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Darshan J
GL Accountant
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Senior GL Accountant with 8+ years of experience in Record-to-Report (R2R), specializing in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, Fixed Asset accounting and inventory accounting. Proficient in SAP and Blackline, with strong expertise in journal entries, fixed asset accounting, and financial reporting. Experienced in handling intercompany transactions, and statutory compliance. Proven ability to identify and resolve reconciliation issues, streamline processes, and support audit readiness. Adept at working with cross-functional stakeholders and delivering accurate, timely financial insights.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
GL Accountant
Koch Business Solution Private Limited
08.2020 - Current
- Managed end-to-end journal entries including accruals, prepayments, inventory, and adjustments, ensuring timely month-end close
- Performed balance sheet reconciliations using Blackline and resolved variances through root-cause analysis
- Handled finished goods and warehouse inventory reconciliations across multiple locations and ensured accurate stock valuation
- Posted inventory adjustments including COGS corrections, cost restatements, obsolete inventory reserves, and in-transit reserves
- Performed Lower of Cost or Market (LCM) inventory valuation in compliance with accounting standards
- Prepared inventory valuation and financial reports for multiple divisions to support business decision-making
- Supported month-end close through preparation of checklists, dashboards, and management reports
- Acted as primary point of contact for reconciliation issues, escalations, and stakeholder queries
- Led weekly review calls to track and close aged reconciliation items within timelines
- Maintained and enhanced Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve process efficiency and consistency
- Managed fixed asset accounting activities including capitalization, asset-in-service, and retirement in line with accounting policies
- Reviewed fixed asset purchase orders to ensure accurate coding (cost centers, internal orders, business areas)
- Posted project-related costs to ERP systems, ensuring accurate allocation to CIP (Capital Work in Progress) projects
- Maintained employee and project master data, including hourly rates and project phase tracking for accurate cost allocation
Finance Associate II
DXC Technology
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Prepared and posted accrual journal entries, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close
- Processed journal entries through workflow systems with appropriate approvals
- Executed accounting transactions in SAP, improving process efficiency and turnaround time
- Managed accruals and provisions, including timely reversals in line with reporting requirements
- Handled journal postings including payroll, reclassifications, recurring entries, and couponing
- Performed Fixed Asset Accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and asset lifecycle management
- Prepared and reviewed cost center, GR/IR, and CAPEX-related entries and reconciliations
- Conducted monthly balance sheet reconciliations across vendor, customer, and fixed asset accounts
- Cleared GL accounts and resolved outstanding reconciling items within defined timelines
- Developed and standardized SOPs during transitions to ensure process consistency and continuity
- Monitored SLAs and ensured timely completion of all assigned activities
- Maintained reconciliation trackers and provided regular status updates to stakeholders
Article Assistant
Surendra Hedge & Co.,
03.2014 - 03.2017
- Gained practical experience in accounting, finance, taxation, and statutory compliance under Chartered Accountant supervision
- Assisted in preparation of financial statements and statutory accounts in accordance with applicable accounting standards
- Maintained books of accounts including sales, purchase ledgers, and journal entries using spreadsheets
- Performed account reconciliations, including bank and ledger reconciliations, ensuring accuracy of financial records
- Verified financial transactions, payments, and supporting documents to ensure correctness and compliance
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports and business plans to support client requirements
- Coordinated with clients to gather financial data and ensure timely completion of assignments
- Prepared documentation and supported company registration under the Companies Act
- Prepared documentation and assisted in factory registration under the Factories Act
- Prepared and filed statutory returns including GST, Provident Fund (PF), ESIC, and Professional Tax
Education
MBA - Financial Accounting
Karnataka State Open University
Mysore, India 04.2001 -
BBA - Financial Accounting
Mysore University
Mysore, India 04.2001 -
Skills
R2R
Month End Close
Accounting
Blackline Account Reconciliations
Financial Reporting
Management Reporting
Interests
Gym
Travelling
Watching Movies
Improvement
- Developed and maintained a centralized Excel-based error tracking system, enabling issue visibility, recurring error analysis, and continuous process improvement.
- Conducted regular team coaching sessions based on error trends, resulting in reduced rework and improved first-time-right postings.
- Standardized accounting activities and documentation across teams to ensure consistent execution, reduce dependency risks, and improve audit readiness.
Awards & Recognitions
Recognized as a Star Performer at DXC Technology and Koch Business Solutions Private Limited for delivering Lean process improvements, standardizing accounting operations, and driving measurable business impact.
Timeline
GL Accountant
Koch Business Solution Private Limited
08.2020 - Current
Finance Associate II
DXC Technology
05.2018 - 08.2020
Article Assistant
Surendra Hedge & Co.,
03.2014 - 03.2017
MBA - Financial Accounting
Karnataka State Open University
04.2001 -
BBA - Financial Accounting
Mysore University
04.2001 -