Manasa Harsha Garadi
Memphis
Summary
Results-driven finance and administration professional with over 7 years of experience in budget analysis, financial reporting, and providing divisional recommendations. Proven expertise in efficiently establishing existing employee programs with assistance, compliance review processes, and developing standard operating procedures. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data validation, payroll processing, and generating comprehensive reports for senior management decision-making.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Administration and Budget Officer
Canada Revenue Agency
01.2019 - 12.2025
- Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets, ensuring alignment with government priorities and strategic objectives
- Efficiently established existing employee programs with assistance for assessment and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Provide data analysis and recommendations for budget approval to senior management
- Monitor implementation of departmental budgets and benefit programs, tracking expenses and obligations
- Ensure compliance with PIPSC and PSAC regulations for employee benefit administration
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for retirement, maternity leave, and Leave Without Pay (LWOP) processing
- Conduct oversight reviews of payroll processing and benefit disbursements
- Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management
- Generate ad-hoc reports for retirement plans, position planning, compensation analysis, and budget forecasting
- Utilize SAP systems for data validation and generating detailed analytical reports
- Maintain accurate records for benefit reimbursements and employee assistance programs
- Provide direction and support for onboarding procedures and employment offer processes
- Coordinate special projects including town halls and management meetings
- Manage timesheets and track employee compensation, leave, and benefit utilization
- Analysis & Recommendations:
- Compliance & Process Management:
- Reporting & Analytics:
- Administrative Leadership:
Administrative Assistant, Andrews & Boone Lab
Donnelly Centre, University of Toronto
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Collaborated with grant administrators to oversee financial operations and budget compliance
- Monitored accounts payable/receivable and reconciled benefit-related reports
- Contributed to development of annual and quarterly budget forecasts
- Assisted Human Resources with contract preparation and salary commitment analysis
- Processed employee expense reports and benefit reimbursements
- Organized employee data and supported benefit administration processes
- Coordinated travel reimbursements and maintained employee benefit records
- Financial Systems Management:
- HR & Benefits Support:
Tax Professional
H&R Block
08.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided tax guidance and benefit-related information to clients
- Analyzed individual tax situations and retirement benefit implications
- Expanded client base through strategic acquisition and relationship management
Income and Taxation Analyst
Northern Trust
09.2012 - 04.2015
- Identified opportunities to enhance investment efficiencies and productivity through standardized procedures
- Implemented streamlined processes for benefit plan administration and reporting
- Managed accounts payable/receivable communications regarding payment status and benefit inquiries
- Trained new team members on benefit analysis and reporting procedures
- Process Improvement & Analysis:
- Client Services & Training:
Education
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 & 2 -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON04.2024
Masters - Finance And Accounts
Bangalore University
06.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bangalore University
06.2010
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Budget monitoring, financial forecasting, expense management, data validation
- Benefits & Compensation: Payroll processing, retirement plans administration, benefit program analysis
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel, SAP reporting, Google Data Analytics, financial systems management
- Project Management: Process improvement, cross-functional collaboration
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Communication skills
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving
Key Achievements
- Successfully managed multi-million dollar departmental budgets with zero compliance violations
- Developed standardized procedures that improved benefit processing efficiency by streamlining LWOP and retirement form submissions
- Maintained 100% accuracy in payroll processing and benefit disbursements across diverse employee groups
- Provided analytical support for policy decisions impacting employee benefit programs and compensation structures
Timeline
Administration and Budget Officer
Canada Revenue Agency
01.2019 - 12.2025
Tax Professional
H&R Block
08.2017 - 04.2018
Administrative Assistant, Andrews & Boone Lab
Donnelly Centre, University of Toronto
08.2016 - 01.2019
Income and Taxation Analyst
Northern Trust
09.2012 - 04.2015
Masters - Finance And Accounts
Bangalore University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Bangalore University
Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 & 2 -
University of Toronto
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