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GOPINATH R

GOPINATH R

Pudukkottai

Summary

Finance & Accounts Expert with 10 years of SAP S/4HANA FI experience. Successfully managed end-to-end AP operations, bank reconciliations, GR/IR clearing, and month-end closing. Experienced in generating MIS reports, salary comparison reports, and Excel dashboards, improving reporting accuracy and reducing closing timelines. Skilled in internal controls, audit compliance, and cross-functional coordination.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Senior Account Executive

M M Forgings Ltd
Pudukkottai
04.2016 - Current

SAP/S4 Hana

SAP/S4 Hana FI project Greenfield implementation on 2024-2025

Cash Activities:

  • Petty cash follow-up.

Accounts Payable Activities:

  • Processed and posted vendor invoices, including PO-based and non-PO invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely payment.
  • Reconcile accounts payable with vendor statements monthly.
  • High-Volume Invoice Processing.
  • Prepared and analyzed Open GR/IR reports in SAP S/4HANA.
  • Followed up with procurement, stores, and vendors to resolve open GR/IR issues.
  • Posted local vendor payments in SAP S/4HANA through automatic and manual payment runs.
  • Supported month-end and year-end closing activities, including AP reporting, accruals, and audit requirements.
  • Processed bank transfers, checks, and online payments for local vendors.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments in line with agreed credit terms.
  • Bank Activities:
  • Payment Processing.
  • Managed end-to-end bank operations including incoming and outgoing payments, bank transfers, and vendor settlements in SAP S/4HANA.
  • Prepared and reviewed Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) on a regular basis.
  • Reconciled bank statements with SAP GL.
  • Cleared outstanding items and ensured accurate month-end bank balances.
  • Monitored daily cash and bank balances, ensuring timely payments and accurate accounting.
  • Assisted in month-end and year-end closing by clearing bank reconciling items and preparing bank reports.

MIS Report Activities:

  • Prepared and analyzed daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports for Accounts Payable, bank transactions, and GR/IR balances.
  • Scrap & Stock Reconciliation Reports.
  • Prepared and analyzed Salary Comparison Reports to evaluate payroll trends, departmental costs, and employee compensation differences.
  • Compared current vs. previous salary data to identify anomalies, trends.
  • Prepared and monitored Employee Advance and Loan Recovery Reports to track pending advances and loan recoveries.
  • Coordinated with HR and Payroll teams to ensure timely recovery of advances and accurate third party software deductions.

Month-End Activities:

  • Prepared and posted provision entries for expenses, accruals, and liabilities to reflect true financial position
  • Executed month-end closing activities in SAP S/4HANA, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Reviewed and cleared GR/IR accounts, vendor reconciliations, and bank reconciliations (BRS).
  • MIS Report Preparation & Analysis.

Excel Activities:

  • Advanced Excel Functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH).
  • Pivot Tables & Charts.
  • Dashboard & MIS Reporting.
  • Data Consolidation & Validation
  • Trend & Variance Analysis.
  • Automating Reports & Templates.
  • Month-End & Audit Reporting.

Salary Activities:

  • Processed and monitored salary payments and payroll accounting in SAP S/4HANA.
  • Prepared Salary Comparison Reports to analyze salary trends, discrepancies, and departmental costs.
  • Coordinated with HR and Payroll teams for accurate salary disbursement and deductions.
  • Maintained records of salary advances, recoveries, and adjustments for month-end reporting.
  • Prepared MIS reports on salary, deductions, and recoveries for management and audit purposes.
  • Handled salary payments, payroll accounting, and MIS reporting in SAP S/4HANA.
  • Prepared Salary Comparison Reports and coordinated with HR for accurate disbursements.

Education

B.com (Bachelor of Commerce) - Commerce

St Joseph's College
Tiruchirappalli
04-2015

Skills

  • SAP S/4HANA
  • Accounts payable
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Cash management
  • Invoice processing
  • Financial reporting
  • Data analysis
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Month-end closing
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Problem resolution
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Task prioritization
  • MIS reporting
  • Financial analysis
  • Vendor relations
  • Expense tracking
  • Account management
  • Staff management

Languages

Tamil
Native
Native
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Certification

SAP S/4Hana FI Implementation Certificate-M M Forgings Ltd,2025

Accomplishments

5 Years Completion /Service Award- M M Forgings Ltd,2016-2021

Affiliations

Participated in TPM /5S workplace cleaning and organization activities, maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.

Timeline

Senior Account Executive

M M Forgings Ltd
04.2016 - Current

B.com (Bachelor of Commerce) - Commerce

St Joseph's College
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