Xero Accounting Software
Manu Kowlessur
Manager - Consolidation & Payment Operations
Quatre Bornes
Summary
Accountant with over 9 years of experience focused on improving business compliance, workflow and processes through evaluations and optimization of recommendations. Successful track record of fully evaluating information, structures and procedures and initiating corrective actions. Outstanding problem-solving and teamwork abilities. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Finance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager - Consolidation and Payment Operations
IBL Ltd.
07.2024 - Current
- Responsible for Treasury Activities at IBL Head Office.
- Responsible for Borrowings Activities at Head Office.
- Responsible for Budget/Forecasting Activities of Head Office and presentation to Group CEO, Group CFO and Head of Corporate Office.
- Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Responsible for clusters - Commercial and Distribution and Seafood with major investments and changes.
- Liaison person with banks to ensure investments and receipts are processed in a timely manner.
- Review of bank balances on a daily basis and involve in decision making for fund transfers.
Assistant Manager - Consolidation and Reporting
IBL Ltd
07.2023 - 06.2024
- Review of month-end and year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reconcile balance sheets items to schedules.
- Handle Commercial and Distribution, Seafood and Life and Technology clusters in the quarterly consolidation and reporting process.
- Responsible for Head Office Cash Management, Budget and dealings with Treasury Department.
- Review of budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and to use new ERP System (Ms Dynamics).
Senior Accountant - Consolidation and Reporting
IBL Ltd
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Completed month-end and year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Reconciled balance sheets items to movements during the year.
- Handled Commercial and Distribution, Seafood and Life and Technology clusters in the quarterly consolidation and reporting process.
- Responsible for Head Office Cash Management, Budget and dealings with Treasury Department.
- Reviewed budgets and communicated discrepancies to senior management.
- Involved in the transition to a new ERP System (Dynamics - Business Central).
Senior External Auditor
MustaphaRaj Chartered Accountants
01.2016 - 06.2019
- Identified control gaps in processes, procedures and systems through in-depth research and assessment and suggested methods for improvement.
- Identified audit risks, prepared budgets and coordinated with management and audit team in preparing related reports.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Identified management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased efficiency.
Audit Associate
MustaphaRaj Chartered Accountants
09.2013 - 12.2015
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Analyzed trends over monthly, quarterly and annual financial data to investigate fluctuations.
- Followed up on reviews to assess and report on completion or progress of corrective actions.
- Performed auditing work in accordance with Malaysian Financial Reporting Standard (MFRS)
- Performed extensive assessments of accounts, including payables and receivables, equity, debt and revenue to verify accuracy in financial reports.
Project Manager
Fleming Gulf
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Boosted revenues by coordinating and executing projects.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral network to promote business development.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Finance Trainee
The Central Depository & Settlement Co. Ltd
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Reviewed financial statements with staff accountants.
- Assisted with account reviews and preparation for account reviews.
- Prepared journals for month-end process.
Education
Master of Science - Professional Accountancy
The University of Nottingham
Kuala Lumpur 09.2019 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Arts - Finance, Accounting And Management
The University of Nottingham
Semenyih, Selangor 09.2010 - 2013.07
Higher School Certificate (HSC) A-Level - Accounting And Economics
Sookdeo Bissoondoyal State College
Rose-Belle, Grand Port 01.2008 - 20091
School Certificate (SC) O-Level - Accounting And Economics
Forest Side State Secondary School
Forest Side, Curepipe 01.2003 - 20071
Skills
Bookkeeping
Financial records review
Prioritizing and time management
Leadership
Multitasking abilities
Auditing
Microsoft Office
Accounting software
Communication abilities
Software
Microsoft Dynamics (Business Central)
Languages
English
Excellent
French
Good
Mauritian Creole
Excellent
Interests
Football, Research, Technology, Gaming
Timeline
Manager - Consolidation and Payment Operations
IBL Ltd.
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager - Consolidation and Reporting
IBL Ltd
07.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Accountant - Consolidation and Reporting
IBL Ltd
05.2022 - 06.2023
Master of Science - Professional Accountancy
The University of Nottingham
09.2019 - 2021.02
Senior External Auditor
MustaphaRaj Chartered Accountants
01.2016 - 06.2019
Audit Associate
MustaphaRaj Chartered Accountants
09.2013 - 12.2015
Project Manager
Fleming Gulf
06.2013 - 09.2013
Finance Trainee
The Central Depository & Settlement Co. Ltd
06.2012 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Finance, Accounting And Management
The University of Nottingham
09.2010 - 2013.07
Higher School Certificate (HSC) A-Level - Accounting And Economics
Sookdeo Bissoondoyal State College
01.2008 - 20091
School Certificate (SC) O-Level - Accounting And Economics
Forest Side State Secondary School
01.2003 - 20071
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