SIVAGURU ATPUTHANANTHAN
ILFORD,Essex
Summary
Combining a solid foundation in finance with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, I excel in managing financial operations and ensuring accuracy in reporting. Adept at streamlining processes and fostering collaboration, I bring a proactive approach to tackling financial and administrative challenges. My communication skills and attention to detail enable me to work effectively with cross-functional teams and contribute to strategic decision-making.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Sovereign Centros from CBRE
London
05.2013 - Current
- Prepared quarterly accounts up to trial balance, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- This includes preparation of backup schedules, accruals, rent smoothing, etc.
- Compiled bank reports for compliance with loan-to-value and interest coverage ratios, facilitating informed decision-making.
- Quarterly Cashflow forecasts for investment properties, updating actual expenditure
- Variance analysis between actuals and forecast and budget
- Raising monthly fee invoices to clients
- Intermediary between suppliers and Client in managing invoices and project costs
- Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
MANAGEMENT / PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Centros UK Ltd
London
05.2003 - 04.2013
- Prepared monthly management accounts and variance analysis for multiple companies, including limited partnerships, managing financial data for projects at various development stages.
- Preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts using Excel models. Assisting the Development Managers in creating and maintaining development appraisals.
- Project cost control - liaising with Development Managers to ensure all actual and potential costs are accounted for and within agreed fee limits. Attending monthly project review meetings where external project managers, QS and other interested parties attend and ensure potential deviations in timing and cost are reflected in the project appraisal.
- Forecasting cash flow including rental income from projects. Administer project cash requirements by liaising with Bank and /or shareholders.
- Preparation of Annual Statutory Accounts in conjunction with the auditors.
- Accounting for Sales and Purchases of Development Properties.
- Supervising the assistant accountant in matters relating to the purchase ledger function, bank recs, VAT returns, etc.
- Conducted sensitivity analysis to assess impact of varying assumptions on project outcomes, providing insights for informed decision-making.
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
CHARTWELL LAND PLC
11.2000 - 03.1993
- Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts for the business, (this includes actuals for the month and forecast for the year.) using Lawson Accounting Software and Microsoft Excel. (Total Asset Value about £1bn)
- Prepared annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to guide financial planning and resource allocation.
- Preparing statutory accounts for the company.
- Collaborated with development and investment accountants to compile crucial financial data for informed decision-making.
- Prepared quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance through effective communication with HMCE inspectors.
ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTANT
CHARTWELL LAND PLC
12.1996 - 10.2000
- Preparation of monthly management accounts for the Development business, (this includes actuals for the month and forecast for the year.) using Lawson Accounting Software and Microsoft Excel. (Dev WIP value about £100m)
- Preparing and monitoring monthly development forecasts for individual projects in the development business .
- Liaised with development surveyors and project managers to assess project progress and implications on financial forecasts.
- Commentaries and occasional presentations on the results of the development business .
- Handled additional administrative tasks related to financial management. including Bank reconciliations , Work -in - progress analysis , maintaining properties on database , calculating capitalised interest, cash flow forecasts , etc .
RENT CONTROLLER
CHARTWELL LAND PLC
09.1992 - 12.1996
- Demanded accurate rents, service charges, and insurance from tenants, ensuring timely collection for total net rents of £60m per annum.
- Processed payments for rents and service charges on head leases, maintaining financial accuracy.
- Calculation of interest on late payments and back rents .
- Reconciliation of service charges at year end and sending out statements / demands for balancing charges and credits .
- Liaising with surveyors and tenants to resolve queries .
- Maintaining rent & service charges on database ( Skyline Systems; Property Power)
PROPERTY FINANCE ASSISTANT
CHARTWELL LAND PLC
02.1989 - 09.1992
- Bank reconciliation ( 8 companies )
- Reconciling various system reports (multisoft/property power)
- Cash receipts posting and chasing of debts.
- Posting journals.
ACCOUNTS TRAINEE
ADAMS COBDEN & CO.
LONDON
08.1984 - 01.1989
- Wide ranging accounting work including
- - Prepared final accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited liability companies, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- - Prepared quarterly VAT returns, facilitating timely submissions and adherence to regulations.
- - Maintained salaries and wages records, supporting payroll accuracy and employee satisfaction.
- - Writing other books of records.
Education
CIMA Managerial Level. -
Skills
- Sage Line 50
- Lawson Accounting
- Excel
- Property Power
- Skyline
- Yardie
Timeline
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
Sovereign Centros from CBRE
05.2013 - Current
MANAGEMENT / PROJECT ACCOUNTANT
Centros UK Ltd
05.2003 - 04.2013
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
CHARTWELL LAND PLC
11.2000 - 03.1993
ASSISTANT DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTANT
CHARTWELL LAND PLC
12.1996 - 10.2000
RENT CONTROLLER
CHARTWELL LAND PLC
09.1992 - 12.1996
PROPERTY FINANCE ASSISTANT
CHARTWELL LAND PLC
02.1989 - 09.1992
ACCOUNTS TRAINEE
ADAMS COBDEN & CO.
08.1984 - 01.1989