Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Languages
Professional Abstract
Professional Qualification
Other Interests
Personal Information
References
Certification
Timeline
MANU NALINAKSHA MENON

MANU NALINAKSHA MENON

Manama,Bahrain

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement..

Analyzing sales/margins - volume, price, mix and comparing these to the budget identifying issues, and recommending actions leading and improving the budgeting and forecasting processes managing ongoing forecasting and finance review to ensure commercial risks and opportunities are highlighted coordinating and leading the annual financial planning process, providing assistance with modelling and scenario testing for new business opportunities, driving margin enhancements initiatives, structure deals to drive optimal ROI, reviewing and approving all commercial proposals supporting the bid and tender process, evaluating promotional plans and strategies, and measuring and reporting monthly KPIs to senior management.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Finance Lead

Gulf Coca-Cola Bottling company
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Conducted thorough financial analysis to identify areas for growth and improvement opportunities.
  • Successfully participated in various project teams on increasing productivity, Control CTS (cost to serve), Control Operating Expenses, Improve RTM (route to market), improve sales on RGM (revenue growth management) items, improve topline and bottom-line financials.
  • Improved financial efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Strengthened internal communication between finance department and other business units, fostering collaboration towards shared objectives.

Payroll Administration Manager

Coca-Cola Bottling company
01.2013 - 08.2021
  • Responsible for daily operations Created, developed, and managed monthly and annual budgets Monitored cash flow controlled all operational costs according to prevailing annual budget forecast Administered employee payroll, benefits and insurance Maintained vendor relations, and order processing Cut operational cost through efficient Manpower Management and team Management
  • Responsible for all casual staff hiring, staff accommodations, transportation, security staff, staff canteen
  • Managed 4 WRP audits with 0 points, CAD audit, organized various employee engagement activities.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Chief Accountant

The Coca-Cola Bottling company of Bahrain
04.2001 - 12.2012
  • Responsible for managing company’s financial records and preparing financial statements, analyzing and interpreting financial information, creating financial plans, and advising on financial strategy.
  • Established strong relationships with external partners such as banks, auditors, and tax consultants to ensure smooth interactions and compliance.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Joined organization as accountant, handled Export bookkeeping, costing, Financials, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Petty Cash management, Inventory verifications and controls
  • Created templates for daily/weekly/monthly sales reports, Volume / Revenue analysis reports, marketing budget planning.

Credit Controller

Ali Bin Ebrahim Abdul Aal
09.1999 - 03.2001
  • Responsibilities includes Evaluating new credit requests and conducting client credit checks, Managing and collecting debts from company debtors, setting up terms of credit for new clients, negotiating payment plans, Managing collection of all payments and debts, Responding to client inquiries.
  • Increased collection rates through proactive account management and regular follow-ups with clients.
  • Reduced overdue debt by closely monitoring customer accounts and taking prompt action on outstanding payments.
  • Optimized credit approval and collection processes, improving operational efficiencies by over [25]%.

Accountant

YACO Trading
04.1997 - 04.1999
  • Responsibilities includes Daily/Weekly/Monthly inventories, invoicing, order processing, maintaining daily accounting records, monthly financials, value-chain for new products, system administration.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Accounts Officer

Kemfs (HK) Ltd
04.1992 - 03.1997
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information, ensuring protection of company assets and maintaining high level of professional integrity.
  • Managed payroll operations for team of 15 employees.
  • Developed strong relationships with external partners such as banks and vendors to facilitate smooth transaction processing.
  • Coordinating buying and selling activities, documentation for bank Letter of Credits and other credit facilities, leading Statutory audits and timely sending financials to bank
  • Because multiple currencies transactions involved, keeping track of currency market movements.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • SAP payroll processing
  • Financial Planning
  • Credit analysis
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Presentation Skills
  • Tally
  • Internal Controls
  • Customer Relationship
  • Financial Analysis

Languages

English
Hindi
Malayalam
Tamil

Professional Abstract

  • DACCARS: Training program for Financial reporting
  • LEAP: Leadership Excellence & Accelerating Performance - Training about Leadership Capability Development
  • Harvard Business School online certifications
  • Smart Planer: Workshop on ‘how to manage the business cost effectively through employee insight’.
  • SAP Payroll: HR recruitment, withdrawal, payroll processing

Professional Qualification

Bachelor of Commerce: Financial and Cost Accounting, Calicut University, Kerala, India

Other Interests

Gardening, Sports, Ghazals, Movies, Reading

Personal Information

  • Total Experience: 30+ years of experience in Finance, Human Resources & Commercial
  • Date of Birth: 05/10/1970
  • Marital Status: Married

References

Contact details can be provided upon request

Certification

SAP Payroll processing - 2016

Timeline

Commercial Finance Lead - Gulf Coca-Cola Bottling company
09.2021 - 04.2024
Payroll Administration Manager - Coca-Cola Bottling company
01.2013 - 08.2021
Chief Accountant - The Coca-Cola Bottling company of Bahrain
04.2001 - 12.2012
Credit Controller - Ali Bin Ebrahim Abdul Aal
09.1999 - 03.2001
Accountant - YACO Trading
04.1997 - 04.1999
Accounts Officer - Kemfs (HK) Ltd
04.1992 - 03.1997

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