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Bibekananda Pradhan
Finance & Accounts
Chennai
Summary
Finance professional with 22+ years of expertise in accounting, budgeting, taxation, and compliance within the IT/software domain. Adept at financial planning, cost control, and revenue optimization. Currently heading the Order to Cash (O2C) process and Accounts Receivable function, with a proven ability to streamline receivables, enhance collections, and improve cash flow. Seeking a Finance Manager position in a dynamic software company to drive fiscal strategy and process improvements.
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Manager – Finance & Accounts
M/s Botree Software International Ltd
01.2003 - Current
- Lead the Order to Cash (O2C) process, managing end-to-end accounts receivable, billing, customer follow-ups, and collections.
- Spearheaded budgeting and financial reporting across multiple cost centers with an annual turnover.
- Developed comprehensive MIS reports that improved revenue forecasting accuracy by 95%.
- Improved collection efficiency to 97%, reducing overdue invoices by 40% within 12 months.
- Automated PO, invoice, and receivables tracking, decreasing manual errors.
- Ensured 100% compliance with statutory requirements, consistently meeting filing deadlines for GST, ROC, TDS, PF, and ESI.
- Collaborated with CFO and Business Heads to identify cost-saving opportunities, achieving a 15% reduction in operational expenses.
Audit Assistant / Article Clerk
M/s S.S. & Co., Chartered Accountants
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Conducted internal/statutory audits for 10+ clients in IT, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.
- Prepared final accounts and tax audit reports, identifying process gaps that led to a 10% increase in compliance accuracy.
Education
MBA - Finance, HRD & Personnel Management
B.Com (Hons.) - Accountancy
Skills
Proficient in Tally accounting software
Experienced with MS Word tools
Skilled in utilizing MS Excel for data management
Proficient in MS PowerPoint
Revenue management information systems
Financial Tools: PO Tracker
Financial Tools: TDS LDC Tracker
Compliance & Taxation: ROC
Compliance & Taxation: Income Tax
Compliance & Taxation: GST
Compliance & Taxation: VAT
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/10/77
- Marital Status: Married
Interests
Timeline
Manager – Finance & Accounts - M/s Botree Software International Ltd
01.2003 - Current
Audit Assistant / Article Clerk - M/s S.S. & Co., Chartered Accountants
01.1999 - 01.2002
Utkala University - B.Com (Hons.), Accountancy
IIMM - MBA, Finance, HRD & Personnel Management