Harianth K
Ambattur
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Standard Chartered Bank, excelling in VAT compliance and automation. Proficient in SAP and QuickBooks, I have successfully reduced monthly processing time through innovative solutions. Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills drive my commitment to delivering results and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialist Officer
Standard Charted Bank
11.2019 - Current
- Support in the preparation of input and output working for the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Oman, and KSA region.
- Validate all the input tax and output reports for filing the VAT returns on a monthly or quarterly basis.
- Coordinating with various departments for the collation of data required for VAT returns.
- Preparation of the reconciliation working for the data reported in the VAT return, along with the general ledger.
- Reduced the time spent performing the monthly activities by identifying the scope of automation, and implementing formulas and macros.
- Preparation of journal works for posting reserve charge VAT liability on a monthly basis.
- To ensure the work is done before the SLA (Service Level Agreement) timelines.
- Preparation of the dashboard, highlighting the issues and challenges faced during monthly preparation.
- Performing various ad hoc reports: input credit release to business for ITC claimed during the year, control account reconciliations, and FCS reports for the substantiation of the GL balance.
- Preparation of ad hoc reports for regulatory reporting, ZC10, and special methods for the identification of the partial input tax recovery percentage.
- Preparation of process notes/DOI for all the new processes, and updating of documents.
- Stakeholder engagement in ensuring smooth VAT compliance on a periodic basis.
Team Leader(Abu Dhabi)
Proficient Tax Consultancy
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Managing the teams' work (Marketing, Admin, and Accounts).
- Hands-on experience using QuickBooks, SAP, and Oracle.
- Preparation of the profit and loss statement, balance sheet for the company, and assistance with the annual budget.
- Preparation of the financial report, statutory report, and cash flow statement of the company.
- Submitting VAT filings on a monthly and quarterly basis.
- Doing internal and external auditing for clients, as well as fixed assets of the company.
- Preparation of the reconciliation of vendor accounts.
- Assisting audit queries from federal tax authorities.
- Hands-on experience in payables and receivables.
- Preparation of daily and monthly closing of reports.
- Having personal attention with the clients on a daily or weekly basis.
Junior Executive
German Express Shipping Agency India Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Preparing payment to parties.
- Handling cash and check management operations.
- Performing NEFT and RTGS payments.
- Preparing the Statement of Accounts and Bank Reconciliation Statement.
- Preparing daily reports and bank balance reports.
- Preparing MIS reports, 3CD reports, and TDS reconciliations for audit purposes.
- Tagging and reconciling the fixed assets.
Assistant Accountant
Balmer Lawrie and Co. Ltd.
05.2015 - 08.2016
- Hands-on experience in the SAP FI/CO module.
- Handling the Debtors Control report for vendors.
- Handling cash and check management operations.
- Performing NEFT and RTGS payments.
- Preparing the Statement of Accounts and Bank Reconciliation Statement.
- Reconciliation of TDS, VAT, service tax, and fixed assets.
- Assist at the time of auditing.
- Preparing payments, Sales Journal, and Internal Transfer Voucher.
- Preparing Flash Report and MIS Reports.
- Preparing WCT payment and form filing.
Accounts and Administration Officer
Reel Box Media Entertainment Private Limited
04.2014 - 12.2014
- I was handling all the company-related accounts work and administration tasks.
- Managing and scheduling CEO appointments and meetings.
- Handling petty cash and day-to-day activities.
- Preparing MIS company reports.
- Handling the attendance report and helping with payroll processing.
- Plan and work efficiently, and deliver the work according to the company's needs.
Process Analyst
Royal Bank of Scotland RBS
05.2012 - 10.2013
- Provide training and technical support to teammates, and help them improve their performance across all applications.
- Understand the duration, time management, and work accordingly so that the client's project is released within the specific time frame.
- Writing skills for documentation, preparing reports, building and maintaining relationships, problem solving and decision making, and end-to-end ownership for client satisfaction through levels of support and working well with a virtual team are key skills.
Education
MBA - Finance
Pondicherry University
01.2015
B.COM - General
D.G.Vaishvav College
01.2012
Senior School Examination -
Sri Venkateshwara Matriculation Higher Secondary School
01.2009
Secondary School Examination -
G.K.Shetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya
Chennai01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- TallyERP 9
- SAP ERP
- Oracle Database
- QuickBooks Accounting
Accomplishments
- Recipient of Gold Certificate for participating in the YOGATHON Challenge and completing 108 rounds of Surya Namaskar on World Health Day April 7th, 2012.
- Received Shield for securing top marks in the disciplines of Accountancy and Business Maths in the XIIth standard in Sri Venkateshwara Matriculation Higher secondary School.
- Have passed with merit the Chennai Science forum Examination conducted in my school.
- I am the Teacher with a Nonprofit, Educational and Humanitarian NGO-The Art Of Living Foundation which is engaged in Stress Management and Service initiatives worldwide.
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing cricket
- Listening to music
- Reading books
- Explore on Spirituality places
Personal Synopsis
- Interested in learning new concepts with a good grasping ability
- Good team player with leadership skills
- Optimistic and pragmatic work style
- Insurance analyst and agency management
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Specialist Officer
Standard Charted Bank
11.2019 - Current
Team Leader(Abu Dhabi)
Proficient Tax Consultancy
03.2018 - 06.2019
Junior Executive
German Express Shipping Agency India Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Accountant
Balmer Lawrie and Co. Ltd.
05.2015 - 08.2016
Accounts and Administration Officer
Reel Box Media Entertainment Private Limited
04.2014 - 12.2014
Process Analyst
Royal Bank of Scotland RBS
05.2012 - 10.2013
MBA - Finance
Pondicherry University
B.COM - General
D.G.Vaishvav College
Senior School Examination -
Sri Venkateshwara Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Secondary School Examination -
G.K.Shetty Vivekananda Vidyalaya