MBA from Finance & HR
University of Madras
B.Com from Commerce
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