Experienced Finance professional bringing proven track record in managing complex financial operations. Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, accounts payable and financial analysis coupled with profound knowledge of regulatory compliance and corporate finance principles. Proven success in driving efficiency and productivity through evaluation of financial management systems and implementation of process improvements. Significant contributions made to past employers by spearheading effective financial strategies, maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associates Financial Controller
Maersk GSC.
Pune
05.2023 - Current
Manage and analyse financial data, including variance analysis
Responsible for monthly, quarterly and annual closing and reporting books
Prepare financial reports, including One Stream reporting, corporate and management accounting and reporting
Forecasting & budgeting and align with Country Finance business partners
Entities Controller (including SGA and TB) and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting in SAP ECC and S4 HANA.
Weekly and monthly SGA reviews, as well as monthly TB reviews with stakeholders, ensure that all drivers of the income statement and balance sheet are understood.
Production of statutory accounts within timelines with stakeholders.
Frontline support for the audit of the assigned legal entities.
Three-way matching: SAP with BCS, and BCS with Os
Managed day-to-day finance operations by working closely with accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll staff to provide direction.
SAP ECC and S4H month-end closing activities, including CLOCO.
ICP Reconciliations.
Created internal controls and corrective actions to reduce risk or deficiencies.
Developed improved business processes to provide greater transparency, more accurate reporting and better identification of cost-saving opportunities.
Senior Specialist - Finance & Accounts
Maersk GSC.
Pune
05.2021 - 04.2023
Vendor/AP management for IBS entities.
Generating & reviewing monthly MIS reports for vendors.
GST reconciliation and follow-up with vendors for GST ITC, TDS reconciliation, and posting in books.
Vendor open item reconciliation and clearing the same.
Vendor debit balance follow-up and clearing.
Bangladesh, Oman, and Qatar - TDS, VDS, VAT, and WHT calculation and posting.
Monitored accounts payable, receivable to ensure timely payments, collections.
Reconciled accounts payable transactions to ensure accuracy.
Maintained accurate records of all accounts payable transactions.
Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to payment.
Conducted periodic audits of accounts payable transactions.
Performed monthly closing of accounts payable ledgers.
Manager - Finance & Accounts
Lucky Mycrofine Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
Rajkot
05.2014 - 05.2021
Administering Finance, Accounts, and Admin related duties
Managing the filing of GST Returns including GSTR 3B, R1, and others, along with execution of GST Refund procedures
Generating monthly MIS Reports, performing Bank Reconciliation
Handling State Taxation matters like Monthly Sales Tax Payments, Returns, Audits, and Assessments
Supervising Statutory Collections and Issuance of Forms like Form C, Form F, and Form H
Overseeing Direct Taxation aspects like Computation of TDS, TDS Payment, and TDS Returns
Monitoring Indirect Taxation matters like Computation of Service Tax, Service Tax Payment, and Service Tax Returns
Coordinating commercial activities like Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables, while analyzing Receivable Cycle
Ensuring Scheme Management, entering Credit Notes and Debit Notes, and observing Accounts as a whole
Applying Budgetary Control over Expenses, and Inventory Controls like Stock Audit, Scrap Stock reconciliation, and Minimum or Maximum Level of Inventory
Conducting Cash Flow Analysis, Fund Management, Trial Balance Preparation, and Finalization of Balance Sheet and Accounts
Acting as a part of the Implementation Team for SAP B1
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
EPP Composites Pvt. Ltd.
Rajkot
07.2012 - 05.2014
Functioned on SAP R3 and supervised overall Import-Export Documentation
Handled DGFT paper work and Import-Export License matters
Performed Bank Reconciliation and monitored Legal Documentation like Letter of Credit, Bank Guarantee, and PBG
Coordinated Excise related work and participated in overall Commercial Decisions
Managed State Taxation matters like Monthly Sales Tax Payments, Returns, Audits, and Assessments
Assisted Statutory Collections and Issuance of Forms like Form C, Form F, and Form H
Managed Direct Taxation and Indirect Taxation
Education
MBA - Financial Management
Newport University
London
01.2007
Bachelor of Commerce -
Saurashtra University
Rajkot
01.2003
Skills
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Financial Closing
Budgets and forecasting
Month-end closing
Statutory accounts preparation
IFRS
Financial forecasting
MIS & Reporting
Financial Accounting
Bank Reconciliation
Financial management
Schedule Wise Audit Report
GST
Sales Tax, Excise, Customs
Income Tax, TDS, ST, WC Tax
Financial reporting
Variance analysis
Internal control management
Certification
SAP FI Certification, s0014869948, Lithan Genovate Ahmedabad Center, Mumbai, 2016, 94% Grade
SAP FICO Training Certification
Crystal Reports for SAP B1 Training Course
Diploma in Central Excise & Customs, IIEM, Bangalore, 2013, 1st Grade
ACCA skill level certified & Pursuing for Strategic level
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 26/05/1983
Nationality: Indian
Marital Status: Married
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Training
GST Awareness
Indirect Taxation
Risk Management
MSME Awareness Programme
IFRS
Profile Synopsis
Experienced Finance & Accounts Manager with 12+ years of expertise in administering Finance, Accounts, and Admin matters, filing of GST Returns, executing GST Refund procedures, generating MIS Reports, performing Bank Reconciliation, handling State Taxation matters and all required statutory returns.
Instrumental in supervising Statutory Collections and Issuance of Forms, handling Direct & Indirect Taxation, coordinating commercial activities like AR and AP, analyzing Receivable Cycle, ensuring Scheme Management, and handling Legal and Sales Accounts.
Proficient in assisting Internal Audit, controlling Overdue Payments, applying Budgetary Control and Inventory Controls, assisting Cash Flow Analysis, Fund Management, Trial Balance Preparation, and Finalization of Balance Sheet and Accounts.
Languages
Gujarati
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Associates Financial Controller
Maersk GSC.
05.2023 - Current
Senior Specialist - Finance & Accounts
Maersk GSC.
05.2021 - 04.2023
Manager - Finance & Accounts
Lucky Mycrofine Appliances Pvt. Ltd.
05.2014 - 05.2021
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounts
EPP Composites Pvt. Ltd.
07.2012 - 05.2014
MBA - Financial Management
Newport University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Saurashtra University
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