J.T. Suresh

Financial Controller at Ramada Suites by Wyndham Kuala Lumpur City Centre
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Credentials

  • Chartered Accountant
    Malaysian Institute of Accountants
    Jan, 2017
    - Nov, 2024
  • Chartered Institute of Management
    CIMA

Experience

  • Ramada Suites by Wyndham Kuala Lumpur City Centre
    • Malaysia
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Financial Controller
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      Head of Finance managing 2 hotels and 3 Restaurants & Bar entire accounting, procurement spectrum and accounts. Area Responsibilities 1. Perform monthly financial closing on all 3 business units and present to Management and Group Chief Executive Officer. 2. Prepare monthly Reconciliations for 2 Hotels 3. Directly monitor, manage and lead accounts and procurement team on daily operational. 4. Lead preparation of yearly business plan, consolidation, projections and forecast by meeting datelines. 5. Set goals, business metrics and standards, comparing analyzed results to ensure departments meet their milestones. 6. Lead teams to identify weaknesses and potential areas of improvements through efficiency studies. 7. Monitor each business units’ performance and advice respective Business Head from time to time. 8. Handle External Auditors Show less

  • AnCasa Hotels & Resorts
    • Malaysia
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Group Accountant
      • Oct 2016 - Oct 2020

      Head of Finance managing 5 property's entire accounting, procurement spectrum and 7 dormant accounts. Currently managing 5 Managers and 20 staff of Accounts and Procurement. Area Responsibility 1. Assist and counsel department heads in the interpretation of financial data and recommends courses of action to maximize profitability. 2. Prepare and table monthly group financial performance to Management and Group Chief Financial Officer. 3. Lead preparation of yearly business plan, consolidation, projections and forecast by meeting datelines. 4. Perform ad hoc audit on internal controls to ensure SOP's are followed as well manage external and internal auditors. 5. Set goals, business metrics and standards, comparing analyzed results to ensure departments meet their milestones. 6. Lead teams to identify weaknesses and potential areas of improvements through efficiency studies. 7. Monitor group's financial performance especially group' cash flow and advice CEO from time to time. Achievements • Resolved all major audit issues and reduced immaterial issues by 95%. No major issues in past 4 years • Improved Account Receivable Ageing Collection Days from 60 over days to less than 30 days • Improved Cash Flow by more than 100% • Reduced Expenses through cost analysis and cost management Show less

  • De Palma Group of Hotels
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Finance & Integrity Manager
      • May 2014 - Sep 2016

      1. In charge of implementing and maintaining the Corporate Integrity System of De Palma Hotels.2. Work with HR to deal with incidents arising from whistleblowing and other channels of information, in conducting investigations, reporting findings and making recommendations.3. Conduct briefings and training for relevant parties, including directors, staff and contractors/suppliers, and to communicate the CIS programme to other external organisations and stakeholders.4. Ensure that all matters relating to integrity compliance, such as the CIS, Integrity Pacts, code of ethics, and declaration of interest are adhered to.5. Lead the policy development, assessment and execution.Projects Completed• Corporate Integrity System & Corporate Governance Show less

    • Acting Group Financial Controller
      • Jun 2013 - Oct 2015

      1. Head of Finance, Procurement & Information Technology and Payroll of the Group2. Ensure standard of reporting formats are met and perform ad hoc audit on internal controls.3. Manage external auditors, internal auditors, auditors from Jabatan Audit Negara, Jabatan Audit Negeri and other auditors as assigned by owner.4. Provide management with analysis and evaluation of financial operational data and information to make sound and timely managerial decisions.5. Lead preparation of yearly business plan, projections, forecast and consolidation.6. Monitor group's cash flow status and advice CEO from time to time. Achievements• Resolved all major audit issues and reduced immaterial issues by more than 90%. No major issue during my tenure as Acting Group Financial Controller.• Improved cash flow by more than 50%.• Reduced expenses and waste of resources through cost analysis and cost management Show less

    • Finance Manager
      • Nov 2009 - Jun 2013

      1. Manage overall accounting, Income Audit, Procurement, Information Technology and Payroll.2. Assist and counsel department heads in the interpretation of financial data and recommends courses of action to maximize profitability.3. Enhanced Standard Operating Procedures and Policy of finance and purchasing department with inclusive of flow charts and checklist.4. Table Group Financial performance to EXCO and Board of Directors in absence of Group Financial Controller.5. Prepare training modules for finance and purchasing department and organize trainings as part of human capital development. Show less

  • De Palma Group of Hotels
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Accountant
      • Oct 2005 - Sep 2009

      1. Manage overall accounting section including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, administration of Finance department and procurement. 2. Perform financial statements analysis and prepare variances. 3. Maintain compliance with all legal requirements, finance and accounting policies and procedures of the hotel. 4. Train, supervise, counsel and evaluate the performance of staff. 1. Manage overall accounting section including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Income Audit, administration of Finance department and procurement. 2. Perform financial statements analysis and prepare variances. 3. Maintain compliance with all legal requirements, finance and accounting policies and procedures of the hotel. 4. Train, supervise, counsel and evaluate the performance of staff.

Education

  • Charles Sturt University
    Bachelor of Business Accounting, Accounts
    1996 - 1998

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