Sivakami M
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant with 15+ years of experience leading financial operations and driving strategic initiatives across diverse industries. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, and risk management. Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster strong stakeholder relationships. Looking for a role that utilizes financial expertise and leadership to improve performance and support long term success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Mindsprint Digital (India) Pvt Ltd
05.2023 - Current
- Led the end-to-end financial operations of Olam Global Agri Group, managing multiple business units including Grains, Cotton, Edible Oil, and Treasury across diverse geographical regions.
- Directed treasury operations for 150+ bank accounts, overseeing foreign exchange (FX) accounting, mark-to-market (MTM) valuation of open contracts, and letter of credit (LC) management to ensure optimal liquidity and risk control.
- Financial planning and analysis, including preparation of monthly and project-wise financial reports, annual budgets, variance analysis, and cash flow projections to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Managed month-end and year-end closures, journal entries, consolidation of group accounts, and inter-company reconciliations; coordinated with statutory auditors for finalization of standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, and IFRS standards.
- Strengthened internal financial controls and compliance by collaborating with internal auditors, maintaining statutory records, and managing GST audits, transfer pricing, income tax matters, and other regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, and treasury documentation, while liaising with banking partners for overseas payments, LC issuance, and submission of financial returns and stock statements.
- Supervised and mentored a 25+ member finance team, implementing structured processes, automation initiatives, and internal controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
- Played a key role in automation and operational excellence projects, including real-time intercompany entry posting and reconciliation, improving productivity and reducing operational costs.
- Played a key role in automating intercompany loans, deposits, interest accruals, payment initiation, and auto-posting of entries in recipient company books using SAP TRM, enhancing accuracy and process efficiency.
- Acted as a key liaison between senior management and stakeholders, ensuring alignment on financial strategies and operational goals.
AGM Finance & Accounts
Ananda Vikatan Group
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Led the end-to-end financial operations of the Vikatan Group, overseeing multiple business divisions including Online Subscription, Digital Advertisement, Digital Production (Web Series), Print Advertisement, Print Circulation, Trust, and Partnership entities.
- Directed financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for the group and individual projects, ensuring effective liquidity control and strategic decision support.
- Managed month-end and year-end closures, including journal entries, consolidation of group accounts, inter-company reconciliations, and preparation of standalone and consolidated financial statements in compliance with Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, and IFRS standards.
- Strengthened internal financial controls and compliance by coordinating with statutory and internal auditors, maintaining statutory records, and addressing GST audits, income tax notices, and other regulatory matters.
- Supervised a team of 15+ finance professionals, implementing structured processes, internal controls, and standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and accountability.
- Oversaw treasury and banking operations, including overseas payments, issuance of Letters of Credit (LCs), and submission of financial returns such as stock statements and renewal documentation.
- Ensured timely remittance and filing of statutory returns including PF, ESI, GST (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9), and TDS, while managing payroll, employee taxation, and retirement benefits in compliance with statutory norms.
- Served as a core member in implementing the NCLT order and preparing post-merger financial statements for FY 2018–19.
- Played a key role in implementing an ERP-based Advertisement Billing System and automating subscription revenue reconciliation on an order ID basis, improving accuracy and operational efficiency.
Senior Manager
Ananda Vikatan Group
07.2021 - 06.2022
Deputy Finance Manager
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
12.2015 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager Finance
Rajan Dental Institute private ltd
05.2012 - 11.2015
Assistant Manager
Oriyanna Health Network Private Limited
11.2010 - 02.2011
Education
Chartered Accountants -
The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Taxation
- Finance Accounts
- Fixed Assets
- Budget
- Variance Analysis
- GST
- Financial Planning
- Statutory Audit
- Tax Audit
- Forecasting
- Treasury Management
- Intercompany
- Stakeholder Management
- IFRS
- IND AS
- SAP TRM
- SAP BPC
- SAP Fiori
- One Stream
- Power BI
- Open Text Beacons
- Tally ERP
- MS Office
- Outlook
Awards
- Best Team Award in Q4 2024, Mindsprint, Recognized for outstanding teamwork and contribution to achieving key business objectives, resulting in an increase in team performance.
- Best Employee, Ananda Vikatan Group, July 2022, Awarded for exceptional performance and dedication to the company's success, demonstrating a commitment to excellence.
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Timeline
Manager
Mindsprint Digital (India) Pvt Ltd
05.2023 - Current
AGM Finance & Accounts
Ananda Vikatan Group
06.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Manager
Ananda Vikatan Group
07.2021 - 06.2022
Deputy Finance Manager
Ananda Vikatan Digital Private Limited
12.2015 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager Finance
Rajan Dental Institute private ltd
05.2012 - 11.2015
Assistant Manager
Oriyanna Health Network Private Limited
11.2010 - 02.2011
Chartered Accountants -
The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India