SHAN.B.MANI

CCC, PB.19, PC.100, Muscat, Oman.

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SUMMARY

  • More than eleven years ofexperience in the field ofFinance, Accounts,Audit, and Credit.
  • Committed team leader, with proven ability to meet and exceed set goals and deadlines.
  • During my tenures with my past and present employers, I have displayed strong leadership and administrative qualities to prove my credibility in the organization. Communication skills and ability to adapt is my plus.

CAREER OBJECTIVE

  • To obtain a more responsible and challenging position in a professionally managed organization. I am looking forward for an opportunity where I can utilize my skills effectively to the growth of your esteemed organization and to further improve my personal skills and knowledge.

KEY SKILLS

  • A strategic planner with proficiency in streamlining business processes, defining continuous improvement processes, accelerating employees’ strengths and building powerful teams that can conquer any obstacles.
  • Expertise in Financial analysis, Credit Control, Budgeting, MIS, General accounting
  • Cash Flow Management and Modeling.
  • Budget Development and Management.
  • Preparing Financial Analysis and Application Tools.
  • MIS Reporting.
  • Account Receivables and Payables.
  • Risk Management.
  • Ability to Undertake Challenging Assignments.
  • Preparation and Finalisation of Accounts.
  • Good analytical, communicationand mentoring skills with distinguished abilities in learning

new skills.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience in Oman

Organization:Khimji Ramdas LLC

Designation:Senior Analyst - Credit & Collection

Department:Credit & Collection

Duration:01.11.2008 - continuing till date.

Khimji Ramdas LLC (KR) is one of the largest business conglomerates in the Sultanate ofOman over 136 years. They are consistently creating new benchmarks to maintain leadership in theconsumer as well as industrial arenas. KR is a well diversified group with a range of activitiesspanning trading, distribution, retailing, servicesand manufacturing. The company is ISO9001:2000 certified.

Notable Credits

  • Selected in the key team for implementation of SAP.
  • Selected for conducting internal quality audits as per ISO standards.
  • Promoted from the post of Analyst to Senior Analyst after two year

Experience in India

Organization:Kerala Kaumudi Private Limited

Designation:Manager Debtors Management

Department:Debtors Management

Duration:01.11.2006 – 31.10.2008.

Kerala Kaumudi group is a reputed name in print media with 95 years of journalistic excellence. Its publications include Daily, weekly and Mid Day. They also sport a Communications and Events wing.

Notable Credits

  • Significantly achieved the Best Performance Appraisal within six months and promoted

from the post of AssistantManager Debtors Management to Manager Debtors

Management.

  • Events Coordinator for variouseventsorganized by Kerala Kaumudi Pvt. Ltd.

Organization:Santhigiri Ayurveda & Siddha Vaidhyasala

Designation:Internal Auditor

Department:FinanceAccounts

Duration:01.09.2006 – 31.10.2006.

Santhigiri Ayurveda & Siddha Vaidhyasala is a fast growing Ayurveda and Siddha Medicine manufacturer in India with almost 100 branches nationally.

Notable Credits

  • Coordinated audit programmes

Organization:M/s Sekhar & Jayanthi

Designation:Audit Manager

Department:Accounts & Audit

Duration:04.04.2001 - 31.08.2006.

M/s Sekhar & Jayanthi is a leading name in auditing in Trivandrum. Their clientele includes most of the top institutions in the city like Southern refineries Limited, Ponmudi Rubbers Limited, Anathapuri Rubbers Limited, Regional Cancer Centre, Great Wholesale Club Ltd(Spencer’s Daily), State Bank of Travancore etc.

Notable Credits

  • Promoted from the post ofAssistantManager – Audit to Audit Manager
  • Promoted from the post of Senior Executive toAssistantManager – Audit after one year
  • Promoted from the post of Audit Executive to Senior Executive after one year

IT SKILLS

  • Proficient in ERP- SAP
  • Preparation of Accounts under the Tally Package
  • Conversant in the use of MS Office Applications like Word and Excel Work Sheets etc.
  • Relational Data Base Management Systems (ORACLE, SQL)
  • Proficient in PRESS SOFT, ANZIO LITE software.
  • Proficient in the use of Internet, Email, Outlook Express etc.
  • Well versed in Various Operating Systems like like Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 98SE etc.
  • PRESENT JOB PROFILE
  • Creation and updating of Master‘s in SAP - Customer Master, Credit Master, Vendor Master.
  • Creation and updating of customer hierarchy in SAP.
  • Daily release of credit held orders in accordance with C&C Policy.
  • To obtain sufficient information to assess the creditworthiness of newly proposed and existing

customers promptly, efficiently and cost-effectively, using information sources appropriate to the level of exposure and liaising where necessary with colleagues and management.

  • To develop and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships with all customers,

departmental colleagues and where necessary to make visits to resolve problems and promote co-operation.

  • Ensure that payments are received in accordance with the company’s current term of business

and other relevant procedures. Control and manage the risks related to non-payment, late payment, account opening while keeping good customer relationships.

  • Develop, implement and maintain an effective and professional credit controlpolicy and

procedures. Implement enhancements where required.

  • Set and monitor credit limits.
  • Maintain and manage book of debtors’ accounts. Manage outstanding sales balances falling due

and contact customers before the balances become overdue to confirm payments.

  • Ensure payment of outstanding invoices, keeping a record of all communication. Ensure back up

documentation is available to pursue payment problems and when the account becomes legal, to support court proceedings.

  • Resolve all problems for clients, copy invoices, proof of delivery, credit notes, and liaise internally

to progress any problems that are being handled in any other department.

  • Initiate proceedings to ensure outstanding debts are brought to satisfactory conclusion.
  • Collection of all due and past due receivables. Ensuring that collection performance is within the

given Business Fundamental Targets (BFTs) using the systemic tools available.

  • Close liaison with AR & Accounting functions to ensure timely and correct application of all

incoming payments to the respective customer accounts.

  • Handling all AR & Collection related customer requests and queries promptly.
  • Perform necessary visits towards local customers to ensure prioritization of payments towards

KR.

  • Deal with liquidators and recommend write off of bad debts as necessary.
  • Comply with the company’s credit policy and procedures.
  • Lead and manage the Credit Control team.
  • Ensure maintenance of documents as per ISO quality control standards.
  • Communication across multiple business partners (Sales; Order Management; Finance;

Accounts Receivables) to resolve receivable issues.

  • Preparation of Mid-Month & Month-End AR Reports in accordance with corporate directives &

requirements.

  • Generate MIS to monitor portfolio and highlight early warning signs of deteriorating credits and

timely actions to minimize loss.

  • Customer account reconciliations and obtain balance confirmation certificate from customer.
  • To ensure that all clients meet the company requirements of Credit check process.
  • Establish group credit & collection policy and procedures based on international rating

methodology for credit evaluation.

  • Provide advice on credit risk mitigation strategies by assessing risk factors.
  • Design risk models by developing key indicators for revenue and credit.
  • Provide explanation of all debts in arrears greater than one week.
  • Assist and provide all information to Head – Corporate Accounts & Creditfor building

Management Information Systems.

  • Kerala Kaumudi Private Limited
  • Credit checks new customers and open new credit accounts ensuring that our client have all the

relevant information on the debtor. Become familiar with the customers - what their needs are and how to deal with late payments on each of them.

  • To reconcile AP and AR statements on monthly basis to ensure all liabilities and sales invoices

are booked the same period.

  • To ensure that the Credit & Collection target goals are achieved.
  • To ensure our Bad Debt exposure is kept within our budget target range.
  • To ensure that territory assigned is being handled efficiently and effectively
  • To ensure that the unit Managers are informed on problem accounts in their territory.
  • To anticipate developments and to identify accounts that require special attention and act

decisively to resolve difficulties, consulting management where appropriate.

  • To promote and develop the involvement of the Debtors Management Department in sales and

marketing activities.

  • To assist with the design and production of reports for management.
  • To assist with special projects as and when required.
  • Operate all established collection procedures using initiative, imagination and flexibility to achieve

targeted expectations results while promoting customer good will.

  • To make contact with customers regarding all unpaid items following up communications

frequently.

  • Responsible to establish and monitor systematic ERP accounts that synchronize billing and

receivables operation of all units.

  • Fixing monthly receivables target based on performance data and possible potential. .
  • Ensure all the works have been done according to the systems implemented in the unit.
  • Insist accuracy and punctuality of unit level billing, receivables activities.
  • Monitoring of revenue details from all units and updating of records.
  • Identify problems involved with receivables – provide necessary support or strictly warn of lapses.
  • Fixing incentive rate after evaluating recent and upcoming revenue activities.
  • Maintain good relationship with internal & external customers.
  • Monthly /weekly Management Report.
  • Represent the company in court if required.
  • Maximise Cash Flow.
  • TDS certificates recovery.
  • Collection accounting (Accounting of Collection from different sources).
  • Monitoring (close-looping) waivers.
  • Posting of Security Deposit and reconciliation of SD with AR / GL books reconciliations.
  • Obtaining confirmations from Channel partners and reconciliation of their accounts with books.
  • Bank reconciliation of collection accounts of different banks.
  • Calculation and validation of baddebts on daily basis (Analytical review zone wise / Unit wise).
  • Budget preparation.
  • Project accounting.
  • Finalization of monthly accounts report

-submitting it to top management

-presenting it at monthly Board Meeting.

  • Santhigiri Ayurveda & Siddha Vaidhyasala
  • Supervise the inventory records/ register relating to raw materials, stock andfinished products.
  • Preparation of bank reconciliation statement and MIS Statements.
  • Preparation monthly sales statement for submission to the sales tax such as sales and purchase

details, for VAT Purpose.

  • Verification of fixed asset register, cash book, stock register of stationery and stamps, physical

denominations of cash, statement of accounts of debtors, salary register and see whether all the accounting entries of head office operations have been made.

  • Finalizing the accounts and prepare Internal Audit Report.
  • M/s Sekhar & Jayanthi
  • Preparation of project report.
  • Preparation of statements and annexure relevant for tax audit under the Income Tax act 1961.
  • Preparation of audit report and financial statements as per the requirements of the Companies

Act 1956.

  • Carried out internal audit and prepared Internal Audit Report to enable the management to take

necessary corrective actions.

  • Preparation of Accounts under the Tally Package, vouchingand verification of ledger accounts.
  • Supervising the work of assistants and giving proper directions.
  • Interacting with clients in a clear manner, understanding their needs and requirements and giving

a patient hearing to their grievances if any.

  • Maintenance of Accounts for Companies, Proprietary & Partnership Concerns.
  • Preparation of Income Tax Returns for Companies, Individuals, Partnership Concerns &

Charitable Trusts

  • Internal Audit, Stock Audit & Statutory Audits for Companies and Banks.
  • Day-to-day accounting of business and financial transactions
  • Finalisation of financial statements of Business Concerns and Corporates.
  • Financial Budget analysis for Management
  • Appraisal of performance and preparation of monthly operating statements
  • Good knowledge of accounting standards
  • Skills in correspondence with Government Bodies and Government Authorities
  • Evaluation of internal control procedure of the Systems followed
  • Functioning as a team with in the office with a view to achieving the organizational goals
  • During my five years of experience with the above mentioned firm I have audited the following

Companies / Institutions.

  • Banks:State Bank of Travancore, REPCO Bank Limited.
  • Companies:Southern RefineriesLtd,Binu Exports (India) Pvt. Ltd,Outspan (India) Pvt.

Ltd,Metropolitan Engineering Company Ltd,Caltex India Ltd,Muddy Waters Island Resort Pvt.Ltd,Ponmudi Rubbers.Pvt.Ltd,Manohara Construction Company Ltd.

  • Society / Government: Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority, Kerala State Rural

Marketing Society, Kerala Total Sanitation and Health Mission, Kerala Teaching And Non Teaching Staff Welfare Corporation Ltd.

  • Certification /Consultancy and Other matters:Food World Supermarkets Ltd,Income Tax

computation,project works,Prepared and finalized a good number of tax audit of individuals and firms running business such as Dealer in Petroleum products, whole sale trade, retail trade, consultancy firms, LIC agents etc.

Education

  • Academic Qualifications
  • Master of Commerce (M.Com) from University of Kerala
  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from University of Kerala
  • Pre Degree from University of Kerala
  • Matriculation from Kerala Board of Public Examinations
  • Professional Qualification
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from University of Kerala.
  • State Eligibility Test (S.E.T) March –2002.
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (P.G.D.M.M) from University of Kerala
  • Technical Qualification
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (P.G.D.C.A) from I.H.R.D with Distinction.
  • Tally, MSOffice, Microsoft Operating systems.

My Certificates are attested by Ministry of Home Department of Government of India and Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and also from the Consulate of United Arab Emirates (U.A.E) situated in Mumbai.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

  • Project titled “Working Capital Management Analysis of Quilon Cooperative Spinning Mills

Ltd”, toanalyse the working capital management of the spinning mill.

  • Project titled “Meghdoot” ,General Post Office (G.P.O),to develop a software that enables the

G.P.O, to track the sales and distribution of stamps, postal orders etc.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth:04-08-1978

Sex:Male

Nationality:Indian

Marital Status :Married

PASSPORT DETAILS

Nationality:Indian

Passport Number:K3693965

Date of issue:16-09-2012

Date of Expiry:15-09-2022

Place of Issue:Muscat

Permanent Address

Puthenveed,

Valiyakattakkal,

Venjaramood.P.O.

Trivandrum District,

Kerala State, India,

Pin: 695607

Telephone: 0091-472-2873818

Languages known

English, Hindi, Malayalam.

Declaration

I hereby declare that the above-mentioned information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

SHAN.B.MANI (M.Com, B.Ed, P.G.D.C.A, P.G.D.M.M)