Bhargavi M

• Reviewed records, statistics and predictions, all of which supported decision-making.
• Performed financial modeling to support investment and acquisition decisions.
• Worked with executives to align company's finance goals with overall business objectives
• Developed financial statements (balance sheet, profit & loss account, cash flow statements).
• Generated management reports through use of summarized data.
• Improved effectiveness of processes in company.
• Served as mentor for new team members to help them grow professionally.
• Created long-term financial plans in conjunction with C-level executives.

Key Skills

• Improved financial and operational activities; heightened internal checks.
• Conducted thorough due diligence for private equity and initial public offerings (IPOs), ensuring alignment with management expectations and facilitating informed decision-making.
• Controlled flow of information in financial statements, audits and compliance.
• Directed budgeting, forecasting as well as variance analysis.
• Senior management's decision-making is facilitated through presentation of financial reports.
• Obtained credit ratings from agencies.
• Handled financial challenges successfully
• Monitoring team efficiency in Accounts and Reporting

Highlights

• Reduced revenue leakages and improved net working capital position
• Increased working capital by 70% through bank negotiation
• Reduced tax payments by 75% with all pending assessments resolved
• Boosted automation to 40% through new ERP implementation

Internal Financial Controls Study and Implementation

• Carried out audit program that included risk assessment, control evaluation.
• Reviewed effectiveness of internal controls and identified critical processes.
• Risk Control Matrix (RCM) was prepared with process flowcharts as risk assessments.
• Recognized control gaps and suggested remedial measures.
• It looked at shortcomings in system of internal control and informed stakeholders about it.
• Inspected controls on wide range of processes such as OTC, PTP, HR, ITGC etc.
• Timely completion of internal control reviews
• Other services carried out comprised tax audits, IND AS assignments, TDS & IT returns, and bookkeeping.

Due Diligence

• Performed multiple levels of due diligence for clients by analyzing operations as well industry in which they operate.
• Worked with departments to retrieve data, and informed management.
• Reviewed financial statements and other corporate documents, competitor data to identify risks, opportunities.
• Integrated practices in terms of strategic, financial regulatory and reputational concerns.
• Produced extensive reports on trends of industry and output of company
• Spotlight key insights in finance, tax and beyond to what matters most crucial considerations and risks

Internal Audit

• Planned and executed audits, identifying improvement areas and recommending methodologies to Board of Directors.
• Analyzed financial statements and computed ratios to assess performance.
• Prepared audit reports with risk assessments, observations, and compliance recommendations.
• Reconciled statutory dues, ensuring timely compliance and resolving filing delays.