Mani Kandan

Result-driven Administrative & Finance Professional with over 16+ years of experience in Accounts, Taxation, Auditing, Office Administration, and Marketing Management. Currently leading end-to-end administration operations as Administrative Manager at ONE ACADEMY since May 2018. Proven expertise in financial control, regulatory compliance, digital & direct marketing strategies, customer relationship management, and operational efficiency.

Strong leadership capability with a track record of improving processes, strengthening internal controls, and driving revenue growth.

Administrative Manager - ONE ACADEMY

(2018-05)

• Overall Administrator responsible for complete branch operations
• Handling end-to-end Accounts, Taxation & Auditing
• Managing financial operations including AP, AR, Bank Reconciliation & MIS
• Ensuring statutory compliance including GST, TDS, and Income Tax
• Coordinating internal & external audits
• Budget planning and financial forecasting
• Leading Digital Marketing & Direct Marketing campaigns to improve admissions and brand reach
• Strengthening customer service systems resulting in improved parent/student satisfaction
• Managing office administration, vendor coordination, and employee payroll
• Implementing process improvements for operational efficiency
• Handling confidential business information and strategic planning

Accounts Assistant Manager - FIITJEE Ltd - Bangalore & Chennai

(2013-04 - 2018-04)

• Managed complete accounting operations in Tally ERP 9
• Bank, Vendor & Customer Reconciliation
• Revenue account management
• MIS report preparation for corporate reporting
• Accounts Payable management & payment processing
• Vendor contract renewal & compliance
• Salary processing and employee expense management
• Budget preparation & petty cash management
• Supported statutory audits & IT taxation
• Maintained SOP and DTP documentation

Accountant - Udayam Textile Printers - Erode

(2011-04 - 2013-03)

• Handled VAT, CST, TDS filing
• Payroll processing including ESI & PF
• Vendor and employee expense management
• Monthly financial reporting
• Bank & tax reconciliations

Accountant & Assistant Admin - S&Techs (India) Construction Co. Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai

(2008-10 - 2011-03)

• Managed accounts in Tally & Excel
• VAT, Service Tax & TDS filings
• Vendor balance confirmations
• Payroll management
• Bank reconciliation & petty cash handling

Finance & Accounts Executive - Belk Healthcare - Chennai

(2007-08 - 2008-09)

• Maintained books of accounts
• Sales & purchase order management
• Monthly financial statement preparation
• Bank reconciliation

MBA - Finance - V.L.B. Janakiammal College of Engineering & Technology

B.Sc. - Biochemistry - Kongu Arts and Science College