RAMU MANIVANNAN
Bangalore
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with over 6+ years of experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, and R2R processes using SAP and Oracle JDE. Proven track record in delivering timely, accurate results in high-pressure environments. Adept at managing audits, streamlining operations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Passionate about contributing to organizational success through innovation and continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst – Financial Reporting
Diageo Business India
Bangalore
01.2023 - Current
- Maintain accurate financial data (BS, P&L, Cash Flow, Volumes) in BFC tool for group-level reporting.
- Post timely and error-free journals in compliance with internal policies during month-end close.
- Partner with the Financial Control team for operational analysis and business insights.
- Prepare and review reconciliations via BlackLine; resolve aged open items and ensure audit readiness.
- Ensure compliance with Authorization Matrix and GLOM standards.
- Execute end-to-end month-end close and review of ledger accuracy.
Analyst (Contract Role)
Diageo Business India
Bangalore
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Cleared Stock-in-Transit (SIT) open items with immediate action on high-value/aged transactions.
- Managed General Ledger Adjustment Tool (GLAT) items within defined timelines.
- Participated in Balance Sheet Review (BSR) calls to discuss updates and open item actions.
- Submitted Stock Revaluation Templates (SRTs); ensured alignment with Oswald and control timelines.
- Prepared SIT and ad-hoc journals with appropriate backup and approvals.
- Posted Brand Through Profit (BTP) checks and supporting journal entries.
Assistant Accountant – R2R
Infosys BPM Ltd
Bangalore
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Processed various journal entries including accruals, reclasses, and manual JEs.
- Uploaded and reviewed reconciliations in BlackLine as a preparer.
- Investigated reconciliation discrepancies and coordinated resolution with stakeholders.
- Managed end-to-end month-end close and compliance reviews.
- Used Oracle JDE 9.1 and HFM for reporting and resolving issues.
- Handled IC invoice distribution and overhead allocations across entities.
Process Associate – R2R
DXC Technology Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Managed monthly bank reconciliations and journal postings based on bank activity.
- Investigated and resolved discrepancies between book balances and bank statements.
- Coordinated with business units on clearing GL balances and closing aged items.
- Used SURE Reporting Tool for financial data documentation and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Bangalore University
Bangalore06.2017
Skills
- SAP DEP
- Oracle JDE
- BFC
- BlackLine
- HFM
- Microsoft Excel and Office
- Power BI
- OneNote
- Newgen
- Oswald
Websites
Certification
- Code of Conduct
- Cyber Security
- Integrity Certification
Languages
English – Proficient, Tamil – Native, Kannada – Advanced
Projects
Project Voyager
- Aligned with the global rollout of SAP S/4HANA, replacing legacy ERP systems
- Led financial reporting activities, ensuring seamless UAT testing, transition, and journal processing
- Maintained documentation of test cases, issues, and resolutions for audits
- Successfully transitioned Phase 1 and 2 of the Utopia Project with zero operational disruption
- Conducted UAT for the OSWALD Authorization Matrix Simplification Project
- Provided feedback to align process changes with internal control standards and supported team onboarding
Accomplishments
- Spot Award – Developed automation using Macros for updating bank statements
- Rising Star Award – Resolved critical delivery issues
- Outstanding Contribution Award – Recognized for excellence in delivery
- Client Appreciation – Acknowledged for timely support and quality output
- Gold Label Award – Efficient execution of core activities
Timeline
Senior Analyst – Financial Reporting
Diageo Business India
01.2023 - Current
Analyst (Contract Role)
Diageo Business India
06.2022 - 12.2022
Assistant Accountant – R2R
Infosys BPM Ltd
05.2020 - 06.2022
Process Associate – R2R
DXC Technology Pvt Ltd
12.2017 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Bangalore University
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