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ANNA EMILIYA

ANNA EMILIYA

Aberdeen,United Kingdom

Summary

Detail-oriented finance professional with Masters in Financial Management, Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Finance), CMA India certification, and part-qualified ACCA status, bringing over 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. Experience includes 2 years and 2 months with payroll and HR service provider Zellis and 3 years and 8 months at EXL in multinational company environments. Highly organized with a proven ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in fast-paced settings. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities combined with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, thriving both independently and collaboratively within teams. Good knowledge of financial statements and accounting principles. Knowledge in International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), International Accounting Standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Knowledge in Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services (PBCS), SAP, NetSuite, Tally, and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge in financial modelling, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and delivering actionable insights to senior management. Exceptional communication, presentation, and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Knowledge in analyzing complex datasets.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
4046
4046
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Financial Analyst

Zellis HR India Pvt Ltd
Kochi, India
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Company Overview: Uk based MNC providing payroll service
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial reports by compiling, analysing, and validating financial data to support accurate reporting and informed decision-making.
  • Managed revenue and cost components of Income and Expenditure account, supporting financial reporting through detailed revenue analysis and expense analysis.
  • Determined accruals, deferred revenues, and prepaid expenses to ensure accurate financial statements.
  • Assisted in the preparation of budgets and forecasts; uploaded budget journals in Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services.
  • Performed variance analysis, comparing actual against budget, forecast, and prior year to support business performance tracking.
  • Presented comprehensive monthly financial reports, including commentary on favorable and adverse variances, to the Finance Business Partners.
  • Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal reporting policies.
  • Conducted monthly payroll analysis.
  • Prepared and posted journal entries in NetSuite with supporting documentation.
  • Supported external audits by providing necessary documentation and insights. Timely responses given to the queries of internal and external auditors while managing respective month end close.
  • Conducted ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed by Finance Business partners and external auditors.
  • Evaluated business performance across different sectors within the group such as service lines—Payroll and HR services—and regional segments (UK and Ireland) by analysing revenue, cost and profitability.
  • Analysed financial data by verifying accuracy and performing variance analysis on monthly revenue and payroll expenses , identifying key variances, and providing actionable recommendations that improved budgeting accuracy and cost control.
  • Assisted in preparing Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
  • Partnered with internal stakeholders (Operations-payroll processing teams, finance, IT teams) and external stakeholders such as auditors.
  • Analysed workforce-related financial data, trends, and key performance indicators to deliver insights that enhanced headcount planning and cost efficiency.
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of dynamic financial models to support budgeting and forecasting.

Assistant Manager

EXL (India) Pvt Ltd
Kochi, India
12.2015 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: USA based MNC providing financial advisory services
  • Performed financial reporting and ad-hoc business analyses.
  • Managed financial planning and analysis, coordinated weekly, monthly, and quarterly reviews, and followed up on actionable insights with category leaders.
  • Supported accounting teams in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Performed bank reconciliations in Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains and balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline.
  • Reviewed receivables and payables aging on monthly basis to provide insights on overdue accounts.
  • Prepared journal entries and posted them in SAP with necessary supporting documentation.
  • Generated reports per requirements of Line Managers and Finance Business Partners in the USA.
  • Provided support in variance analysis and delivered the listed tasks or reports as per the SLAs agreed with stakeholders.
  • Assisted in process improvement initiatives by partnering with process improvement teams which resulted in introducing Macro runs in certain journals. Contributed to significant time saving on close.


Senior Accountant

Kerala Plantations
Ernakulum, India
01.2008 - 12.2015
  • Managed full Income and Expenditure account including revenue, direct costs, and indirect costs; ensured accuracy in day-to-day accounting operations.
  • Performed regular bank reconciliations to maintain adequate fund availability for payments.
  • Assisted in cash flow projections and fund allocations.
  • Conducted monthly variance analysis comparing actual expenses against budgets and informed finance partners with detailed reports including explanations of significant variances.
  • Performed monthly payroll preparation.
  • Prepared and posted journal entries with complete supporting documentation.
  • Corrected errors in trial balances and assisted statutory auditors during year-end financial statement preparation.
  • Supported the finance team with ad-hoc analysis and special projects such as cost reduction initiatives and pricing strategy reviews.
  • Responded to auditing queries efficiently, ensuring timely filing of statutory reports.
  • Participated in audit, supporting regulatory compliance efforts and ensuring financial integrity and transparency across reporting processes.
  • Ensured compliance with VAT regulations by preparing tax payable reports and filing VAT returns online.

Education

ACCA Part Qualified

Master of Science - Financial Management

Robert Gordon University
United Kingdom
01.2024 - 05.2025

CMA India

Institute of Cost And Management Accountant of India

Bcom

Mahatma Gandhi University
India
06.2003 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Oracle Planning and Budgeting Cloud Services (PBCS)
  • SAP
  • NetSuite
  • Microsoft Dynamic Great Plains
  • Tally
  • MS Excel-Advanced
  • Financial Modeling
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • KPI Monitoring
  • IFRS
  • GAAP
  • Accounting Standards
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native

Timeline

Master of Science - Financial Management

Robert Gordon University
01.2024 - 05.2025

Senior Financial Analyst

Zellis HR India Pvt Ltd
10.2021 - 12.2023

Assistant Manager

EXL (India) Pvt Ltd
12.2015 - 08.2019

Senior Accountant

Kerala Plantations
01.2008 - 12.2015

Bcom

Mahatma Gandhi University
06.2003 - 06.2006

ACCA Part Qualified

CMA India

Institute of Cost And Management Accountant of India
ANNA EMILIYA