Neeta Kumaran

Managed comprehensive financial accounting operations, ensuring strict adherence to IFRS, Australian, and New Zealand local GAAP for accurate and compliant financial reporting, directly supporting regional financial integrity.

Spearheaded monthly intercompany reconciliation and recharges for regional and global services, efficiently resolving discrepancies to ensure precise financial consolidation across international entities.

Prepared the monthly Balance Sheet Review Deck, proactively identifying financial risks and recommending follow-up actions to strengthen controls and enhance reporting accuracy for senior leadership.

Supported weekly Accounts Receivable collection efforts, focusing on overdue accounts to achieve critical cash targets and contributing to robust weekly rolling cash forecasts.

Collaborated with the Finance Controller on budgeting and forecasting for working capital and expenses, accurately uploading financial data into Onyx to support strategic planning and resource allocation.

Independently managed Trade Receivables, reconciling customer accounts and coordinating with Sales and Billing teams to overcome system limitations, enhancing collection efficiency and cash flow.

Processed complex Trade Finance transactions, including issuance of guarantees, bonds, and Letters of Credit, liaising with banks and customers to ensure timely cash collections and successful claim submissions.

Administered and maintained online banking platforms, acting as system administrator to manage user access and support daily banking operations, improving banking process efficiency.

Coordinated cross-departmental cash collection efforts, proactively following up with customers to ensure timely payment of invoices and significantly improve working capital management.

Supported accurate VAT return submissions by performing detailed sales order reconciliations for output tax, ensuring compliance with local regulations and minimizing audit risks.

Managed the end-to-end purchase order process, accurately generating POs against supplier quotations to support procurement activities and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.

Processed supplier invoices within SAP, collaborating with the procurement team and suppliers to ensure effective processing of payables and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Independently handled payment processing, generating payment proposals, managing trip processing, and uploading bank files from SAP to facilitate seamless and accurate financial transactions.

Managed full-cycle accounts receivable and payable processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely processing of financial transactions, contributing to improved cash flow.

Processed FOREX deals with banks, facilitating efficient international financial operations and minimizing currency risks for the company.

Ensured effective and efficient processing of payroll and cash management, supporting smooth operational flow and accurate employee compensation.

Prepared detailed Bank Reconciliation Statements and conducted account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial integrity and audit readiness.

Ensured strict compliance with FEMA, Reserve Bank, and ROC regulations for all FOREX transactions, mitigating regulatory risks and ensuring legal adherence.

Managed comprehensive secretarial duties, including preparing quarterly reports for the Stock Exchange and coordinating Board Meetings (BM) and Annual General Meetings (AGM) efficiently.

Administered various taxation matters, including Central Sales Tax, Tax Deducted at Source, and Service Tax, ensuring accurate and timely submissions to regulatory bodies.

Liaised effectively with Statutory Auditors and the Finance Director to ensure accurate and timely filing of financial statements with regulatory authorities, maintaining transparency.

Supported the preparation of critical financial statements, including Profit and Loss Accounts, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and MIS reports, providing essential financial insights for decision-making.