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CA Ramesh J

Bengaluru

Summary

  • Accomplished finance and accounting professional with a keen eye for detail, adept at conducting comprehensive financial analysis, identifying trends, and providing strategic recommendations to improve financial performance; expertise in ensuring timely and accurate preparation of submission of Financial Reports & Documentation.
  • In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and compliance requirements, ensuring adherence and minimizing risk.
  • Successfully optimized financial processes and reduced costs and implemented streamlined financial processes, best practices, and technology solutions resulting in a 100% increase in productivity.
  • Effectively managed end-to-end Finance and Accounts for enterprises with annual turnovers up to 200 Cr, overseeing payroll compliance for 100+ employees while optimizing cost savings to peak efficiency.
  • Expertly managed financial operations, accounting, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed asset management, reaching an optimized level of performance, which led to accurate financial reporting and a significant enhancement in operational efficiency.
  • Proactive problem-solver with a proven track record of leading and driving financial operations to achieve book closure goals, optimize financial processes, and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Skilled in team leadership, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and fostering a culture of accountability, resulting in high-performing teams and successful project outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a track record of effectively communicating financial information to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Consistently engaged in ongoing professional development, staying updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and evolving financial practices, leading to the successful implementation of innovative, value-added solutions.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr Manager Finance & Accounts

Mirra Health Care Services India Private Ltd.
Bengaluru
01.2024 - Current
  • Monitoring and analyzing financial accounts on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Create financial models to analyze trends, make financial projections, and assess financial risks.
  • Help develop standardized financial management and reporting templates, create internal control systems to ensure good financial management.
  • Produce financial reports for management, as needed or requested, including cost trend analysis and financial performance analysis.
  • Present financial models and reports to management on major financial issues and risks.
  • Responsible for financial transactions, AR, AP, Vendor Management India Entity. Process credit extensions, Weekly reporting on slow-paying clients& aged invoices, Support Accounting Department with miscellaneous projects and assignments.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Finance Manager

Citymax India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
02.2022 - 01.2024
  • Conducting comprehensive financial analysis to provide insights and recommendations for improving financial performance and optimizing resource allocation
  • Participating to finalization of Developers Agreements preparation, negotiation, and signoff
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with financial regulations, internal policies, accounting standards and deferred revenue accounting
  • Preparing and presenting financial reports to senior management, providing meaningful insights and analysis to accountable strategic decision-making
  • Engaged in and successfully completed External Statutory Audits, Compliance Audits, Inventory Audits, and IT Audits with precision and adherence to standards
  • Spearheading finance and accounts operations, collaborating with the team to achieve book closure targets, including areas such as accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), fixed asset (FA) depreciation, and financial analysis
  • Efficiently optimized the balance sheet, establishing transparency in provisions and achieving 12.5 Cr in reversals through vendor no-due confirmations, significantly boosting profitability
  • Implemented streamlined vendor reconciliation processes for further efficiency
  • Handled the comprehensive finalization and billing process for 20 Cr annually in costs sent to the cross-country head office, ensuring precision and compliance in financial transactions
  • Driving the month-end closing process, ensuring accurate and timely completion of financial activities such as reconciliations, accruals, and provisions.

Professional Accountant

DXC.Technology
Bengaluru
10.2016 - 02.2022
  • Maintained and updated the general ledger, overseeing accounting reconciliation and rigorous reviews, ensuring precise recording and classification of financial transactions, encompassing project, GRE accounting, and IT asset management
  • Facilitated smooth collaboration with Deloitte and PWC audit teams to ensure comprehensive financial statement audits, encompassing system, process, and application audits, with meticulous documentation and strict adherence to regulatory standards
  • Prepared and reviewed SOX reports, Form 10-K, 10-Q compliance, and conducted thorough comparisons with prior year reports to ensure full compliance with regulatory mandates
  • Led comprehensive financial analysis, reporting, and process optimization for esteemed clients spanning diverse global regions, including Denmark, Germany, US, LAM, and AMEA
  • Led FA process transition from Delhi to Bangalore (lift and shift), significantly reducing headcount from 10 to 2 while effectively managing capitalizations, reconciliation, and reporting for tangible and intangible assets
  • Executed Reporting activities and conducted meticulous reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy
  • Spearheaded the implementation and maintenance of enterprise, general ledger, and global structures, optimizing Reconciliation and Reporting efficiency
  • Led monthly financial book closures, provided provisions, and necessary entries, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Asst. Manager Finance & Accounts

Laven Fashions Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Prepared and presented financial reports at store, unit, and organizational levels
  • Managed various compliances, including TDS, advance tax, filings, and responses to notices
  • Managed VAT (GST) compliance in four states: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Delhi
  • Payroll handled-30 stores across India -around 100+ employee’s Salary, PF, PT, ESI,TDS etc
  • Managed various audits, including company, tax, bank, store, and stock audits
  • Successfully implemented audit recommendations, leading to process improvements, balance sheet cleanup, and provisions maintenance for financial hygiene
  • Overseeing AP, AR, Payroll, and Banking operations, including cash forecasting, general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly closing and reporting
  • Participated in and managed various finance-related areas, including new investment plans, capital expenditure, and working capital management
  • Accountable to management for securing investors and conducting proposal analysis
  • Successfully implemented SOPs and SOAs across departmental functions (production, buying, marketing) and meticulously managed assets under construction, ensuring precise tracking of ongoing projects, cash flow, and fund flow.

Manager Accounts

IST Steel and Power Ltd
Bellary
05.2012 - 01.2013
  • Handled- Accounts, Finance and Inventory at Plant level and preparation of financials
  • Handled- Payroll- Plant level 50+ employee’s Salary, PF, PT, ESI and TDS
  • Responsible of Statutory Audits, Plant Audits, Inventory Audits, Bank Audits
  • Conducted comprehensive transaction testing to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
  • Verified and extracted journal entries, meticulously reviewing their accuracy and compliance
  • Played an instrumental role in the Plant Project, contributing to its successful execution of Contract signings with JSW.

Article Assistant

Parkey and Company, Chartered Accountant
Bellary
08.2007 - 08.2010
  • Performed tax audits for various entities, including firms, proprietorship concerns, HUFs, and private limited companies; calculated and filed quarterly TDS Returns, VAT Returns, Professional Tax Returns and Service Tax Returns in line with regulations & timeframes
  • Conducted audits of public sector banks, Insurance companies and ensuring compliance with banking regulations and identifying any irregularities or discrepancies.

Accountant

Sivashakthi Bio Planntec Ltd.
Shimoga,Solapur,Hubli
05.2004 - 11.2005
  • Revenue Accounting, incentive calculation, MIS preparation
  • Handled- Payroll 200+ employee’s Salaries,PF,PT ESI and Bonus computations and filing etc
  • Accounts payable and Accounts receivables- Accounting and reconciliations.

Education

Chartered Accountant - Taxation, Accounts And Audit, Finance And Law

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11-2019

CMA -

Institute of Cost Accountants of India
01.2013

B.Com. -

Gulbarga University-Bellary
01.2002

Job Oriented Course-Accounts and Auditing -

Setru Gurushanthappa collage-Bellary
01.1999

Skills

  • Financial Analysis & Planning
  • Financial Operations Mgmt
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable
  • Taxation and Compliance (GST, TDS, IT, CUSTOMS)
  • Audits & Internal Control
  • Process Transition & Optimization
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Anet (Cadency) Reconciliation and Reporting tool
  • Oracle - DMS
  • SAP -GSAP/FTP/C1/BW

Additional Information

Managed AR & AP functions and improving cash flow with implementing effective credit control measures., Yearly Budget Plans-managed with Respective HOD and collecting information and summarize yearly budget with PPT and presenting to the management- up to the signing of the budget., Balance sheet Review on a monthly basis and preparing and presenting Finance Assurance report scorecard with Group assurance team (Dubai) and maintaining top score 93% to 96%., Provide day to day financial guidance & desk procedure to business partners at all levels. Analyze cost drivers by business segment and spending category.

Timeline

Sr Manager Finance & Accounts

Mirra Health Care Services India Private Ltd.
01.2024 - Current

Finance Manager

Citymax India Pvt Ltd
02.2022 - 01.2024

Professional Accountant

DXC.Technology
10.2016 - 02.2022

Asst. Manager Finance & Accounts

Laven Fashions Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 07.2016

Manager Accounts

IST Steel and Power Ltd
05.2012 - 01.2013

Article Assistant

Parkey and Company, Chartered Accountant
08.2007 - 08.2010

Accountant

Sivashakthi Bio Planntec Ltd.
05.2004 - 11.2005

Chartered Accountant - Taxation, Accounts And Audit, Finance And Law

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

CMA -

Institute of Cost Accountants of India

B.Com. -

Gulbarga University-Bellary

Job Oriented Course-Accounts and Auditing -

Setru Gurushanthappa collage-Bellary
CA Ramesh J