Kalyana Chakravarthy Tholeti
Beckenham,London
Summary
Meticulous Finance Analyst with 20 years of progressive work experience in finance, consulting and accounting roles. Solid planning, budgeting and forecasting talents and advanced excel competency and knowledge of reporting to maintain records and prepare financial and accounting analysis. Excelling in collaborating with cross-functional teams to support seamless financial operations. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software to achieving business growth objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Finance Analyst
DXC Technology
Chennai
10.2010 - Current
- Expert in Budgeting, Forecasting and Variance Analysis
- End to end reporting and analysis
- Prepared forecast and month end close templates to regions
- EMEA Region consolidation of Forecast and MEC walks
- Tracked monthly Capex spends
- Provided financial and business management reports to Business Directors and Managers with accurate and timely forecasting, risk analysis and mitigation, cost strategy and indirect rate management and monitoring
- Monitored the costs at the bottom line
- Lead the monthly close and flash walk calls at cluster levels to determine and fix the gaps on the budget costs
- Provided opportunities and cost saving to accelerate business performance
- Performed HC Analysis during Forecast and MEC
- Provided Ad-hoc analysis, presentations and briefings for senior management for internal and external audiences to support business and finance decisions.
- Handed over accurate and timely reporting on Permanent headcount, FTCs and additional workers
- Created fixed vs Variable staff cost base i.e., permanent staffing vs contractors/freelancers
- Improved Operating Profit Margin by cost savings and increasing the revenue
- Prevented relief leakages (like WBS issues, Management hierarchy & missing time in CATW) and fixed them at source.
- Interacted with contractors, subcontractors and suppliers to guide cost analysis process by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Identified cost saving opportunities by analysing financial trends.
- Implemented policies and initiatives to drive financial growth.
- Reviewed budget performance reports, investigated excessive expenses and reported discrepancies.
- Improved operational efficiency and cultivated cost reduction to increase revenue.
- Provided administrative support to senior analysts and department professionals, improving growth and productivity.
- Monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
Accounting Manager
Polymatech Electronics Pvt. Ltd
Chennai
03.2008 - 10.2010
- Provided information on financial status by preparing special reports such as Fund Management, Asset
- Management & MIS Reports
- Controlled and maintained fixed assets, streamlined reports and entries, filed returns for fixed assets, handled site wise capitalization and provision, performed physical verification of assets, ensured that all assets were insured at the correct value
- Brought in greater financial control by establishing balance sheet and cash flow forecasting models
- Processed the monthly payroll including validating timecards, making manual entries, and handling wage garnishments.
- Gathered key data and completed financial modelling to assist with business forecasting.
- Tracked expenses and inventory purchases against budget guidelines to maintain financial controls.
- Trained and motivated accounting team to maximise performance, assessing work standards regularly and offering insightful feedback.
- Reviewed work of accounting team meticulously to maintain consistent standards.
- Regularly corresponded with multiple teams, implementing harmonising solutions to address inconsistencies in daily accounting activities.
- Prioritised busy workload to manage needs of clients.
- Maintained compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
Accounts Executive
Adecco Peopleone India Limited
Chennai
09.2004 - 03.2008
- Reviewed financial results, performed year-on-year and quarterly comparison of company performance both in terms of the top line and bottom line
- Effectively carried out the monthly payroll for 2000 employees including validating timecards, making manual entries, and handling wage garnishments.
- Expertly negotiated and creatively problem-solved with clients to address Payroll issues.
- Managed multiple non-competing accounts simultaneously for 4 years.
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Established cordial relationships with internal and external contacts to boost rapport.
Accountant
CMS Computer Institute
Chennai
04.2001 - 09.2004
- Adhered to accounting controls by following policies and procedures in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Handled the Internal and External Auditors and scheduling the audit reports for the finalisation of the accounts.
- Updated journal entries and accounts on accrual basis with Xero software.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
- Liaised with and managed relationships with external auditors to prepare excellent audit reports.
Education
Master of Commerce -
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Madras University
Skills
- SAP (FICO) module
- MS Excel proficiency
- MS Office proficiency
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Forecasting trends
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strategic problem-solving skills
- Numerical, verbal and analytical skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Excellent communication skills
- Highly organised
Additional Information
- HIGHLIGHTS ACROSS THE TENURE
- Received Award for the Outstanding Focus on Customer, Quarterly Championship Award, Star Performer Award, and Star Employee Award for the better performance exhibited in DXC Technology and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
- Won the R&R Award for clearing Ageing Accruals, Balance Sheet accounts and cost recovery corrections.
- Awarded Certificate of Appreciation in Polymatech Electronics for the outstanding contribution towards overall performance.
- Awarded the Best Employee of the Year in 2007 for managing four branches simultaneously
Languages
English
Fluent
Telugu
Native
Hindi
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent
Work availability
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Walt Disney
Timeline
Finance Analyst
DXC Technology
10.2010 - Current
Accounting Manager
Polymatech Electronics Pvt. Ltd
03.2008 - 10.2010
Accounts Executive
Adecco Peopleone India Limited
09.2004 - 03.2008
Accountant
CMS Computer Institute
04.2001 - 09.2004
Master of Commerce -
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Madras University
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