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GIRJA ASHOK

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented finance professional with 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management, audit, and cost accounting. Demonstrated expertise in revenue operations, statutory compliance, budgeting, and stakeholder reporting. Proficient in Indian and US GAAP, with strong technical acumen across SAP, Tally, QuickBooks, and Excel automation.

Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Manager

Credavenue Securities Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
  • Company Overview: Financial Service.
  • Revenue management.
  • Accounts receivable management end to end process.
  • Financial Service.

Senior Associate

Ventura Pranas Accounting Pvt LTD
02.2024 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Accounting, Tax & Auditing Service.
  • Prepared financial statements and MIS reports in alignment with Indian and US client requirements.
  • Managed quarterly TDS return filings and monthly/annual GST return filings.
  • Conducted comparative analysis of current year vs. previous year financials.
  • Performed variance analysis based on budgeted vs. actual figures.
  • Proficient in Indian GAAP and US GAAP standards.
  • Hands on experience in Form 940,941 Payroll return.
  • Accounting, Tax & Auditing Service.

Articled Assistant & Audit Staff

Gideon Associates
06.2018 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: Accounting & Auditing Service.
  • Conducted detailed assessments of payables, receivables, equity, debt, and revenue components.
  • Executed audit engagements across diverse sectors including engineering, manufacturing, non-profit, and human resources.
  • Performed audits in compliance with GAAS (Generally Accepted Auditing Standards), ensuring adherence to stringent quality benchmarks.
  • Prepared MIS reports and financial statements; managed month-end closure and finalization of accounts.
  • Handled general ledger reconciliation and scrutiny, along with bank reconciliation (BRS) for all accounts.
  • Collected financial data from cross-functional teams and ensured reconciliation with GL and financial statements.
  • Shared reconciled data with the audit team and addressed audit queries promptly via email.
  • Accounting & Auditing Service.

Cost Accountant

Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Company Overview: Retail Office Equipment.
  • Calculated labour and overhead rates, with annual updates to reflect cost changes.
  • Supported month-end closing activities, including journal entry reviews and balance sheet analysis.
  • Prepared monthly management reports for senior leadership.
  • Monitored cost standard performance to ensure alignment with budgeted cost parameters.
  • Computed and reported abnormal costs monthly.
  • Retail Office Equipment.

Finance Executive

Madura Coats Pvt. Ltd.
07.2011 - 05.2015
  • Company Overview: Retail Office Equipment.
  • Prepared monthly MIS reports and submitted them to the Finance Controller.
  • Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable processes.
  • Finalized monthly accounts and performed financial analysis against forecasts to generate high-level variance reports.
  • Contributed to increased revenue by supporting operations, sales, and marketing initiatives.
  • Conducted monthly bank reconciliations and implemented corrective measures for discrepancies.
  • Led GRIR clearance and a project to analyse GL accounts with material balances.
  • Prepared audit documentation and ensured timely response to audit queries.
  • Posted salary entries and monthly bank transactions in SAP.
  • Supervised and reviewed team outputs, motivating them to meet monthly goals.
  • Developed Excel macros to streamline financial analysis and reporting.
  • Handled bill verification, matching, and processing in SAP, managed payment batches and cheque preparation.
  • Provided weekly fund requirement statements to the Head Office.
  • Filed quarterly TDS and half-yearly Service Tax returns; ensured timely payments and issued relevant forms.
  • Maintained updated account databases and closed books with accurate financial documentation.
  • Recorded transactions involving cash, credit, fixed assets, and accrued expenses.
  • Executed daily cash operations including payroll, budgeting, and bank reconciliations.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, asset valuation, and net worth.
  • Conducted regular reviews of accounting procedures to identify improvement opportunities.
  • Created budgets and financial forecasts to support timely decision-making and reporting.
  • Retail Office Equipment.

Education

CA Finalist - CA Inter completed

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

The Madura College

CPA Course - Pursuing

SAP FICO Certified -

Skills

  • MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • QuickBooks (Online/Offline)
  • SAP FICO
  • Zoho
  • Financial management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cost accounting

Timeline

Finance Manager

Credavenue Securities Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - Current

Senior Associate

Ventura Pranas Accounting Pvt LTD
02.2024 - 01.2025

Articled Assistant & Audit Staff

Gideon Associates
06.2018 - 01.2024

Cost Accountant

Caterpillar India Pvt. Ltd.
08.2015 - 05.2017

Finance Executive

Madura Coats Pvt. Ltd.
07.2011 - 05.2015

CPA Course - Pursuing

SAP FICO Certified -

CA Finalist - CA Inter completed

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

The Madura College

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