RENUKA DEVI NATESAN
Finance
Chennai
Summary
Experienced with financial planning and analysis, strategic budgeting, and team leadership. Utilizes financial acumen to drive organizational growth and efficiency. Track record of implementing robust financial controls and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Finance
Amaze Travels Pvt Ltd
05.2025 - Current
- Managed budgeting processes to align financial resources with strategic goals.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making and performance analysis.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Streamlined financial forecasting methods, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in projections.
- Implemented financial systems improvements to enhance reporting capabilities and data integrity.
- Led implementation of new ERP system, increasing efficiency within the finance department while enhancing data visibility.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through the development of comprehensive internal controls.
- Provided senior management with strategic financial insights for informed decisionmaking.
- Streamlined vendor payment processes, improving relationships while reducing processing time and errors.
- Managed budgeting process, ensuring accurate forecasting and timely adjustments to meet business needs.
- Assisted with recruiting, interviewing, and hiring new department employees.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Senior Accountant
SRM Group Of Institution
04.2018 - 05.2025
- Streamlined financial reporting processes to enhance accuracy and timeliness of monthly close activities.
- Oversaw budget preparation, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Led audits by coordinating with external auditors to ensure adherence to financial regulations and policies.
- Mentored junior accountants, fostering professional development and improving team performance in financial analysis tasks.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Enhanced budget forecasting accuracy, employing comprehensive variance analysis techniques.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Accounts Executive
Heidelberg India Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 12.2017
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships to drive sales growth.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Assisted in monthly reconciliations, enhancing accuracy of financial statements.
- Coordinated communication between departments to resolve discrepancies swiftly.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork, communication, and collaboration within the accounting department.
- Supported the accounting team with month-end closing procedures, ensuring timely completion and accurate reporting.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Madras
Chennai 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Ethiraj College of Women
Chennai 04.2001 -
Skills
Financial policy creation
Project finance management
Financial technology adoption
Financial strategy development
Cash flow management
Working capital management
Accounting principles
Internal controls implementation
Financial statement preparation
Financial operations streamlining
Financial reporting and analysis
Account reconciliation
Budget planning
Timeline
Head of Finance
Amaze Travels Pvt Ltd
05.2025 - Current
Senior Accountant
SRM Group Of Institution
04.2018 - 05.2025
Accounts Executive
Heidelberg India Pvt Ltd
07.2013 - 12.2017
MBA - Finance
University of Madras
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Ethiraj College of Women
04.2001 -