Manasa Garadi

- Collaborate with department heads to develop and prepare the organization's annual budget, ensuring alignment with government policies, priorities, and strategic goals.
- Monitor and oversee the implementation of the department's budget, tracking expenses and obligations.
- Prepare and present comprehensive budget reports to senior management.
- Effectively communicate financial information and ensure compliance with budget requirements.
- Provide telephone support, addressing inquiries and explaining the preparation and processing of individual tax returns.
- Conduct thorough research using internal and external resources to find solutions to client queries and issues.
- Utilize various computer applications and systems to input data, conduct research, analyze information, and address taxpayer inquiries.
- Maintain accurate timesheets and track employee work hours, leave, and overtime.
- Ensure compliance with PIPSC and PSAC regulations and facilitate smooth payroll processing.
- Possess proficiency in utilizing SAP for generating reports.
- Serve as a backup for onboarding procedures, including creating employment offers, initiating PRI requests, and sending offer letters to potential hires.
- Efficiently manage online form submissions, accurately tracking, documenting, and submitting retirement, maternity leave, and Leave Without Pay (LWOP) forms for compensation processing.
- Generate ad-hoc financial reports and timesheet reports.
- Maintain records for reimbursements, education assistance, travel plans, hospitality, and educational reimbursement.
- Act as an event coordinator for town halls and MG Management meetings.
- Submit recommendations for budget and forecast approval or disapproval.

• Collaborated closely with the grant administrator and university administration to oversee day-to-day administrative operations
• Managed financial systems, including monitoring accounts payable, reconciling grant reports, and reviewing credit card statements
• Additionally, contributed to the development of annual and quarterly budget forecasts
• Assisted the Human Resources department in tasks such as contract preparation, salary commitments, startup document acquisition and distribution, and the organization of employee data
• Efficiently processed invoices and expense reports, providing regular updates to the project manager on a bi-weekly basis
• Carried out various administrative responsibilities, including coordinating travel reimbursements, scheduling lab meetings, arranging social events and workshops, and fulfilling other administrative duties as needed
• Maintained office equipment and orchestrated schedules for preventive and corrective maintenance and repairs
• Managed calendars, which involved scheduling meetings and appointments, booking rooms and equipment, and handling logistical arrangements for visiting scientists and international students.

• Offered tax-related information and guidance to clients in preparation for their tax submissions
• Proactively expanded the client base through referrals, strategic client acquisition strategies, local marketing initiatives, and efforts to grow the business
• Provided comprehensive office support, including responsibilities such as opening and closing the office and performing various tasks as needed to facilitate daily operations.

• Identified opportunities to enhance investment efficiencies and productivity by implementing standardized procedures and streamlining processes
• Managed accounts payable/receivables phone lines and email communications, providing assistance regarding payment status and responding to inquiries
• Additionally, played a role in training new team members