Sruthi Ramanathan

Oversaw project-related cash inflows and outflows, maintaining precise accounting and compliance.

• Collaborated with project teams to forecast cash flows and manage budgets effectively.
• Monitored all account payable and account receivable happenings.
• Generated monthly reports on cash flow, aiding teams in financial performance assessment.
• Ensured timely tax payments by coordinating forecasts with the tax team.
• Facilitated urgent communications between corporate and management regarding vendor or tax issues.
• Applied collections to project payments based on approved corporate allocations.
• Implemented ringfencing of collections for project payments according to regulations and agreements.
• Provided minimum cash requirement reports to SCM director for strategic planning.
• Conducted detailed account analysis to identify potential problems or opportunities for improvement.
• Developed process improvements to streamline workflow, reduce costs, improve accuracy and increase efficiency.
• Coordinated with external auditors during annual audit process and provided necessary documentation as required.
• Generated ad-hoc financial reports as requested by upper management for strategic decision-making purposes.
• Reviewed accounts payable aging reports to analyze trends in payment cycles.

• Oversaw management of over 1,000 debtor accounts, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Enhanced reconciliation processes through coordination with onshore credit management team.
• Efficiently processed bad debt recoveries, final demands, and credit-debit notes.
• Worked alongside cash applications team to manage open credits and process refunds.
• Conducted analysis of complex accounting issues, reaching out to clients for resolutions.
• Maintained comprehensive reports while reviewing team performance metrics.
• Coordinated with other departments within the organization to resolve any accounting issues or discrepancies.
• Compiled data from multiple sources into meaningful reports for management review and decision making purposes.
• Created SOPs, facilitated onshore calls, and provided training for new staff members.

• Issued reminders regarding client outstanding balances through regular reviews.
• Prepared aging statements monthly, pinpointing payment delay causes and addressing customer complaints.
• Streamlined processes by collaborating with sales, billing, cash applications, tax, and refunds departments.
• Presented financial reports to senior management while forecasting bad debts and issuing final demands.
• Developed and maintained relationships with clients and vendors.
• Handled incoming calls from customers regarding orders or other inquiries.