Punitha Palaniappan
Summary
A hardworking, self-motivated and reliable individual where I am able to meet requirements and deadlines for a specific role. I see myself as a person who will strive to be better and keep myself updated with latest requirements related to my career. I have the ability to push myself to achieve more and to be a better person.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Officer (Fund Accounting Analyst 2 - C10)
Citigroup Transaction Services (M) Sdn Bhd
6 2022 - Current
- Involve in preparation of business activity distribution calculations, reconciliations and tax returns
- Involve in financial statements preparations with understanding and knowledge in accounting principles based on AU GAAP and IFRS
- Work on relationships with onshore client teams to make changes to financial reports and ensure they accurately depict fund performance
- Work on financial reporting and fund accounting platforms (Unity – Confluence)
- Review financial statements and maintained the list/procedures according to the changes to driven towards process improvement.
Specialist
Citigroup Transaction Services (M) Sdn Bhd
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Manage processes which includes preparation and technical review of annual and semi-annual financial statements and perform the completeness and accuracy checks of disclosure in financial statements.
- Work on relationships with onshore client teams to make changes to financial reports and ensured they accurately depict fund performance
- Ensure financial reports meet clients and any applicable regulatory standards
- Work on financial reporting and fund accounting platforms (Unity – Confluence).
Private Home Tutor
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Provide appropriate academic coaching to student
- Planning and preparation of syllabus, homework, class activities and tests
- Assess and monitor student progress and grade their work.
Senior Audit Associate
RSM Malaysia (Firm No. AF 0768)
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Experience in various audit assignments of private limited companies comprising clients ranging from trading and distribution, manufacturing, investment holding, logistics, construction and etc
- Experience in other assurance services such as due diligence, and agreed upon procedures in accordance with clients' requirements
- Preparing audit planning, field work and audit reporting: prepares reports and communicates findings and recommendations to the senior management
- Handle the tasks of developing MFRS, IFRS, MPERS and audit reporting rules, and presentation of financial statements
- Perform responsibilities of obtaining generally accepted auditing standards, audit procedures and techniques
- Obtaining all necessary audit working papers and documentation including researching and liaising with managerial staff and documenting facts and findings
- Direct and appropriately delegate to team members and assist them in understanding audit steps and preparing working paper documentation
- Perform responsibilities of conducting research and analysing financial statements and audit related issues
- Build effective working relationships with client personnel and meet time constraints and client deadlines
- Coordinate with potential clients to gather information and make recommendation for business and process improvement.
Audit Associate
RSM Malaysia (Firm No. AF 0768)
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Experience in various audit assignments of private limited companies comprising clients ranging from trading and distribution, manufacturing, investment holding, logistics, construction and etc
- Experience in other assurance services such as due diligence, and agreed upon procedures in accordance with clients' requirements
- Preparing audit planning, field work and audit reporting: prepares reports and communicates findings and recommendations to the senior management
- Handle the tasks of developing MFRS, IFRS, MPERS and audit reporting rules, and presentation of financial statements
- Perform responsibilities of obtaining generally accepted auditing standards, audit procedures and techniques
- Obtaining all necessary audit working papers and documentation including researching and liaising with managerial staff and documenting facts and findings
- Direct and appropriately delegate to team members and assist them in understanding audit steps and preparing working paper documentation
- Perform responsibilities of conducting research and analysing financial statements and audit related issues
- Build effective working relationships with client personnel and meet time constraints and client deadlines
- Coordinate with potential clients to gather information and make recommendation for business and process improvement.
Audit Associate 1
Grant Thornton Malaysia (Firm No. AF 0737)
07.2015 - 11.2015
- Experience in various audit assignments of private limited companies and public listed companies comprising clients ranging from investment holding, trading and distribution, manufacturing, construction, services rendered organization and etc
- Experience in assisting special audit assignments such as initial public offerings for companies corporate in Malaysia
- Perform responsibilities of obtaining generally accepted auditing standards, audit procedures and techniques
- Obtaining all necessary audit working papers and documentation including researching and liaising with managerial staff and documenting facts and findings
- Interact with clients to help ensure that the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient and meet time constraints and client deadlines
- Analyse company and industry performance by audit tools such as IDEA.
Audit Associate 2
Grant Thornton Malaysia (Firm No. AF 0737)
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Experience in various audit assignments of private limited companies and public listed companies comprising clients ranging from investment holding, trading and distribution, manufacturing, construction, services rendered organization and etc
- Experience in assisting special audit assignments such as initial public offerings for companies corporate in Malaysia
- Perform responsibilities of obtaining generally accepted auditing standards, audit procedures and techniques
- Obtaining all necessary audit working papers and documentation including researching and liaising with managerial staff and documenting facts and findings
- Interact with clients to help ensure that the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient and meet time constraints and client deadlines
- Analyse company and industry performance by audit tools such as IDEA.
Accounts Assistant
Kumpulan Naga Chartered Accountants (Firm No. AF 000024)
07.2013 - 05.2014
- Preparation of full set of accounts for clients ranging from general trading, investment property, services rendered organisation and etc using UBS Sage System
- Maintain proper financial reports and filing systems and highlight critical issues affecting the financial performance and propose remedial actions
- Communicate with clients independently for further details in order to complete the accounts
- Liaise with auditors, corporate tax agents with respect to accounting related matters.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
Sunway University
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business Studies - undefined
Linton University
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Slim River (Secondary School)
Skills Language Proficiency
Well-versed with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook), Accounting Software (UBS – SAGE SOFTWARE), Audit Software (VOYAGER – GTI INTERNATIONAL), Overall Band Score 5.0, English 1A, Bahasa Melayu 1A, Bahasa Tamil 3B
Mobile Phone
(6017) 5400 646
Extracurricular Activities
Attended a workshop on Communication Skills in Business, Attended a Youth Leadership Conference in 2012, Vice President, Participated in PMR & SPM Study Skills Camp, Participated in Sports Day Team House Decoration Event and march past events, Participated in Prefects Camp & First Aid Workshop, Participated in Program Jogathon Amal 2003, Participated in Anti-Smoking Campaign 2005
Disclaimer
I hereby affirm that the above information given by me is true to the best knowledge and belief I will be solely responsible for any discrepancy found in them.
Timeline
Specialist
Citigroup Transaction Services (M) Sdn Bhd
10.2021 - 04.2022
Private Home Tutor
09.2019 - 09.2021
Senior Audit Associate
RSM Malaysia (Firm No. AF 0768)
07.2017 - 06.2019
Audit Associate
RSM Malaysia (Firm No. AF 0768)
01.2016 - 06.2017
Audit Associate 1
Grant Thornton Malaysia (Firm No. AF 0737)
07.2015 - 11.2015
Audit Associate 2
Grant Thornton Malaysia (Firm No. AF 0737)
06.2014 - 06.2015
Accounts Assistant
Kumpulan Naga Chartered Accountants (Firm No. AF 000024)
07.2013 - 05.2014
Officer (Fund Accounting Analyst 2 - C10)
Citigroup Transaction Services (M) Sdn Bhd
6 2022 - Current
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) -
Sunway University
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business Studies - undefined
Linton University
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) - undefined
Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Slim River (Secondary School)
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