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Gaurav Gautam

Gurgaon

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Air India, specializing in airport charges and vendor management. Proven track record in SAP automation and cost variance analysis, enhancing operational efficiency. A self-starter with strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills, committed to driving process improvements and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Air India
Gurgaon
04.2025 - Current
  • Managed aeronautical invoices for domestic and international airports efficiently.
  • Oversaw vendor accounts, including advance clearing and reconciliation of outstanding items.
  • Conducted monthly accruals and reversals while preparing vendor aging reports.
  • Performed GL scrutiny and cost variance analysis during month-end closings.
  • Ensured timely preparation of collection charge invoices to enhance cash flow.
  • Liaised with airport authorities and international vendors to resolve outstanding issues.
  • Supported tax team in addressing GSTR 2A discrepancies for compliance.
  • Led SAP automation of airport charges to increase operational efficiency.
  • Ensuring aviation tax liability is paid on time, along with the reconciliation of tax liability.

Assistant Manager

Vistara
Gurgaon
04.2022 - 04.2025
  • Controlled aeronautical invoices for domestic and international airports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Managed vendor accounts, including advance clearing and open item oversight.
  • Ensured monthly accruals and reversals with precision and timeliness.
  • Prepared comprehensive vendor ageing and outstanding reports on a monthly basis.
  • Reviewed schedules during month-end activities, conducting GL scrutiny effectively.
  • Ensured GSA advance payment, account clearing, and reconciliation within set timelines.
  • Performed cost variance analysis to identify discrepancies during month-end activities.
  • Automated invoice validation and processing in SAP for international airport vendors.

Sr. Accountant

Vistara
Gurgaon
01.2020 - 03.2022
  • Processed aeronautical invoices for domestic and international airports.
  • Managed vendor advance adjustments to ensure accurate financial records.
  • Executed accruals and reversals to maintain precise accounting practices.
  • Prepared monthly vendor aging and outstanding reports for financial oversight.
  • Conducted month-end schedule preparation with general ledger scrutiny.
  • Processed invoices for GSA and completed reconciliation activities.
  • Performed cost variance analysis during month-end closing processes.
  • Liaised with airport authorities and international vendors to resolve open issues.

Sr. Accountant

whirlpool
Gurgaon
10.2017 - 01.2020
  • Managed accounting of import invoices, including CHA, Shipping Line, and Bill of Entry.
  • Processed and adjusted vendor advances to ensure accurate financial tracking.
  • Reviewed vendor payment sheets for compliance and accuracy.
  • Conducted invoice reconciliation and thorough checking of all invoices.
  • Prepared month-end schedules with general ledger scrutiny to maintain financial integrity.
  • Handled urgent down payment requests to meet operational needs.
  • Processed accruals and reversals to align with financial reporting standards.
  • Generated monthly vendor aging and outstanding reports to monitor liabilities.

Sr. Accountant

TCS Limited, Vistara Airlines
04.2015 - 10.2017
  • Executed vendor creation and posted invoices according to monthly schedules.
  • Adjusted vendor and employee advances to reflect accurate financial standing.
  • Reviewed vendor payment sheets for accuracy and completeness.
  • Reconciled invoices and verified details for discrepancies.
  • Cleared vendor accounts and conducted periodic quality audits on transactions.
  • Prepared end-of-month schedules with general ledger scrutiny.
  • Reported payment statuses to senior management after reviewing team delegated tasks.

Generated monthly vendor aging and outstanding reports.

Sr. Finance Associate

IBM India
08.2012 - 04.2015
  • Executed payment verification and invoice posting processes efficiently.
  • Prepared month-end schedules with thorough general ledger scrutiny.
  • Delivered training and coaching to new team members for skill enhancement.
  • Resolved client-raised issues promptly to maintain service quality.
  • Managed daily bank postings and reporting according to client specifications.
  • Participated in regular client meetings to align on strategic decisions and performance objectives.
  • Facilitated continuous training programs to enhance team proficiency and measured implementation effectiveness.

Education

MBA - Finance and HR

GITM
Gurgaon
07-2012

B.com graduate -

PG Govt College
Narnaul, Haryana
06-2010

Skills

  • Airport charges expertise
  • Vendor management
  • Self-starter and motivated
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Cost variance analysis
  • SAP automation
  • Invoice processing
  • Vendor reconciliation
  • Aviation tax knowledge
  • Problem solving
  • Process improvement
  • Operations management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Work prioritization

Languages

  • Haryanvi, Hindi & English.
  • Timeline

    Manager

    Air India
    04.2025 - Current

    Assistant Manager

    Vistara
    04.2022 - 04.2025

    Sr. Accountant

    Vistara
    01.2020 - 03.2022

    Sr. Accountant

    whirlpool
    10.2017 - 01.2020

    Sr. Accountant

    TCS Limited, Vistara Airlines
    04.2015 - 10.2017

    Sr. Finance Associate

    IBM India
    08.2012 - 04.2015

    MBA - Finance and HR

    GITM

    B.com graduate -

    PG Govt College
    Gaurav Gautam