MANESHKUMAR MADHU
Rainham,United Kingdom
Summary
Finance professional with over 10 years' experience within the hospitality sector, spanning a range of finance roles. Recognised for delivering robust financial support, improving reporting accuracy, streamlining processes, and providing commercial insight to support strategic decision making and business performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Assistant financial controller
The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton
London, United Kingdom
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts in line with company policies and accounting standards
- Supported the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintained accurate general ledger records and balance sheet control accounts
- Assisted with annual budget preparation and rolling forecasts, including variance analysis and performance commentary
- Supported cash flow management, including bank reconciliations, cash forecasting, and daily cash controls
- Helped maintain and improve internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and compliance
- Provided support during internal and external audits, preparing audit schedules, documentation, and responding to queries
- Worked closely with operational and department managers to deliver financial analysis and cost control insights
- Supported accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes
- Assisted in identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving financial performance
- Supported the Financial Controller with financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities
- Supervised and trained junior finance team members to ensure timely and accurate financial processing
- Used Excel and finance systems to produce accurate financial reports and analysis
Management Accountant
Montcalm East Autograph Collection by Marriott's
London, United Kingdom
04.2019 - 06.2025
- Preparing Revenue journal
- Prepayments
- Accruals
- Stocktake
- Petty cash
- Preparing manual P&L for (Hotel,F&B,Spa)
- Preparing actual on Budget
- Preparing Frs1.
- Monthly Payroll and Agency cost Preparing
- Supervising Accounts Assistants.
- Developed a new cash flow forecasting model that improved forecasting accuracy by
- Improved accuracy of financial reports by 18% by implementing a new process for cost allocation and accruals.
- Reconciled accounts from income and expense data to net worth and assets.
- Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
- P&L Meeting with department.
- Prepare yearly Audit reports.
- Reported to FC.
- Created balance sheet reconciliations for review, providing adjustments for unreconciled entries.
- Guaranteed successful audit outcomes by providing timely submission of evidence.
- Produced accurate cash flow forecasts, liaising with heads of department to acquire relevant information.
- Reconciliation of revenue and payments.
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Reconciliation
- Preparing Monthly stats
- Management Accounts
- Journal entry
- Prepayments
- Accruals
- Preparing P&L
- Actual on Budget
- Expenses tracking
- Daily transactions review
- Data analysis
- Revenue reporting
- Revenue monitoring
- Yearly Audit
- Oracle PeopleSoft
- Audit coordination
- Strong communication
Assistant Management Accountant
Montcalm Hotels Ltd
Rainham, United Kingdom
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Assist prepare monthly journal entries.
- Assist prepare monthly management reports.
- Assist prepare Yearly Audit.
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Daily Bank reconciliation.
- Daily Sales ledger check and send.
- Participated in monthly, quarterly and annual audits.
- Assisted in preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end tax returns.
- Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
- Analysed financial information to identify discrepancies.
Assistant Accountant
Montcalm Rlh ltd
London, United Kingdom
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Managing the front desk
- Balancing the daily pdq transactions and system postings
- Handling end of day book keeping and account reconciliation.
Night Auditor
Parkgrand Paddington Hotel
London, United Kingdom
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Provided hotel guests with information on the property, including the casino, gift shop, restaurants, pool/spa and fitness centre.
- Oversaw night auditing duties, including verification of daily room occupancy and hotel revenue.
- Checked requests and room service for accuracy and any needed assistance.
- Efficiently resolved guest complaints and ensured that issues were addressed promptly.
- Trained and mentored staff on procedures, service standards and productivity strategies.
- Responded to telephone, email and in-person enquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns.
- Completed late check-ins and directed guests to rooms and facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
MG College
IndiaSkills
- Preparing Revenue journal
- Prepayments
- Accruals
- Stocktake
- Petty cash
- Preparing manual P&L
- Preparing actual on Budget
- Preparing Frs1
- Monthly Payroll
- Agency cost Preparing
- Supervising Accounts Assistants
- Cash flow forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Reconciliation
- Analysed monthly reporting
- P&L Meeting
- Prepare yearly Audit reports
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Audit outcomes
- Cash flow forecasts
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Preparing Monthly stats
- Management Accounts
- Journal entry
- Expenses tracking
- Daily transactions review
- Data analysis
- Revenue reporting
- Revenue monitoring
- Yearly Audit
- Opera/ONQ/Micros/Xnpos
- Audit coordination
- Strong communication
Certification
ACCA, Student
Timeline
Assistant financial controller
The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton
06.2025 - Current
Management Accountant
Montcalm East Autograph Collection by Marriott's
04.2019 - 06.2025
Assistant Management Accountant
Montcalm Hotels Ltd
04.2017 - 03.2018
Assistant Accountant
Montcalm Rlh ltd
07.2015 - 03.2017
Night Auditor
Parkgrand Paddington Hotel
02.2015 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History
MG College