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Chandra Sekhar  Pahi

Chandra Sekhar Pahi

Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts
Kendujhar, Odisha

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Manlift India Pvt Ltd, excelling in fixed asset management and compliance with GAAP standards. Skilled in financial reporting and intercompany transactions, I enhance operational efficiency while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Adept at implementing process improvements, I drive accuracy and timely financial operations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Manager of Finance

Guru Amardas International Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Managed import/export operations.
  • Ensured compliance with import/export regulations.
  • Negotiated favorable trade agreements with international suppliers.
  • Proficient in customs documentation and regulations.
  • Experience in managing international freight forwarding.
  • Managed the entire lifecycle of fixed assets, including acquisition, disposal, and depreciation calculations.
  • Prepared and reconciled fixed asset roll-forward schedules, ensuring accurate reporting.
  • Maintained detailed fixed asset registers and reconciled with the general ledger.
  • Ensured compliance with GAAP standards for fixed asset accounting.
  • Performed annual physical inventory counts and reconciled with the asset register.
  • Prepared and reviewed fixed asset-related financial reports, including balance sheet and income statement disclosures.

Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts

Manlit India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 03.2024
  • Managed the entire lifecycle of fixed assets, including acquisition, disposal, and depreciation calculations.
  • Prepared and reconciled fixed asset roll-forward schedules, ensuring accurate reporting.
  • Maintained detailed fixed asset registers and reconciled with the general ledger.
  • Ensured compliance with GAAP standards for fixed asset accounting.
  • Performed annual physical inventory counts and reconciled with the asset register.
  • Prepared and reviewed fixed asset-related financial reports, including balance sheet and income statement disclosures.
  • Conducted internal fixed asset audits and provided recommendations for improvements.
  • Collaborated with other departments, such as procurement and facilities, to ensure accurate tracking of fixed assets.
  • Managed import/export operations.
  • Negotiated favorable trade agreements with international suppliers.
  • Proficient in customs documentation and regulations.
  • Experience in managing international freight forwarding.
  • "Managed intercompany accounts, including the preparation of intercompany netting and settlement processes, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation of intercompany balances."
  • "Reviewed and approved all intercompany journal entries, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls."
  • "Performed intercompany reconciliation for [number] subsidiaries, identifying and resolving discrepancies, resulting in a 10% reduction in reconciliation errors."
  • "Streamlined intercompany accounting processes, reducing the reconciliation period from [number] days to [number] days."
  • "Collaborated with other departments to resolve intercompany disputes, improving inter-departmental collaboration."

General Remittance Processing:

  • "Processed a high volume of international remittances daily, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of transactions."
  • "Collaborated with international banks and payment processors to facilitate secure and efficient remittance transfers."
  • "Maintained accurate records of all international remittances, including transaction details, exchange rates, and compliance documentation."

Currency Exchange and Risk Management:

  • "Managed currency exchange rates, ensuring optimal pricing for international transactions and mitigating potential risks."
  • "Monitored and analyzed international payment trends, identifying potential fraudulent activity and implementing preventative measures."

Compliance and Regulatory Experience:

  • "Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, including FATF and anti-money laundering guidelines, for international remittances."
  • "Developed and implemented procedures for managing international payment compliance, reducing errors and improving efficiency."

Customer Service and Relationship Management:

  • "Provided exceptional customer service to international clients, addressing queries and resolving disputes related to remittances."
  • "Developed and maintained strong relationships with international clients, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty."
  • Implemented an automated invoice processing system, resulting in a significant reduction in processing time
  • Improved invoice accuracy by implementing a new verification process, leading to fewer errors.
  • Negotiated favorable payment terms with vendors, improving cash flow management by a specific percentage
  • Reduced vendor reclassification rate by a significant percentage by verifying A/P batch output.
  • Identified and implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in a reduction in monthly expenses
  • Successfully managed a large volume of invoices (e.g., over 1,000 monthly) with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Streamlined expense reporting processes, reducing processing time and improving data accuracy.
  • Statutory Compliance's (All compliance work done with coordinate of Company Secretary consultancy)
  • Managed and verified all monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timely completion"
  • Streamlined month-end closing procedures
  • Implemented new accounting software integration, improving data accuracy.
  • Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP regulations



Accounts Executive

TNB Power Solutions
Bhubaneswar
04.2014 - 03.2015
  • Increased client satisfaction by effectively managing accounts receivable and payable processes.
  • Reduced financial discrepancies by implementing stringent internal controls and audits to ensure accurate recordkeeping.
  • Enhanced revenue generation through diligent monitoring of account balances and timely follow-up on outstanding payments.
  • Conducted thorough account reconciliations, promptly resolving any discrepancies or irregularities identified during the process.

• Sundry Debtor/Creditor.

• Income tax, Sale Tax and Entry Tax, Central Excise.

• Bank Reconciliation.

• Invoicing (Sale and Purchase).

Education

ICWAI (Inter) - Financial Management

Institute of Cost And Works Accountants of India
Kolkata, India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

Utkal University
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
04.2001 -

Skills

Bank reconciliation

Accounts receivable management

GAAP

Pricing strategy

Auditing

Cash Flow

Cash Flow Management

Financial Analysis

Financial Management

Financial Reporting

Trade Finance

Statutory Compliances

Import Export

Accounts Payable

Fixed asset accounting

Internal controls

Tax compliance

Financial process improvement

Asset management

Working capital management

Cost accounting

Expense control

Intercompany transactions

International finance

Accounts payable management

Timeline

Deputy Manager of Finance

Guru Amardas International Pvt Ltd
04.2024 - 06.2024

Deputy Manager - Finance & Accounts

Manlit India Pvt. Ltd.
04.2015 - 03.2024

Accounts Executive

TNB Power Solutions
04.2014 - 03.2015

ICWAI (Inter) - Financial Management

Institute of Cost And Works Accountants of India
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

Utkal University
04.2001 -
Chandra Sekhar PahiDeputy Manager - Finance & Accounts