Kuna Krishnan
Finance Manager
Petaling Jaya
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with strong track record in strategic financial management and analysis. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, with focus on optimizing profitability and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing priorities, and consistently delivering impactful outcomes. Recognized for reliability, leadership, and deep understanding of financial systems and processes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
7 CONSULTING SERVICES SDN BHD
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Manage overall accounting & finance operation of the Company and subsidiaries (Full set of Accounts).
- Cashflow & monthly reporting with forecast vs actual variances and analysis for cost savings plan.
- Monthly, weekly payment management including payroll and statutory and service tax.
- Prepare unaudited financial statement and report for shareholders.
- Deal with external Auditors, Company Secretary, Tax agent.
- Manage HR and staff onboarding.
- Submission and paperwork for foreign workers (ESD, MDEC, Myimms, FWCMS) and represent Company for interview of quota applications.
- Financing management related to banking financing. Payment management and application.
- Led financial planning and analysis initiatives to drive strategic decision-making.
- Implemented cost control measures to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive budgets aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
- Mentored finance team on best practices and advanced financial modeling techniques.
- Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Implemented new accounting software to automate manual processes, increasing accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.
- Managed successful implementation of new ERP system which improved interdepartmental communication across all organizational levels.
Senior Supervisor, Accounting
WESTERN DIGITAL (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
11.2010 - 12.2019
- Head of Accounts payable function, preparing monthend journal and schedules.
- Responsible for GST return and monitoring changes in GST rules & regulations.
- Responsible for Capital receiving & payment forecast.
- Heading supplier financing programme & customs Audit.
- Oversee shared service center operation in Manila and provide training for account payable operations and bookkeeping.
Senior Finance Executive
MASTERSKILL (M) SDN BHD
07.2008 - 11.2010
- Preparation of full set of accounts inclusive of accounting entries such as receivables, payments, accruals, prepayments, banking transactions and expenses. To create accounts codes and batches.
- Ensure all statutory and accounting standards requirements and treatments are adhered to in the preparation of accounts.
- Execute accounts payables activities such as prioritising payments to statutory bodies, utilities, suppliers, and salaries.
- High level analysis of capital expenditures.
- Planning and checking on Cash Management Controls for all branches.
- Preparation of Group accounts inclusive of Consolidated Financial Reports for quarterly reporting.
- In charge Accounts Receivable collection report for all branches.
Education
Master in Business Administration (MBA) -
City University
Professional Degree in Accounting - ACCA (Part 1) – Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants
Sunway University
Diploma in Accounting - CAT – Certified Accounting Technician
Sunway University
Skills
Hands on experience for full set of accounting, including reconciliation of creditors, debtors ageing, and banking against respective general ledger codes and statements of accounts
Hands on experience in accounting software (Autocount, QuickBooks, ERP, Oracle Cloud SAP, UBS, Sun System, Accpac Accounting System, Mr Accounting, Prestige Accounting System & Retail Standard Interface for Receivables, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, expenses and reporting modules; UBS Billing System and Payroll; and Cosec for Company Secretarial matters
Deal with the bankers’ on banker acceptance funding, confirmation of cheques cleared, change of authorised signatories, banking facilities, closure of banking account and requisition for account statements
Very well versed on Company Secretarial matters
Proven record in completing all activities within the required time frame with minimal guidance and supervision
Be alert on all related changes on the Accounting standards and statutory regulations
Good interpersonal skills within and outside of the organisation
Flexible, fast learner and full of ideas
References
- Wong, Cheng Cheng, Finance Director, 012-206 3990, Western Digital Malaysia Sdn Bhd
- Wong, Khai Jum, Managing Director, 016-249 9163, 7 Consulting Services Sdn Bhd
EXPECTED SALARY
RM7,800
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
7 CONSULTING SERVICES SDN BHD
01.2020 - 12.2024
Senior Supervisor, Accounting
WESTERN DIGITAL (MALAYSIA) SDN BHD
11.2010 - 12.2019
Senior Finance Executive
MASTERSKILL (M) SDN BHD
07.2008 - 11.2010
Master in Business Administration (MBA) -
City University
Professional Degree in Accounting - ACCA (Part 1) – Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants
Sunway University
Diploma in Accounting - CAT – Certified Accounting Technician
Sunway University