Manager Sales

GOWRI THIAGARAJAN

*** ****** ***** *** 706-***-****

Columbus, GA 31904 *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

5+ years of Accounting experience

3+ years of Audit experience with expertise in Internal Control Environment

3+ years of Management experience

Completed CPA exam(s)

SKILLS

Software & Tools: Quick Books Pro, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Access, Opera Management System, Imaginn PMS, Fund Manager Portfolio Management Software

Excellent knowledge in analyzing and implementing accounting procedures in a systems environment in conformance with GAAP, GAAS, IFRS, SAS, SOX, SEC, IRS and other regulatory standards

EDUCATION

B.S. in Business Administration (GPA 3.5/4) Madras University, India 1993 - 1996

Accounting Technician Certified Institute of Chartered Accountants of India 1996 - 1999

CPA Completed CPA Exam(s) 2010 - 2011

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

1. Total System Services (TSYS) Inc. (Dec 2011 – Till Date), Columbus, GA

Position: Accounting Associate II

As an Accounting Associate, I’m currently responsible for performing accounting related tasks within the TSYS Managed Services organization. My day-to-day responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Reconciliation, Balancing, Data Collection, Dispute Resolution, Audit Reports, etc. for major financial institutions.

Responsible for planning, documentation and implementation of accounting related tasks/processes.

Apply Accounting Principles (GAAP, GAAS) to ensure quality and standards are met in all deliverables.

Develop and manage day-to-day vendor & client relationship to achieve high customer satisfaction.

2. Moranda Inc.

d/b/a Country Inn & Suites (September 2008 – Nov 2011), Columbus, GA

Position: General Manager

As a General Manager and Accountant, I was responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day activities including, but not limited to:

Accounting, Payroll, Inventory Control, Personnel Management, Sales Co-ordination, Customer Service, Periodic meetings/reviews with External Accountants, Hotel Associations, Manage Customer & Vendor relationships, etc.

Responsible for preparing and setting quarterly Sales & Revenue budgets.

Plan and implement strategic goals within the organization and ensure necessary modifications are made in a timely manner to make the best use of the market conditions.

Analyze key financial & sales reports on a regular basis and undertake root cause analysis to identify the deviations.

Responsible for identifying and implementing Continuous Process Improvement initiatives within the organization.

Responsible for resource management within the organization. This includes being involved in the hiring process, periodic performance appraisals, training, etc.

GOWRI THIAGARAJAN

998 Timber Creek Way 706-***-****

Columbus, GA 31904 *********@*****.***

3. Moranda Inc.

d/b/a Country Inn & Suites, (April 2008 – August 2008), Columbus, GA

Position: Assistant Manager/Accountant

As an Assistant Manager and Accountant, I was responsible for the following:

Played a key role in planning, managing and successfully implementing a major renovation project at Country Inn & Suites. This project involved a complete renovation to the property (approx. $500,000).

Successfully implemented a new Inventory Control System with in the property.

In addition to being the Assistant Manager, played a vital role in maintaining accounts/related book of records, timely preparation and submission of payroll and sales tax returns.

Responsible for assisting with the interview process and training/orientation program for new hires.

4. P.S. Subramania Iyer & Co. (September 1996 – September 2000), Chennai India

Position: Audit Executive/Audit Assistant

I started as an Audit Assistant and worked my way up to an Audit Executive with this leading Accounting firm. From September 1996 thru September 2000, I had a variety of exposure to various Auditing engagements and Accounting assignments (listed below). I was actively involved in development, implementation and day-to-day management of client specific audit programs. This also involved analysis of the audit results including preparation of client facing audit reports, findings & recommendations.

a. Management Information Systems Audit

Client: Span Eicher (February 1998 thru April 1998)

Management Information Systems (MIS) Audit involved the following, but not limited to:

Analyzing the existing processes, perform analytical procedures on the current results with the desired goals and closely study their relationships and variations if any.

Testing the existing controls for their operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Conducting a detailed feasibility study on the organization’s Internal Control Systems and providing recommendation for improvements.

As an Audit Executive, lead a team of five (5) to perform the MIS audit in the areas of Accounting, Payroll, Sales & Dispatch, Purchase, Production and engaged in the preparation of reports highlighting necessary suggestive measures.

b. Internal Audit

Clients: Viswapriya Financial Services, Intel Investor Services (September 1997 thru September 1999)

Engaged in performing Internal Audit functions for various clients. It includes (but not limited to) vouching; inquiry, assessment of fraud risk and review of other relevant assertions. I was also responsible for presenting my findings & recommendation to the management.

c. Statutory Audit

Clients: Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Insurance Company (September 1997 thru September 1999)

Statutory Audit involved ensuring the client’s compliance with the respective statutory regulations. This project also involved examination of various tax audit forms. I played a key role in the statutory audit of the above clients including various public financial companies.

d. Audit Bureau of Circulation (ABC) Audit

Clients: Vikatan Private Limited, Devi Publications and Kalki Publications (May 1998, December 1998 & May 1999)

The above magazines are very popular in Southern India with leading market share. I was part of the audit team that was involved in the analysis, verification, validation & certification of the above clients with regard to the “Net Paid Circulation Metrics”.

e. Accounting & Bookkeeping

Clients: Various Partnership organizations and Sole proprietors (September 1996 thru September 2000)

I was involved in compilation, preparation of various financial statements; bank reconciliation; ledger reconciliation; tax assessment etc. with respect to these engagements.

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