Gopinath Sekar
Tirukkoyilur
Summary
Adept at ERP systems and with a proven track record of enhancing payment processes, I significantly improved cash flow management at Velocity Global. My expertise in Microsoft Excel and leadership in transitioning financial systems underscore my ability to streamline operations and drive efficiency, showcasing my analytical acumen and strategic planning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Analyst
Velocity Global
Tirukkoyilur
10.2024 - Current
- Transitioned Full Cycle Accounts Payable Process.
- Managed the entire cycle of Accounts Payable process from invoice entry through payment posting.
- Generated reports on outstanding payables, aging analysis, and cash flow projections.
- Reconciled and signed the monthly closing expense GLs.
- Monitored bank balances daily to ensure sufficient funds are available for payment processing.
- Created ad hoc reports as requested by management team members or other stakeholders.
- Reconciled accounts payable ledgers against general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
- Maintained accurate records of all transactions, including purchase orders, invoices, and credit memos.
- Processed high volume of vendor invoices and payments in a timely manner.
- Prepared 1099 forms at year end for independent contractors.
- Negotiated terms with vendors when necessary to obtain discounts or early payment incentives.
- Assisted with month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciliations and accruals.
- Prepared checks for signature according to established policies and procedures.
Lead Transition Processing
Sutherland
Tirukkoyilur
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented transition plans to ensure smooth changeover from legacy systems to new solutions.
- Created clear documentation of all processes including flowcharts, user guides, and standard operating procedures.
- Coached team members on how best to utilize resources while working on process improvement initiatives.
- Conducted gap analysis between existing processes and best practices within the industry.
- Performed root cause analysis for any issues that arose during the transition period to resolve them quickly and effectively.
- Managed cash flow activities, including reconciling accounts receivable and payable ledgers.
Senior Accounting Associate
RR Donnelly
Chennaoi
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Facilitated complete transition to full cycle accounts receivable process.
- Facilitated complete transition to the full cycle accounts payable process.
- Analyzed vendor statements regularly to identify discrepancies or errors.
- Tracked purchase orders from vendors to ensure timely delivery of goods.
- Ensured compliance with company policies regarding expenses.
- Worked closely with other departments to resolve billing issues quickly.
- Processed employee expense reports in accordance with corporate policy.
- Managed month-end closing process for Accounts Payable department.
- Developed strategies for improving cash flow through effective management of accounts receivable process.
- Collaborated closely with other departments such as Collections and Customer Service to ensure satisfactory resolution of customer queries.
- Developed and maintained a system for tracking accounts receivable activities, ensuring accuracy of all records.
- Drafted invoices and statements for customers, monitored payments received, and followed up on overdue payments when necessary.
Accounts Associate
India Post
Tirukkoyilur
01.2016 - 02.2022
- Managed accounts receivable and payable cycles, including invoicing customers, preparing checks, entering payments into the system, and reconciling bank accounts and credit cards.
- Prepared detailed analyses of revenue recognition, inventory valuation and capitalization of assets.
- Documented processes and created workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy within the department.
- Performed month-end closing procedures such as journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations.
- Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management review.
- Monitored accounts receivable aging reports to ensure timely payments.
- Processed invoices and payments in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyzed purchase orders, contracts, invoices, check requests and other documents related to the accounts payable cycle.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
- Reconciled bank statements on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of financial records.
- Developed processes and procedures that improved the efficiency of the accounts receivable department operations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - B.com Corporate Secrataryship
AM Jain College
Chennai06-2016
GED -
Sri Vidhya Mandir Hss
Tirukkoyilur05-2010
High School Diploma -
Kabilar Boy's Higher Secondary School
Tirukkoyilur05-2007
Skills
- ERP systems proficiency
- Purchase order management
- Payment scheduling
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- Invoice processing
- Month-end closing
- General ledger maintenance
- Expense reporting
- Bank reconciliation
- Ledger management
- Statement reconciliation
- Quickbooks
- 1099 preparation
Accomplishments
Projects Worked on at Transition
SP+ Accounts Payable
SP+ Accounts Receivable
LSC Communications R2R
Velocity Global Accounts Payable
ERP Systems Worked
- SAP 3.0
- Oracle NetSuite (Transitioned from Quick Books to NetSuite)
- Coupa (Transitioned from AP system from SAP to Coupa)
- Floqast
- BlackLine
- QuickBooks
Timeline
Accounts Payable Analyst
Velocity Global
10.2024 - Current
Lead Transition Processing
Sutherland
05.2023 - 09.2024
Senior Accounting Associate
RR Donnelly
02.2022 - 04.2023
Accounts Associate
India Post
01.2016 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - B.com Corporate Secrataryship
AM Jain College
GED -
Sri Vidhya Mandir Hss
High School Diploma -
Kabilar Boy's Higher Secondary School
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