J Muthu Kumar

• Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
• Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
• Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Generally accepted accounting principles are followed by all entities who are authorized to incur Expenditure under scheme which should be monitored in three districts of 326 Schools either in Quarterly, Half yearly or annually in order to identify discrepancies and also identify with SWOT Analysis.
• Executes audit fieldwork autonomously in accordance with audit work programs and makes improvement recommendations
• Assist in providing IT SOX Compliance training
• Execute audit procedures to evaluate the accuracy and completeness of System Reports and End User Computing Spreadsheets
• Prepare Year-end Financial statements and also find the shortcomings on each individual schools

and zone wise overall report.

• Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
• Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
• Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
• Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
• Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
• Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders, auditors and legal counsel to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.

Clients – Mahindra Four wheelers and Unilever – FMCG

• Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
• Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
• Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
• Reduced annual operating expenses over INR 497K as a result of planning and conducting a review of company-wide common area maintenance expenses.
• Researching and recommending process, control improvements and automation opportunities.
• Supporting various operational solutions in support of SOX processes and Controls.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, the User Access Review and Segregation of Duties processes.
• Identify and test key controls around end-to-end processes impacting financial reporting including controls around system interfaces, data transformations, and reporting
• Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
• Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
• Conducted internal audits to verify accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
• Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
• Implemented cost control procedures and cost management processes, saving company U.S $1.8 million

• Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
• Interacting with the clients & counter parties for additional reporting activities along With Inter-Company related activities on periodic basis.
• Monitored and tracked user progress to identify improvement opportunities.
• Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
• Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
• Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
• Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to verify payments and resolve variances.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve collection processes and reduce overdue payments.
• Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
• Input financial data and produced reports using SAP and Oracle.
• Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
• Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
• Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Clients - Pepsico - Foods and Beverages & RioTinto

ERP: Oracle/Intuit Taxation / SAP - AR, AP and R2R Cycle

Global Business Shared Services – FMCG & Mining

• Provided strategic planning advice and financial oversight for corporate stakeholders.
• Responsible for preparing billing reconciliation for client based on request.
• Tackled both annual and quarterly budget management tasks and developed financial models from benchmarking.
• Bolstered annual revenue through identification of undeveloped and untapped revenue streams.
• Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
• Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
• Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
• Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
• Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
• Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
• Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
• Reviewed budget adjustments and transfers to maintain strict internal control.
• Evaluated program objectives and procedures and applicable regulations to perform thorough and complete audit.
• Generation of AR Aging reports to foresee the outstanding receivables based on multiple criteria.
• Coordinates all audit efforts with business process owners, regional management, and global audit teams
• Provide audit support for the external auditors
• Performing SOX audit and prepare compliance report on various port folios and data verification with the stake holders.
• Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and customer disputes.
• Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to account for and properly post payments.
• Facilitated past due invoice payments by sending bill reminders and contacting clients.
• Liaised with other departments to investigate and resolve order or invoice-related issues.
• Located customers with overdue accounts and solicited payment in compliance with fair debt collection practices.
• Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
• Presented audit findings to accounting manager after reviewing results and paperwork.
• Reconciled accounts, managed audits and updated financial records with remarkable accuracy.
• Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
• Prepared and reviewed federal and state income tax returns in accordance with applicable tax laws.
• Assisted in managing audits of federal and state income tax and state and local filings.
• Prepared related tax disclosures for statutory or GAAP financial statements and miscellaneous state and local tax filings.
• Applied agile methodology to shorten cycle time and achieve target margins.
• Streamlined and optimized workflow and communication by implementing Agile frameworks.
• Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.- Automation for Billing and invoice generation.
• IFRS implementation & Processed over 20 thousand invoices in the time frame
• Used wide variety of financial analysis tools to examine customers for potential risk via liquidity, leverage ratios and forecasting trends.
• Negotiated re-payment plans by identifying causes of delinquent payments to assist in recovery of debt and meet realistic timeframes.

• Client - CITI bank & Mortgage Services - BFSI

ERP - Intuit, Canopy, ADP & Oracle

• Met month-end reporting objectives and deadlines.
• Identified modifications to processes and procedures that would promote better efficiency.
• Supervised processes to eliminate weak points or bottlenecks in business operations.
• Maintained knowledge of industry techniques, methods and equipment to create competitive advantage leading to business growth.
• Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
• Monitored accounts for compliance with established payment plans and flagged non-compliances.
• Collected on delinquent accounts to reduce overdue balances.
• Developed strong relationships with customers to foster timely payments and account resolution.
• Verified compliance with relevant laws, regulations and best practices related to customer account management.
• Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
• Followed up overdue payments and payment plans from clients to establish good cash flow.
• Reviewed accounts on monthly basis to assess aging and pursue collection of funds.
• Utilized Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks and Oracle software to manage invoices and payments.
• Generated monthly accounts receivable reports to submit developments for management review.
• Contacted clients with past due accounts to formulate payment plans and discuss restructuring options.
• Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
• Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
• Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.

ERP - Oracle / Sage / MS - Office

Client : Carnival Corporation Plc.

• Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
• Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
• Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
• Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
• Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
• Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
• Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
• Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
• Scheduled and coordinated truck, ship and air transport to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
• Assisted in development and implementation of logistics policies and procedures to provide roadmap for daily operations.
• Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends.
• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
• Forecasted production schedules and adjusted plans to accommodate changes in demand.
• Devised and implemented efficient processes for production tracking and inventory control.
• Developed and maintained automated tracking systems, hard copy files and records to enhance office workflows.
• Drove operational improvements by involving Operations and Sales teams in Accounts Receivable and collections of payments which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
• Responsible for management and coordination of overall operations, SLA delivery across all processes, quality and general administration of the process.
• Effectively implement rewards / recognition & appraisal programs. Create cross-functional teams to encourage team building. Focus should be on knowledge driven growth for the team.
• Implemented quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations. Handled internal audits and external audits and customer requests for information.
• Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties dealing with collections and payment plans.
• Collaborate, worked with cash application team and credit manager on timely and accurate posting of remittances.