J.

SANDHYA MURTHY
C-12, Shaman Vihar Apartments Plot 9,
Sector 23, Dwarka, New Delhi
Mobile # : 9818051787 Email: sanjayanti@yahoo.com

Seeking Senior Management Positions as GM/AVP/CFO with a reputed organization.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A Cost & Management Accountant and result oriented professional with rich and varied experience in
Financial Planning, Budgetary Control, Costing, Direct and Indirect Taxation across diverse industries, viz.,
Infrastructure(power), Automotive, BPO/ITES, Aviation in Domestic as well as Multinational companies.

Deftness in enhancing financial processes and systems, reviewing complex financial data to facilitate
strategic financial growth of organisations. Proficient in identifying & adopting emerging trends to achieve
organizational objectives & profitability norms. Expertise in managing accounting activities including
preparation of accounts, reconciliation statements leading to finalization of accounts and efficient
stakeholder management. A keen analyst with exceptional relationship management & negotiation skills
with proven abilities in liaising with Banks, Financial Institutions for working capital management.
Demonstrated abilities in preparing, and executing the budgetary controls for administrative activities; an
enterprising leader with abilities in mentoring & motivating team members in optimizing their contribution
levels.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Financial Accounting Budgetary Control Financial Reporting US GAAP
Financial Planning & Analysis Fund Management MIS Development ERP
Auditing/Internal Control Asset Management Working capital

CAREER CONTOUR

Currently working on a short term assignment with Government of India, providing scrutiny and
analysis services of cost data.

Nov 12- Aug 14 D.R.Memorial Bal Shisksha Vikas Society as Controller ( F& A)

Mar' 09 -Sep '12 Abir Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, a Rs.1200 cr Infrastructure Company
executing Hydro Power Projects, as DGM ( MIS & Costing).

Nov07- Feb '09 Kobelco Construction Equipment India Private Limited, a Japanese MNC in
Noida as DGM (Finance & Accounts)

Jan06 Nov07 Prexus Health India Private Limited, 100% subsidiary of a US based
Health Care company in Gurgaon as Finance Manager and Process Head.

Dec03- Dec05 EVA Air (GSA Greenways Air & Travel Pvt. Ltd.,) New Delhi as
Manager-Accounts

Apr00-Dec03 Freelancer.

Jul97 Apr00 Lufthansa Cargo India Limited, Delhi as Business Executive (Accounts).

Upto July 97 Various positions held. Details available on specific request.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACROSS THE TENURE WITH THE ORGANISATIONS

At D.R.Memorial Bal Shiksha Vikas Society, one of the leading groups owning a chain of CBSE schools in
Gurgaon and in the process of setting up another mega project.

DELIVERABLES:
Overall management of office finance, as per approved Policies, developing SOPs to the same .
Developing and implementing a budgetary control system.
Developing Dashboards for MIS and KPI monitoring and reporting to all key stakeholders.
Ensuring that all functions adhere to the strategy planned for the organization
Consolidation of school wise, Department wise, Function wise and Monthly, quarterly and annual
budgets (capital and revenue).
Ensuring that all the accounting systems are maintained in accordance with
prescribed guidelines.
Strategic Planning with the Directors for next level of growth and participate in the
decision making process.
Ownership of Tax compliance process. Responsible for statutory compliances;
Timely deposit of taxes and submission of returns.
Implement systems and assure required processes to be in compliance for school
accreditation.
Represent the society in scrutiny / assessment of Income Tax cases.
Responsible for the finalization of all Accounts, Consolidation of Annual Accounts
Handle the statutory audit and resolution of audit queries.
Ownership of payroll process, F&F settlements and gratuity disbursals.
Accord financial concurrence to Purchases of goods/services.
Implementation of ERP and Process Improvements suggested by Risk advisors( Grant Thornton) on
war footing.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Introduced cash counting machines and improved the cash handling time & fake note detection by
70% and 100% respectively.
Handled assignments of Minimum Wage Increase proposal and pending Gratuity Cases ( Rs. 25 lacs)
as a cross functional assignment.
Instrumental in obtaining a term loan for new school project for 100 Crores after tough
negotiation with several Banks and at lowest rate of 11.15% from HDFC Bank.
Streamlined the Payments process to Contractors to avoid fraudulent practices. Detected duplicate
billing to the tune of 50 Lacs by the Contractors and safeguarded the society.
Developed templates for Fee pricing, Funds Position Monitoring and Investment Decisions.
Managed a corpus fund of Rs. 50 Crores by investing in FDs after thorough market
research and rate comparison at every investment decision.
Accomplished completion of PF assessment pending for 17 years after persistent follow up with
authorities and exhibiting readiness for prompt assessment.
Introduced Budgeting process & Dashboard Reporting for MIS.
Reason for leaving: Looking for a professionally managed organisation.

At Abir Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, one of the fastest growing infrastructure developers ( EPC company) in
India dealing in construction and development of core infrastructure projects ( Turnover Rs. 1200 Crore)

DELIVERABLES:
Responsible for handling the budgeting & costing function in the Finance department
Developing and implementing a budgetary control system
Assisting the CFO in ensuring that all functions adhere to the strategy planned for the organization
Consolidation of Business Unit wise, Department wise, Function wise and Monthly, quarterly and
annual budgets (capital and revenue)
Ensuring that all the accounting systems are maintained in accordance with prescribed guidelines
Responsible for identifying significant variance and analyzing the causes
Ensure appropriate financial regulations and control are in place.
Sharing information with the relevant team; presenting reports to the CFO for
periodic review; participate in the decision making process of specific teams.
 Ownership of Tax compliance process.
Preparing the necessary formats for collection of information from the
departments for the purpose of MIS, carry out analysis of the data and information
obtained to generate reports as required by the management
Developing financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis
Provide support to the Sr. VP ( F&A) for finalization and closing of Annual Accounts.

Identified and recommended by External Consultants (based on competencies mapping) as

most suitable candidate to handle the additional functions of Budgeting & MIS.
PAST DELIVERABLES
To coordinate in the finalization of all Accounts, Consolidation of Annual Accounts
Responsible for statutory compliances; Timely deposit of taxes and submission of returns
Responsible for accounts payable for all the Expenses made at Head Office
Recommending accounting policies and systems for the approval of CFO and ensuring compliance.
Ensuring timely feedback and action on internal audit reports.
Handle the statutory audit and resolution of audit queries.
As member of Tender Scrutiny Committee, participating in vendor discussions, and according
financial concurrence to Purchases upto Rs. 25 lakhs.
Responsible for fund management and Bank accounts
Follow up of Debtors, Ageing and Credit Monitoring
Implementation of ERP on war footing.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Introduced the concept of Earned Value Analysis (EVA) for evaluation/ monitoring of project
performance. EVA is a method of performance measurement that uses work in progress to indicate
what will happen to work in the future. EVA is an enhancement over traditional accounting progress
measures.
Conducted a successful analysis on Transmission Line subcontractors and brought to light a serious
flaw wherein the sub contractors bills were being passed in excess of the contract value.
Handled compliance of Accounting Standard 7 ( AS 7 for Construction contracts) and prepared Cost
to GO for each project.
Standardised templates for Budgeting, Costing and ERP by adopting and implementing uniform
codes.
Developed MIS system for reporting KPIs.
Streamlined the Payments process to avoid fraudulent practices. Exposed a fraud by cashier and
record keeper and recovered Rs. 80K embezzled.
Successfully transitioned the accounting processes from Tally to ERP.
Reason for leaving: One major project suffered setback due to earthquake in Sikkim and
consequently other projects could not take off due to Environmental NGO protests. Severe
financial crunch coupled with recession in Infra sector. Gurgaon Accounts office shifted to
Hyderabad. Relocation was a constraint.

At Kobelco Construction Equipment India Private Limited, Noida ( Joint venture between Itochu
Corporation Japan & Kobelco Construction Machinery Corporation Japan)
Streamlined and corrected the inventory valuation system in the software in conformity with
Accounting Standards.
Prepared the Business Dossier for obtaining Working Capital Limit to expand business operations
and achieve healthy cash flows. Got the limit of Rs 28 crores sanctioned, enhanced to Rs. 52 crores.
Handled budgets of Rs. 200 Crores Revenue
Successfully convinced the auditors on various issues like sales tax exposure on high sea sales,
revenue recognition and inventory valuation. Ensured compliance to Internal Audit
recommendations.
Streamlined the system of booking import purchases in the financial records .
Conducted the 1st AGM and Tax Audit of the company well within the time frame prescribed and
 ensured filing of necessary financials with ROC and IT department.
Prepared key data to support CEOs Pricing strategies.
Did a presentation to the Management on Import Vs Localisation, leading to some parts being
developed locally to make the product competitive in terms of pricing. Consequently the
management decided to change the business model and start manufacturing operations in India.
Standardised the documentation for the High Sea sale and Stock n sale business models adopted by
the Company.
Reason for leaving: Company started on a business model of Import and sell. Due to our
efforts Japanese management agreed to change to Import chassis, manufacture partly ,
Assemble and sellmodel. Position moved from NOIDA to Factory Sree city ( AP).Relocation
was a constraint.

Prexus Health India Private Limited

Advised company to take benefit of STPI/ EOU under the incentives offered to ITES industry.
Instrumental in filing the necessary papers and obtaining EOU registration.
Made a detailed cost study and advised that one of the processes was very low priced and was not
viable. Got the US client to revise the contract price of the process to make it viable.
Developed systems for the purchase, accounts and allied commercial activities.
Trained staff to handle the monthly reporting in US GAAP on Quick books.
Ensured 100% taxation and other compliances and Adherence to FEMA, Exchange Control
Regulations, Companies Act, and Income Tax Act.
Reason for leaving: For better prospects in terms of growth in role and compensation.

At EVA Air (Greenways Air & Travel Private Limited) a reputed Taiwanese Airline operating
cargo services from Delhi.
Set up the Delhi station and made the operations viable from day one; repaid the working capital
provided by the Head Office and made the Delhi office self sufficient.
Managed the Delhi office with a working capital of Rs. 1 Crore.
Developed systems for the purchase, accounts and allied commercial activities; successfully trained
staff to handle the online revenue accounting package of the Airline.
Coordinated with marketing team to devise strategies to improve load and ensured that the
performance exceeded the budget.
At Lufthansa Cargo India Limited
Brought down the inventory holding cost by 10%; streamlined the documentation process for
supplier invoicing.
Actively involved in process mapping & implementation of Baan ERP integrating the finance &
materials department, leading to smooth & efficient coordination.
Developed cordial relations with overseas suppliers, ensured on time payments to them & developed
mutually beneficial deals. Jet Aviation Trading Inc, SR Aerospace, Boeing, etc were some of the
vendors handled.
Developed a system to monitor payables (using MS Excel).
Reason for leaving: Joint Venture called off and Mutual Separation package given to all
employees.

ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS
Professional
Cost & Management Accountant from ICWAI ( Fellow Member of the Institute)

Educational
B. Com. (Honours) from Delhi University with First Division.

Others
SWIFT from NIIT in 1995. Awarded Outstanding grade.
 IT SKILLS

MS DOS, Windows, MS Office, Oracle 8i, Developer 2000

BaaN and IFS ERP packages .

PAPERS PUBLISHED
Participated in the Point of View Competition and won one of the best five entries. Article on How to read
what your clients need published in newsletter of NIRC of ICWAI June 2010 edition.

PERSONAL VITAE
Date of birth 22nd April 1965
Languages known English, Hindi and Telugu