Naga Vidya Swathi Tetali
Financial Controller
Muscat
Summary
Skilled Financial controller bringing years of experience working with FMCG organizations.
Proven leadership and success in leading teams in achieving financial goals.
Accomplished in working with executive leaders to develop business, financial and growth strategies.
Forward-thinking and expert in setting financial targets and devising strategies to improve internal controls, standards and processes.
Successful in advising business executives on financial strategies driving short-term and long-term growth.
Accomplished Internal Auditor offering more than 11 years preparing internal audit documentation and reports.
Knowledgeable in IFRS and operations auditing.
Forward-thinking individual with great understanding of auditing procedures.
Offering more expertise of regulatory issue validation for large businesses.
Known for accuracy, efficiency and communication skills.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Controller
National Mineral Water Company SAOG
Muscat
2021.06 - Current
- Collaborated with executive team in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets, forecasts and all financial reporting and analysis.
- Prepared accurate financial reports and monthly statements for accounts receivable.
- Planned budgets, authorized expenditures, monitored accounting processes, established service rates and coordinated financial reporting to oversee all fiscal procedures.
- Led organizational cash flow and cash flow forecasting initiatives.
- Provided treasury and cash management by overseeing reconciliation of banking activity, credit card processing, and sales tax returns.
- Accurately completed financial statement audits and thoroughly reviewed results.
- Created and distributed reports on internal and external finances, audits, and budgets.
- Reviewed documents and data to give accurate presentations and forecasts to upper management.
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis to prepare quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Managed budgets, assets, portfolios, accounts payable, and receivable and general financial reporting procedures.
- Supervised accurate, efficient, and compliant completion of monthly financial reporting packages.
- Managed daily financial functions in collaboration with accounting and payroll personnel.
- Completed year-end close processes through effective supervision financial functions and regular treasury transactions.
- Formulated strategic plans and supported tactical initiatives to execute cost-savings deliverables.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Prepared and filed tax returns and generated monthly reports in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Assistant Manager
Crowe Mak Ghazali llc
Muscat
2013.11 - 2021.05
- Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.
- Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
- Created and delivered risk management presentations to key decision-makers.
- Reported audit findings, covering compliance issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
- Handled supervisor duties when manager was unavailable or out of office.
- Identified and reported audit issues.
- Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with International Financial Accounting Standards (IFRS).
- Trained newly hired employees on company processes, procedures and deadlines.
- Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Planned annual audits, evaluating controls across national and international offices.
- Produced audit reports.
- Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits using data analytics and critical thinking skills.
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance.
- Reviewed financial statements for adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations.
- Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
- Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency.
- Documented auditing information utilizing corporate system.
- Guided departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations.
- Prepared and distributed risk and audit reports to appropriate personnel.
- Explained risk and compliance concepts to managers and executives.
- Investigated discrepancies discovered during auditing process.
- Handled all major risks in collaboration with management.
Senior Auditor
Deloitte Botswana
Gaborone
2008.03 - 2011.09
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Accounts/ Junior Auditor
Mazars Botswana
Gaborone
2003.11 - 2008.01
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Communicated with auditee staff to obtain necessary information for audits.
- Assessed internal control risks of network through information system audits.
- Executed audit phases and entered data into accounting software for analysis.
- Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
- Obtained and interpreted relevant and authoritative criteria for program or issues under audit.
- Consulted clients on internal control systems development and audit program improvements.
- Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
- Coordinated, managed and implemented auditing projects and prepared for evaluation.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing financial information.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Accounting Trainee
Zambezi Motors
Gaborone
2002.06 - 2002.12
- Received, reviewed and verified validity and completeness of appropriation, accounting and financial data.
- Measured revenues, automated accounting systems and internal controls to evaluate financial data and transactions.
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments.
- Fulfilled senior-level responsibilities to embrace business values.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brooks University
Skills
Internal control management
Certification
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved several high risk observations for various organizations which led to better controls.
- Cost cutting measure taken in the organization and striving towards achieving the Organization's goals and objectives.
- Proficient in communicating with third parties such as clients, external auditors, internal auditors, other regulatory third parties.
- Introduced accounting procedures and stronger financial controls to improve financial reporting.
- Achieved beneficial results by completing tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Timeline
Financial Controller
National Mineral Water Company SAOG
2021.06 - Current
Assistant Manager
Crowe Mak Ghazali llc
2013.11 - 2021.05
ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2012-12
Senior Auditor
Deloitte Botswana
2008.03 - 2011.09
Accounts/ Junior Auditor
Mazars Botswana
2003.11 - 2008.01
Accounting Trainee
Zambezi Motors
2002.06 - 2002.12
Bachelor of Science - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brooks University
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