Manager Accounting

S.PADMAPRIYA

Contact: 739-***-****; adcb69@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:

Finance Professional seeking managerial position in the area of Finance and succeed as a good leader and strategist.

PROFFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

A dedicated, goal oriented Chartered Accountant, Singapore and ACCA, UK with 17 plus years of experience (Includes 7.5 years of international experience) in various areas, including Financial Accounting, Financial reporting, Auditing, Compliance, tax.

Key strengths – Functional /Operations

IFRS, IND-AS, MS Office, SAP,FACT, ACCPAC, TALLY ERP 9, Accounting and MIS Reporting

Month close, Internal controls & Internal Audit/ Statutory Audit, SOX/ COSO Framework

Tax & compliance

Key strengths – Soft skills

Vendor/ Customer management

Problem management

Employee management

Key Achievements

26th Rank holder with 1st attempt Pass in December 2010, ACCA Exams.

Professional membership – Fellow ACCA, UK & ISCA, Singapore.

Contributed to Rs.5.4 Crores tax savings for the company by playing a key role in collection of statutory forms to be submitted to Salex Tax authorities.

Designed and developed process improvement techniques in Travel advance disbursements which resulted in 30% time saving in payment processing and paved way to maintain quality records.

Design and successfully implemented a fool proof system to identify the GTP Transactions on an automated basis, which resulted in 50% saving in productivity time and high quality records.

Identified the discrepancies in cash flow statement of branch office and rectified the same and advised proper internal control measures to have the cash flow management under control, the financial impact of which turned to US$ 40K.

Key role in automation of Budgeting system in SAP.

Certifications :

Anti-Money Laundering/ Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Certification

Internal Audit Masterclass – A Risk Based Approach Certification

Employment Experience

Wabco India Ltd., Chennai (May’17 – Present); Manager, Finance

Preparation of MIS Reports to provide to top management on financial performance, viz.

risk control, profitability etc.,

Manage a team of 3 members to facilitate budget management, payment and customs clearance.

Ensure compliance to Finance policies and Accounting Standards.

Arrange payments to Vendors on regular basis upon review of ageing of Vendors.

Arrange for reimbursements to be made to employees on timely basis.

Periodical reconciliation of vendor accounts and employee accounts.

Prepare audit schedules required for the purpose of audit.

Ensure timely renewal done for gratuity fund.

Arrange for valuation of gratuity funds, leave salary and pension on half-yearly basis and ensure

adequate liability recorded in books and pass necessary journal entries for the same.

Ensure adherence to SOX Framework and guidelines.

Liaise with SOX and internal auditors for the requirements and finalisation.

Budget Management

India International Insurance Pte. Ltd., Singapore (Oct’15 – Jan’17); Executive, Finance

Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable function and assist in month-end closures.

Oversee a team of 6 members supporting claim processing and premium receipt booking.

Ensure premiums are received on timely basis and cash applied correctly.

Review ageing report and follow up with the stakeholders for premiums over due, if any.

Arrange to settle claims on priority basis.

Ensure KYC checks done on regular basis.

Perform reconciliation of brokers accounts and send statement of accounts to brokers on monthly

basis.

Ensure all required journal entries passed before 5th of every month.

Assist in preparation of Trial balance and audit schedules as part of month closure.

NACN International PAC., Singapore ( Jan’15 – Sep’15) ; Audit Senior

Manage a team of 2 members to assist in field work as part of audit scope.

Perform statutory audits of financial statements for a wide range of clientele from various industries.

Preparing financial statements and schedules and group consolidation of subsidiaries.

Responsible for various aspects of auditing function including audit planning, system review and audit field work, etc.,

Sudima International Pte. Ltd., Singapore - (Oct ’12 – Aug’14) ; Internal Auditor

Manage a team of 5 members in various geographic locations and review the cashbooks

and expense reports submitted by them on weekly basis.

Ensure proper classification of GTP(cross-country transaction) & Non-GTP transactions in the

accounts for the purpose of tax planning and benefits.

File GTP return on yearly basis on time.

Manage the foreign exchange and hedging transactions and ensure proper accounting of the

profit/loss arising from hedging.

Visit branch offices of the company on regular basis and conduct inventory and financial audits and ensure proper internal controls are in place.

Examine journal vouchers and general ledgers and bank reconciliations, and perform comparative analysis.

Ensure compliance of Singapore Financial Reporting Standards.

Ensure audit schedules prepared are in order as per audit requirements.

Woodcraft International Pte. Ltd., Singapore - (Apr ’12 – Sep’12) ; Accountant

Handle Accounts Payable & Receivable by overseeing a team of 2 members and ensure

completeness of entries and payments on time.

Perform bank reconciliation on monthly basis.

Ensure books are closed on time without deadline lapse.

Perform quarterly GST filing and ensure deadlines are met.

Review LC documentation for all exports, before submission to banks.

Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA), Singapore (Aug ’11 - Apr ’12); Sr Executive finance

Manage a team of 3 to assist in Accounts Receivable and General Ledger and payroll activities.

Study the monthly statement from Morgan stanley for the diversified investment portfolio and pass journal entries to match with fair value.

Review the payroll processing file along with Financial Controller to make it ready to submit to HR.

Forecasting of financials based on the inputs and consent of all divisional heads and perform

variance analysis.

Report to the management about the excess budget and under-utilised budget for further planning.

Preparation of cash flow statement and manage funds accordingly.

Manage grants received and ensure proper accounting done in books for the grants received and deferred grants.

Prepare and review journal entries necessary to close the books.

Prepare audit schedules on monthly basis and ensure the schedules are updated till date.

Act as an interface for audit coordination and ensure successful completion of interim and final audits within the stipulated time.

CAREER HISTORY:

Audit Senior in Sashikala Devi Associates, CPA, Singapore APR 2009 – JUL 2011

Accounts Manager in Pushpa Visuals, India MAR 2000 – NOV 2005

Articleship training in Krishanasami & Co., Chartered Accountants Feb 1999 – JAN 2000

Articleship training in Anand & Ponnappan, Chartered Accountants Dec 1997 – Feb 1999

ACADEMIC PROFILE:

(i)Chartered Accountant (ISCA, Singapore) September 2013

(ii)ACCA (ACCA, United Kingdom) December 2010

(iii)B Com. (Annamalai University, India) May 1999

ONGOING PROJECTS:

Course on Indirect Taxation of India.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Date of Birth 06/09/1978

Residential Address Old no. 71/1, New no.5/2, S-2, Srinidhi Enclave, Balaji Nagar 1st street,

Alwarthirunagar, Valasaravakkam, Chennai – 600087.

Nationality Indian

Marital Status Married

Spouse’s Name S.Harikrishnan

Spouse’s occupation Audio visual business

Children 1 son in XII Standard

Hobbies/Interests Listening to Music, Playing Badminton, Reading books, Innovation in cooking,

Learning something new in leisure time.

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