Manager Accounting

Manny Ramanathan, CPA, CGA

Milton, Ontario

416-***-**** ********@*****.***

Profile

Accomplished finance management professional, skilled at enhancing the outcome of business decisions through sound financial analyses. Over eighteen years of extensive experience in finance & accounting, in retail, services and telecommunication industries.

Member of Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA- Ontario). In addition, I possess Master of Commerce (M.Com) graduate degree

Excellent working knowledge accounting software like Oracle, Essbase reporting, Yardi, Hyperion Planning, Accpacc, Simply Accounting and PC Law. Also proficient in advanced MS Office

Excellent planning and organizational skills, including presentations to senior management

Ability to work under pressure, ensure deliverables and learn new technology quickly

Professional Experience

Chartwell Retirement Residences, Mississauga 2014- 2015

Assistant Accounting Manager, General & Administrative

Producing accurate and reliable General & Administrative financial reporting packages in strict adherence to the set procedures on a monthly basis for senior management

Assisting with financial support to corporate departments and managing financial risk relating to General & Administrative expenses

Monitoring project costs, and preparing project cost financials as it relates to IT Software Development Projects

Assisting in the completion and review of the budgeting of corporate allocations and charge backs to properties

Supervising and mentoring team members, contributing to their professional growth and development

Rogers Communications Inc., Brampton 2006 – 2014

Senior Financial Analyst

Provided forecasts and ongoing budgets for Wireless and Wireline Core Capital expense programs of ~$450 Million per year

Reviewed every capital project implemented by the business and worked with line organizations to ensure that policies were met and projects were incorporated into ongoing forecast

Issued monthly Capex financial reports and flash reports by work-day # 4 including exception projects-spend reports like the $10M report to the Senior Leadership Team

Analyzed the profitability of the business cases on the revenue growth capital initiatives (NPV, IRR, payback period). Overall adherence to IFRS / SOX policies and requirements

Maintained an excellent vendor relationship with major suppliers such as Ericsson & CISCO

Saved approx. $1 Million in 2008 through successful negotiations, efficient vendor management and better process improvements

Mamann & Associates, Toronto 2004 – 2006

Controller

Managed financial functions: general accounting (including accounts payable, miscellaneous accounts receivable), financial statement analysis and cash flow projections, banking, investments, payroll and purchasing

Completed month end & year end closing procedures and schedules. Involved in Contact negotiations

Designed suitable controls and improved the internal control systems which resulted in a reduction of A/R by about 14%

Hired, trained, developed and conducted performance objectives for accounting staff

Ensured adherence to accounting policies and procedures with respect to Trust Accounts

Assisted in the preparation of year end audit files and handling external audit

Kiskadee Ventures Limited, Toronto 2002 –2004

Finance Manager

Processed the day-to-day accounting, including payroll, accounts receivable / payable and monthly financial statements

Handled all bank reconciliation activities through to the General Ledger

Increased profitability by 27% by introducing new Budgetary Control System

Prepared various government returns i.e. GST, Source deductions, T4 and EHT

Reviewed expense reports to ensure integrity and accuracy

Education and Professional Qualifications

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA - Ontario)

Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA – UK)

Member of The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ACMA)

Master of Commerce (M.Com)

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDBA)

Honors & Awards

~Winner of “Peer to Peer Employee Recognition Award for Q1 2008” within Rogers Wireless Finance division

~Nominated (runner-up) for Customer 1st Q1 2010 Quarterly Award of Excellence at Rogers Communications Inc.

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