Prasad Simiran
Gurugram
Summary
Results-driven Senior Freight Settlement Specialist at Kuehne + Nagel with expertise in global freight settlement and invoice audit. Achieved significant cost savings while enhancing operational efficiency. Proficient in SAP HANA and advanced Excel, complemented by strong problem-solving and team leadership skills to drive compliance and stakeholder engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Freight Settlement Specialist
Kuehne + Nagel
05.2023 - Current
- Manage freight settlements for 23 global logistics service providers (LSPs), ensuring 100% accuracy in rate and contract validation.
- Achieved significant cost savings through comprehensive audit processes for key global clients.
- Reduced invoice processing turnaround from 5 days to 2 days through dispute resolution.
- Compiled monthly management reports on pending invoices, disputes, storage costs, and lease charges to inform decision-making.
- Trained team members on SOPs and AP processes to improve compliance and operational efficiency.
Accountant
Silica Udyog Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 04.2023
- Maintained full books of accounts, including journal entries and ledger updates, to support internal audits and financial reporting.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, facilitating timely settlements and accurate financial tracking across vendor and client accounts.
- Handled direct and indirect taxation, including GST filings, TDS compliance, and coordination with tax authorities for assessments and returns.
- Prepared creditor and debtor reconciliation reports to enhance financial transparency and support cash flow management.
- Performed monthly bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and ensuring alignment between bank statements and company records.
Education
MBA - Finance
V.K.S.U. University
01-2019
B. Com -
H.D. Jain College
Ara01-2017
12th -
H.D. Jain College
Ara01-2014
10th -
D.A.V. Public School
Ara01-2012
Skills
- Global Freight Settlement
- Invoice Audit
- Invoice Processing
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Financial Reconciliation
- Cost Optimization
- Savings Initiatives
- Accruals
- Deferrals
- Month-End Closing
- Rate Validation
- Agreement Validation
- Tax Compliance
- Tax Regulations
- Tax Filing
- Compliance
- SAP HANA
- OTM
- Tally ERP
- Advanced Excel
- DataUAT Execution
- Reporting
- Project management
- Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Vendor Communication
- Data tools
- Problem-solving
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- Analytical
- Analytical
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Advanced MS Excel
- SAP Basics for Accounts Payable
- GST, TDS & Accounting Compliance
- Certified in Freight Forwarding - Supply Chain
Timeline
Senior Freight Settlement Specialist
Kuehne + Nagel
05.2023 - Current
Accountant
Silica Udyog Pvt Ltd
01.2020 - 04.2023
MBA - Finance
V.K.S.U. University
B. Com -
H.D. Jain College
12th -
H.D. Jain College
10th -
D.A.V. Public School