Meenal Alagappan

About

Finance and operations professional with credit control and accounts receivable experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, strong SAP/Ramco ERP exposure, and a track record of analytical reporting, stakeholder communication, and process accuracy. Currently serves on the Tamil Association of Colorado event committee, contributing to budgeting, logistics, marketing, vendor coordination, and administrative operations. Also has community service and social services experience focused on referrals, counseling support, and crisis-aware client assistance.

Experience

• Event Committee Member · Tamil Association of Colorado04-01-2024

  Researched best practices in order to make informed recommendations regarding policies or procedures. ■ Served as liaisons between organizations, sponsors and vendors. ■ Addressed legal and managerial issues with external agencies as needed ■ Researching target audiences to find significant occasions ■ Creating and maintaining a budget for the event ■ Searching for, booking and organizing adequate locations to host events ■ Designing event layouts and agendas, including creating pamphlets or event guides ■ Marketing events through advertisements and working with PR committee ■ Hiring & Training event staff or volunteers ■ Overseeing operations during events and ensuring proper cleanup after it ends ■ Communicating with vendors to provide suitable resources for the event, including sound and electric equipment, security or stages ■ Performing administrative tasks for their business or the company for which they work ■ Asking for client feedback after an event and considering tips for improvement

• Family Manager · Home08-01-2012 – 02-01-2024

  I took a career break to focus on the well-being and development of my children and family. This time away from work allowed me to prioritize their needs and establish a strong foundation for our family. ■ Despite my break, I continued to contribute to volunteer efforts and provide community service as time permitted.

• Credit Control Executive · Amararaja Batteries Limited03-01-2008 – 08-01-2010

  Worked as a Credit Control Executive for the Automotive Battery Division at Amararaja Batteries ■ Worked in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control & Sales Modules in Ramco ERP and SAP ■ Preparation of Age Wise Pending Payment Statements for all the sectors of the Automotive Division and review the same with the particular sector Heads for issues on backlogs and customer grievances ■ Review on C-Forms to be received and liason with customer to collect the same ■ Preparation of Monthly Business Review Reports on Accounts Receivable & Credit Control and Collection Statements ■ Provisioning of Bad Debts, Warranty Costs and Sales Promotion Expenses ■ Monitoring Credit terms of all customers and issue stop billing in case of outstanding payments ■ Liason with customers including TATA Motors, Mahindra, Ashok Leyland, Maruti Suzuki regarding Inward Delay, Late Delivery Charges, Rejections, Warranty ■ Reconciling Customer Ledgers in case of Disputes and obtaining Balance Confirmation letters from customers on a periodic basis ■ Bank Reconciliations ■ Sales Analysis ■ Calculate and issue Sales Related incentives and schemes & Over Riding Commission ■ Verification of Inter Company Transactions as a part of statutory compliance ■ Audit of Warranty Settlement process on a periodic basis ■ Collection of EMD Deposits and TDS certificates ■ Analysis and review of stock held at warehouses all over India ■ Worked with the core team members during the implementation of SAP at Amararaja Batteries ■ Worked in the treasury department and dealt with banks for forward contract execution ■ Liason with the legal advisor on customer disputes filed at the Court of Law.

• Administrative Support · Shirdi Sai Temple of Rockies10-01-2013 – 10-01-2015

  Provided administrative support to the Production Department. ■ Supported other departments by providing administrative support when needed.

• Social Services Worker · NSNA02-01-2021 – 07-01-2023

  Referred community members to specialized public resources to assist in personal progression. ■ Assisted direction of clinical practices by informing individuals of treatment benefits. ■ Aided vulnerable groups with specialized counseling and advisement. ■ Referred clients to supportive services to supplement treatment and counseling. ■ Recognized crisis situations, assessing potential danger to clients and other individuals. ■ Implemented strategies to reduce risk of harm or danger posed by client's behavior. ■ Remained calm and poised in emergency and crisis situations. ■ Facilitated counseling sessions with clients to address mental health issues.

Education

• Anna UniversityMBA, MBA (Finance & HR)
• Periyar UniversityB.Com, B.Com
• Cluny Mat. Hr. Sec SchoolHigher Secondary, Higher Secondary

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