Praveen D
Chennai
Summary
Proactive financial specialist with a strong background in accounts reconciliation and expense tracking. Known for enhancing billing processes and supporting audits, contributing to seamless financial operations and improved reporting accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Accounts Officer
IIT Madras, BS Degree Office.
Chennai
05.2023 - Current
- Processed invoices and payments to suppliers promptly and accurately.
- Processed invoices and ensured timely payments for services rendered.
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable records.
- Managed financial records for student and faculty accounts.
- Assisted in budget preparation and financial forecasting activities.
- Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
- Reviewed expense reports for accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Coordinated with departments to resolve billing inquiries effectively.
- Maintained accurate records in the finance management system daily.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions.
- Performed bank reconciliations on a regular basis.
- Organized filing system for account documents such as invoices, receipts.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for the management team.
- Provided support during audits by preparing necessary documentation.
- Provided assistance in developing new accounting systems and procedures.
- Handled queries and resolved issues related to accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
Executive Finance officer
CAMS ( Computer Age Management Services Ltd )
Chennai
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Processed customer payments using advanced payment systems and software.
- Reviewed transaction records for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Assisted in implementing new payment processing procedures and best practices.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding payment status and issues promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of all transactions in the accounting system.
- Trained new staff on payment processing protocols and operational standards.
- Monitored payment trends to identify potential areas for improvement in processes.
- Processed payments for various clients in a timely manner.
- Answered customer invoice questions and resolved issues discovered during invoicing and collection process.
- Verified bank deposits, credit card charges, wire transfers, checks.
- Generated reports on overdue payments and sent out reminder letters as needed.
- Reconciled incoming payments against outstanding invoices to ensure accurate records were kept.
- Reviewed and analyzed contracts to resolve billing issues with vendors and carriers.
- Researched discrepancies related to customer accounts and payments.
- Contacted vendors to follow up on late invoices.
- Processed and sent invoices, adjustments, and credit memos to customers.
- Provided customer service support through phone, email, or other communication channels.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Prepared graphs, spreadsheets and reports for presentations.
- Reconciled bank statements with internal financial records monthly.
- Investigated discrepancies between bank and ledger balances.
Internship Student
Pegasus Freight Forwarding Services Pvt Ltd
chennai
05.2019 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with team members to streamline project workflows and improve efficiency.
- Managed documentation and maintained organized records for project files and reports.
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for management review.
Junior Accountant (Part Time )
Pegasus Freight Forwarding Services Pvt Ltd
Chennai
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted with bank reconciliations and journal entries.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions daily.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline accounting procedures.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
- Reviewed documentation and records for accuracy and completeness during audits.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- ISO auditing.
Education
Master of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
DG Vaishnav College ( Autonomous )
Chennai05-2020
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Patrician College of Arts & Science
Chennai05-2018
Higher Secondary (+2) - Commerce With Business Math's
Dr.GMTTV Hr Sec School
Chennai05-2015
SSLC ( 10th ) - General Studies
Dr. GMTTV Hr Sec School
Chennai04-2013
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Budget preparation
- Account reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Audit support
- Customer relationship management
- Expense tracking
- Problem solving
- Fixed asset management
- Payroll processing
- Bank reconciliation
- Purchase order management
- Accounts payable
- Bookkeeping
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Reconciling accounts
- Account audits
- Vendor relationships
- Microsoft dynamics Nav ( Accounting Software )
- Tally ERP 9
- Excel
- Google Sheets
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Malayalam
Elementary (A2)
A2
Certification
Microsoft Power BI
Affiliations
RSP Volunteer in high School (Road Safety Patrol )
Project
- Implications of marketing strategies towards a footwear manufacturing sector with a special reference BATA india footwear company , Chennai.
Timeline
Accounts Officer
IIT Madras, BS Degree Office.
05.2023 - Current
Executive Finance officer
CAMS ( Computer Age Management Services Ltd )
01.2021 - 05.2023
Internship Student
Pegasus Freight Forwarding Services Pvt Ltd
05.2019 - 05.2019
Junior Accountant (Part Time )
Pegasus Freight Forwarding Services Pvt Ltd
04.2018 - 11.2018
Master of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
DG Vaishnav College ( Autonomous )
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Patrician College of Arts & Science
Higher Secondary (+2) - Commerce With Business Math's
Dr.GMTTV Hr Sec School
SSLC ( 10th ) - General Studies
Dr. GMTTV Hr Sec School