Kushalappa CG
Mysore
Summary
Experienced financial management professional with a 13+year proven track record in budget planning, expenditure control, and team oversight. Committed to driving continuous improvement and ensuring strict compliance with regulations. Known for analytical problem-solving skills and enhancing systems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance and Accounts Manager
United Breweries Ltd – A Heineken Co
08.2017 - Current
- Ensured Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly closing activities are completed on given timeline.
- Review on GL and accounting the expenses on accurate overheads on every month.
- Preparing of monthly cash flow plan.
- Evaluated finances to assess budget and controls and identify areas for improvements. Helped other department heads to set budgets based on forecasts.
- Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Major role on approving the requirement of materials (Purchase order) by verifying the Commercial terms, negotiations, cost benefits and vendor management.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to reduce expenses and increase savings in the landed cost of material based on financial analyses.
- Preparation of Capex proposals on yearly basis and reviewing the Capital work in progress on monthly basis.
- Review and reconciliation of creditors on monthly basis.?
- Handled customer and employee finance queries, complaints and concerns, resolving with balanced solutions with references to SOP and regulations.
- Reported on financial situation to guide decision-making by providing MIS reporting on monthly basis to stakeholders.
- Payment of statutory taxes/dues, filing of returns within due date on monthly, quarterly and yearly.
- Managed accounts payable and receivables, reconciling customer balances and processing cash transactions.
- Transparency of financial accountings with references to ICFR, Accounting policy and Inventory policies, prepare for internal and external audits by coordinating and resolving the queries and well connected with internal global auditors as well.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
Officer/Senior Accountant/Accountant
United Breweries Ltd – A Heineken Co
11.2011 - 08.2017
- Executed the processing of monthly PF, Professional Tax, ESI, and TDS payments, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and timely submissions.
- Conducted thorough examinations and verifications of salary calculations and wage computations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee payments.
- Developed and monitored the annual budget, comparing actual costs against budgeted figures to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Managed the processing of purchase bills for raw materials and assets, ensuring accurate accounting and timely payments to suppliers.
- Delivered stock audit reports to management, performing monthly physical inventory audits to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Prepared and verified cash deposits, applying funds to appropriate accounts receivable customers, and reconciling cash to the general ledger.
- Generated outstanding reports for accounts receivable and payable, providing insights into financial obligations and cash flow management.
- Supporting the audit process by preparing quarterly schedules and providing accurate data for auditors.
- Analyzing debtor and vendor aging reports to identify trends and implementing strategies for improving cash flow and reducing outstanding receivables.
- Managing the processing of excise duty on daily basis by consideration of available of order and stock.
- Compiling and preparing various accounting reports, Vendor Reconciliation, and Bank Reconciliation, to provide insights into financial performance.
- Handling the processing of invoices for accounts receivable and payable, generating comprehensive outstanding reports.
- Ensuring adherence to accounting controls by implementing policies and procedures that comply with legal requirements, thereby safeguarding the integrity of financial data.
- Recording prepaid expenses, managing month-end closings, and preparing monthly financial statements.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Education
Bachelors - Commerce: Finance
SBRR MAHAJANA FIRST GRADE COLLEGE
Mysore, India01.2011
Pre University College - Commerce
SBRR MAHAJANA PU COLLEGE
Mysore, India01.2008
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Budget Forecast & Analysis
- Financial Compliance & Regulations
- Cost control and Variance analysis
- Inventory Management
- Financial risk assessments
- Month-end closure management
- Mentoring and training
- Auditing procedures
- Internal controls
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Accounting Tools: SAP FICO Module and Tally ERP.
Productivity Tools: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Power BI & AI ChatGPT
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Member of the Association Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
Languages
English
Hindi
Kannada
Timeline
Finance and Accounts Manager
United Breweries Ltd – A Heineken Co
08.2017 - Current
Officer/Senior Accountant/Accountant
United Breweries Ltd – A Heineken Co
11.2011 - 08.2017
Bachelors - Commerce: Finance
SBRR MAHAJANA FIRST GRADE COLLEGE
Pre University College - Commerce
SBRR MAHAJANA PU COLLEGE
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