Usha Maragandan

• Analyze the trends of key performance indicators (KPIs), especially relating to financial metrics such as sales, expenses, and profit margin.
• Monitor KPIs and identify the cause of any unexpected variances.
• Develop and continually improve budgeting, financial projections, and operating forecasts.
• Ad-hoc business performance reporting.
• Present the monthly and quarterly financial reports of various Verticals, departments and Country Managers.
• Implement a business intelligence tool and dashboard reports.
• Identify performance gaps and recommend needed database modifications in order to accurately reconcile data between various financial systems.
• Re-designed month end process to deliver smooth & seamless periodic result for set of Line of Business (LOB).
• Coordinating with the Business team on the New Logos, Sales Pipeline to bring the structure of Revenue and related costs in the Financials.
• Develop financial models and analyze them to support strategic initiatives.
• Support the management team and Department Leaders with data-driven analysis.
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

• Supplying financial analysis and reports on key KPIs.
• Creating internal reports to support leadership's decision-making.
• Collaborating with other departments to prepare accurate budgets, Region level, deep down to Offering and Project level (AOP).
• Recommending Budget considerations and assisting or additional requirements in the presentation towards Management Judgment numbers
• Building and maintaining financial models and forecasts discussing on regular routine with Business team and PMs.
• Analyzing historical data and reporting on areas such as monthly financial analysis, variance analysis, pipeline analysis, etc.
• Assisted leadership by assisting with financial analysis and managing special projects and Adhoc reports towards management review.
• Identify performance gaps and recommend needed database modifications in order to accurately reconcile data between various financial systems.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Finance & Accounts:

• Records and accounts for daily transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of required files and supporting documentation serving as evidence of transactions.
• Ensure sound cash management of local bank accounts and maintains petty cash fund.
• Handling cash disbursements in accordance with financial management policies and established approval levels.
• Ensure complete Process payroll, remits tax and other government contributions and reports to local agencies.
• Responsible for full accounts payable function from procurement through payment of invoices.
• Process employee expense reimbursements.
• Ensure timely payment to all organization's payees and maintains sufficient and complete payee files.
• Preparing monthly financial reports for the organization and internal management reports for the Director, CFO (Asia) containing budget to actual expenditure information.
• Performing month-end closing and year-end duties such as reconciliations, VAT reimbursements, inventory lists, PPE lists etc.
• Responsible for procurement activities in accordance with the organization's procurement policy.
• Prepares and submits reports and filings in compliance with local government laws.
• Provide assistance to program staff in office and project budget preparation.

Office Operations/Administration:

• Responsible for all matters related to the operations and administration of the office.
• Ensure registration requirements are kept current at all times and files statutory returns and renewals.
• Oversees administration of human resources, including but not limited to, maintaining personnel files, assisting with recruitments and orientation procedures, purchasing and maintaining adequate health and other insurance policies, etc.
• Manages local information technology contract ensuring infrastructure needs of the office are met, including properly functioning IT equipment, routine maintenance, security over IT (anti-virus software and regular backups).
• Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
• Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
• Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

• Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation processes and procedures.
• Oversaw preparation of annual budgets, providing accurate financial guidance for key business decisions.
• Established efficient payroll processes that ensured timely payment of salaries while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve overall business performance through strategic financial analysis and recommendations.
• Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
• Streamlined accounts payable and receivable processes for improved efficiency, resulting in reduced outstanding debts and increased cash flow availability.
• Followed up with delinquent accounts to obtain funds and reduce aging balances.
• Mentored junior colleagues within the finance team, contributing to their professional growth and development.
• Ensured timely submission of tax filings by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on tax regulations and working closely with external auditors.
• Led process improvements initiatives within the finance department which resulted in increased productivity levels among staff members.
• Enhanced cash flow management with proactive forecasting and budgeting strategies.
• Implemented robust internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conducted regular financial performance reviews with senior management, providing valuable insights for strategic decision making.
• Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Managed payroll data entry and processing for 400+ employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
• Developed and maintained strong relationships with banks, investors, and other financial partners to ensure optimal financing options.
• Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
• Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
• Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
• Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
• Maximized year-end tax benefits by efficiently managing cash flows.