ANANTH RAJ VIMALA RAJAH

• Grant & Tax Training Coordination: Successfully coordinated the HRDC grant and claim process for a variety of audit and tax training programs, serving over 1,000 clients. Managed the full cycle from application to completion, ensuring compliance and timely submissions.
• Revenue Monitoring & Reporting: Reported monthly revenue from training programs to the Board of Directors, providing detailed insights and trends to inform strategic decision-making.
• Process Improvement & Automation: Spearheaded the automation of the grant and claim process, as well as the refund process, effectively reducing manual workloads and increasing team productivity amidst high submission volumes.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration with Marketing: Worked closely with the marketing team, providing guidance on effectively selling fully claimable programs to clients, improving client acquisition and retention rates.
• Charitable Event Coordination: Collaborated with the CSR team to organize and execute charitable events, focusing on supporting underprivileged communities across Malaysia.
• Client Experience Strategy: Worked with senior management to strategize improved client experiences, ensuring smooth transitions for clients attending programs and navigating the grant and claim processes.
• Employee Training: Facilitated internal employee training programs, enhancing skill sets and boosting overall team productivity.

• Assisted in managing HR matters, including employee SOPs, handbook compliance, factory safety, and environmental checks, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements (KWSP, SOCSO, LHDN).
• Supported the CEO in handling corporate challenges, maintaining professional relationships with banks, legal advisors, and stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations during complex legal matters.
• Acted as liaison between the company secretary, lawyers, bankers, and board of directors, ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
• Collaborated with key departments (Finance, Purchasing, Warehousing, HR, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales) to prepare periodic activity, operational, and financial reports for top management and board members.
• Ensured reports were vetted and submitted to the parent company (Vizione Holdings Berhad) and BURSA, maintaining accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.

Operational Excellence and Process Improvement

• Spearheaded the fine-tuning of operational SOPs in response to pandemic challenges, implementing and monitoring the execution of updated procedures to ensure ongoing business continuity.
• Led the sourcing and installation of a versatile CCTV system for enhanced security across the entire factory premises.
• Played a key role in the asset tagging project, assisting the finance department in accurately tagging all factory assets to streamline tracking and auditing.

Cost-Saving & Efficiency Initiatives

• Identified and implemented significant cost-saving methods for factory operations, including securing government grants for heavy machinery and equipment via the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC).
• Proposed and successfully sourced solar panel installations for the factory, enabling long-term savings and aligning with sustainability goals.
• Conducted thorough research on Green Investment Tax Incentives (GITA), collaborating with firms like Solar+, Solarvest, and Microenergy to identify cost-efficient solutions for factory operations.

Procurement & Tendering

• Assisted in the tendering and procurement process for critical machinery and equipment, such as Tensile Testers, Mechanical Stability Testers (MST), and Moisture Analyzers, ensuring competitive pricing and timely delivery.

Project Management & Strategic Initiatives

• Coordinated with the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) on the Nano Project in collaboration with Nano Malaysia Berhad, driving product innovation and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Led special projects focused on cost reduction and operational optimization, consistently contributing to the company’s bottom line.

Additional Key Achievements:

• Developed expertise in latex industry operations, manufacturing processes, and collaboration with regulatory authorities to implement effective systems and procedures.
• Represented the CEO in client interactions, business development efforts, and internal strategic discussions, playing an integral role in the growth of the company.

• Client Advisory & Financial Strategy: Provided personalized advice and strategic solutions to clients, helping them achieve both short-term and long-term financial goals, ensuring alignment with their needs.
• Relationship Building & Customer Service: Built and maintained strong, long-term client relationships by consistently delivering high-quality service and maintaining open communication, leading to high customer satisfaction and retention.
• Training & Development: Actively participated in company-led meetings and training programs to stay updated on new products, services, and best practices, enhancing overall performance and client service.

• Managed F&B Accounting Operations: Oversaw back-end accounting processes for F&B outlets using the Xero accounting system, ensuring accurate tracking of daily transactions, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Financial Reporting & Audit Preparation: Assisted in the preparation of detailed financial reports, audit schedules, and ensured timely fixed asset tagging for compliance during audits.
• Streamlined Accounting Processes: Contributed to the efficiency of accounting operations by assisting in process improvements, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial data.
• Revenue Monitoring & Reporting: Coordinated the reporting of monthly revenue from various training programs, preparing comprehensive reports for submission to the Board of Directors.

• Back-End Accounting Management: Managed back-end accounting processes using the UBS system, ensuring accurate tracking of transactions, financial reporting, and reconciliation for multiple restaurant outlets.
• Financial Reporting & Audit Assistance: Assisted in preparing comprehensive accounting reports, audit schedules, and performed fixed asset tagging to ensure accurate records and compliance during audits.
• Collaboration on Food Costing & Recipe Analysis: Worked closely with the Executive Head Chef to analyze recipes, formulate food costings, and tabulate the costs for all menu items, helping optimize profitability across the restaurant group.