APARNA K P
Summary
Detail-oriented Accountant having 5 years of experience in Accounting Roles. Adept at account reconciliations, streamlining accounts and financial planning. Highly motivated professional with a proven track record of delivering accurate reports, seeking to leverage my professional expertise and experience in to a professional role as an Accountant.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
ACCOUNTANT
HAILEYBURIA TEA ESTATES LTD
09.2019 - Current
- Reviewed figures, postings and documents for correct entry, completeness and accuracy
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements and statements
- Prompt completion of weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system
- Reconciled account information and reported of figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies
- Recorded new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications and merit increases to main human resources files
- Compose budget forecasts
- Assisted the FINANCE MANAGER with the preparation of Company audits.
JUNIOUR ACCOUNTANT
VICTORY PLYWOODS DISTRIBUTORS
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents and closed books
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy
- Developed correspondence letters, memos and emails
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information
- Monitored cash flow to maintain optimal liquidity and cash management
- Prepared journal entries and entered into system using Tally ERP
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Education
BACHELORS DEGREE - COMMERCE
THE COCHIN COLLEGE
Certification in ‘UAE VAT and Advance Excel’ – by Udemy. -
Certification in ‘Zoho Books :Accounting & Bookkeeping in Zoho Books’ by Udemy . -
Certification in ‘Investment Risk Management’ by Coursera. -
Certification in ‘SAP FICO(Financial Accounting & Management Accounting)’ by Udemy. -
Certification in Mastering Quickbooks by Udemy. -
Certification in ‘The Future of Audit’ by LinkedIn, Head of content Strategy, Learning. -
Certification in ‘SAP ERP Essential Training’ by LinkedIn, Head of content Strategy, Learning. -
Skills
- Professional Skills:
- Taxation Knowledge, Financial Analysis & Reporting, Account Reconciliation, General Ledger
- Book keeping, GST (India), Budget Forecasting Expertise, Typing Speed – 60WPM
- Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Ethical Judgement, Strategic Planning, Effective
- Communication, Adaptability in a Fast-Paced Environment
- Software Known:
Accomplishments
- Was voted ‘Accountant of the month’ on two occasions and nominated for an ‘Accounting Excellence Award’ by Finance Section
- Accelerated month-end closing process by implementing scheduled error checkpoints, reducing errors found at later stages by 70%
- Stayed within budget for petty cash disbursement for 3 years
- Self-audited the accounting system, discovered and corrected 56 discrepancies in charts of accounts, before the actual annual audit
- Expanded the accounting department’s efficiency by 30% by providing rigorous training to junior accounting staff
- Reconciled a complex financial statement within 2 days, which stuck in limbo for six months.
Interests
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
, Gardening Photography Cooking Reading Books Listening Music
Languages
Timeline
ACCOUNTANT
HAILEYBURIA TEA ESTATES LTD
09.2019 - Current
JUNIOUR ACCOUNTANT
VICTORY PLYWOODS DISTRIBUTORS
06.2018 - 07.2019
BACHELORS DEGREE - COMMERCE
THE COCHIN COLLEGE