Dedicated and results-driven finance professional with more than 22 years of experience in accounting, financial management, statutory compliance, and audit control. Proficient in leading teams and managing comprehensive accounting functions, including budgeting, tax compliance, and reporting. Demonstrated capability to enhance profitability, improve operational efficiency, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Finance & Taxation
Synergy Property Development Services Private Limited
Bangalore
02.2005 - Current
Company Overview: which has merged with Colliers International India Property Services Pvt Ltd
Administer accounting operations for interior and civil projects.
Ensure accurate financial management across all projects.
Oversee monthly sales activities and contract agreements.
Prepare and manage related reporting for sales activities.
Review employee reimbursement statements for timely processing.
Approve reimbursement statements to ensure accuracy.
Prepare monthly cash flow analysis and fund flow statements.
Manage project costing and budgeting effectively.
Generate monthly profitability reports for projects.
Verify turnkey contractual agreements for contractors and subcontractors.
Prepare project analysis reports for financial assessment by banks.
Compile monthly income statements to evaluate company profitability.
Maintain schedules for fixed assets and manage insurance coverage.
Prepare audit schedules and conduct comprehensive ledger scrutiny.
Handle day-to-day accounting activities, including payroll processing.
Conduct internal audits and provide reports to external auditors.
Efficiently manage funds, overseeing allocation and disbursement.
Assess import payments and review related documentation.
Generate various MIS reports for management, including division-wise and location-wise project profitability.
Which has merged with Colliers International India Property Services Pvt Ltd
Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements related to payments and returns of Provident Fund (PF), Professional Tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), Service Tax, and Goods and Services Tax (GST), including timely filings, payments, responding to departmental audits, and preparation of necessary documentation.
Calculating monthly VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data, and preparing supporting documentation for audit and regulatory reviews.
Developing and implementing effective tax planning strategies, ensuring timely assessment of taxable income.
Responsible for monthly deduction of Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) for employees, filing of quarterly e-TDS returns, and issuing of Form 16 and Form 16A within prescribed deadlines.
Assisting in funding requirements by liaising with bankers to ensure seamless financial operations and support for business needs.
Overseeing import-related payments and compliance, including verification and processing of import documents such as Bills of Entry and High Sea Sales agreements, ensuring accurate accounting entries and adherence to customs regulations.
Drafting replies and representing the organization before the Income Tax Department during scrutiny assessments, including preparation and submission of necessary documents and supporting records.
Verifying sales and purchase summaries for accurate reporting in sales tax and service tax returns, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Preparing state-wise VAT/GST computations, filing of returns, and coordinating with consultants to address various statutory compliance matters, including procurement of statutory forms, resolution of VAT/GST audit queries, and handling assessment proceedings.
Senior Auditor
Hebbar Associates
Bangalore
10.2003 - 01.2005
Company Overview: Audit Firm
Filing of Monthly Vat Returns Return and Ensuring timely vat assessment and compliance with statutory Tax acts.
Follow-up and collection of various statutory forms from the Department.
Audit of Companies and Non companies, filing appeals and appearance of personal hearing at commissioner rate and Tribunal levels of Sales Tax and Service Tax.
Monitored bank transactions and prepared bank reconciliation statements to overcome discrepancies of the company.
Prepared cash flow statement on weekly basis of various companies.
Co-coordinating with Auditors for Conducting statutory audits and reconciliation of financial accounts.
Registration of Sales Tax & Service Tax, Labour.
Prepared Balance Sheet and Profit and loss account independently and Roc filing.
Prepared Tax Audit Report independently.
Taking care of Vendor & Employee TDS (Income Tax) deduction on monthly, quarterly e-TDS returns.
Auditing of company and non-companies & independently.
Professional Tax Returns and Assessment.
Preparing purchase statement and sales statement and related documents for the departmental assessment proceedings.
Prepare the cash vouchers, journal vouchers and accounting and assess the financial data and trends thereby identifying issues to maximize profits and minimize expenses.
Audit Firm
Accounts Executive
ECE Industries Limited
Bangalore
04.2001 - 09.2003
Company Overview: focused on making, selling, and servicing elevators
Handled accounts including receivables, Payables, Banking related activities.
Other statutory matters with respect to ESI, PF, filing of Monthly returns, annual commercial tax returns.
Debtor’s collection and Sundry Creditors Payments.
Maintaining client receipt ledger on a daily basis and submission report to the management.
Responsible for collection of various statutory forms from the department.
Handled petty cash Payments and maintained cash book, Bank Book as daily basis and report to manager.
Responsible for handling petty cash and Bank payment vouchers.
Properly verified & processed various contracts and service bills for disbursal of payments.
Focused on making, selling, and servicing elevators
Education
MBA - Finance
Karnataka Open University
Mysore
M.Com. - Accounts
Karnataka State Open University
Mysore
B.Com. - Commerce
Karnataka University
Dharwad
Skills
Financial accounting and reporting practices
Management of cash flow and fund flow
Preparation of Management Information System (MIS) reports
Ensuring statutory compliance and taxation adherence
Oversight of accounts payable and receivable processes
Implementation of auditing and internal control measures
Budgeting and cost control strategies
Management of debtor and creditor relationships
Leadership of teams and coordination across functions
Languages
English
Kannada
Hindi
Conclusion Summary
With over 22 years of hands-on experience in Accounts, Audit, Finance and Commercial functions, I possess strong health, a results-driven mindset, and a passion for continuous achievement. I am currently managing assignments that demand persistent effort and a positive approach to achieving corporate objectives. I am also keen to enhance my knowledge in promising sectors such as manufacturing, audit firms, or construction, and aspire to contribute meaningfully as part of a leading organization in the respective industry.
Personal Information
Location Preference: Bangalore
Father's Name: Anant Hegde
Mother's Name: Arundhati Hegde
Date of Birth: 07/21/76
Marital Status: Married
Timeline
General Manager of Finance & Taxation
Synergy Property Development Services Private Limited