Accounting ERP - Tally ERP, QBO, Zoho Books
PRADEEP K Y
Asst. Manager Finance
Bengaluru
Summary
SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL: Offering nearly 10 years of experience Strategist, planner & achiever with extensive experience in steering entire financial operations with consistent record of delivering results in process improvement, cost reduction, reconciliation, operational performance & profitability
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2012
2012
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Manager, Accounts and Finance
Ikan Uplevel Technologies Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for end-to-end accounting operations, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards for both India and US entities.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of transactions while maintaining accurate records.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Processed payroll for 350+ India-based employees, ensuring accuracy in salary computation, adherence to statutory deductions, and timely disbursement of salaries; also ensured timely filing and payment of payroll taxes such as PF, ESI, PT, and TDS, while resolving employee queries and coordinating with HR and finance teams for seamless operations.
- Automated e-invoicing for exports from scratch using Zoho Books and the GST portal, ensuring end-to-end compliance for a B2C business with foreign currency transactions.
- Handled GST refunds end-to-end, including compiling historical data, coordinating with consultants, and filing under new formats—delivering favorable outcomes and optimizing cash flow.
- Designed and implemented GAAP revenue recognition automation, transforming a manual process into a streamlined template-driven system, ensuring timely and accurate monthly reports.
- Hands-on experience in managing tax assessments, collaborating effectively with external consultants and stakeholders to compile data, respond to queries, and ensure favorable outcomes.
- Supported financial director with special projects and additional job duties.
- Led process improvements initiatives within the finance department which resulted in increased productivity levels among staff members.
- Prepared balance sheets, cash flow reports and income statements.
- Accountable for end-to-end statutory compliances including GST, TDS, labor laws, FEMA, Income Tax and ROC filings; ensured timely and accurate submissions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Manager Finance
WOAS Technology Pvt. Ltd.
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed finance and accounting functions such as determining financial objectives & implementing systems, policies and conducting cost analysis for facilitating internal financial control
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
- Achieved significant cost savings by renegotiating contracts with key vendors, without compromising service quality.
- Proficient in SaaS revenue recognition, including subscription-based billing cycles, deferred revenue tracking, and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
- Handled Payroll and Payroll compliances across the org.
- Accountable for end-to-end statutory compliances including GST, TDS, labor laws, FEMA, and ROC filings; ensured timely and accurate submissions in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Team Lead
Vistra Corporate Services (India) Private Limited
02.2018 - 11.2023
- Managed end-to-end finance and accounting operations, including defining financial objectives, implementing systems and policies, and conducting cost analyses to ensure robust internal financial controls.
- Led all financial transactions, reporting functions, and policy adherence, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable/receivable, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensured seamless operation of internal controls and maintained accountability across the full spectrum of compliance functions.
- Oversaw monthly revenue and expense closures, including journal entry approvals, provisions, reconciliations, and all related month-end processes.
- Ensured timely month-end closures and addressed all queries related to MIS reporting.
- Supported annual audits by preparing financial statements, compiling supporting documentation, and managing ongoing auditor communication until audit completion.
- Monitored and validated corrections related to revenue and balance sheet accounts, ensuring accurate system postings.
- Prepared fund forecasts, monthly compliance calendars, payroll summaries, and MIS reports on a month-over-month basis.
- Handled ESOP-related tax matters, including valuation of perquisites and TDS calculations.
- Resolved employee queries regarding salary structure, tax declarations, and provident fund contributions.
- Supervised a team of three, providing oversight, reviewing daily operations, and managing escalations.
- Directed day-to-day accounting activities, month-end closures, and reporting for U.S.-based stakeholders.
- Ensured timely filing of tax and labor law compliances, and maintained statutory registers and documents as per client and regulatory requirements.
- Drafted and reviewed vendor contracts and bank-related documentation to support financial operations
Senior Accountant
Thiripura Chits Pvt Ltd.
06.2012 - 12.2018
- Handled day-to-day cash transactions and maintained accurate petty cash records in compliance with internal controls.
- Prepared payment vouchers, processed vendor and employee payments, and recorded entries in the accounting system.
- Conducted regular passbook reconciliations and facilitated dividend disbursement based on book collections.
- Generated monthly and quarterly business performance reports, including detailed collection summaries.
- Compiled and analyzed daily collection reports and new customer application summaries.
- Prepared and reviewed monthly bank reconciliation statements, ensuring alignment with ledger entries.
- Compiled monthly salary disbursement lists and consolidated expenditure reports for management review.
- Managed branch-level accounts, including monitoring and reconciling inter-branch transactions.
- Ensured real-time reconciliation of bank transactions with financial records to maintain data accuracy.
- Maintained and tracked cheque deposit logs, including clearance status and follow-up actions.
Education
B.Com. -
Mangalore University
Executive MBA - undefined
ISBM University
Skills
Finance and Accounts
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 19/March/1992
Languages Known: Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil
Software
MS Office- MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
HRMS - GreytHR, Keka
AI - ChatGPT, Relevance AI
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Accounts and Finance
Ikan Uplevel Technologies Private Limited
04.2024 - Current
Manager Finance
WOAS Technology Pvt. Ltd.
11.2023 - 04.2024
Team Lead
Vistra Corporate Services (India) Private Limited
02.2018 - 11.2023
Senior Accountant
Thiripura Chits Pvt Ltd.
06.2012 - 12.2018
Executive MBA - undefined
ISBM University
B.Com. -
Mangalore University
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