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KANCHANA KANNAN
Chennai
Summary
Detail-oriented Finance Professional with over 15 years in accounting, financial reporting, and tax compliance. Expertise in month-end close, general ledger analysis, and financial statement preparation within SAP environments. Proven track record in managing budgets, overseeing audits, and collaborating with teams to enhance processes and ensure regulatory compliance.
Overview
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17
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years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Finance
J&S Global
Chennai
2022.08 - 2024.12
- Managed month-end close activities and supported preparation of financial statements.
- Managed accounts receivable tracking and prepared accurate monthly and quarterly financial reports to ensure timely cash flow.
- Analyzed account completeness, provisions and ledger balances to support accurate financial reporting.
- Performed bank and general ledger reconciliations and investigated accounting variances.
- Assisted external auditors during year-end reviews, facilitating smooth audits through comprehensive financial statement documentation.
- Reviewed non-collectable accounts for write-off and presented findings to senior management.
- Maintained AR/AP tracking databases covering client information, billing, collections and progress.
- Resolved accounting and finance issues promptly, collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to minimise disruption and maintain operational continuity.
Senior Analyst
Hexaware Technologies
Chennai
2021.01 - 2022.06
- Executed general ledger analysis and trial balance reviews to uphold financial integrity.
- Performed balance sheet schedule analysis and cost variance reporting.
- Ensured accurate and timely finance and accounting activities maintenance to support operational efficiency.
- Extracted report data and posted accounting entries using SAP.
- Prepared fixed asset registers, stock reconciliations and stock ageing reports.
- Facilitated weekly client meetings to assess process performance and ensure control compliance.
Senior Accountant
G.G. Associates
Thiruvananthapuram
2019.02 - 2020.11
- Managed accounting and tax services for small-business clients, ensuring compliance and maximising financial efficiency.
- Handled bookkeeping, financial statements, GST filing, payroll-related filings, and business registrations, contributing to accurate financial reporting and timely submissions.
- Communicated with clients on tax matters, preparing tax returns and supporting documentation to facilitate informed decision-making.
Audit Assistant
ARSB & Associates
Thiruvananthapuram
2007.10 - 2012.01
- Executed internal, external and tax audit assignments across multiple client accounts, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Compiled financial statements, bank reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
- Prepared income tax returns and related client documentation.
- Managed client accounts and communicated key accounting policies and benefits to enhance client understanding.
Education
CA Finalist -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
Trivandrum2010-01
B.Com - Finance
H.H. Maharaja College for Women
Thiruvananthapuram2009-01
Skills
- Financial accounting
- Financial reporting
- Financial statement preparation
- Month-End Close
- Accounts management
- Ledger reconciliation
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounting reconciliation
- Audit support
- Audit coordination
- GST & Income Tax
- Fixed Assets & Stock Reconciliation
- Balance sheet review
- Financial analysis
- Time management & prioritisation
- General ledger analysis
- Profit analysis
- Cost analysis
- Analytical problem solving
- Advanced Excel
- Working Knowledge: Tally, SAP, Oracle
- Stakeholder management
- Team leadership
- People management
- Attention to detail
- Time management & prioritisation
- Analytical problem solving
- Account reconciliation
- Profit analysis
- Cost analysis
- Bank reconciliation
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
linkedin.com/in/kanchana-kannan-46a16830/
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Timeline
Assistant Manager – Finance
J&S Global
2022.08 - 2024.12
Senior Analyst
Hexaware Technologies
2021.01 - 2022.06
Senior Accountant
G.G. Associates
2019.02 - 2020.11
Audit Assistant
ARSB & Associates
2007.10 - 2012.01
CA Finalist -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
B.Com - Finance
H.H. Maharaja College for Women