RAJEESH SR

Accomplished Finance Manager | Over 15 Years of Experience

A highly skilled Finance Manager with a proven track record of over 15 years in managing financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Demonstrated ability to drive cost-saving initiatives, optimize financial performance, and lead cross-functional teams. Adept at strategic financial planning, financial consolidation, and intercompany reconciliation, especially in IT industries. Experienced in advising senior management and stakeholders on key financial decisions and strategies.

Key Expertise:

Financial Management: Finalization of accounts, preparation of balance sheets, trial balances, P&L, cash flow statements, budgeting, costing, and reconciliation. Expert in managing fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules.

Payroll Processing: Extensive experience in handling payroll for hourly, salaried, overtime, and bonuses; managing EPF, tax withholdings, and Form 16 processing.

Taxation: Proficient in direct and indirect tax documentation and filing, including GSTR filings (includes GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, GSTR-9 & 9C and GST RFD 01), withholding tax (26Q & 27Q), and filing of Form 16A. In-depth knowledge of tax compliance for outward and inward remittance and preparation of Forms 15CA/15CB for outward remittance.

Regulatory Compliance: Expert in STPI documentation (Softex, MPR, SERF, APR) and FEMA compliance, including foreign exchange reporting and EDPMS & EBRC regularization.

Software Proficiency: Well-versed in financial software systems such as SAP, TALLY, QuickBooks, and Zoho Books. Advanced MS Excel skills for financial modeling and data analysis.

Team Leadership & Communication: Strong team leader with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of managing and motivating teams to achieve organizational goals. Highly adaptable, quick to learn, and passionate about professional development.

• Finance in HASpaces Software Solutions Pvt Ltd, Trivandrum (present).
• Accounts Manager in Fi-Tec Power Solutions Pvt Ltd, Trivandrum.
• Finance Manager in Global Track Technologies Pvt Ltd, Trivandrum.
• Project & Finance Manager in Marwell Floorcare Solutions Pvt Ltd, Trivandrum.
• Accountant in Marvel Floorings, Trivandrum.

Achievement:

• Awarded Certificate of Appreciation by the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) for timely filing of returns and GST payments for the fiscal year 2021-22, demonstrating strong compliance and financial management.
• I also spearheaded the documentation and response process for a detailed GST audit (Form GST ADT-01) across five fiscal years, leading to a flawless audit report with no discrepancies.