Gowtham Devan
Coimbatore
Summary
I am a finance professional with 15 years of experience across Credit operations, Accounts payable and Payroll operations and accounting. Possess strong analytical skills and extensive knowledge of core payroll process, accounting, Implementation of Alteryx automation tool. Experienced in BCP coordination, Forecasting, SOX Compliance, GL Book close, Flux Analysis, Reconciliation, and process improvement. Disciplined and personable while coaching employees & trained to handle issues and remain calm and professional in stressful situations. Looking to join an organization in the role of professional.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Supervisor - Payroll Operation & Accounting
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore
01.2015 - Current
- Monitor and run scheduled pay processing includes employee data administration, compensation and benefits, taxation, payment processing, bank file transmission, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
- Reviewed payroll results and approved release of bank file for salary disbursement. Adhere to timelines for remittances of defined contributions and benefits to the respective Legal Authorities. Structured and streamlined the entire payroll process with regards to Expats payroll processing, receipt of inputs from stakeholders, result verification etc.
- Handled payroll for employees on International service assignments, cost chargeback, support yearend tax calculation and tax certificate issuance.
- Bulk termination payments handled for 600 employees on redundancy and VSP/CSP in accordance with country specific tax laws.
- Effective follow up with Payroll IT support team in resolving systems issues. One of the biggest challenges of Payroll and handled this very effectively and in a timely manner.
- Managed all payroll general ledger accounts, to include account reconciliations and monthly accruals based on actuarial valuation in coordination with Finance.
- Demonstrated proficiencies in transforming & streamlining a process for better efficiency & help reduce the risk for errors. Led the Payroll team in supporting the GAO audits and ensure adherence to SOX 404 compliance.
- Support organizational career path initiative and progression plans as part of career development of the team members.
- Project completed using Alteryx tool and automated the verification process within ADP reports saving 50 hours per month driving efficiency.
- Project completed using Alteryx tool and automated the flux analysis process leading the team to spend more time on analysis.
- Traveled to US as part of the specialist team to provide expert opinion for the launch of new payroll system
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Managed a team of 6 to ensure prompt supplier payment for goods and services.
- Responsible for handling queries relating to Australia market GST, Tooling, Service, Production, Non-production, Utility invoices.
- SPOC for procurement to pay end to end process implementation
- Ensure disbursement of payments by coordinating with treasury team for fund allocation and handling payment rejects.
- Performed comprehensive analysis of monthly Journal entries to guarantee accurate accounting practices, including the creation of provisions for doubtful debts and the clearance of debit balances.
- Ensured process stability by reviewing the yearly Modular control review program and providing sufficient documents to the internal control as part of the audit.
- SPOC for PWC audits for Australia location and supported in completion of yearly certification.
- Managed month-end closing process for Accounts payable
- Avoided duplicate payments by implementing thorough review mechanism
Team Member Credit Operations
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
Coimbatore
07.2009 - 07.2011
- Two years at Ford Credit operations performing basic analysis of documents relating to customer electronic funds transfer documents and enrolling auto debit for lease car deductions, issuing checks to suppliers for services provided to Ford Motor credit company, providing credit rating to the customers based on the customer loan repayment and providing reports to the credit unions in the United States of America.
Education
MBA - Finance
Barathiyar University
Coimbatore05-2013
Bachelor of Commerce -
SNR Sons College of Arts And Science
Coimbatore05-2009
High School Diploma -
Stanes Hr Sec School
Coonoor05-2006
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Account Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis
- Journal Entries
- AP and AR management
- General Ledger Management
- Staff Management
- Process Improvement
- Employee Motivation
- Compliance understanding
Timeline
Senior Supervisor - Payroll Operation & Accounting
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
01.2015 - Current
Accounts Payable Team Lead
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
07.2011 - 12.2014
Team Member Credit Operations
Ford Motor Pvt Ltd
07.2009 - 07.2011
MBA - Finance
Barathiyar University
Bachelor of Commerce -
SNR Sons College of Arts And Science
High School Diploma -
Stanes Hr Sec School
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