Maneesha Avinippulli Manoj

Detail-oriented finance professional with over 3 years of experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and GST reporting in fast-paced transactional finance environments. Xero and MYOB certified, with hands-on experience in Tally ERP, and a proven ability to manage high volumes of financial transactions accurately within deadlines. Skilled in supporting month-end close through journals, general ledger updates, and balance sheet reconciliations, with a strong focus on data accuracy and stakeholder communication.

Holds a completed Master of Applied Finance from the University of Waikato. Full work rights in New Zealand.

Front of House Team Member at Montana Group (2026-02 – Present)

• Customer Service: Delivered professional customer service and resolved queries with urgency in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Transaction Handling: Processed transactions accurately and maintained organised day-to-day workflows.

Practical Project – Accounting Systems & Processes (Xero & MYOB) at University of Waikato (2025-01 – 2025-12)

Completed a practical project as part of the Accounting Systems and Processes paper, working with simulated business transactions in Xero and MYOB.

• Transaction Processing: Processed sample invoices, bills, and payments, and worked through accounts payable and receivable scenarios across both platforms.
• Reconciliation Practice: Practised bank reconciliations and checked accuracy across financial entries.
• Financial Reporting: Produced sample financial reports — Balance Sheet, General Ledger, and GST returns — to build reporting familiarityicity.

Accountant at Coliseum Infratec Pvt Ltd (2023-03 – 2023-12)

• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Processed accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and on time, including invoicing, reconciliations, and payment tracking.
• Supplier & Vendor Coordination: Maintained supplier data and coordinated with vendors and internal teams to resolve payment issues and ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Stakeholder Support: Resolved finance queries from internal stakeholders with professionalism and urgency, reducing processing delays.
• Month-End & Reporting: Supported month-end reporting, cashflow monitoring, and documentation of financial administration processes.
• Process Improvement: Assisted in identifying system and process improvements to streamline AP workflows and lift team efficiency.

Accountant at Career Hub Education (2022-07 – 2022-12)

• Month-End Support: Supported month-end close and maintained general ledger accuracy.
• Invoicing & Payments: Processed invoices, recorded payments, and followed up on outstanding accounts.
• Reconciliation & Records: Conducted bank reconciliations and maintained well-organised financial records.
• Administration: Assisted with data entry, report preparation, and day-to-day administration.

Junior Accountant at Sathyabhama Edu Solutions Pvt Ltd (2020-07 – 2022-05)

• Invoicing & Account Monitoring: Managed invoicing, account monitoring, and payment follow-ups to ensure timely processing of all transactions.
• Financial Record-Keeping: Maintained accurate employee and business financial records, including support on payroll and expense tracking.
• Process Improvement: Contributed to process improvement documentation and coordinated across departments.

Master of Applied Finance in Applied Finance – University of Waikato (2025– 2026)

Master of Commerce in Financial Management – Calicut University (2018-2020)

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance – Calicut University (2015 – 2018)