Remya Krishnan
Finance Manager
Alleppey
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Finance professional with 15+ years of experience in accounting, financial management, financial reporting and internal control. Proven track record in optimizing cash flow, reducing costs, driving efficiency and integrity in financial by analyzing and resolving complex accounting, reporting and regulatory issues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Finance Manager
Catalyst Cliinical Research Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
Senior Accountant
ICL Head Quarters
03.2023 - Current
- Coordinate preparation of the financial statements for fund and proprietary entities on a quarterly basis
- Reconciling bank account statements, interest income schedules, interest on loan statements etc
- For all entities
- Providing guidance to branches in maintaining cash and other registers, proper accounting of daily transactions
Accounts Officer
Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation
07.2017 - 03.2023
- Oversaw the daily operations of the accounting department in three depots including financial data monitoring, financial reports preparation and compliance with accounting methods, policies, and procedures
- Supported the team in filing of returns, billing of all transactions under GST rules, timely accounting of MSSR and interdepot transfers, timely remittance, recording and filing returns of all statutory payments
- Saved the company from paying huge tax amount for 7 previous years by providing proper guidance and with successful teamwork
- Successfully became a part of a management team providing guidance to outlets in charge of 30 outlets in tax related matters and for yearly stock verification
Accountant
Zuri
01.2015 - 06.2017
- Recorded, classified and summarized financial transactions and events in accordance with accepted local accounting principles and as per the agreed financial reporting standards
- Successfully introduced computerized accounting in the firm with advice on the improvement of financial management system, internal control system, the use of financial management software, the medium term and program
- Performed general accounts analysis and reconciliations including bank statements, fixed assets, employees benefit costs, accruals and prepaid expenses
Executive Accounts
Able Publishing Company
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Produced quarterly financial reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions
- Executed core financial processes including party payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliation and decreased cost by 20% through effective cost management
- Prepared budget forecasts, cash flows, profit and loss accounts and balance sheet
- Used various software applications such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages to assemble, manipulate and format data for accounting and reporting purposes
- Performed the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and all invoices and staff reimbursements in accordance with finance policies and procedures
Articled Assistant
Rangamani & Co
02.2007 - 08.2010
- Performed Tally accounting and book keeping of proprietorship firms, Companies, NGOs and Trusts
- Prepared income tax returns, project reports, projected statements, budgetary controls and data analysis
- Successfully filed TDS, VAT, service tax, excise and income tax returns
- Became a team member of Statutory auditing and internal auditing of almost all the institutions including public sector companies and banks
Education
ACCA - undefined
CA Intermediate - undefined
ICAI Kochi
MBA Finance - undefined
Bharathiar University
CoimbatoreB-Com Taxation - undefined
MG University
KottayamSkills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong knowledge of accounting principles
Financial Statement analysis
Bookkeeping
Report generation
Financial Analysis
Budgetary controls
Presentation of reports
Proficient in financial analysis and modeling using Excel
Proficient in MS Office
Proficient in accounting software like Tally
Excellent attention to detail
Organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong analytical skills
Strong Management & Leadership qualities
Proficient in Accounts Payable/Receivable
Proficient in GST
Proficient in Income tax
Proficient in other tax matters
Certification
Tally Academy
Timeline
Finance Manager
Catalyst Cliinical Research Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
ICL Head Quarters
03.2023 - Current
Accounts Officer
Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation
07.2017 - 03.2023
Accountant
Zuri
01.2015 - 06.2017
Executive Accounts
Able Publishing Company
10.2010 - 10.2011
Articled Assistant
Rangamani & Co
02.2007 - 08.2010
ACCA - undefined
CA Intermediate - undefined
ICAI Kochi
MBA Finance - undefined
Bharathiar University
B-Com Taxation - undefined
MG University