Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Software
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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DINESH KARANAM

DINESH KARANAM

Tax Analyst 2

Summary

As an experienced finance and accounting professional with nearly 7 years of expertise in managing day-to-day financial operations, administrative functions, and generating management reports. Skilled in overseeing accounts, branch accounts receivables and payables, and implementing new policies and procedures. Proven track record in follow-up and collection of overdue accounts, processing AR invoices, billing, credit notes, and reconciling customer accounts. Successfully analyzed departmental budgets and vendor accounts, automating reconciliation and cost allocation for high transactional invoices to improve resource efficiency. Adaptable and driven professional who excels in achieving business growth objectives in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication and people management skills contribute to success.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Tax Analyst

Intuit
08.2024 - Current
  • Managed the preparation and timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual indirect tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Automated the tax computation process by developing a scalable solution using Alteryx across 30 jurisdictions to reduce manual efforts, resulting in saving approximately 500 annual hours.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure proper application of tax laws and regulations.
  • Liaised with external consultants to address specific industry-related indirect tax concerns, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws.
  • Evaluated current systems and recommended updates to enhance automation capabilities for greater efficiency in tax management.
  • Streamlined tax reporting processes for increased efficiency and accuracy in filing returns.

Accountant

Intuit
7 2022 - 07.2024
  • I was part of the various accrual process, which we need to deal with the multiple stakeholders and gather inputs required to book the accruals.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Facilitated smoother audit processes by maintaining organized and comprehensive financial documentation.

Accountant

Infosys BPM Limited
07.2020 - 06.2022
  • During my tenure at Infosys, I have demonstrated exceptional performance in my role as an accountant within the Record to Report team. I consistently met and exceeded all targets, displaying a high level of accuracy and efficiency in my financial reporting duties. My proactive approach to identifying discrepancies and ability to streamline processes significantly improved the timeliness and quality of financial statements.
  • I was part of the transition and ensured a smooth transition. I was involved in preparing the DTPs and getting them approved by the Business.
  • Every week, interaction with the stakeholders to understand the expectation from the business and align accordingly.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.

Accounts Executive

Tokyo Consulting firm private limited
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supervised entire functions of administration, such as total system administration, correspondences, and preparation of various types of reports for senior management.
  • Processed daily invoicing for accounts receivable and monthly reporting, as well as updated customer payments.
  • Undertook financial statement variance analysis (actuals vs. Forecast, period-over-period actuals; provided explanations/insights on the same.
  • Processed Accounts Receivable (AR), including posting and balancing of daily cash applications; preparing journal entries; filing records; and general account reconciliations.
  • Processed Accounts Payable (AP), issuing debit notes, credit notes, and adjusting them with their respective bills. Can provide vendor reconciliation.
  • Posting of journal entries and provision entries at the financial year end, and posting of audit journals provided by auditors.
  • Coordinated and followed up with customers for the collection of overdue, long-outstanding accounts. Highlights: 1.
  • Ensured the smooth running of the accounts department; maintained relations with financial institutions, banks, and other financial partners; and serviced all their reporting needs.
  • Maintained GL by creating journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing monthly accruals and entries.
  • Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.

Accounts Executive

ITS Abacus Advisory LLP
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • 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.
  • Conducted thorough account reconciliations, promptly resolving any discrepancies or irregularities identified during the process.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.

Education

MBA - Finance

Jain University, Bangalore
Bengaluru, India
04.2001 - 2024.01

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Acharya Nagarjuna University
Guntur, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Tax Return Filing

Accomplishments

    Intuit

  • Awarded with CAO Craft Leadership award for developing scalable solution for automated tax computation be leveraging Alteryx
  • Infosys BPM

  • Awarded with Client Appreciation award for Successful completion of transition a head of scheduled plan and for completing the DTPs on time.

Software

Excel

Alteryx

Word

Oracle

Blacline

HFM

Fonoa

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Upper intermediate (B2)
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Playing cricket in Weekends and interested in acting and direction

Timeline

Tax Analyst

Intuit
08.2024 - Current

Accountant

Infosys BPM Limited
07.2020 - 06.2022

Accounts Executive

Tokyo Consulting firm private limited
07.2019 - 07.2020

Accounts Executive

ITS Abacus Advisory LLP
08.2017 - 06.2019

MBA - Finance

Jain University, Bangalore
04.2001 - 2024.01

Bachelor of Commerce - Finance

Acharya Nagarjuna University
04.2001 -

Accountant

Intuit
7 2022 - 07.2024
DINESH KARANAMTax Analyst 2