Lucky Gandhi
Faridabad
Summary
Experienced finance professional with nearly 15 years in accounting functions, including budgeting, payroll management, taxation, and compliance. Skilled in financial reporting, analysis, and internal auditing, alongside expertise in bank reconciliations and cash management. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance operational efficiency through effective financial systems and reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager - Finance
Renewbuy
Gurgaon
08.2023 - Current
- Managed end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, including daily journal entries, month-end closures, accruals, and finalisation of financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Oversaw General Ledger (GL) accounting, including transaction classification, intercompany postings, and reconciliation of ledger balances to ensure financial integrity.
- Led the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of open items and maintaining accuracy across high-volume accounts.
- Conducted variance analysis and reviewed adjusting journal entries in coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Coordinated revenue recognition processes, ensuring timely and accurate booking in accordance with accounting standards; collaborated with sales and operations teams to validate billing milestones.
- Supported compliance with internal financial controls (ICFR) and facilitated internal and external audits by preparing audit-ready documentation.
- Collaborated with auditors to prepare Tax Audit Reports (Form 3CD) and managed statutory audits and corporate income tax assessments, ensuring timely compliance with regulations.
- Ensured timely compliance with Direct Tax regulations, including preparation and filing of TDS returns and issuance of TDS certificates.
- Led and supervised the Accounts Payable (AP) team, ensuring timely invoice processing, adherence to internal controls, accurate aging reports, and resolution of vendor payment issues.
- Responded to tax assessments and scrutiny notices, preparing supporting documentation and coordinating with legal and tax consultants for resolution.
Assistant Manager
The Smart Cube - A WNS Company
Noida
06.2014 - 08.2023
- Managed core accounting functions, including General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable using Tally ERP.
- Oversaw statutory compliance activities: Timely payment and filing of TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) returns.
- Payment and filing of GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and handling of GST refunds.
- Processing and remitting Advance Tax payments.
- Conducted monthly and annual reconciliations of Input Tax Credit (ITC) with GSTR-2B, ensuring compliance and accuracy in tax reporting.
- Maintained accurate records of all financial transactions, including payroll, purchase orders, invoices, and statements.
- Verified financial data by reconciling processed entries and comparing system reports to ensure balance accuracy.
- Reconciled debtors' and creditors' accounts and resolved discrepancies efficiently.
- Reviewed and finalized Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) on a monthly basis.
- Generated weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly management information system (MIS) and Board reports, aligning findings with general ledger for enhanced financial transparency.
- Reported profitability metrics at various levels directly to the CFO, COO, and leadership teams, incorporating their feedback into reports timely.
- Developed headcount and expense forecasting reports.
- Led the annual budgeting process and performed monthly variance analysis, identifying and reporting causes of deviations.
- Supervised a finance team to ensure timely delivery of monthly and quarterly tasks and closings.
- Investigated and finalised monthly and annual accounts, resolving discrepancies to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Managed statutory audits for TSC India in collaboration with external auditors.
- Participated in the due diligence and post-acquisition integration process for The Smart Cube.
- Conducted finance induction sessions for new joiners to familiarise them with finance policies and procedures.
- Streamlined monthly and annual compliance processes through effective team collaboration.
- Collaborated with automation and technical teams to optimize recurring finance processes and ensure successful implementation.
- Oversaw treasury management, including banking correspondence.
- Prepared Softex forms for submission to STPI and coordinated with banks for Bank Realization Certificate (BRC) generation.
- Played a pivotal role in the due diligence process for The Smart Cube (TSC), a high-impact organisational project.
Executive - Finance
Team Wireless Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Okhla
12.2012 - 06.2014
- Oversaw general accounting processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting to support informed decision-making., Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable (Using Tally)
- Oversaw general accounting processes, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting to support informed decision-making.
- Preparation of monthly/daily MIS reports relating to revenue collection, debtors' ageing, collection plan, etc.
- Review & Finalization of Bank Reconciliation Statement.
- Reviewed accounts for debtors and creditors, addressed discrepancies to ensure accuracy.
- Preparation & submission of customer's outstanding statement.
- Generated invoices using Mail Merge, streamlining customer billing processes and enhancing efficiency.
Executive - Finance
Multiserv India Pvt. Ltd.
Okhla
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Managed general accounting tasks, enhancing accuracy of financial reporting., Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable (Using Tally)
- Kept organisation in compliance with regulations and internal requirements.
- Verified invoices and secured approvals, ensuring timely vendor payments.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Delivered high level of service to customers in an effort to build upon future relationships.
Education
PGDM (Executive) - Finance
Institute of Management Technology
Ghaziabad01-2021
B.Com. - Commerce
Delhi University
New Delhi, DL01-2012
Skills
- General ledger accounting
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Tax compliance and audit management
- Record-to-report processes
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Accounts payable management
- Revenue recognition
- Treasury management
- Metric reporting and variance analysis
- Month-end and year-end closings
- NetSuite and Tally ERP proficiency
- WebTel and TDSMan software expertise
- Tableau and Power BI skills
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Languages Known
English
Hindi
Timeline
Senior Manager - Finance
Renewbuy
08.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager
The Smart Cube - A WNS Company
06.2014 - 08.2023
Executive - Finance
Team Wireless Services India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2012 - 06.2014
Executive - Finance
Multiserv India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2012 - 11.2012
PGDM (Executive) - Finance
Institute of Management Technology
B.Com. - Commerce
Delhi University