Mani Venkatesh Pandi
Port Moresby
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Senior Executive with over 17 years of experience in the Papua New Guinea retail and distribution sectors. Proven track record in transitioning from high-level financial oversight to full operational leadership. Expert in driving sustainable profit growth, implementing ERP systems (SAP B1), and professionalizing retail operations through rigorous inventory and cost control.
Professional leader with comprehensive experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth. Proven track record of fostering team collaboration and achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Skilled in navigating complex challenges, optimizing processes, and cultivating positive workplace cultures. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities.
Professional managerial candidate with deep understanding of operational excellence and team leadership. Proven ability to drive growth and enhance productivity through strategic planning and effective resource management. Emphasizes collaboration and adaptability to meet organizational goals, showcasing excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Manager
NGF Limited (Khor Eng Hock & Sons Group)
Port Moresby, PNG
07.2024 - Current
- Promoted by the Board to lead company-wide operations following a successful tenure as Acting GM.
- Accountable for driving the company's vision, success, and continued growth through executive leadership.
- Oversee all departments to ensure alignment with corporate goals and safety regulations.
Associate General Manager / Acting GM
NGF Limited (Khor Eng Hock & Sons Group)
Port Moresby, PNG
08.2020 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with executive-level staff to address operational needs and establish strategies for profit growth.
- Implemented improved inventory management systems to enhance stock tracking accuracy.
- Revamped systems, processes, and training programs to reverse underperforming store metrics.
- Analyzed sales trends and performance to optimize staff adjustments and record growth.
- Assisted customers with complaints and implemented creative resolutions to maintain satisfaction.
- Inspected work areas for compliance with safety and sanitation regulations.
- Collaborated with vendors and sales representatives to obtain best prices for products.
- Analyzed trends in sales and performance and made staff adjustments accordingly.
- Created and implemented innovative business strategies to drive record sales growth.
- Encouraged patrons to engage with each other with successful promotions.
- Developed quality talent from within to retain engaged employees and remain competitive.
- Met with vendors to identify and bring in new products for customers.
- Revamped systems, processes and training programs to reverse underperforming store metrics.
- Prepared team schedules and cross-trained staff to meet business demands.
- Implemented an improved inventory management system to enhance stock tracking accuracy.
- Worked with corporate and executive-level staff to address operational needs and establish strategies for profit growth.
- Established customer relationships to generate more business, maintain store profitability.
- Oversaw service quality and obtained customer feedback to improve strategies.
- Analyzed store reports to evaluate performance, increase sales and reduce controllable expenses.
Accounts Manager
NGF Limited (Khor Eng Hock & Sons Group)
Port Moresby, PNG
08.2009 - 08.2020
- Preparing financial, stock and sales report for presentation to board of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies.
- Assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies.
- Preparing Monthly tax compliances (Goods & Service Tax, Salary Tax and N-fund).
- Compiling and submitting all the accounting schedules required by the Auditor.
- Providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements.
- Examining organizations’ income and expenditure.
- Preparing inventory and operating cost sheet.
- Liaisoning with financial institutions to establish funds management arrangements.
- Introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems.
- Maintaining internal control systems.
- Preparing payment to overseas and local suppliers.
- Co-ordinate and direct the activities and staff of the accounting and administration departments.
- Ensure all enquiries and correspondence relating to Accounting and Administrative matters are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
- Managing HR and payroll departments.
- IT Maintenance (Windows Server 2019 with Remote Desktop) and training the staff in enterprises software (SAP B1, MYOB, Able Payroll and Able Bio-Plus systems).
Accounting Associate
Indian Potash Limited
Chennai, India
05.2006 - 07.2009
- Consolidation of Stock Statements received from Regional Offices on a daily basis.
- Uploading Data of every day transactions related to Import, High Sea Sales, Customs Clearance, Dispatches and Sales in to Government of India web site (Fertilizer Monitoring Systems).
- Preparing Sales Proforma “A” and Generating Subsidy Claim certificates on a monthly basis.
- Comparing Cumulative Sales and current month sales via Bar Chart, Pie diagram and Line Chart.
- Analyzing shortages reported at Ports, During Transit and Stock Points and reporting thereof to the management on a monthly basis.
- Preparing the Stock Flow Statement and Sales analysis reports for Annual Managers’ Meeting.
- Handling the work relating to the Marine Insurance for import of Fertilizer and Godown insurance for storage of Fertilizer.
- Reconciliation of Ledger Accounts with General Ledger for Closing of Accounts.
- Preparation of Schedules for Tax Audit purpose.
- Analysis of Sundry Debtors.
- Verification of discount claimed by the customers.
- Preparation of Vouchers (Bank and Journal) and Debit Notes.
Administrative Assistant
Interfreight Services Private Limited
Chennai, India
10.2003 - 04.2006
- Maintaining Administrative Inward and Outwards.
- Issuing Delivery Order.
- Maintaining Air Import (Consol) Documents.
- Preparing Agents Remittance Accounts.
- Preparing Monthly Branch Final Accounts.
- Reconciling bank statement and passing Journal Entries.
- Reporting schedule of work and progress to the head office on periodical basis.
Education
MBA - Administration
Southern Cross University
Australia 06.2012 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Administration
University of Madras
India 06.2000 - 07.2003
CPA - Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
Australia 02.2025 - Current
Skills
- Strategic Leadership: Full P&L accountability, stakeholder management, and long-term strategy execution
- Operational Excellence: Inventory management systems, supply chain optimization, and warehouse maintenance
- Financial Integrity: Advanced budgeting, ledger analysis, taxation, and statutory compliance
- Team Development: Leading, cross-training, and holding diverse teams accountable to performance metrics
COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE
- SAP B1: Project manager for a team to implementing SAP Business one.
- HDCA: Honors Diploma in Computer Application at Computer Software College, Chennai. (FOXPRO, Oracle basic, Visual Basic, MS OFFICE (WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT))
- DTP: DOS, MS WINDOWS, MS OFFICE, PAGEMAKER, PUBLISHER, CORELDRAW 8 at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai.
- ICSI Understanding Information Technology in the Corporate Environment on behalf of Institute of Company Secretaries of India by NIIT Chennai.
- Hardware: Repair and install networking, Windows operating systems, mail server and other applications (MYOB, Able Payroll and Able Bio-Plus systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 with Remote Desktop)
- Website: Create, publish and maintain intranet website using MS Publisher.
Timeline
CPA - Accounting
Certified Public Accountant
02.2025 - Current
General Manager
NGF Limited (Khor Eng Hock & Sons Group)
07.2024 - Current
Associate General Manager / Acting GM
NGF Limited (Khor Eng Hock & Sons Group)
08.2020 - 07.2024
MBA - Administration
Southern Cross University
06.2012 - 03.2014
Accounts Manager
NGF Limited (Khor Eng Hock & Sons Group)
08.2009 - 08.2020
Accounting Associate
Indian Potash Limited
05.2006 - 07.2009
Administrative Assistant
Interfreight Services Private Limited
10.2003 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Business Administration - Administration
University of Madras
06.2000 - 07.2003