Sagar AN

• Coordinated monthly financial book-closing activities to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepared consolidated financial reports for the group, enabling informed decision-making at the management level.
• Conducted general ledger reviews and performed reconciliations to maintain compliance and integrity of accounts.
• Developed ad-hoc financial reports and dashboards to support business analysis and strategic planning.
• Coordinated with external Big Four auditors to ensure a smooth and compliant audit process each fiscal year.
• Addressed tax notices and assessments by preparing detailed workings and responses for the authorities.
• Oversaw GST compliance processes, including filings, and reconciliations.
• Processed GST refunds and liaised with government departments to secure timely disbursement.
• Supported merger activities, including execution of pre-merger audits, and integration tasks.
• Led ERP migration initiatives, ensuring a seamless transition and minimal disruption to operations.
• Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
• Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.

(A Fashion Retail wing of E-Land Group– Licensee of Italian luxury brand MANDARINA DUCK)

• Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
• Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
• Negotiated favorable terms with vendors, resulting in significant cost savings for the company.
• Handled import management processes, and handled customs documentation to facilitate smooth international trade.
• Prepared and filed GST, TDS, and Income Tax returns within prescribed timelines to maintain full compliance.
• Supervised payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of employee compensation.
• Implemented inventory controls and conducted frequent audits to minimize risks and strengthen asset management.
• Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.

• Played key role in strategic planning sessions, offering insights that shaped company direction and growth.

• Coordinated and supervised data preparation for income tax and GST audits, facilitating smooth auditor reviews.

• Provided ongoing support to the finance team by monitoring statutory updates, and ensuring timely compliance.
• Handled applications, documentation, and coordination with GST offices across multiple states to secure GST refunds.
• Approved daily tax accounting entries, scrutinized tax ledgers, advised on tax liabilities, and prepared tax-related MIS reports.
• Prepared and filed GST, Service Tax, VAT, TDS, and Income Tax returns within prescribed timelines.
• Conducted a reconciliation of the Fixed Asset Register to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Participated in ERP implementation and migration from RAMCO ERP to Oracle Fusion, streamlining financial processes.

• Assistance for the audit, assessment, and evaluation of various JAPAC entities.
• Handling VAT/GST compliances for JAPAC entities.
• Preparation of Revenue Reconciliation reports
• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
• Supporting financial controllers in the data integration of acquired entities.

• Conducting end-to-end internal control audits for all departments of the organization.
• Internal Finance Audit of small and medium-sized service organizations.
• Audit review and report finalization.
• Mentored juniors and interns in conducting internal audits.
• Handled statutory and tax audits, including tax filings.
• (Led internal audits at reputed organizations such as Landmark Group, LG India, and Thomas Cook.)

• Articled assistant at Murali & Venkat, Chartered Accountants for 3.5 years