Lini Varughese

Deputy Director of Finance and Accounting @State Of Illinois - Illinois Student Assistance Commission

Deerfield, IL, US

Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Grant Management:• Regulatory Compliance: Review and approve grant agreements and ensure compliance with fiscal regulations.• Budget Oversight: Review and submit budgets for awarded grants, including those from subgrantees.• Fiscal Representation: Approve GATA forms as the fiscal and administrative representative.• Invoice Management: Ensure timely submission and approval of invoices to facilitate smooth monthly and annual closings.• Financial Reconciliation: Reconcile all budgets, revenues, invoices, and payments.• External Communication: Liaise with external agencies regarding policy and procedural clarifications.• Leadership Support: Serve as backup for the CFO and other F&A Directors as needed.General Ledger Management:• Team Leadership: Manage a team of three professionals, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of all general ledger activities.• Operational Oversight: Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, leading a team of approximately ten professionals.• Training Champion: Lead the Accounting Liaison Training program to enhance internal knowledge and ensure compliance with accounting standards.

DeVry University

Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA

Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

Masters in Accounting and Financial Management

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