MANOHAR N G

• Lead Fixed Assets accounting (ASC 360) including capitalization, depreciation runs, asset disposals, impairments, and reconciliation of FA sub-ledger to GL.
• Manage end-to-end General Ledger operations, supervising a 4-member team handling reconciliations, journal entries, and balance sheet controls.
• Drive month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely posting of journals, review of GL reconciliations, and compliance with close calendars.
• Perform variance and flux analysis on key balance sheet and P&L accounts to support management and audit requirements.
• Own accounting for Prepaids, Payroll GL, and Employee Benefits, ensuring accurate accruals, amortization, and reporting.
• Lead Accounts Payable team, ensuring proper expense classification, timely payments, and vendor reconciliations.
• Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, supporting documentation, and addressing audit queries.

lient: US Retail Industry

• Served as SME for Retail Store Cash Reconciliation covering 600+ stores across the US.
• Prepared and delivered P&L variance analysis reports with commentary to Finance Controllers and business stakeholders.
• Acted as custodian for Cash on Hand balance sheet accounts, reconciling store-level physical cash to GL balances monthly.
• Investigated and resolved cash discrepancies between POS sales and bank deposits within SLA timelines.
• Reviewed and approved month-end reclassification and correction journals prior to posting.
• Coordinated with US Regional, District, and Loss Prevention Managers to resolve escalations and audit queries.