M.P. Karunakaran has over 24 years of experience working in finance and accounting roles for NIIT Ltd. He is seeking a senior level position in accounts or finance. He has extensive experience managing financial accounting, budgeting, auditing, and a team of 40 professionals. Karunakaran has a MBA and is proficient in SAP software and Microsoft Office applications.

1. M.P.Karunakaran
Address: No,16, Nehru Street, Sammandanar Nagar,
Pammal, Chennai 600 075
Mobile No : 9840275541
Experience in NIIT LTD for 24 Years
 Seeking senior level assignments in Accounts/Finance functions with a growth oriented organization of
repute.
 Contribute my professional knowledge & apply my experience for self & organizational growth
PROFILE
 A dynamic professional with over 24 Years of rich experience in NIIT LTD.
 Worked with NIIT LTD as Manager – Business Finance.
 Deft at handling day to day Region, Centers functions and International Accounting through liaising and
coordinating with internal departments and external agencies for smooth operations of business.
 Strong analytical, problem solving & organizational abilities. Possess a flexible & detail oriented attitude.
 Well versed with MS Office and End User of SAP in FICO module for the past 16 years.
 Good in communication skills, managerial skills, leadership, and handling conflict situations.
Professional Experience
Worked with NIIT LTD from Apr‘1991 – Nov‘15
 Entrusted with the responsibility to handle the State of Tamil Nadu.
 Worked on the ERP system of SAP on Financial Accounting (FI) Controlling (CO).
 Look after the entire gamut of Accounting and Financial Functions entailing timely and accurate accounting
and Credit Management.
 Managing the complete maintenance and accounting activities of Revenue generated from Own
Centers (4 Centers) and Network Centers (36 Centers) across Tamil Nadu.
 Lead and Manage a Team of 40 Professionals, including selection/hiring, objective setting, performance
management, coaching/development and training.
 Controller of Accounts Receivables through proper Internal Systems and Procedures. Interacting
with Business Group Heads on B/R issues and ensures Collection of B/R on time.
 Ensuring control over Accounts Payables through Vendor selection, Negotiation, Contract
Management and stringent Credit Terms.
 Interacting with Employees on Policies, Schemes, Payroll issues and settlements etc.
 Reviewing P & L Statement and Balance Sheet Reconciliation. Providing analysis on P & L Costs and income.
 Prepare Cash Flow Reports and meet the Cash Flow requirements.
 Interact with the related departments for adherence to policies and procedures.
 Ensuring that Records are accurately maintained to satisfy Internal and External Auditors as per statutory
requirements.
 Prepare Annual Budgets for TN Region with Business wise and provide Period Variance Analysis Report to
Business Groups compared to Budgets on a Monthly basis.
 MIS Reports to HO on a Monthly basis for TN Region Business wise like Revenue, Collection, BRS,
Outstanding Expenses, Bills Receivable Outstanding, Bills Payable Outstanding, CST, VAT, Service Tax, etc…
 Value Added Tax – Preparation and filing of CST/VAT return on a monthly basis and ensure timely monthly
Payment of Output CST/VAT.
 Effect Cost Management and implement Economic Value Added (EVA) concept and its application in Daily
Operations for Management Reporting and Operating Decisions.
 Responsible for all accounting activities and Comply with Taxation and Tax Returns.

2. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
• M.B.A. in International Business Programme from Annamalai University in 2007.
• B.Com from The New College, Madras University in 1990.
• Passed Typewriting English (Higher) & Tamil (Higher).
ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS / OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
 Actively participated in SAP implementation Team as a power user and independently handled migration from
SQL based system to SAP System.
 Successfully impart training to the team members and the core users on SAP.
 Played a lead role in unearthing a misappropriation of funds amounting to Rs. 8.27 Lakhs.
 Won Award for Excellence for Best Individual Performance in Accounts Division in NIIT in 1992.
 Received appreciation letter from the Zonal Head for the excellent support rendered for new
system implementation in Regional Office during the year 1995.
 Trained Areas :- Customer Relationship Management; Customer Service Excellence; Creative
Thinking; Lean Management Training; Management Development Programme; NIIT Global
Leadership Programme; Planning & Strategy; Team Building; Gender Sensitivity at Workplace.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth : 02.10.1968
Marital status : Married
Languages known : English, Tamil, Malayalam
E-mail address : mpkaruna@hotmail.com
References : Available on request