Anusha A V N
Flat No. 1603, 16th Floor, National Printing Centre Building, Central Market Area, Abu Dhabi – UAE
Mobile: +971 55 1943310
Email: anusha110889@gmail.com
Finance ~ Internal audit ~ Cost Management
Self-motivated, meticulous and a determined professional with 5 years of experience working for a reputed Public-Sector Undertaking into
Rail Transport. Highly involved and desire a challenging career to bring out potential and further hone my skill set.
Technically proficient in Microsoft Office and other Web based office tools. Strong team worker and multi-tasking skill. Excellent
communicator with fluency in English and 2 Indian languages with interest and potential to learn foreign languages.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Chennai Metro Rail Limited (Public Sector Undertaking), Chennai, India
Deputy Manager (Audit) January 2017 till September 2017
Assistant Manager (Audit) January 2013 to December 2016
Responsibilities
Finance and Accounts
• Preparation and compilation of quarterly expenditure budget estimate, revised estimate and supplementary grants for the Project including
preparation of the Executive Summary to be placed before the Ministry of Urban Development for obtaining budget allocation from
Central and State Governments.
• Preparation of half-yearly budgets for the Operation and Maintenace department.
• Preparation of various reports and presentations for obtaining funds, loans and approvals from various stakeholders viz. Central & state
Government and other International funding agencies.
• Fund management – ensuring optimum utilization of funds received for the project by depositing the surplus funds in short term/flexi
deposits with the banks as per company’s investment guidelines and also ensures the maturity schedules of the deposits coincides with the
demands of payments and loans.
• Vetting and examination of financial and legal documents including tender documents, cost proposals and contract agreements to verify
accuracy and adherence to financial regulations and acceptable financial principles.
Compliance
• Key member in identifying the impact areas in respect of first time adoption of the Converged Indian Accounting Standards (Ind-As)
which is in line with IFRS and preparation of these restated financial statements
• Was instrumental in successful development of chart of accounts and implementation of Finance Module ERP suporting the ERP
consultants
• Filing of Indirect Tax e-returns viz, CST, VAT and Service tax on a monthly basis
Internal Audit
• Member of In-house Internal Control and Audit team and point of contact for external auditors and auditors appointed by CAG for
smooth and timely completion of audits.
• Undertaking operational and special audits as and when instructed by Finance Director along with concurrent audit of project transaction
• Conducting Internal Audit Review Committee (review body) meetings with all the department managers on monthly basis for review of
audit observations raised and suggest remedial actions for deficiencies identified.
• Preparation of agenda on the audit observations on the unsettled issues and recommendations to be placed before the Audit Committee
Meeting on a quarterly basis. Undertaking follow-up actions based on the decision taken in the meeting and prepartion of Action Taken
Report.
• Preparation of checklists, standard operating procedures and Government orders for effective internal controls based on the audit
findings and also developed the accounting guide and capitalisation manual post the Construction phase
• Audit of payments to project vendors in compliance with the contract agreement, measurement book and other policies before release of
payment.
• Verification of vouchers pertaining to stores receipt, issues and valuation of stores and spares for the purpose of inventory. Evaluation of
internal control procedures for efficient materials management.
Project Cost Management
• Updating the cost of the Project on a half-yearly basis based on revised contract costs, administration expenditures, price escalation and
foreign exchange fluctuations in order to obtain funding assistance from Central and State Governments.
• Preparation of analytics relating to calculation of IRR (Internal Rate of Return) and ERR (Expected Rate of Return) to check the financial
and economic viability, optimum funding patterns during preparation of DPR (Detailed Project Report) for new phases of the Project.
• Liasoning with representatives of International funding agencies for obtaining fresh tranche of loans.
Achievements
• Have been instrumental in obtaining critical approvals from the Governing Authority of the company.
• Identification of alternate sources of costs and analysis of price variation clauses of contract resulting in improved saving potential
• Instrumental in recruitment of industrial trainees for the finance department
• Received cash awards from Finance Director consecutively for 3 years for best performance.
• Have been a key person in successful development and implementation of finance module ERP for the company.
P. Gopal & Associates (Partnership Firm), Chennai, India March 2007 to September 2010
Trainee – Assurance, Internal Audit and Taxation
Responsibilities
• Handled filings of tax returns of individuals, expats, partnership firms and corporates
• Audited a diverse portfolio, including public and private sectors involved in hospital, education and stock broking industry.
• Finalising audits, liaising with the clients on various matters relating to audit. Handled numerous audit independently.
Achievements
• Had identified a software bug while aiding due diligence process of a company resulting in huge savings to the acquiring entity.
• Established strategies to carry out comprehensive audit plans.
• Made recommendations for effective internal controls after careful examination of existing internal control system.
EDUCATION
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA)
May 2012
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Pursuing Professional program (Final level)
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Madras University, Chennai, India
Bachelor of Commerce
May 2009
Jaigopal Garodia Matriculation School, Chennai, India
Board of Matriculation Examination, Government of Tamilnadu (Class 12, equivalent of A level)
B M S Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Peravellore, Chennai, India
Board of Matriculation Examination, Government of Tamilnadu (Class 10, equivalent of O level)
March 2006
March 2004
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
• Completed my undergraduate degree with first class and distinction.
• School topper in Class 10 and 12 examinations (equivalent of the ‘A’ level) and secured centum in Accountancy, Commerce and
Economics
CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
• Central Government of India certified “Bharatanatyam” (Indian Classical Dance form) instructor with over 10 years’ experience
• Secured 2nd place in State Level Yoga competition (Under 19 category)
• Part of Badminton and Volleyball team and secured 2nd position in Interschool athlete championship during Class 12
PERSONAL DETAILS
• Date of Birth: August 11, 1989
• Status: Married
• Family details: Living with spouse and one son
• Languages Known: English, Hindi and Tamil (proficient in speaking and reading all 3 languages)