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Jotishna Reddy

Rouse Hill,NSW

Summary

Highly experienced and results-driven professional with over 25 years of diverse experience in finance, accounting, data analysis, and project finance & governance management. Proven ability to develop and implement processes, manage databases, generate comprehensive reports, and drive revenue growth. Adept at stakeholder engagement, and financial analysis, consistently delivering accurate and timely results within strict deadlines. Seeking to leverage extensive expertise to contribute to a dynamic organisation.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

G&A Specialist

Primary Connect
03.2023 - Current
  • Optimised project delivery through implementation of governance policies and frameworks.
  • Executed operational governance processes while maintaining comprehensive records of control artifacts.
  • Developed agendas and minutes for SteerCo meetings via stakeholder engagement initiatives.
  • Managed document systems to ensure accurate audit trails for governance activities.
  • Supported project financial management by coordinating budgets and performing month-end reconciliations.
  • Processed contractor invoices per Woolworths Ltd SLAs, ensuring centralised invoicing controls.
  • Trained end users on timesheet systems to enhance cross-team efficiency.
  • Facilitated accurate status reconciliation by overseeing closure and maintenance of project details.

G&A Coordinator

Primary Connect
02.2022 - 02.2023
  • Project Financial and budget management support including coordination and month end/year end activity support and financial forecasting.
  • Reporting exceptions and gaps (understanding discrepancies and troubleshooting).
  • Define and embed operations PC G&A structures and process.
  • Time sheeting system (CATS) End user admin
  • Governance & Controls coordination/support- Repository Mgnt, Doc Mgt., Approvals Submissions.
  • Support content development (Practice enhancement, Training, communications, forums packs etc).
  • PC G&A general administration incl coordination of key forums, engagements, Steering Committee administration, general Data Management and upkeep to support key forums and reporting/data requirements.

Data Analyst

Bayaudio
05.2019 - 02.2022
  • Development and implementation of processes within CTET.
  • Mapping out processes required to capture records processed and KPIs.
  • Develop various reports to present KPIs and revenue by team.
  • Development & Implementation of Customer Dashboard & Reporting Platforms.
  • Planning and Execution of various campaigns to generate revenue.
  • Weekly Reports – Weekly Revenue Reporting.
  • Database Management – ensuring data integrity.
  • Month End Reporting.
  • Training – Boarding new team members and ongoing excel training.

Customer Database Integrity Officer

Bayaudio
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Weekly Financial Reports.
  • Database Management.
  • Process map the stocktake process.
  • Exception Reporting.

Finance Analyst

Woolworths Group
05.2013 - 08.2017
  • Collate and prepare weekly Supply Chain results.
  • Engagement with the business partners at Supply Chain distribution centers.
  • Provide insights and key drivers of the results.
  • Distribution of the results in a timely manner, meeting the strict deadlines.
  • Collate forecast information re carton volume handled and associated costs from all Woolworths Food and Liquor distribution centers and Supply Chain overhead cost centers.
  • Organize meetings with other reporting teams such as the Transport and senior business partners to review and identify the risk & opportunities in the forecast results.
  • Prepare and distribute Forecast packs to all the Supply Chain Senior Managers and Business Unit, adhering to strict deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Submission of the final Forecast to the Corporate team with insights & key drivers.
  • Ensure all the results are finalized within the timeframe to meet the corporate deadlines.
  • Prepare financial packs for the Business Units & the Board, providing insights into the results.
  • Provide Gap analysis – comparing Actual results with the Forecast and Budget.
  • Liaise and regular engagement with cost center managers to deliver the best budget outcome.
  • Identify Risks and Opportunities.
  • Collate and present Budget packs to the Finance Manager and Cost Centre Managers.
  • Upload Budget information to the TM1 System and SAP, ensuring all systems are reconciled to the Budget Pack information.
  • Ensuring Budget information is effectively communicated to all the Business units and Business partners.

Project Analyst

Woolworths Group
04.2009 - 05.2013
  • Supporting Senior Program Managers & Project Teams with a large programme of work with many projects and workstreams.
  • Project Governance.
  • Change Control.
  • Training Project Teams and providing best practices in project management processes.
  • Program Office Cost Centre management.
  • Program level reporting (cost tracking, allocation, cost benefit analysis), forecasts, progress.
  • Payroll reporting – management of timesheets.
  • Preparing of Steering Committee Packs.
  • Facilitate Steering Committee meetings.

Project/Finance Analyst

Woolworths Group
01.2005 - 03.2009
  • Creating and loading the Capex Projects.
  • Regular monitoring of Capex Budget.
  • Raising Purchase Orders.
  • Monthly Capital Reporting and variance analysis.
  • Prepare Capital Budgets.
  • Board Reporting.
  • Provide support and training to the project programme teams.
  • Engagement with the Project teams and Program Managers.

Asset and Project Accountant

Woolworths Group
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Asset Register maintenance.
  • Tracking of all the Woolworths Group assets.
  • Record movement including acquisition, depreciation, disposal & impairment of new assets in accordance with the Accounting Standards.
  • Assist with the development & implementation of policies, procedures, and processes as they relate to the financial asset management and accounting systems.
  • Engagement with the Capital Management Team.

Management Accountant

Woolworths Group
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Reporting and providing analysis of repairs & maintenance across all Woolworths Supermarkets.
  • Invoicing and Accounts Payable.
  • Support in the preparation of all Woolworths Group Supermarket Budgets.
  • Monthly Reporting and Analysis of variances.
  • Providing insight into the results and aligning forecast with the results.

Assistant Produce Warehouse Accountant

Woolworths Group
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Weekly Produce Warehouse profit and loss statement.
  • Bank Reconciliation.
  • Accounts Payable.
  • Supervising a team of 2 staff.
  • Engagement with the Produce buying teams to understand the key metrics & drivers of the result.
  • Vendor engagement, maintaining the highest ethical standards in business practices and interactions.

Store Level Systems & Checkouts

Woolworths Group
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Customer service.
  • Cash Handling.
  • Store level pricing management.
  • Correct price tickets displayed.
  • Weekly store specials are correctly uploaded and maintained in the system.

Education

Associate Diploma - Accounting

Blacktown College of TAFE
12.1995

Higher School Certificate -

Arthur Phillip High School
Parramatta
12.1991

Skills

  • Relationship management
  • Client service
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Analytical skills
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Computer proficiency
  • Software expertise
  • Project governance
  • Financial forecasting
  • Data analysis
  • Budget oversight
  • Document management
  • Database administration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Process mapping
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer relations
  • Knowledge sharing

Accomplishments

  • Developed and implemented processes within the Customer Tactical Engagement Team (CTET) at Bayaudio, including mapping out record capture and KPI processes.
  • Spearheaded the development and implementation of customer dashboards and reporting platforms at Bayaudio.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of data integrity across various roles, including Customer Database Integrity Officer at Bayaudio and Finance Analyst at Woolworths Group.
  • Process-mapped and ensured monthly stocktake execution at Bayaudio, identifying and resolving stock-related issues.
  • Consistently prepared and distributed accurate weekly Supply Chain results at Woolworths Group.
  • Successfully managed and prepared budgets for National Office Overhead cost centers at Woolworths Group.
  • Supported Senior Program Managers and Project Teams at Woolworths Group – Supply Chain Program Office.
  • Consistently created and loaded Capex Projects at Woolworths Group – Mercury Projects.
  • Supervised a team of 2 staff as Assistant Produce Warehouse Accountant at Woolworths Group.

References

  • David Mynard, Finance Manager – Process Improvement, dmynard@woolworths.com.au, 0408 482 153
  • Ravi Ranjan, Head of International Supply Chain, rranjan@woolworths.com.au, 0438 249 371

Timeline

G&A Specialist

Primary Connect
03.2023 - Current

G&A Coordinator

Primary Connect
02.2022 - 02.2023

Data Analyst

Bayaudio
05.2019 - 02.2022

Customer Database Integrity Officer

Bayaudio
11.2017 - 05.2019

Finance Analyst

Woolworths Group
05.2013 - 08.2017

Project Analyst

Woolworths Group
04.2009 - 05.2013

Project/Finance Analyst

Woolworths Group
01.2005 - 03.2009

Asset and Project Accountant

Woolworths Group
01.2002 - 01.2005

Management Accountant

Woolworths Group
01.2000 - 01.2002

Assistant Produce Warehouse Accountant

Woolworths Group
01.1998 - 01.2000

Store Level Systems & Checkouts

Woolworths Group
01.1995 - 01.1998

Associate Diploma - Accounting

Blacktown College of TAFE

Higher School Certificate -

Arthur Phillip High School

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