Gagandeep Singh
Senior Finance Manager
Ludhiana
Summary
Results-driven finance professional with a proven track record in strategic financial management and analysis. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, with a focus on optimizing profitability and ensuring regulatory compliance. Known for fostering team collaboration, adapting to changing priorities, and consistently delivering impactful outcomes. Recognized for reliability, leadership, and deep understanding of financial systems and processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Finance Manager (Accounting, F&P)
Cloudsufi India Private Limited
Noida
03.2020 - Current
- Preparation and Handling of Client’s Financial Accounts In India, Saudi Arabia and USA entity.
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and Comparative Statements for USA Entity.
- Preparation and Filing of US, Saudi Arabia and Indian Statutory Reports
- Working on QuickBooks, Receipt Bank, Microsoft Excel.
- Handling operations and HR related tasks
- Preparing Financials, Budgets and Cash Flow on Monthly basis for management.
- Preparing many MIS reports for management reporting purposes.
- Preparing projections on visibility of contracts and trends
- Established strong relationships with banks and investors, securing favorable financing terms for business growth initiatives.
- Oversaw the preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting to stakeholders.
- Mentored junior finance staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budgeting processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Enhanced internal controls by implementing strict compliance procedures and conducting regular audits.
- Streamlined month-end close process through automation initiatives that increased data accuracy while reducing time spent on administrative tasks.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring working capital requirements and implementing best practices for optimizing liquidity.
- Reduced outstanding receivables through improved credit control procedures and proactive collection efforts.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
Management Trainee
KFT Private Limited
Mohali
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Preparation and Handling of Client’s Financial Accounts.
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and Comparative Statements.
- Preparation and Filing of Statutory Returns of our NZ based clients (GST and IR returns).
- Working knowledge of different software’s Myob, I Firm, CCH, Banklink, Xero, Receipt Bank.
- Handling receipt bank integration with Xero for automation of bookkeeping.
- Handled day-to-day customer or client questions via telephone or email.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing effective communication strategies within the group.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues, and conflicts.
- Built lasting relationships with clients through exceptional service delivery, fostering loyalty and repeat business opportunities.
- Acted with integrity, honesty, and knowledge to promote culture of company.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with introduction of customer feedback system, allowing for quick resolution of issues and improvements in service quality.
- Enhanced team productivity by leading weekly strategy meetings to refine project approaches and streamline workflows.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Senior Accountant
Acuity Professional Pvt. Ltd.
Ludhiana
05.2012 - 10.2018
- Preparation and Handling of Client’s Financial Accounts.
- Preparation of Periodical Management Accounts.
- Preparation of Bank Reconciliation Statement, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet and Comparative Statements.
- Preparation and Filing of Statutory Returns of our UK based clients (VAT, CIS, CT & Self-Assessment).
- Handling payrolls for UK based clients and assessment of PAYE and NI liability on Weekly & Monthly basis.
- Working knowledge of different software’s Sage, QuickBooks, IRIS, EZPZ, Xero, Receipt Bank.
- Handling receipt bank integration with Xero for automation of bookkeeping.
- Training to the new accountants.
- As our companies have instant reward policy, I have been awarded 3 times with these rewards last year.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Reduced month-end closing time, meticulously organizing and reviewing ledger entries for consistency.
- Spearheaded a team of junior accountants, providing mentorship and guidance to improve efficiency and accuracy in their work.
- Successfully managed multiple high-stakes projects concurrently, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and quality control.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Internal Auditor
Zaira Diamond (India) Private Limited
05.2012 - 10.2015
- To provide accurate monthly branch accounting.
- Ensure MIS reports of sales to provide feedback to management.
- Filing Return of e-TDS – Salaries / Contractors / Rent etc.
- Preparation of monthly Bank Reconciliation Statement.
- Preparation of Ageing Statement of Debtors and making reminders for inflows of funds.
- Preparation of Details for monthly Sales Tax / Service Tax.
- Handling team of 10 members in head office and instructing all India branches as head.
- Preparation of Details polices for sale, purchase, returns.
- Maintaining Stock of diamonds, gold, silver, color stones on daily basis.
Senior Audit Assistant
Mukesh K. Arora Associates
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Scrutiny of accounting heads as well as for statutory purposes.
- Preparing and filling Income Tax Returns, Service Tax Returns, TDS Returns and Sales Tax Returns.
- Doing Bank Audits of all types like Statutory Audit, Revenue Audit and Concurrent Audit, etc.
- Preparing and filling all type of ROC like Annual Returns, Charge Creation and DIN etc.
- Dealing with all departments like Income tax, Service tax, Vat, ESI, Import Export, SSI, Pollution Department, Etc.
Education
B. COM - Commerce
Panjab University
Chandigarh 04.2007 - 09.2010
HSSC - Commerce
Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
Ludhiana 04.2005 - 03.2006
SSC - General
Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
Ludhiana 04.2003 - 03.2004
Skills
Cash flow management
Cost control
Internal controls
Tax planning
Profit maximization
Customer satisfaction
Financial budgeting
Tax compliance
Financial modeling
Skilled in QB, Zoho, Sage, CCH
Team management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Operations management
Certification
GST certification, 27147-97-986, https://www.apnacourse.com/validate, Goods and Service Tax
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Information
- Father's Name: S. Gurwant Singh
- Spouse's Name: Sdn. Amandeep Kaur
- Date of Birth: 10/12/88
- Gender: Male
- Marital Status: Married
- Place of Birth: Ludhiana
Timeline
Senior Finance Manager (Accounting, F&P)
Cloudsufi India Private Limited
03.2020 - Current
Management Trainee
KFT Private Limited
10.2018 - 03.2020
Senior Accountant
Acuity Professional Pvt. Ltd.
05.2012 - 10.2018
Internal Auditor
Zaira Diamond (India) Private Limited
05.2012 - 10.2015
Senior Audit Assistant
Mukesh K. Arora Associates
05.2010 - 05.2012
B. COM - Commerce
Panjab University
04.2007 - 09.2010
HSSC - Commerce
Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
04.2005 - 03.2006
SSC - General
Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
04.2003 - 03.2004
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