Kavya Medikonda, Financial Controller

Kavya Medikonda

Financial Controller

Kelloggs Tolaram Joint Venture

Lieu
Inde - Hyderabad
Éducation
Baccalauréat, Finance and Accountancy
Expérience
3 years, 1 Mois

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Expériences professionnelles

Total des années d'expérience :3 years, 1 Mois

Financial Controller à Kelloggs Tolaram Joint Venture
  • Nigeria - Lagos
  • avril 2021 à avril 2024

Financial Planning & Analysis:
• Spearheaded the digital transformation of Annual Operating Plans, reducing Turnaround Time from 2 months to 1
month, enhancing financial planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversaw the rolling quarterly forecasting process, integrating recent trends and estimates. Delivered
comprehensive variance analysis to facilitate informed decision-making based on the understanding of financial
performance.
• Guided management in pricing and decision-making through diverse profitability analyses, covering customercentric, contract-specific, and asset-focused evaluations.
• Oversaw the truck-wise profitability analysis for 1700 heavy-duty trucks, crucial in evaluating decision-making
processes for determining whether to continue running the truck or write off.
• Directed Financial Analysis, overseeing forecasting, variance analysis, and performance comparisons, addressing
cost leakages proactively. Achieved a notable 10% reduction in overhead costs.
• Provided oversight on project costing, capital expenditures (CAPEX), and timelines. Implemented effective
management strategies, optimizing project financials, and ensuring timely completion and within project budget.
• Led monthly accounting activities for a $100 million company, overseeing books closure, and monthly P&L
preparation.
• Reviewing critical reports such as working capital, stock reconciliation, billing, and customer reconciliations,
conducting comprehensive Financial Statement Analysis.
• Delivered accurate and timely Management Information System (MIS) reports, collaborating closely with the CFO
and CEO for in-depth analysis. Provided key insights crucial for informed and strategic decision-making.
• Consistently ensured on-time customer and supplier reconciliations, demonstrating a commitment to accuracy and
financial transparency. Which lead to a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio from 2 to 1.5.
Other Adhoc:
• Demonstrated strong leadership by effectively managing a cross functional team of 40, fostering their technical and
analytical skills.
• Collaborated seamlessly with cross-functional teams to align activities with operational and corporate goals,
ensuring smooth flow of information and resources.
• Spearheaded a sustainability drive within the unit by measuring carbon emissions, water consumption, and waste
production. Implemented paperless procedures, significantly contributing to the organization's sustainability efforts.
• Served as a liaison between internal auditors and business, ensuring a seamless closure of audits and successful
implementation of improvements

Éducation

Baccalauréat, Finance and Accountancy
  • à Indira Gandhi National Open University
  • décembre 2022
Master, Finance , Accounting and Audit
  • à Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
  • novembre 2020
Diplôme, Cost Management
  • à Institute of Cost Accountants of India
  • décembre 2014

Specialties & Skills

Pricing Analysis
Operations Management
Team Management
Budgeting and Forecasting
Financial Planning and Analysis

Langues

Anglais
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Telugu
Expert

Formation et Diplômes

Chartered Accountant (Certificat)
Date de la formation:
July 2021