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Punitha Rajamanikam

Punitha Rajamanikam

Rawang

Summary

Resourceful financial adviser with over 16 years of experience providing effective services in financial management.Strategic Head of Finance known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Possess key skills in financial forecasting, risk management, and budgeting, ensuring precise financial planning and growth. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, facilitating seamless cross-departmental collaboration and driving teams towards achieving corporate objectives.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

HR & Finance Consultant

Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services (KLASS)
01.2017 - 06.2025
  • Ensure and manage all Financial, HR and Administration issues for the project in accordance with KLASS established policies and procedures
  • Develop financial management and fund flow systems and procedures
  • Develop standard accounting practices and ensuring high quality reporting of financial data
  • Preparation of financial statements, financial position forecasts, semi-annual budgets, and/or reports required by Funders and the regulatory agencies.
  • Perform a thorough analysis of expenditures and provide justification for variances.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external auditors, fund managers, financial institutions, donors and government bodies in order to facilitate financial activities.

Cost Analysis for Differentiated HIV Services for Key Population (DHSKP) in Malaysia National Consultant

MALAYSIAN AIDS COUNCIL
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Review the DHSKP services provided in different modalities (NGO based; KK clinic based with NGO; and KK clinic based without NGO), in different areas of the country, and with different sources of funding.
  • Define methodology for carrying out cost analysis using standard costing model with top-down approach from the provider perspective
  • Both capital and recurrent costs will be used for costing the service
  • Include at least two venues (from different districts) for each modality Present methodology to CCM
  • Compile and analyze all available information, clearly outlining the methodology and assumptions made
  • Estimate unit costs for the delivery of each of the specified services provided within the DHSKP model
  • Generate a draft report on DHSKP costing based on the information and data collected by the consultant, including sections on methodology, key findings and policy implications of the costing study.
  • The report shall also analyze, where feasible, the cost efficiency and cost effectiveness of the services.
  • Present findings to CCM
  • Involve relevant officials from MAC, the NGOs and MOH throughout the task being undertaken by the consultant, so that the internal capacity of the stakeholders in the costing methodology are strengthened.

Finance Consultant

Parlimen Pengerang P157
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • To develop basic accounting system, filling system & templates
  • To develop Accounting Standard Operating Procedures & Policies
  • To provide intensive training for the Admin & Accounting officers and brief the other staff on the Accounting SOP & Policies
  • To conduct Internal audit on the NGO/P157 program reports
  • To monitor and assist the accounts officer in the preparation of monthly financial report

Finance Consultant

Azalina & Associates
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • To develop basic accounting system, filling system & templates
  • To set up the accounting system
  • To monitor and assist the accounts officer in the preparation of monthly financial report
  • Tax filing for financial year 2020

Finance Consultant

Niche Impact Sdn Bhd & Felmo Tech Sdn Bhd
04.2017 - 08.2020
  • Providing financial reports and interpreting financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
  • Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
  • Maintain the financial health of the organization.
  • Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
  • Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
  • Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
  • Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
  • Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
  • Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
  • Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

Finance Consultancy

All Women’s Action Society (AWAM)
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Implementing migration of accounting system from MS Excel to MYOB Accounting system
  • Provide training for the Finance Executive to use the MYOB accounting system and also to prepare the financial report.
  • Assist the Finance Executive to prepare the accounts for 2018 & 2019
  • Review the Financial guidelines and provide recommendations to improvise the financial system.
  • Implement Internal controls
  • Provide assistance in the preparation of the budget and cashflow
  • Assist in the preparation of the audit report for financial year 2018

Financial Management Consultancy

Asia Pacific Council Of AIDS Services Organization (APCASO)
02.2017 - 12.2018
  • Preparation of accounts and prepare financial report, budget, cashflow forecast and reports required by funders.
  • Liaise with the auditors, tax consultant & company secretary on the preparation of the audit report and fillings.
  • Perform Internal Audit and provide recommendations to improvise the accounting system for Bangkok HQ
  • Prepare consolidation report for APCASO Malaysia & Bangkok
  • Prepare Annual budget, Variance analysis report, Cashflow forecast for APCASO Bangkok
  • Provide training and assist the accounts officer on the preparation of accounts and financial reports.

HR & Financial Support Service

Pertubuhan Advokasi Masyarakat Terpinggir Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (PAMT)
06.2016 - 12.2018
  • Provide overall leadership and direction in all Financial, HR and Administration issues for the project in accordance with PAMT established policies and procedures
  • Develop financial management and fund flow systems and procedures
  • Develop standard accounting practices and ensuring high quality reporting of financial data
  • Preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, semi-annual budgets, and/or reports required by Funders and the regulatory agencies.
  • Perform a thorough analysis of expenditures and provide justification for variances.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with donors and government bodies in order to facilitate financial activities.

Event Organizer Consultancy

HIV/AIDS Technical Support Facility, Asia Pacific (TSF)
09.2016 - 11.2016
  • Support the Global fund to organise a Regional Training on differentiation, with a particular focus on financial management and, procurement in line with the new guideline for Grant Budgeting and Annual Financial Reporting.

Finance Manager for Global Fund Project

MALAYSIAN AIDS COUNCIL
09.2011 - 06.2016
  • Provide overall leadership and direction in all financial and administration issues for the Global Fund-supported project in accordance with MAC and GF established policies and procedures
  • Develop financial management and fund flow systems and procedures for Principal Recipient (PR) and Sub - Recipient (SR) in accordance with the Global Fund requirements as stated in the Grant Agreement.
  • Develop standard accounting practices and ensure high quality reporting of financial data at the PR and SR level.
  • Oversee the preparation of the financial component of the PU/DR and work with Program staff to ensure timely submission to the LFA.
  • Train relevant project staff and SRs in financial management and accounting procedures, to ensure that all grant related activities comply with MAC and GF policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that there is proper documentation to support financial expenditures at the PR and the SR level and that these are in accordance with approved work plans and budgets.
  • Manage preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, semi-annual budgets, and/or reports required by the Global Fund and the regulatory agencies.
  • Perform a thorough analysis of expenditures and provide justification for variances.
  • Manage the procurement process and ensure that established tender procedures are followed.
  • Work with Program staff and assist in the preparation of budgets and contracts with Sub-Recipients.
  • Provide Financial oversight over Sub-Recipients, including monitoring of Sub-recipients’ implementation and where applicable take corrective action.
  • Assist the Project Director in developing annual PR and SRs audit plan ensuring that a qualified reputable audit firm is contracted to perform the annual external audit for both the PR and SRs.
  • Monitor financial activities and details to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with tax consultants, external auditors, fund managers, financial institutions, donors and government bodies in order to facilitate financial activities.

Admin & Finance Assistant Manager

SINAR BEKAL (M) SDN BHD
01.2009 - 06.2011
  • Responsible for monthly closing, ensuring all financial reports, management reports and audit schedules are generated timely and accurately
  • To provide and ensure accurate costing for all products for closing and quotation purpose
  • To prepare and submit all business plan / budget which is requested by the management or head office
  • Reconcile the stock take with the book balances, analyse the discrepancies and report to the management
  • To perform monthly costing function
  • Liaise with bankers on credit facilities, external auditors, tax agent and company secretary
  • To monitor and manage company’s cash flow
  • Prepare and review company’s business plan, Budget, Cash flow forecast
  • Process the staff payroll and the statutory contributions
  • Coordinate with sales department with regard to receivables
  • Supervise staff in accounting and admin functions. Provide training to new staff when necessary
  • Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.

External Auditor Assistant

AHAMAD NAINA MYDIN & ASSOCIATES
07.2008 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for ensuring reliability and adequacy of internal control and accounting system
  • Responsible for reviewing and verifying records to ensure its compliance with policies and standard of the organization
  • Perform task like recommending necessary changes and ensure that the policies and procedures are strictly maintained
  • Handle the tasks of establishing technique to identify and prevent fraud cases
  • Provide detail reports of all finding throughout the auditing process
  • Prepare an audit agreement for range of audits
  • Verify the addition and disposals of property, plant & equipment and highlight any indication of impairment
  • Analyze the aging of receivables, subsequent receipts and recoverable ratio of receivables to justify the degree of recoverability of debts
  • Identify outstanding balances which in foreign currencies are properly converted and estimated any potential gain or loss in foreign currencies
  • Prepare a confirmation letter to bankers to ensure balances are correct, to detect undisclosed facilities and determine if any assets have been pledged as security. Besides, checking the subsequent clearance of outstanding cheques and deposits.
  • Compute provision for taxation, deferred taxation and taxation and reconcile applicable tax rate with effective tax rate.

Education

Bachelor - Accountancy

Management Science University
Malaysia
12-2008

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Accounting software expertise
  • Data management systems
  • Financial reporting tools
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Time management abilities

References

Andrew Tan Tze Tho

KLASS President

(60) 12 223 9093

andnreu@gmail.com

Mohamad Sharani Bin Mohamad Tamrin

KLASS Honorary Secretary

MAC Honorary Treasurer

(60) 17 685 0414

msmt347@gmail.com

Timeline

Cost Analysis for Differentiated HIV Services for Key Population (DHSKP) in Malaysia National Consultant

MALAYSIAN AIDS COUNCIL
08.2021 - 03.2022

Finance Consultant

Parlimen Pengerang P157
08.2020 - 12.2021

Finance Consultant

Azalina & Associates
08.2020 - 12.2021

Finance Consultancy

All Women’s Action Society (AWAM)
01.2019 - 06.2019

Finance Consultant

Niche Impact Sdn Bhd & Felmo Tech Sdn Bhd
04.2017 - 08.2020

Financial Management Consultancy

Asia Pacific Council Of AIDS Services Organization (APCASO)
02.2017 - 12.2018

HR & Finance Consultant

Kuala Lumpur AIDS Support Services (KLASS)
01.2017 - 06.2025

Event Organizer Consultancy

HIV/AIDS Technical Support Facility, Asia Pacific (TSF)
09.2016 - 11.2016

HR & Financial Support Service

Pertubuhan Advokasi Masyarakat Terpinggir Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (PAMT)
06.2016 - 12.2018

Finance Manager for Global Fund Project

MALAYSIAN AIDS COUNCIL
09.2011 - 06.2016

Admin & Finance Assistant Manager

SINAR BEKAL (M) SDN BHD
01.2009 - 06.2011

External Auditor Assistant

AHAMAD NAINA MYDIN & ASSOCIATES
07.2008 - 12.2009

Bachelor - Accountancy

Management Science University

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