Anu Viswanathan
Sugar Land,Texas
Summary
Finance and Accounting professional with extensive experience in accounting systems. International accounting experience, coupled with proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, NAV, Hyperion, and OBI, Proven track record of overseeing financial operations, managing accounting teams, Shared Services Center and ensuring adherence to IFRS & GAAP guidelines.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Finance Manager- NORTH AMERICA
Cotecna Inspection Inc
03.2022 - Current
- Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements to Management for 3 locations in North America
- Oversee all month end and year end close processes for US, Mexico & Canada Offices
- Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with appropriate IFRS/GAAP standards
- Direct oversight of day-to-day and monthly transactions and accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and general ledger
- Liaison with Business Line Managers in preparation of Budgets in alignment with analysis of past and future data
- Responsible for Managing Shared Service Team in Mexico for AP, Operations and Supply chain.
- Support acquisition compliance issues in North America
- Support implementation of ERP system in new locations
- Inter Company Reconciliations within 23 entities
- Manage all aspects of accounting from AP/AR, general ledger, month/year end close, budget -vs- actual
- Responsible for annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads
- Responsible for Sales Tax compliance, audit & Filings
- Transfer pricing compliances
- Manage Sales tax filing, compliance, insurances, and coordinate Payroll with outsourced provider
- Support external audit process and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP accounting, legislation, policies & procedures
- Manage Local HR & Payroll functions
- Review work of accounting staff in GL Reconciliations, Accruals, and Fixed Assets & AP transactions.
- Streamlined financial processes by implementing efficient systems for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Spearheaded cost-benefit analyses for proposed projects or investments, aiding informed decision-making based on projected returns.
- Conducted regular variance analysis to identify discrepancies between actual results and budgeted expectations, initiating corrective actions as needed.
- Ensured compliance with regional financial regulations by maintaining thorough knowledge of industry standards and conducting regular audits.
Finance Controller – AMERICAS
Neste US Inc. (Finland)
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Responsible for final presentation of monthly and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP & IFRS
- Monthly review of results and present explanation of variances
- Serve as HUB in North America & report to Finland
- GL, AP & AR Reconciliations and reporting for US, Canada & Mexico
- International accounting with Currency exchange revaluations
- Supporting Hub – Finland for external Audit by providing information requests
- Filing & Review of state sales and use tax preparations, as well as multi-jurisdiction business license compliance
- Internal Auditor for Brazil, Argentina & Mexico
- Managing a Shared services Accounting Team in Mexico & India offices for AP & AR which decreased cost by 25%.
- Filing of Monthly Excise Tax returns for multiple States
- Federal 720-Oil Spill, Loading Fees Filing
- Support for year-end Financial Audit, Quality Audit and Payroll Audits
- Reduced month-end closing time by implementing efficient reconciliation processes and procedures.
- Established efficient payroll processes that ensured timely payment of salaries while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws.
Accounting Manager, North America
Nynas USA Inc.
03.2011 - 06.2019
- Responsible for annual & Monthly Financial closing and reporting for offices in US, Canada, and Mexico
- Preparation of Financial Statements for year end
- Inter Company Accounts Reconciliation and Currency Revaluations of multiple international locations
- Responsible for full cycle closing process of general ledger for North America, including timely reporting
- Accounting Journal Entries, Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Managing Accounts Receivables
- AP analysis and generation of reports for Treasury Management for North America & South America
- Preparation of Tax Statements for Sales Taxes filing, Federal Tax, Spill Tax, Canadian GST & QST
- Managing Team of accountants working on Canada, Mexico, and USA
- Super User in Hyperion, JD Edwards, and OBI
- Functional lead in Implementation and Rollover of ERP system
- Local Payroll functions for US, inputs and additions and coordination with Payroll Service Company.
Senior Accounting Analyst
Bank of New York Mellon
04.2007 - 03.2011
- Preparation of Balance Sheet and Computation of NAV Statements and FAS167 Reporting
- Prepare and complete derivative hedge accounting documentation, hedge effectiveness testing and applicable
- Accounting and management reporting
- Preparation of cash flows, reconciliations, and trade processing.
Staff Accountant
Deloitte & Touché
10.2006 - 04.2007
- Investment Analysis in CDO Market pertaining to Oil & Gas Industries
- Prepare and/or review quarterly analysis of asset, liability, revenue, and expense amounts.
Analyst
Carrizo Oil & Gas
10.2005 - 10.2006
- Implementation of Enertia Software in the Company
- Preparation of monthly inventory reconciliation to ensure that all accounts are in Balance
- Perform monthly review of account reconciliation performed in compliance with SOX requirements to ensure that all non-reconciled items over 3 months are resolved or will be resolved.
Education
Skills
- Experienced in JD Edwards, SAP, NAV, Hyperion, and OBI
- International Accounting Experience
Timeline
Regional Finance Manager- NORTH AMERICA
Cotecna Inspection Inc
03.2022 - Current
Finance Controller – AMERICAS
Neste US Inc. (Finland)
06.2019 - 11.2021
Accounting Manager, North America
Nynas USA Inc.
03.2011 - 06.2019
Senior Accounting Analyst
Bank of New York Mellon
04.2007 - 03.2011
Staff Accountant
Deloitte & Touché
10.2006 - 04.2007
Analyst
Carrizo Oil & Gas
10.2005 - 10.2006
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