Jaya Manjunath L

About Jaya Manjunath L

I am a passionate Chartered Accountant and former Toastmaster with a strong interest in data analytics and technology, nurtured through my experiences in core internal audit and providing business solutions to clients. My professional journey has been one of learning, curiosity, and growth, enabling me to gain the following expertise:Internal Audit:• Gained hands-on experience in internal audits across industries, including NGOs, Brokerage, Retail, and EdTech.• Evaluated and improved processes like Procure to Pay, HR & Payroll, Treasury, Inventory, and Statutory Compliance.• Performed multiple data driven analysis leading to cost optimization using Advanced Excel, and Power query• Presented management deliverables to CEOs and stakeholders, driving actionable insights.• Led a forensic audit team, delivering findings that supported litigation.• Optimized inventory management for a retail bakery chain and streamlined attendance and incentive processes for a brokerage firm, earning client recognition.Statutory Audit:• Conducted statutory audits for large organizations, ensuring compliance in HR, payroll, GST reconciliation, and deferred tax computations.• Reviewed reconciliations and provisions, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.Indirect Tax:• Managed GST filings (GSTR-9, 9C, 1, 3B) and reconciliations for diverse clients.• Researched and validated HSN codes, improving compliance for a retail company.• Supported GST audit responses by efficiently compiling and validating data.Direct Tax:• Ensured monthly TDS compliance and calculated advance tax for multiple clients.• Prepared financial statements for tax audits and provided research-backed solutions for client notices.

Experience

1. Sr Analyst - Finance

   Lucidity

   Apr 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Managed end-to-end bookkeeping, month-end close, and statutory audits.• Prepared monthly financial statements and conducted cash burn analysis.• Streamlined the full revenue cycle (agreements, recognition, collections) cross-functionally.• Managed private SaaS offers for AWS and Microsoft Marketplaces.• Reported key metrics across multiple billing and reseller models.• Delivered timely Investor MIS reports and maintained investor relations.• Oversaw global tax and regulatory compliance across India, the US, and the UAE.• Managed monthly treasury budgets and global subsidiary funding.

Education

• Master Minds

  Class XII

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Charted Accountancy, Auditing, Taxation, and Accounting

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  CMA Inter

• Toastmasters International

  Interpersonal communication