PUTTARANGA C K

Finance professional with over 10 years of experience in Accounts Receivable operations, focusing on invoice approvals and AR ageing analysis. Proven track record in managing GSTR-1 filings and coordinating audit requirements to ensure statutory compliance. Expertise in enhancing process efficiency and implementing collections strategies to optimize cash flow. Ready to contribute technical skills and leadership in an Assistant Manager role within AR operations.

• Accounts Receivable Operations, monitor and manage the full AR cycle — from invoice creation to collections, ensure timely and accurate billing to customers, and posting of customer payments, handle customer queries and disputes related to invoices and payments, maintain aging reports, and analyze overdue accounts, ensure compliance with internal controls and company policy
• GSTR-1 Filing (India-specific GST compliance), coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of GSTR-1 returns (monthly), reconcile sales invoices with GSTR-1 data to ensure there are no mismatches, and monitor the Invoice Reference Numbers (IRNs) and e-invoicing compliance
• Customer balance confirmation: Periodically, send customer balance confirmation letters as part of audit or internal controls, coordinate with key accounts managers to resolve any discrepancies in balances, and maintain records of confirmations received for statutory audit purposes
• Team and Stakeholder Management: guide and supervise AR team members in day-to-day activities, work with cross-functional teams like Sales and Accounts Payables, and support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation
• Reporting and analysis, generate and analyze AR aging reports (aging analysis, collection status, bad debt reports), track performance KPIs related to collections and customer payment behavior, and provide inputs to finance leadership on AR-related risks or opportunities
• System and Tools Management, work with ERP systems (like QuickBooks and Tally ERP 9) for AR operations, MS Excel (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)