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Manikandan Kandan | Gengen

Manikandan Kandan


ACCOUNTING MANAGER | TANIA INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD
Singapore

Summary

Detail-oriented Accounting Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience in financial management, reporting, and operational oversight. Proven ability to manage cash flow, treasury activities, foreign exchange risk, and banking relationships, with a strong background in preparing financial statements in compliance with FRS. Expertise in leading budgeting processes, analyzing monthly performance, and ensuring timely tax compliance for corporate income tax, GST, and transfer pricing. Adept at driving process improvements and enhancing accounting systems to support strategic decision-making.

Education

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    Pondicherry University PGDFM Jan 2026 - Present
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    Vel SRS College Of Arts And Science Affiliated To Madras University MBA, Finance and Marketing Jan 2026 - Present

Experience

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    ACCOUNTING MANAGER TANIA INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD Jan 2017 - Feb 2018 • 1 yr 2 mos

    Reported to the Director, overseeing Gold Bullion Trading, Forex Trading, Bonds, and Securities operations. Performed daily technical analysis of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). Completed statistical analysis to assess market risks. Executed strategies to exploit valuation differences and maximize profit margins. Processed buy and sell orders on the foreign stock exchange. Managed multi-million dollar trade accounts. Monitored risk management activities and documented identified issues. Collaborated with group sales members to support product-related activities. Coordinated with relevant parties for all major international purchases. Conducted buying and selling of stocks and currencies on the foreign exchange marketplace. Met with clients to develop customized strategies for mitigating currency and commodity risks. Operated various software applications and applied stock market knowledge to successfully trade futures throughout each session. Managed risks associated with future trading activities and maintained continuous communication with the team during trading sessions. Implemented innovative strategies to achieve the highest returns while minimizing inherent risks in futures trading.

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    ACCOUNTANT MANAGER, VICE PRESIDENT NAWAS GLOBAL PTE LTD, AJMAL GROUPS Jan 2017 - Feb 2018 • 1 yr 2 mos

    Managed general accounting operations for a multi-million dollar trading company, reporting directly to the CFO. Developed a comprehensive monthly internal financial reporting package that included unit/revenue/average sales price, income statements, cash flow, balance sheet, and inventory levels. Maintained financial statements and executed all necessary closing entries. Spearheaded the specification and development of bank infrastructure for the Rate business. Secured capital for the business and provided detailed MIS reports. Managed internal management and external SEC reporting, executed monthly closing procedures, and oversaw the department's day-to-day operations, enabling the controller to focus more on strategic planning in response to auditor and regulatory requests. Maintained the general ledger and consolidated reporting in accordance with GAAP, supervising a team of 10 in Accounts Receivable (including collections), Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and Payroll. Produced timely consolidated financial reporting per GAAP, quarterly press releases, and SEC reporting; developed annual reports; managed cash and foreign exchange transactions; calculated earnings per share; and oversaw systems and procedures development. Prepared and reviewed income tax filings, managed payroll, accounts receivable/payable ledgers, and processed payroll tax returns. Cultivated extensive written and verbal communication with department heads during the annual strategic budget plan preparation. Analyzed monthly budget-to-actual accounting reports and disseminated them to internal management. Controlled fixed asset purchases in accordance with departmental budget allocations. Managed central provident fund contributions for employees and submissions to IRAS.

Skills

  1. General accounting
    Expert
  2. Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
    Skillfull

Languages

  1. English
    Highly proficient
  2. Tamil
    Highly proficient

Certifications

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    Goods and Services Tax: IRAS GST Audit and the Building Construction Industry SCAL Academy
    Issued • Expired 2012