A Soundappan

Accounts manager with over 22 years of experience in financial planning, financial accounting, GST, VAT, Income Tax and TDS Compliance, cash flow management, budgeting, finalization of accounts. Adept at leading accounting teams, coordination with auditors and implementing efficient accounting systems to enhance organizational financial performance and compliance standards.

Financial Controller - Mapeto DWSM Limited - Blantyre, Malawi

(2024-05 - 2026-03)

Textile Manufacturing

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with company goals
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Provide financial leadership in strategic planning and operational decision-making
• Monitor cash flow and financial transactions
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
• Liaise with auditors, tax authorities, and regulators
• Ensure compliance with national financial regulations, tax laws, and Reserve Bank guidelines
• Oversee filing of MRA tax regulations, Corporate Income tax, VAT, Payroll taxes, WHT
• Build relationships with banks, stakeholders and external auditors
• Lead, Mentor and manage a 3 - 7 finance and accounts team members
• Implement performance management and professional development systems
• Manage accounts payable & accounts receivable, Inventory and Inter Unit and Inter company transaction
• Promote digital transformation and date-driven financial management
• Monthly Account Reconciliation including Bank, Vendor account, Customer account
• I am being pro-active in understanding and addressing stakeholder requirements
• Oversee, authorize all statutory compliances and ensure proper remittances
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and variances

Deputy Office Superintendent - Centralized Finance Office - SNS College of Engineering - Coimbatore, India

(2023-03 - 2024-04)

Education

• Supervise accounting entries, journal postings, and ledger scrutiny
• Monitor inter-department and inter-campus transactions
• Monitor student fee accounting through ERP
• Ensure proper accounting classification as per accounting standards
• Lead finance team across campuses
• Support NAAC / AICTE / UGC financial data requirements
• Reconcile admissions, tuition, hostel, transport and examination fees
• Verify scholarships, fee waivers, concessions, and refunds
• Control revenue leakage through reconciliation
• Coordinate statutory filings and documentation

Finance Manager - A-Z Corporation - Monrovia, Liberia

(2022-03 - 2023-02)

FMCG Wholeseller

• Manage day-to-day finance and accounting operations
• Prepare consolidated financial statements
• Maintain accurate books of accounts in compliance with local regulations
• Supervise general ledger, journal entries and financial closing
• Analyze sales performance by product category and territory
• Monitor inventory valuation and stock movement
• Control cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross margins
• Monitor distributor margins and pricing structures
• Control wastage - expiry and shrinkage losses
• Manage daily cash position and liquidity planning
• Manage bank balances and foreign currency transactions
• Manage supplier payments and customer collections
• Monitor debtor aging and collection efficiency
• Oversee filing of LRA tax regulations, Corporate Income tax, GST, Payroll taxes, WHT and NASSCORP Contribution
• Lead, Mentor and manage a 2 - 5 finance and accounts team members

Manager - Accounts - Sripathi Paper and Boards Pvt Ltd - Coimbatore, India

(2010-03 - 2022-02)

Paper, Paper Board & Packing Material Manufacturer

• Oversee filing of VAT, GST, TDS, TCS, Corporate Income Tax returns and ROC filing
• Oversee, authorize all statutory compliances and ensure proper remittances
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and variances
• Monthly Account Reconciliation including Bank, Vendor account, Customer account
• Coordination with Auditors for all requirements to ensure proper closure of Statutory Audit
• Lead and manage a 6 - 10 finance and accounts team members
• Mentor and manage the finance and accounts team
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable & accounts receivable, Inventory and Inter Unit and Inter company transaction
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, auditing, treasury, and reporting functions
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Lead, Mentor and manage a 1 - 3 finance and accounts team members

Deputy Manager - Accounts - Emerald Jewel Industry India Ltd - Coimbatore, India

(2000-06 - 2007-04)

Gold, Diamond & Silver Manufacturer

• Monthly Account Reconciliation including Bank, Vendor account, Customer account
• Oversee filing of TDS, TCS, Corporate Income Tax returns
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and variances
• Monthly Account Reconciliation including Interunit and Inter company transactions
• Coordination with Auditors for all requirements to ensure proper closure of Statutory Audit
• Manage cash flow, accounts payable & accounts receivable, Inventory
• Lead, Mentor and manage a 1 - 2 finance and accounts team members

BA - Corporate Secretaryship - Sengundar Arts & Science College (1999-04)

MBA - Banking & Finance - Alagappa University (2009-12)