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JANANI KANNAN

Chennai,TN

Summary

A dynamic professional with strong experience in accounting, auditing, international taxation, financial reporting and tax compliance. Demonstrated capabilities in managing AP cycle, month end reporting and SOX compliance in corporate environment. Advancing towards CFA Level 1 (Feb 2026) with a vision to enhance finance knowledge and build a global career. Deeply committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Seeking roles in banking, M&A or financial advisory.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounts Payable Analyst

Howden Air and Gas India Private Ltd
07.2023 - 08.2024
  • Managed complete AP cycle: invoice accounting, vendor reconciliation and domestic and foreign payments.
  • Accounted for bi-weekly employee reimbursements, advances and corporate credit card transactions, ensuring prompt payments.
  • Managed end-to-end TDS compliance: monthly liability computation, payment, demand resolution and optimization.
  • Streamlined the payment of statutory dues, including taxes and Provident Fund (PF) and reduced delays and penalties by 90%.
  • Prepared detailed GL to Sub GL reconciliation schedules, ensuring timely month end reporting and SOX compliance.
  • Collaborated on optimizing D-365 Accounts Payable workflows to appropriately capture TDS and GST entries.

Audit Executive

SRBR & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants
08.2018 - 08.2021
  • Conducted Statutory Audit of Private Companies in Manufacturing and service sectors.
  • Involved in International Taxation and Transfer Pricing assignments - preparation and filing of form 15CB and form 3CEB.
  • Drafted replies and appeals, and conducted research on case laws and DTAAS, in Direct and Indirect Tax Litigation.
  • Led Tax Audits and Tax Filings of various types of assessees.
  • Participated in Stock Verification Assignments and Statutory Audit of a branch of a nationalized bank.
  • Led the Internal Audit of a Three Star Hotel in Chennai and suggested improvements in Internal Controls and Processes.
  • Prepared and filed Monthly and Annual GST Returns in a timely manner.

Education

Chartered Accountancy (Final) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2025

Bachelor's of Commerce (First Class) - undefined

University of Madras
06.2020

Chartered Accountancy (Intermediate – First Attempt) - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
05.2018

High School - undefined

Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School
06.2017

Skills

  • Accounting and Auditing
  • International Taxation and Transfer Pricing
  • Direct Tax compliance and Litigation
  • SOX Compliance
  • Accounts Payable
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis

Certification

  • CFA – Level 1 - Pursuing (Exam scheduled for Feb 2026)
  • FMVA (Corporate Finance Institute) - Pursuing

LANGUAGES

Tamil (Native Speaker)
English (Bilingual Proficiency)
Hindi (Working Knowledge)

Timeline

Accounts Payable Analyst

Howden Air and Gas India Private Ltd
07.2023 - 08.2024

Audit Executive

SRBR & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants
08.2018 - 08.2021

Bachelor's of Commerce (First Class) - undefined

University of Madras

Chartered Accountancy (Intermediate – First Attempt) - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

High School - undefined

Padma Seshadri Bala Bhavan Senior Secondary School

Chartered Accountancy (Final) -

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Hobbies and Interests

Carnatic Musician – with 20 plus years of learning, Reading, Writing

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