Akshay Kunhi Kannan
Guildford,United Kingdom
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical and organisational skills with a focus on leveraging technology to optimise business processes. Aims to contribute effectively to team success and drive operational efficiency through advanced data management and reporting capabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Treasury Administrator
Neosurf Services
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed and maintained the integrity of transactional data within accounting and treasury management systems to ensure accuracy for reporting.
- Facilitated and executed timely and accurate payment settlement, reconciliation, and invoicing processes.
- Streamlined data collection procedures used for reconciliations, invoice payments, and responses required by banks and external accountants (via the CFO).
- Assisted in the management of critical digital wallet refund and withdrawal banking processes, escalating compliance exceptions to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Supported month-end closing and reporting cycles by delivering timely and accurate account and invoice information to external accounting partners.
- Contributed to business knowledge by performing weekly and monthly analysis of settlement and issuing data for the Treasury Manager.
- Collaborated with the Decision Science Team to integrate new data analysis, directly assisting in enhancing Treasury forecasting and future planning.
- Served as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, providing timely, professional, and thorough responses to financial and operational support requests.
- Coordinated and assisted in preparing documentation for both internal and external treasury-related audit queries.
- Provided essential cross-functional support on ad-hoc treasury projects and general finance duties to maintain smooth team operations.
Treasury Consultant
3Point1 Consulting
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Analysed financial data to identify trends and optimise liquidity for client portfolios.
- Reviewed cash flow forecasts to ensure alignment with strategic financial objectives and operational needs.
- Prepared detailed reports for stakeholders to support informed decision-making regarding treasury operations.
- Liaised closely with clients throughout consulting process, ensuring satisfaction at every stage.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously whilst ensuring timely completion and quality control.
Financial Auditor
BakerTilly Middle east
Abu Dhabi
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Managing and performing statutory audits, internal audits and stock audits of various corporate and non-corporate companies according to ISA. Preparation of financial statements as per IFRS, VAT returns, variance analysis, strategic initiative and process improvements.
- Responsible for audit planning, performing audit procedures and techniques, coordinating with team members, correspondence with client management, filing of audit evidence, and preparing reports.
- Performance of test of controls and substantive audit procedures including analytical review procedures.
- Ensuring that business risks are identified and effectively controlled.
- Led meetings with the Client, CFO, or other KMP to gain an in-depth understanding of the operational and accounting processes of the company. Evaluated client's internal control structure and formulated recommendations for improvements on weaknesses in their business and accounting processes.
- Reporting to engagement partner and taking corrective actions for completion of audit engagements within client deadline
Advanced Analyst
EY
Kochi
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Drafting of financial statements according to IAS & IFRS for diversified clients. Audit planning, execution and finalization.
- Review of accounting policies to ensure compliance with IFRS. Review of internal controls
- Resolving client queries.
- Recommendations of improvements for audit clients through Management letter
Consultant
EY
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Spearheading all financial transactions, reporting, and policies including raising invoices to external customers and intercompany
- Reviewing and managing the reporting requirements and finalizing the month-end closing of revenue accruals
- Monitoring receivables, conducting AR aging analysis and tracking the outstanding sales
- Cross-functional coordination with delivery managers & client partners for tracking revenue leakages
- Responsible for booking bank receipts
- Prepared financial statements and vouchers and performed the quality review on the same
- Documented and posted journal entries
- Formulated policies and procedures and reviewed the business models
Education
Master of Science - Fintech and Policy
University of Surrey
02.2023 - 05.2024
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kannur University
Skills
- SAP
- Power Bi
- MS PowerPoint
- Xero
- MS Excel
- MS Access
- QuickBooks
- MS Word
REFERENCES
Veron, Ho
Head of Treasury
veron@neosurf.com
Neosurf services
Timeline
Treasury Administrator
Neosurf Services
01.2025 - 12.2025
Treasury Consultant
3Point1 Consulting
11.2024 - 12.2024
Master of Science - Fintech and Policy
University of Surrey
02.2023 - 05.2024
Financial Auditor
BakerTilly Middle east
02.2022 - 12.2022
Advanced Analyst
EY
06.2021 - 12.2021
Consultant
EY
09.2020 - 06.2021
ACCA -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kannur University