Vaseharan Malarahithasarma

• Oversee financial and tax compliance for the Southern Africa region, ensuring 100% adherence to local regulations.
• Collaborate with business units to prepare overhead and manpower budgets, optimizing resource allocation.
• Spearheaded process automation initiatives, reducing manual effort by 30% and enhancing accuracy.
• Supervise and mentor a team of finance coordinators, achieving a 20% improvement in team KPIs.
• Authorized payroll and regional accounting activities, maintaining statutory compliance and accuracy.
• Established strong stakeholder relationships, contributing to seamless financial operations.

Key Achievements:
• Reduced financial process turnaround time by 25% through innovative automation tools.
• Improved financial health visibility by developing comprehensive management information systems.

• Managed accounts payable/receivable and cash flow, maintaining optimal working capital.
• Streamlined month-end closing processes, reducing reconciliation time by 40%.
• Developed and implemented internal controls that decreased fraud risks by 30%.
• Introduced cost-saving measures, achieving annual savings of USD 200, 000.
Key Achievements:
• Reduced budget variances by 15% through proactive monitoring and early intervention.

• Optimized cash flow management, reducing outstanding debts by 20%.
• Conducted monthly bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Provided financial forecasts that informed key leadership decisions, boosting strategic accuracy.

• Reduced compliance risks by 99%, achieving zero audit findings in the first year.
• Monitored credit sales exposure to ensure compliance with stock exchange policies.
• Identified efficiency improvements, enhancing operational cost-benefit by 15%.