Maneesha Menon
Email: *********@***.***
Mobile: +1-732-***-****
Objectives
Seeking a challenging career with a progressive
organization to utilize my skills, abilities and education that will allow
my professional growth in the company
Education (Bachelors)
June 2003- June 2006
. Bachelors of Commerce with Computer Applications, Bharathiar
University, India
Awards and Distinctions
. Recognized as the best student for outstanding "Creativity" in the
University in the year 2005
. Best Individual Award - January 2007: Recognized for outstanding
efforts in completing the Process Mapping in Hyper-knowledge and
also managing to do the same within stringent timelines
Work Authorization
. Authorized to work for any employer in the United States
Work Experience
Saksoft Inc, US
Mar 2009 - Till date
Role: Accounting Assistant / HR and Admin Coordinator
Key Responsibilities Handled
. Responsible for performing the day- to-day general ledger
accounting, financial reporting and analysis for assigned
functional areas.
. Monthly consolidation, review and reconciliation of global
financials.
. Preparation of TS monthly financial review material
. Entered all invoices for payment into the accounting system
. Processed all cash receipts and prepared bank deposits
. Responsible for the preparation and processing of biweekly payroll
for employees; review and ensure accuracy of approved timesheets
. Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes
are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes
for proper authorization and adherence to policy including
compliance with federal/state/local regulations
. Prepared light travel arrangements
. Assists with the administration of day-to-day operations of the
functions and duties
. Assists in employee orientation, training and record keeping
. Maintain employee files and HR filing system
. Single point of contact for general HR queries in the US
. Frequent visits to the Attorney office for employee visa related
matters
. Maintain employee insurance related files
. Obtaining W9s and insuring that information is correct and
complete.
Inquirre Consulting Oct 2007 - Dec
2008
Role: Financial Analyst
Key Responsibilities Handled
. Responsible of variety of technical and moderately difficult to
complex accounting duties in the preparation, maintenance and
processing of accounting records and financial transactions including
accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll functions budgetary
functions
. Responsible of reviewing documents and verifying accounting entries to
ensure accuracy of information and calculations for each account
. Responsible for supporting documents to establish proper authorization
and processing of agreements & contracts
. Responsible for performing the day- to-day general ledger accounting,
financial reporting and analysis for assigned functional areas.
. Monthly consolidation, review and reconciliation of global
financials.
. Preparation of monthly financial review material
JP Morgan Chase, India
Aug 2006 -Sep 2007
Process: Global Expense Management Team
Role: Financial Analyst
Key Responsibilities Handled
. Global Expense allocations - Inter entity Direct & Indirect
expenses
. Supported 2007 Hyperion plan process for legal entities globally
. Preparation of Funding Statement
. Monthly cash settlement for inter entities
. Preparation of Indirect expense reports [Region wise, Trend
reports, Absorption report]
. Reconciliation of Monthly indirect charges with SAP General Ledger.
Queries - ad hoc and cash settlement
. Preparation of monthly metrics
. Special Billing - Process high volume invoices in priority basis
through upload process
. Payment processing for the clients at the expected TAT.
. Process controls and Continuous Improvement, processing Mapping and
Risk mitigation.
. Supervised and handled the process mapping, necessary flow charts
and quality concepts
. Preparation of reconciliation reports on a daily basis
. Trained new joiners and colleagues from BI team and helped clients
by answering incoming calls providing the greatest level of
customer service
. Strong client facing skills and the ability to manage large
amounts of workload
Sundaram Home Finance:
Role: Accounting Assistant
Key Responsibilities Handled
. Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll departments
. Generated budgets and forecasts on a quarterly basis and presented to
the management team
. Reported on variances in quarterly costing reports
. Administered online banking functions
. Co-ordinated payroll functions for 100 employees
. Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines
. Monitored and recorded company expenses
Corporate Trainings
. Underwent trainings in "Time Management", "Advanced Excel", "Access
Training" and Advanced Excel in JPMorgan Chase.
. Attended Graduate Learning Program in JPMorgan Chase and completed
Introduction to Accounting Concepts, Financial Accounting,
Introduction to Financial Markets, Business Processing Re -
Engineering & Operational Efficiency, Overview of Banking, Client
Partnering, Communication and Profitability Metrics & Control
Awareness.
Technical Skills
Packages: MS Excel, MS Access, MS Power Point
Applications: SAP FI, RUMBA, SSR, EMPort, Oracle Discoverer
Other Interests
. Active member in the National Service scheme
. Worked Part time as an Assistant Manager in McDonalds which helped
me in developing interpersonal skills and gaining confidence in
interacting with people.
Personal Details
Location : Somerset, New Jersey
Zip Code : 08873
References furnished upon request