PRAKASH SRINIVASAN
Kanchipuram,TN
Summary
Enterprise-facing commercial and revenue operations professional with 15+ years of experience managing billing, compliance, stakeholder relationships, and revenue processes across education and engineering sectors. Proven ability to own the end-to-end customer financial lifecycle including invoicing, collections, audits, statutory compliance, and reporting. Strong exposure to enterprise stakeholders, banks, auditors, and senior leadership and track record in cost reduction, purchase order management, inventory control, and supplier negotiation. Skilled in maintaining accurate procurement records using MS Excel and Google Sheets, with a strong focus on process optimization and timely material availability.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts / Finance Executive
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
12.2023 - Current
- Manage end-to-end fee collection operations for ~25,000 students, covering tuition fees, hostel fees, transport charges, and miscellaneous income streams.
- Oversee high-volume daily collections and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy across multiple revenue heads.
- Update, monitor, and reconcile all fee-related transactions in Tally, ensuring real-time accuracy and audit readiness.
- Handle GST compliance including preparation and filing of returns, reconciliations, and statutory documentation.
- Execute TDS calculations, deductions, and filings, ensuring adherence to statutory timelines.
- Support monthly salary processing, validations, and coordination with internal HR and finance teams.
- Act as a key point of contact for audit coordination, providing data, clarifications, and documentation to internal and external auditors.
- Work closely with senior finance leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and smooth financial operations across departments.
Accounts cum Admin Manager
Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME)
07.2017 - 11.2023
- Owned end-to-end revenue operations for academic and executive programs, managing fee structures, invoicing, collections, and follow-ups for 300+ stakeholders annually.
- Partnered with senior management, banks, auditors, and regulatory authorities to ensure timely payments, compliance, and financial accuracy.
- Prepared and reviewed GST filings (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-7), ITC reconciliation, refund filings, and statutory documentation.
- Led payment discussions with students, corporate program participants, and institutions, ensuring timely closure of dues.
- Generated MIS reports, revenue summaries, variance analysis, and forecasts to support leadership decisions.
- Coordinated audits, financial closures, and compliance reviews.
- Managed vendor contracts, renewals (AMC, insurance, services), and payment negotiations.
- Key Impact:
- Improved collection efficiency through structured follow-up and reporting
- Reduced compliance gaps through standardized processes and documentation
Accounts Manager
Voltech Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed billing, collections, and financial operations for domestic and international engineering projects.
- Coordinated with enterprise clients for invoice submission, payment follow-ups, and dispute resolution.
- Handled VAT, TDS, PF, ESIC compliance and worked directly with auditors during tax audits.
- Prepared financial statements, MIS reports, and supported management with cost and revenue insights.
- Oversaw payroll processing, statutory filings, and Form 16 generation.
- Negotiate with suppliers on pricing, delivery timelines, and quality standards to achieve optimal cost efficiency.
- Implement and maintain inventory control systems to track material usage and prevent stock shortages across project sites.
- Coordinate material dispatch and liaise with transport vendors to streamline logistics and ensure timely site delivery.
- Conduct regular stock audits and reconciliations to maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records.
- Collaborate with project and site teams on material planning and forecasting to align procurement with project schedules.
- Utilize MS Excel and Google Sheets for purchase tracking, MIS reporting, and documentation.
Accounts Executive
Voltech Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
06.2008 - 06.2012
- Supported end-to-end accounting operations including invoicing, expense tracking, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Interacted with clients for payment coordination and account clarifications.
- Maintained accurate financial records using Tally ERP and MS Excel.
- Assisted in audits and preparation of balance sheet and P&L statements.
- Sourced and evaluated suppliers based on quality, pricing, service levels, and delivery reliability to build a dependable vendor base.
- Issued purchase orders and tracked deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods and adherence to procurement schedules.
- Negotiated vendor terms and pricing to secure optimal value and reduce overall procurement costs.
- Maintained precise purchase records and pricing documentation for audit readiness and policy compliance.
- Monitored stock levels and collaborated with warehouse and inventory teams to prevent shortages and overstocking.
- Ensured adherence to company procurement policies, approval workflows, and compliance standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Accounts
University of Madras
Kanchipuram01-2008
Skills
- MS Excel (Advanced), Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Tally ERP
- GST, ITC, VAT, TDS Compliance
- SAP FICO (Learner)
- Financial Reporting & Data Analysis
LANGUAGES
Tamil – Native / Fluent
English – Upper Intermediate (B2)
Hindi – Fluent
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Enterprise Stakeholder Management
- Revenue Operations & Billing
- Value-Based Business Discussions
- Account Management & Retention Support
- Pipeline & Data Analysis (Excel-driven)
- Contract, Invoice & Compliance Oversight
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Negotiation & Follow-ups
- Documentation Management
- Vendor Co-ordination
- Inventory & Asset Management
- Purchase Order Management
- Vendor Quotation Analysis
- Procurement Coordination
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Strong ownership mindset, detail-oriented, and results-focused
- Comfortable working independently in hybrid and cross-functional environments
- Quick learner with high adaptability to new tools and business models
Timeline
Accounts / Finance Executive
Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT)
12.2023 - Current
Accounts cum Admin Manager
Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME)
07.2017 - 11.2023
Accounts Manager
Voltech Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - 06.2017
Accounts Executive
Voltech Engineers Pvt. Ltd.
06.2008 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Finance & Accounts
University of Madras