Karthik Jayaram Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

As a Controller on contract in a technology company, I was reporting into the Senior Director of Finance.Overseeing the financial reporting team and their work, as well as review the consolidated financial statements. Assisted and manage the month-end/quarter-end/year-end closing, and liaised with auditors for fiscal year-end audit. Supported the treasury function in a multi-currency environment.

Vancouver, Canada Area

Managing the accounting and finance functions of the Company, reporting to VP-Finance. Responsibilities include:• Full cycle accounting and reconciliation processes.• Month-end financial reporting, financial analysis and preparation of management reports.• Preparation and presentation of financial statements under IFRS.• Analyze and implement IFRS 16, accounting for leases.• Forecast and monitor the cash position on a day-to-day basis.• Implementation of internal… Show more Managing the accounting and finance functions of the Company, reporting to VP-Finance. Responsibilities include:• Full cycle accounting and reconciliation processes.• Month-end financial reporting, financial analysis and preparation of management reports.• Preparation and presentation of financial statements under IFRS.• Analyze and implement IFRS 16, accounting for leases.• Forecast and monitor the cash position on a day-to-day basis.• Implementation of internal controls, financial processes and procedures.• Processing of payroll, payroll taxes and record of employment (ROE).• Developing workflow for effective use of Oracle Netsuite software.• Assisting in GST, PST, SRED and income tax related activities.• Performing other monthly duties or special projects or assignments. Show less

Vancouver, Canada Area

As a financial consultant, I was engaged in accounting, finance and MIS reporting services to the clients of Robert Half Management Resources.

Bengaluru Area, India

Managed financial operations, audit and compliance requirements of the Royal Orchid Group, a hotel chain with an annual turnover of USD 31 million, directly reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and managed a team of 15 members in Corporate and hotel finance department.• Prepared and presented standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Group.• Spearheaded and finalised limited reviews, external audit and tax audit activities of the Group for five annual reporting… Show more Managed financial operations, audit and compliance requirements of the Royal Orchid Group, a hotel chain with an annual turnover of USD 31 million, directly reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and managed a team of 15 members in Corporate and hotel finance department.• Prepared and presented standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Group.• Spearheaded and finalised limited reviews, external audit and tax audit activities of the Group for five annual reporting periods.• Reviewed internal audit activities and supervised the internal financial controls of the Group.• Performed liquidity and impairment analysis of the Group.• Managed income tax assessments of the Group.• Assessed and evaluated financial viability of new hotel projects of the Group.• Coordinated with banks and financial institutions in raising external finance for the Group.• Acted as a SPOC, analysed BRD and conducted UAT for Netsuite software implementation.ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Effectively implemented the ‘Internal controls over financial reporting’ for the Group.• Effectively implemented the Indian Accounting Standards (converged IFRS) for the Group.• Successfully raised over USD 10 million of external financing for the Group.• Reduced around 10% of the operating costs of the Hotels by introducing measures of efficiency.• Emerged in the top 20% amongst the peer group for 3 consecutive years, with the highest performance rating. Show less

Bengaluru Area, India

As a Corporate Financial Controller, I was responsible for the Group's financial and accounting functions, which comprised audit coordination, preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements, MIS reporting, analysis of operational performance, annual vendor contracting, review of customer collections, statutory compliances, filing of tax returns and project accounting.

Bengaluru Area, India

As a Unit Financial Controller, I was responsible for the management of overall finance and accounts of the flagship hotel unit, which comprised bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements, MIS reporting, follow-up on customer collection, vendor management and statutory compliances. In addition, I was also given the responsibility of audit coordination for the Group.

Bengaluru Area, India

As an Assistant Manager in Assurance Practice, I managed a portfolio comprising over 10 engagements, including a major listed entity in the hospitality industry. Conducted and reviewed the overall activities from audit planning to conclusion of field work by facilitating timely reviews and closure of audit deliverables. Maintained strong professional relationships with the client senior management, acted as aprimary point of contact for discussion of audit requirements, significant… Show more As an Assistant Manager in Assurance Practice, I managed a portfolio comprising over 10 engagements, including a major listed entity in the hospitality industry. Conducted and reviewed the overall activities from audit planning to conclusion of field work by facilitating timely reviews and closure of audit deliverables. Maintained strong professional relationships with the client senior management, acted as aprimary point of contact for discussion of audit requirements, significant issues and technicalassistance.Managed multiple engagements and teams in audit execution. Reviewed the audit documentationand work of the audit team including periodical appraisals for both interns and qualified members.Prepared and managed time and cost budgets for audit engagements. This involved effective useof resources, adhering to timelines, billing and follow-up on collection on a timely basis.Conducted trainings on audit methodologies and various accounting related aspects and servedas a key member in the trainers’ pool of the firm.Experienced internal quality reviews and coordinated with the Quality Review Panel.Provided guidance and assistance to clients in relation to book closure and preparation offinancial statements.Contributed to bringing significant improvement in review timelines and efficiency by using ananalytical approach, improvising the preparation and presentation of work papers to ease thereview process.Worked on audit committee/board presentations, audit proposals and write-ups on technicalaspects of accounting/auditing for clearance from the firm’s professional groups. Show less

Bengaluru Area, India

As a Senior in Assurance practice:• Managed multiple engagements and teams in audit execution. Reviewed the audit documentationand work of the audit team including periodical appraisals for both interns and qualified members.• Experienced internal quality reviews and coordinated with the Quality Review Panel.• Contributed to bringing significant improvement in review timelines and efficiency by using ananalytical approach, improvising the preparation and presentation of work… Show more As a Senior in Assurance practice:• Managed multiple engagements and teams in audit execution. Reviewed the audit documentationand work of the audit team including periodical appraisals for both interns and qualified members.• Experienced internal quality reviews and coordinated with the Quality Review Panel.• Contributed to bringing significant improvement in review timelines and efficiency by using ananalytical approach, improvising the preparation and presentation of work papers to ease thereview process. Show less

Bengaluru Area, India

As an intern:- Executed field work for statutory and tax audits, limited reviews, and internal audits for banks, hospitals, BPO and IT sectors. - Performed analytical and substantive procedures to address audit risks associated with each accounting cycle.- Executed risk based internal audit of 4 branches for one of the leading banks in India.- Worked as part of the senior member team in internal audit of one of the largest BPO companies in India and worked extensively on the… Show more As an intern:- Executed field work for statutory and tax audits, limited reviews, and internal audits for banks, hospitals, BPO and IT sectors. - Performed analytical and substantive procedures to address audit risks associated with each accounting cycle.- Executed risk based internal audit of 4 branches for one of the leading banks in India.- Worked as part of the senior member team in internal audit of one of the largest BPO companies in India and worked extensively on the revenues, expenses, payroll and transport function.- Prepared internal audit reports and discussed with the management on the audit observations. Assisted in preparation and presentation for pre-audit committee meeting and executive summary for audit committee. Show less

Cpa, Accounting And Finance

Accounting, Auditing, Financial Management, Regulatory And Taxation.

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant in January 2012.

Bachelor'S Degree, Finance, General, First Class Distinction

Activities and Societies: Member of 'College Fest' group in 2008. Participated in various business quiz competitions. Graduated.

High School, First Class