Amutha K Muhunthan

Acton MA *****. Tel: 781-***-****

Email address:adxj1y@r.postjobfree.com

A knowledgeable and adaptable finance and accounting professional with extensive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) management in multinational companies, proficient in both US GAAP and IFRS.

A dedicated and reliable performer with sound financial acumen and a proven track record of multitasking, problem solving and meeting tight deadlines in fast paced and rapidly changing organizations, achieving maximum effectiveness while maintaining high standards and ethics.

WORK EXPERIENCE

National Grid USA, Waltham MA

Principal/ Manager, Transformation Office / TSA Governance & Billing (2021 - current)

●Identify, track and manage all costs associated with divestiture of Rhode Island business

●Track and report realization of efficiencies and savings from the NGUSA enterprise-wide portfolio of strategic initiatives. Interaction with Transformation and Initiative Leads to determine delivery status of portfolio

●Compile and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for US strategic ambitions and priorities to Executives

●Oversight of Transition Services Agreement (TSA) Billing and Governance

Manager, US Corporate Finance/ Financial Planning & Analysis (2012- 2020)

●Design and implement financial system to build multiple scenarios based ten-year strategic plans

●Management reporting of consolidated National Grid USA results to US Executives and to NG plc (holding company), in both US GAAP & IFRS with reconciliations between the two

●Monthly performance reporting and analytics that provide valuable insight to Management

●Use of financial models to consolidate and analyze results from multiple Jurisdictions and Business Units

●Present results to US CFO and Finance Leadership team to support their timely and effective decision making

●Develop and report on appropriate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and scorecards that drive results

●Consolidate estimates, rolling forecasts, budgets and ten-year strategic plans for operating performance and capex Implement forward-thinking strategies to support organizational objectives and targets

●Half yearly IFRS results and ad hoc requests to support Investor Relations with external earnings announcements

●Detailed analytics to Auditors to support half year results and associated controls

●Ad hoc reporting to Management, run rates, trend analysis, identify areas for cost savings and efficiencies

●Standardize reports, analysis and processes across all US Jurisdictions and alignment with Group reporting

●Challenge existing processes. Lead appropriate work streams and performance excellence hubs to drive continuous improvement and efficiency. Several achievements in optimizing system capabilities and automation

●Manage ongoing relationship with stakeholders (US Executive Team, Group Financial Control (UK), Controllership team, Finance Business Partners, Regulatory, etc.) to deliver strategic insight and solutions

●Complete and maintain FP&A process documentation and ensure Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance

●Manage change, rapidly adapting to frequent changes in organizational models, leadership teams and technologies

●Manage, coach and develop Senior Analysts in team

●Active member of Employee Resource Group, Asian Leadership Association (ALA). Served on ALA Board as New England Regional Coordinator and then as Vice President (2015-2019)

Lead Analyst, Electricity Distribution & Generation (ED&G) (2009 - 2011)

●ED&G segment performance reporting monthly to UK and half-yearly to support IR and external announcements

●Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts and annual budget for ED&G. Manage targets provided by NG plc

●Drive continuous improvement and consistency within the segment and in alignment with other segments

●Direct supervision and training of Senior Analysts in team

Sappi Fine Paper North America (SFPNA), Boston MA

Manager, Revenue Accounting – Budgeting, Planning & Reporting

●Establish & maintain Revenue Accounting procedures. Responsible for integrity of revenue data and AR reserve

●Prepare revenue disclosures and analysis for external and internal reporting

●Maintain product pricing. Implement authorization matrices and other internal controls for pricing

●Manage customer rebate administration, working with Sales teams to develop controls to approve/ disburse rebates

●Develop process to forecast and budget balance sheet and cash flow, and reconcile to Treasury forecasts

●Provide Finance Business Partnering support to Internal business units. Interface with Mill Finance, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, AR & AP to provide analytics to Management for effective decision making

●Maintain data control and integrity in financial planning and reporting databases

●Manage monthly close, inter-affiliate recs, foreign currency translations and data transmission to reporting system

●Complete financial reporting pack to Sappi Ltd in compliance with group guidelines, with detailed P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, disclosures for 20-F and quarterly announcements.

●Actively participate in results reviews with Sappi Ltd & SFPNA CFOs, other Senior Management and auditors

●Standardize accounting policies & procedures to align with Sappi Ltd policies in US GAAP and IFRS

●Ensure internal controls are in place to safeguard assets. Manage SOX compliance of financial & reporting cycles

●Continuously strive to streamline close and budget process

Sappi Limited, Johannesburg South Africa

Group Financial Manager

●Manage and develop team and maintain continuous professional development for all

●Manage monthly consolidations (over 50 global subsidiaries) and management reporting to Executives

●Prepare Quarterly US GAAP/ IFRS reconciliations, CEO press releases, announcements to investors and to Stock Exchanges (Johannesburg, London, New York) and SA Reserve Bank. Support external audit process

●Prepare Group Annual Report and AFS on Form 20-F for submission to US SEC, including liaison with Executives, public affairs, legal counsel, external auditors and with external legal counsel in NYC to finalize SEC filing.

●Develop and distribute financial reporting packs and guidelines to subsidiaries and their auditors to complete and return for consolidation. Update pack to keep up with latest accounting and stock exchange pronouncements

●Consolidate and prepare Sappi Limited group trimester forecast and annual budgets

●Support ad hoc submissions to SEC (e.g. 20-F registration for initial NYSE listing, F1 for issue of shares, etc.)

●Manage Group changes, e.g. acquisitions, disposals, mergers, new accounting pronouncements GAAP/IFRS, etc.

Deloitte & Touche, Umtata South Africa

Senior Auditor

●Manage audits ranging from small private businesses and non-profit organizations to large publicly held companies in manufacturing, construction, entertainment and education sectors, from planning to post-mortem meetings with client Senior Management. Lead audits delegated by foreign audit offices and by Auditor General

●Assist clients with taxation, company secretarial work and preparing financial statements

●Supervise, train and develop junior auditors and maintain ongoing professional development for all

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

●Bachelor of Accounting Sciences (cum laude), (Accounting & Auditing) University of Transkei, South Africa

●Honors Bachelor of Accounting Sciences & Certification in Theory of Accountancy, University of Transkei, SA

●Chartered Accountant (CA) (South Africa) (member of South African Institute of Chartered Accountants)

SKILLS

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Hyperion Enterprise, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Hyperion Planning, Hyperion Retrieve, Hyperion Essbase, SAP, Business Warehouse, Business Intelligence (BI), Empower (Business Planning), Alfabet (Enterprise Portfolio Management)

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