Kantha Raju

Performance-driven Finance Specialist with 22 years of experience managing plant operations, statutory auditing, and MIS reporting within the manufacturing industry. Proven expertise in full-cycle accounting, budgeting, working capital management, and robust internal financial controls. Strong analytical problem-solver adept at process optimization and risk management, equipped with deep technical proficiency in SAP-FICO, Tally ERP-9, and taxation frameworks.

Partner – Plant Finance Operations - Omni Active Health Technologies Limited - Karnataka

(2010-06)

• Managed an annual operating budget of approximately ₹25 crore, ensuring effective cost control, budget utilization, and monthly variance analysis.
• Supported end-to-end finance operations for a manufacturing plant with an annual turnover of approximately ₹50 crore, ensuring accurate financial reporting and statutory compliance.
• Managed inventory valued at approximately ₹10 crore, ensuring accurate valuation, reconciliation, inventory ageing analysis, and compliance with company policies.
• Managed Accounts Payable for over 450 active vendors, ensuring timely invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, payment execution, and GST compliance through SAP.
• Successfully coordinated month-end and year-end financial closing, statutory audits, internal audits, and GST compliance, ensuring timely submission of financial reports to corporate management.
• Managed end-to-end Finance & Accounts operations up to the finalization of accounts and strict corporate reporting compliance.
• Supported finance operations for a manufacturing facility with approximately 35 employees, including payroll provisions, employee reimbursements, and statutory compliance.
• Administered Cash Flow Statements, monitored AR/AP, and executed all cash and bank payments, ensuring optimal fund management.
• Coordinated comprehensive budgeting processes, controlled revenue expenditure, and presented detailed monthly variance analysis to executive management.
• Maintained fixed assets registers, conducted physical verification, and prepared precise financial estimations for capital purchases and expansions.
• Implemented advanced Inventory Cycle Count Systems, executed sub-contract stock reconciliation, and analyzed actual versus standard consumption.
• Prepared high-impact MIS reports covering revenue trends, material balancing, and ageing analysis for monthly management reviews.
• Handled complex Balance Sheet scheduling and Inter-Company/Bank Reconciliations to guarantee timely month-end and year-end financial closures.
• Utilized SAP-FICO and MM modules for purchase order processing, debit/credit notes, expense claims, and managing payroll provisions.
• Managed comprehensive Direct and Indirect Taxation compliance, including end-to-end GST data preparation and return submissions.
• Assisted in developing strategic procurement plans and enforcing robust internal financial controls to maximize overarching profitability and process efficiency.

Accounts Officer - Calypso Foods Private Limited - Hassan

(2006-01 - 2010-06)

• Managed core accounting functions, ensuring highly accurate financial records aligned with corporate procedural standards.
• Facilitated internal operational auditing and financial reporting to maintain strict data integrity and statutory conformance.
• Administered General Ledger (GL) activities, executing journal entries and bank reconciliations to streamline monthly financial closures.
• Optimized cross-functional data collection to significantly enhance the efficiency of Accounts Payable and Receivable workflows.
• Supported senior management with preliminary budget preparation, comprehensive variance reporting, and precise taxation schedules.
• Monitored daily cash flow and managed working capital requirements to ensure optimal operational liquidity for manufacturing activities.

Internal Auditor - KSRTC, Hassan Division - Hassan

(2003-06 - 2005-12)

• Executed comprehensive internal audit procedures across divisional operations to assess financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Analyzed complex accounting records to proactively identify process vulnerabilities, mitigate financial risks, and prevent revenue leakage.
• Provided detailed audit reports featuring actionable, strategic recommendations to continuously strengthen internal financial controls.
• Supported continuous process improvement by evaluating audit methodologies and implementing enhanced risk management practices.
• Maintained absolute compliance with governmental transport financial guidelines, ensuring a culture of complete audit readiness.
• Coordinated and enforced robust corrective action plans in collaboration with divisional managers to dramatically improve operational compliance.

Bachelor of Commerce - University of Mysore (2001)