KALAISELVAN SELVARAJ
Chief Accountant
Coimbatore
Summary
Accomplished Chief Accountant with 13 years of experience at Larsen & Toubro Limited, adept in financial management and ERP system expertise. Streamlined financial operations, enhancing transparency and compliance. Excelled in working capital optimization and budget preparation, contributing significantly to financial strategy and operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong analytical skills and a commitment to fostering financial integrity and accountability.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Accountant
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Bengaluru, India
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Functional responsibility for finance, accounts, administration and stores operations of Bangalore Metro Project (Contract value - 500 Crores INR )
- Maintained accurate financial records by overseeing general ledger reconciliation
- Working capital management by proper collection from client and vendor payables
- Ensured compliance with tax regulations by diligently preparing and submitting all required documentation on time.
- Enhanced financial transparency for stakeholders through accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Developed annual budgets in collaboration with senior management, aligning resources with company objectives.
Assistant Manager - Finance
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Mauritius
10.2017 - 09.2023
- Financial statement analysis for statutory audit
- Multi-currency operations in MUR, EUR and USD with contract value of 625 million USD
- Cost statement reconciliations
- Supported annual audit process by preparing detailed schedules, reconciliations, and responding promptly to auditor inquiries .
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and collections activities.
- Streamlined month-end closing process by automating tasks and establishing clear deadlines.
- Provided ad-hoc financial analysis support for various projects throughout the organization as needed .
- Implemented effective cash management strategies to optimize working capital utilization.
- Optimized tax planning strategies by staying current on legislation changes and industry best practices.
- Ensured compliance with regulations through diligent auditing and adherence to policies.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Finance & Accounts Executive
Larsen & Toubro Limited
Chennai, India
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Preparation of financial statements
- Inter/Intra unit accounting
- TDS filing and remittance of sub-contractors
- De-capitalization of P&M assets
- Revenue and capital schedules for quarter and year end closing
- Accounts consolidation
- Vendor management of 250 building projects
- Budget preparation by co-ordination with project sites
Education
MBA - Finance
INSTITUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
Tada, India 06.2025 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
PSG COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
Coimbatore, India 06.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Financial accounting
Working capital management
Excel
Financial statements
Cost accounting
ERP system expertise
International accounting standards
Financial management
Budget preparation
Accomplishments
- Consecutive top performer in annual appraisal (2014 to 2024)
- Nominated for executive MBA at IFMR by the management
- Cost reduction – Reduced estimated project cost through strategic planning and cost saving measures.
- Timely project completion – Completed the metro project in Mauritius three months ahead of scheduled plan.
- Budget target achievement – Achieved budget plan which helped in improving the financial health.
- Working Capital Management – Awarded as the best project for maintaining the WC by proper planning of receivables and payables.
- Vendor Management – Managed 800 + Local vendors, optimizing procurement processes and reducing delays
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the aforesaid details stated by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief
Date:
Place: Coimbatore
Yours Sincerely,
(Kalai Selvan S)
Timeline
MBA - Finance
INSTITUTE OF FINANCE MANAGEMENT AND RESEARCH
06.2025 - 05.2025
Chief Accountant
Larsen & Toubro Limited
10.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Manager - Finance
Larsen & Toubro Limited
10.2017 - 09.2023
Finance & Accounts Executive
Larsen & Toubro Limited
09.2011 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
PSG COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
06.2009 - 05.2011