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ARAVINDHAN S

ARAVINDHAN S

Chennai

Summary

Finance and SAP Accounting Specialist with 12+ years of progressive experience across pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Expertise in SAP S/4HANA FI modules (GL, AP, AR, AA), vendor reconciliation, tax compliance (GST/MSME), and end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) operations. Proven success in supporting UAT testing, SAP functional configurations, audit readiness, and collaborating with leadership on process optimization. Known for driving efficiency, improving system integrity, and managing complex accounting tasks with high accuracy and compliance standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounts Executive

Solara Active Pharma Sciences Ltd.
Chennai
01.2022 - Current
  • Lead end-to-end Accounts Payable (P2P) operations in a multi-plant SAP S/4HANA environment, covering RM, Capex, and service procurement processes.
  • Serve as the Finance Process Owner in SAP, coordinating cross-functional system issue resolution and enhancements.
  • Actively participate in UAT (User Acceptance Testing) for SAP upgrades, preparing test scripts, executing scenarios, and validating business process outcomes.
  • Manage vendor reconciliation, MSME compliance, and monthly GRIR clearance, ensuring financial accuracy and adherence to statutory timelines.
  • Design and deliver monthly GRN and ITC reporting dashboards, supporting GST filings and input tax credit alignment.
  • Coordinate with senior management to provide financial insights, aging analysis, and support strategic vendor negotiations.
  • Drive audit preparedness by maintaining documentation integrity, assisting external/internal auditors, and executing pre-audit controls.
  • Monitor and automate employee reimbursement cycles via SAP workflows, ensuring SLA compliance and ledger accuracy.
  • Collaborate with finance leads during monthly/quarterly closing, handling accruals, provisions, and GL integrity checkpoints.
  • Tools used: SAP FICO

Accounts Executive

Arcolab Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Executed daily Accounts Payable functions for factory operations, ensuring timely booking and approval of RM, Capex, and admin invoices.
  • Led the GRIR monitoring and resolution process, clearing invoice mismatches and ensuring zero delays in financial closing.
  • Developed and maintained vendor reconciliation reports, aged payables, and outstanding payment alerts for timely vendor settlement.
  • Contributed to SAP FI functional testing and provided UAT support during invoice processing and tax validation enhancements.
  • Facilitated freight accruals and provision entries at month-end, ensuring financial reporting completeness and compliance.
  • Supported creation of MIS packs with insights on open POs, invoice tracking, and payment analysis for leadership review.
  • Acted as a key link between procurement, finance, and IT teams for invoice issue resolution and process compliance.
  • Tool used: SAP FICO

Senior Assistant – Accounts

Shasun Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Chennai
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Handled GL, AP, and reimbursement operations using SAP.
  • Processed employee claims and ensured accurate ledger updates.
  • Handled core financial accounting operations including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Cash Transactions within SAP, ensuring compliance with internal financial controls.
  • Administered SAP-based employee reimbursement workflows, ensuring timely claim validation, accounting accuracy, and policy alignment.
  • Managed Sales Tax compliance under DTA and EOU (MEPZ), filing claims and supporting audit trail documentation.
  • Supported SAP FI configuration reviews and participated in UAT during enhancements related to expense entries and taxation.
  • Participated in UAT testing for SAP modules affecting financial entries.
  • Assisted the Costing Department in preparing cost sheets, stock valuations, and variance reports for monthly and quarterly closings.
  • Participated in physical stock verification audits, reconciling SAP inventory records with on-ground findings and posting adjustments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data integrity, prepare schedules for auditors, and support inventory accounting.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -

A.M. Jain College
01.2010

HSC -

Govt. Higher Secondary School
01.2007

SSLC -

Govt. Higher Secondary School
01.2006

Skills

  • SAP S/4HANA (FI: GL, AP, AR, AA modules)
  • SAP UAT testing
  • Advanced Excel
  • TDS processing
  • MS Office Suite
  • Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay (P2P) workflow management
  • Vendor reconciliation
  • GRIR analysis
  • Monthly GRN
  • MIS reporting
  • UAT coordination
  • Cross-department coordination
  • Team support
  • Communication with external vendors
  • Audit planning
  • Process documentation
  • Workflow optimization
  • Accounts payable
  • Financial reporting
  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • General ledger management
  • Year-end closing
  • Month-end closing
  • Vendor management

Languages

Tamil
Beginner
A1
English
Elementary
A2

Timeline

Senior Accounts Executive

Solara Active Pharma Sciences Ltd.
01.2022 - Current

Accounts Executive

Arcolab Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 01.2022

Senior Assistant – Accounts

Shasun Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
01.2012 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) -

A.M. Jain College

HSC -

Govt. Higher Secondary School

SSLC -

Govt. Higher Secondary School

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