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Srilakshmi Nandam

Srilakshmi Nandam

Nellore

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience in financial analysis and audit processes, driving notable improvements in operational efficiencies. Expertise in identifying and addressing process gaps has led to significant cost savings for previous employers. Recognized with multiple awards for outstanding contributions, reflecting strong analytical skills and effective communication of complex financial concepts. Aiming to leverage extensive experience in a finance advisory role to align financial strategies with business objectives and enhance organizational success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Intern

Shell India Markets Private Limited
Chennai
05.2022 - Current

As a Finance Analyst at Shell India, my responsibilities include financial planning and analysis for the downstream lubricant business. This role demands a keen analytical approach to assess financial performance, and support strategic decision-making.

  • Played a pivotal role in handling a direct responsibility for the lubricant business of three countries (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), with financial forecasting and budgeting processes, variance analysis, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Acquired knowledge of end-to-end business from production/procurement to sales and marketing, having PAR accountability (planning, appraisal, and reporting); analyzed market trends of base oils, customer margins, pricing movements, supply chain issues, and financial data to provide actionable insights that drive business growth.
  • Collaborated with onshore stakeholders and cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting, enhancing efficiency and accuracy with proactive communication of possible value leakages and business insights.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities, resulting in significant operational efficiencies and cash savings.
  • Recognized with FO, VP, and EVP awards for my contributions to resolving operational inefficiencies, driving value-focused projects, and achieving significant cost savings.

Articled Audit Assistant

MS Jagannathan & N Krishnaswamy audit firm
Chennai
07.2018 - 04.2021

During my tenure as an Article Assistant at MS Jagannathan & N Krishnaswami audit firm, the focus was on various audits, including statutory, internal, and direct and indirect tax audits, along with providing consultancy services.

  • This role involved close collaboration with clients to ensure compliance, and a thorough understanding of their financial operations.
  • Contributed to the successful completion of numerous statutory audits of listed entities, enhancing clients' compliance and operational efficiency.
  • Engaged in a detailed analysis of financial statements to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
  • Developed a robust understanding of various tax regulations, assisting clients in navigating complex tax compliance requirements.
  • Participated in internal audits of entities in different industries, such as hotels, IT, manufacturing, and non-profit organizations, which helped uncover process inefficiencies and improve overall business performance.

Education

Chartered Accountancy - Final

ICAI
02-2022

Chartered Accountancy - Inter

ICAI
05-2018

Board of Intermediate Education, AP
03-2017

Skills

  • Financial analysis
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Strategic Questioning
  • Budgeting processes
  • Stakeholder management
  • Innovative problem-solving
  • Business insights
  • Auditing procedures

Accomplishments

  • Shell FO VP & EVP award: Identified Margin & Cash leakage of 1.8M EUR relating to a Vendor in Netherlands operating on Buy & Sell model (Service contract) by taking advantage of contract loopholes. We were successful in recovering the loss back from the Vendor made the necessary fixes in the contract.
  • Shell R&A Process Champion award: Identified over payment to Belgian Govt authorities on waste management fee in compliance with the rules & regulations. Same is reported and claimed 2.5M EUR for the past years and this study resulted in annual saving of 0.7M EUR.
  • R&A Extramiler award: For taking up additional responsibility to support regional business beyond my operating unit scope in the areas of business cost recharges.
  • Prathibha award: By AP Govt for Securing 98% in my 12th standard.

Technical Skills

  • Expert in Microsoft office especially MS excel, Powerpoint & word.
  • Knowledge in Power BI

Timeline

Finance Intern

Shell India Markets Private Limited
05.2022 - Current

Articled Audit Assistant

MS Jagannathan & N Krishnaswamy audit firm
07.2018 - 04.2021

Chartered Accountancy - Final

ICAI

Chartered Accountancy - Inter

ICAI

Board of Intermediate Education, AP
Srilakshmi Nandam