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NALINI VIJAYAM

PETALING JAYA - SELANGOR

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Austin Powder Malaysia, excelling in financial reporting and audit coordination. Proven track record in optimizing budgeting processes and enhancing operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills foster team collaboration, driving compliance and process improvements to achieve organizational goals. Adept at data analysis and stakeholder management.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

MANAGER, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS

AUSTIN POWDER MALAYSIA SDN BHD
PETALING JAYA - SELANGOR, MALAYSIA
03.2007 - Current
  • Managed Group Accounts.
  • Analyzed actual financial results to budget, preparing variance reporting to functional groups.
  • Managed financial reporting and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Oversaw budgeting processes to align with organizational goals.
  • Coordinated audits to ensure accuracy in financial statements.
  • Led a team in analyzing financial data for decision-making.
  • Implemented cost control measures to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Established relationships with stakeholders to facilitate financial transactions.
  • Ensured accuracy of all accounting records, including journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors and customers related to accounts receivable and payable issues.
  • Collaborated closely with other departments to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.
  • Coordinated audits with external auditors and provided requested information for review.
  • Supervised a team of accounting personnel in daily operations.
  • Actively participated in meetings to discuss financial matters such as budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management.
  • Prepared and monitored budgeting activities.
  • Created monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports on the business's financial performance.
  • Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable processes.
  • Provided guidance to staff members regarding accounting practices and procedures.
  • Reviewed contracts, invoices, purchase orders. for accuracy prior to approval or payment processing.
  • Developed and implemented systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying and reporting financial information to establish financial status.
  • Coordinated and completed annual audits to provide credibility to financial statements.
  • Forecasted requirements, prepared annual budgets and scheduled expenditures.
  • Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
  • Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.

ACCOUNTS CUM ADMIN EXECUTIVE

PLASTERGLASS DESIGN AND CONTRACTS PTE LTD
CHANGI
11.2004 - 12.2006
  • Managed comprehensive account portfolio utilizing Peach Tree Accounting Software.
  • Generated financial statements for year-end closing process.
  • Government Service Tax (GST) - Calculate GST input and output quarterly, completing GST P5 form submissions accurately.
  • Liaised with auditors and tax agents to facilitate smooth auditing processes.
  • Payroll - Calculated salaries for local and foreign staff accurately.
  • CPF Contribution - Calculated CPF contributions for local staff and foreign workers' levy through online submission.
  • Performed meticulous bank reconciliations, while managing up-to-date cashbooks.
  • Claimed and updated records for petty cash transactions.
  • Processed petty cash transactions, issuing cheques, payment vouchers, and official receipts.
  • Arrange and monitor all banking transactions.
  • Company vehicles: renewal of road tax, insurance, vehicle inspection, and HDB or URA fines to be paid.
  • Insurance: Renewal of the Workmen's Compensation and other insurance policies related to the Managing Director.

ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE

THE CEMENT AND CONCRETE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA
PETALING JAYA - SELANGOR
04.1999 - 10.2004
  • Managed full set of accounts using Smart Accounting Software.
  • Collected outstanding payments to improve cash flow.
  • Issued cheques for timely financial transactions.
  • Monitored all banking transactions, fixed deposits, and repos to ensure compliance.
  • Reported financial status to Executive Director for informed decision-making.
  • Prepared budget to align with organizational goals.
  • Compiled reports on production, capacity, and stock for submission to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MITI).
  • Conducted Internal Quality Audits (IQA) as Chief Auditor, ensuring adherence to standards.
  • Other general duties delegated from time to time.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

AUSTRAL AMALGAMATED BERHAD
KUALA LUMPUR
02.1997 - 03.1999
  • Ensured timely submission of month-end and year-end accounts using AccPac Plus Accounting Software.
  • Managed daily correspondence, including mail, facsimiles, and courier services.
  • Recorded and distributed telephone messages to maintain effective communication.
  • Performed general administration tasks, including typing, filing, faxing, and binding documents.
  • Executed delegated general duties as assigned to support operational efficiency.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

PIO HARDWOODS (M) SDN BHD
KUALA LUMPUR
11.1995 - 01.1997
  • Assisted accountant in managing comprehensive accounts using DacEasy Accounting Software.
  • Ensured timely completion of month-end closing processes.
  • Facilitated financial year-end account submissions.
  • Prepared reports for Lembaga Perindustrian Kayu Malaysia (LPKM).
  • Managed Export Credit Refinancing (ECR) documentation efficiently.

Education

MBA - SPECIALISED IN FINANCE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIA
08-2021

GRADUATE CERTFICATE OF BUSINESS - SPECIALISED IN FINANCE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIA
09-2019

BACHELOR OF PROFESIONAL STUDIES - PROFESSIONAL LEVEL 1

THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
UNITED KINGDOM
07-2003

BACHELOR OF PROFESIONAL STUDIES - FOUNDATION LEVEL

THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANTS
UNITED KINGDOM
07-2003

ADVANCED DIPLOMA - ACCOUNTANCY

STAMFORD COLLEGE
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA
07-2002

ACCPAC PLUS G/L, A/R & A/P COURSE

SYSTEMATIC OFFICE MODERNISATION CENTRE SDN BHD
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

MICROSOFT EXCEL VERSION 2000

COMAT TRAINING SERVICES SDN BHD
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA

ISO 9001 : 2000 AWARENESS PROGRAM

X-ELENT QUALITY SERVICES SDN BHD
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA

BUSINESS WRITTING SKILLS

THE BRITISH COUNCIL
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

ISO 9001 : 2000 INTERNAL AUDITING TRAINING

X-ELENT QUALITY SERVICES SDN BHD
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA

LETTER OF CREDIT OPERATIONS

MALAYSIAN EXPORT
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA

TRADE FINANCING

COMFORI SDN BHD
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS B21

BRITISH COUNSIL
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

BUDGETING & PLANNING

COMFORI SDN BHD
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA

PREPARING COMPLETE SET OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

PREPARATION OF GROUP ACCOUNTS

CCH MALAYSIA SDN BHD
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

MICROSOFT ACCESS 2010

IVERSON
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA

ADVANCED ISSUES IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

BRIDGE KNOWLE
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

PREPARATION & PRESENTATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BRIDGE KNOWLE
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

BALANCE SCORECARD AND EFFECTIVE KPI IMPLEMENTATION

ASIA IKNOWLEDGE SDN BHD
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA

TRANSITIONING FROM PERS TO MPERS

PWC
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR SUPERVISORS & TEAM LEADERS

INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

ISO 9001: 2015 RISK BASED THINKING AWARENESS

NOVO QUALITY SERVICES
PETALING JAYA, MALAYSIA

Some College (No Degree) - MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013/2016/2019

COMSYSTEM SOLUTIONS SDN BHD
SELANGOR, MALAYSIA

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budgeting processes
  • Audit coordination
  • Accounting principles
  • Variance reporting
  • Cash flow management
  • Employee training
  • Team leadership
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Process improvement
  • Budget control
  • Key performance indicators
  • Risk management
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Operations management
  • Decision-making
  • Employee onboarding
  • Inventory management
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Performance evaluations
  • Work prioritization

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malay
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

MANAGER, FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS

AUSTIN POWDER MALAYSIA SDN BHD
03.2007 - Current

ACCOUNTS CUM ADMIN EXECUTIVE

PLASTERGLASS DESIGN AND CONTRACTS PTE LTD
11.2004 - 12.2006

ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE

THE CEMENT AND CONCRETE ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA
04.1999 - 10.2004

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

AUSTRAL AMALGAMATED BERHAD
02.1997 - 03.1999

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

PIO HARDWOODS (M) SDN BHD
11.1995 - 01.1997

MBA - SPECIALISED IN FINANCE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND

GRADUATE CERTFICATE OF BUSINESS - SPECIALISED IN FINANCE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND

BACHELOR OF PROFESIONAL STUDIES - PROFESSIONAL LEVEL 1

THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

BACHELOR OF PROFESIONAL STUDIES - FOUNDATION LEVEL

THE ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

ADVANCED DIPLOMA - ACCOUNTANCY

STAMFORD COLLEGE

ACCPAC PLUS G/L, A/R & A/P COURSE

SYSTEMATIC OFFICE MODERNISATION CENTRE SDN BHD

MICROSOFT EXCEL VERSION 2000

COMAT TRAINING SERVICES SDN BHD

ISO 9001 : 2000 AWARENESS PROGRAM

X-ELENT QUALITY SERVICES SDN BHD

BUSINESS WRITTING SKILLS

THE BRITISH COUNCIL

ISO 9001 : 2000 INTERNAL AUDITING TRAINING

X-ELENT QUALITY SERVICES SDN BHD

LETTER OF CREDIT OPERATIONS

MALAYSIAN EXPORT

TRADE FINANCING

COMFORI SDN BHD

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS B21

BRITISH COUNSIL

BUDGETING & PLANNING

COMFORI SDN BHD

PREPARING COMPLETE SET OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT

PREPARATION OF GROUP ACCOUNTS

CCH MALAYSIA SDN BHD

MICROSOFT ACCESS 2010

IVERSON

ADVANCED ISSUES IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

BRIDGE KNOWLE

PREPARATION & PRESENTATION FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BRIDGE KNOWLE

BALANCE SCORECARD AND EFFECTIVE KPI IMPLEMENTATION

ASIA IKNOWLEDGE SDN BHD

TRANSITIONING FROM PERS TO MPERS

PWC

LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR SUPERVISORS & TEAM LEADERS

INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT

ISO 9001: 2015 RISK BASED THINKING AWARENESS

NOVO QUALITY SERVICES

Some College (No Degree) - MICROSOFT EXCEL 2013/2016/2019

COMSYSTEM SOLUTIONS SDN BHD

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