KRITHIGA MUNESWARAN
Specialised Management Accounting
Petaling Jaya
Summary
Combined competencies in Accounting field which covers Audit, Tax and Costing. Constantly evolved in Costing and Accounting process and expertise in analyzing financial reports and cost allocation for manufacturing industries.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Management Accounting Specialist
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
04.2021 - Current
- Supported month-end closing process by preparing journal entries, management account reconciliations, and performed operation analysis of financials and operation performance including trends and variances on inventory and profit and loss.
- Improved financial accuracy by performing detailed account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
- Supported in activities for Annual Standard cost Setting and Transfer Pricing, including SAP material cost updates for future year.
- Streamlined accounting processes for efficiency, implementing automation tools and software solutions.
- Provided excellent customer service when addressing inquiries from stakeholders, ensuring their needs were met in a timely manner.
- Contributed to the development and continuous improvements of procedures as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and drive for standardization.
- Maintained compliance with ICFW requirements every month for all finance tasks, conducting thorough research and staying up to date on SOP and control standards.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced manual tasks, freeing up time for higher-value activities.
- Assisted auditors during annual audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing inquiries promptly.
Product Cost Specialist
JTI Asia Manufacturing Corporation
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Lead monthly closing activities, ensuring actual postings align with the Annual Strategy Plan (ASP) and quarterly Outlook (OL); address unplanned project impacts for accurate YTD reporting.
- Reviewed and analyzed detailed cost variances in actual production results, investigated plan vs actual discrepancies, and delivered key insights for reporting.
- Maintained accurate SAP master data and costs for materials
- Prepared cost estimates for market‑initiated projects—precise, timely, and aligned to requirements.
- Prepared 3‑year ASP for NTM in a structured and timely manner.
- Supported quarterly and year‑end stock counts; ensure adherence to JTI EHS policies and procedures.
- Completed ad‑hoc assignments and cost analyses as required.
- Served as a trusted advisor to project managers on matters related to budgeting, forecasting, and expense tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
Costing Analyst (Contract)
BP Business Service Center Asia Sdn. Bhd.
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Coordinated the prompt and accurate recording of financial activities
- Performed monthly stock reconciliation, work order variance analysis in line with relevant requirements, policies and procedures
- Monitored open and overdue items and communicate to superior for further action
- Identified negative inventories and pending sales order and communicate to superior to make sure they are cleared before work order being closed
- Reviewed reports generated to validate data and provide constructive input while ensuring submission in a timely manner
- Prepared inventory validation report after work order close
- Performed ad hoc tasks as and when required
Product Cost Analyst
JT International Tobacco Sdn. Bhd.
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Reviewed cost element and ensure all the cost been taken up correctly and check on the completeness
- Made necessary accruals on monthly basis and for year end. Make sure all cost is taken up correctly and accurately before year end closing
- Raised journals and cross charge in order to allocate the cost to the respective cost centers and cost element and get necessary approvals
- Discussed with superior on the cost incurred against the forecast and take up necessary adjustment before performing month end system closing
- Performed monthly closing and make sure all cost allocated to the production order
- Performed cross charges as per schedule on monthly, quarterly and ad hoc basis. Make sure intercompany account is balance and cleared on monthly basis
- Liaised with authorized personnel on the asset capitalization, asset retirement and asset transfer. Ensure Capex analysis is align with local legislation and company policy
- Performed clearing on long outstanding items on Balance Sheet and P&L
- Involved and assisted in organizing quarterly and yearly stock count as per designated areas
- Executed ad hoc reports and analysis for management as and when requested
- Involved in GST compliances for inter-company charges
External Auditor
Chew Wai Khoon & Co. / McMillan Woods Chew & Partners
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducted comprehensive financial audits based on Malaysian Accounting Standard Board, Financial Reporting Standards and Companies Act, 1985
- Performed internal control and substantive tests
- Proposed adjusting journal entries and discuss audit findings with clients
- Prepare income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and statement of changes in equity
- Prepared company's annual reports for presentation
- Attended annual stock count
- Conducted statutory audit
Intern
KPMG
11.2014 - 04.2015
- Assisted senior auditor to perform audit fieldwork
- Carried transaction testing on sales, purchase, receipts and payments
- Prepared necessary audit working papers
- Attended annual stock count
Education
Bachelor of Accounting (HONS) -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Muadzam Shah, Pahang01.2015
Foundation in Accounting - undefined
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Muadzam Shah, Pahang01.2010
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Methodist (P)
Ipoh, Malaysia01.2009
Skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Office applications
- Audit software proficiency
- Experienced with SAGE UBS
- SAP ERP expertise
- Experience with JD Edwards software
- SAP HANA production
- BW Accounting
Certification
Dean's List for Semester 1 & 2 (2011/2012)
Strengths
- Highly flexible, focused, organized, confident, and adaptable to changes
- Good collaboration and teamwork
- Detail oriented
- Proactive to work independently with minimal supervision
- Effective stakeholder communication and presentation skills
- Continuous improvement and time reduction initiatives
- Strong ERP (SAP), Financial systems proficiencies, Excel and Power Point skills
- Time management and meeting tight deadlines
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills both in English and Malay
Accomplishments
- Collaborated and lead a team for a project in the development of Material Usage Variance Pre-Analysis template embedded with digital tools such as AO for analysis and Macro in excel.
- Achieved time saving 30% during month end by redesigning analysis reports and identify process gaps for two entities.
- Developed Trade Payables analysis report for trend analysis
References
- Aurelius Teo
Management Accounting Regional Lead & APAC Hub Finance Director
(aurelius.x.teo@gsk.com)
Department PSC Finance EU SMAS, Kuala Lumpur Quill 9
- Shee Vern Kuan
Management Accounting – Process Improvement Expert
(sheevern.x.kuan@gsk.com)
Department PSC Finance APAC SMAS, Kuala Lumpur Quill 9
Timeline
Management Accounting Specialist
GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
04.2021 - Current
Product Cost Specialist
JTI Asia Manufacturing Corporation
03.2019 - 03.2021
Costing Analyst (Contract)
BP Business Service Center Asia Sdn. Bhd.
08.2018 - 02.2019
Product Cost Analyst
JT International Tobacco Sdn. Bhd.
09.2016 - 03.2018
External Auditor
Chew Wai Khoon & Co. / McMillan Woods Chew & Partners
07.2016 - 08.2016
Intern
KPMG
11.2014 - 04.2015
Foundation in Accounting - undefined
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Methodist (P)
Bachelor of Accounting (HONS) -
Universiti Tenaga Nasional