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SANDEEP A N
Accounts And Finance
Bangalore
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with over 14 years of expertise in financial planning and analysis, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and treasury operations within the semiconductor, technology, and healthcare sectors. Proven success in enhancing internal controls, optimizing cash flow, and improving reporting accuracy to drive organizational efficiency. Skilled in leading teams, managing audits, and collaborating with executive leadership to inform strategic business decisions. Committed to leveraging financial acumen to support growth and innovation in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Lead
Qualcomm (Acquisition of Alphawave Semi)
Bangalore
12.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end finance operations for India entity including FP&A, treasury, compliance, payroll, and audit coordination.
- Lead end-to-end financial close ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly and annual closing including preparation of financial statements.
- Drive accounting accuracy through review of accruals, provisions, intercompany transactions, revenue recognition, leases and other complex accounting areas.
- Develop and maintain internal controls, enhancing audit-readiness and reducing manual errors through automation and standardized checklists.
- Direct end-to-end statutory, IFC, internal, GST and tax audit processes—along with GST refund applications—ensuring comprehensive audit trails, timely submissions and zero compliance deviations.
- Oversee timely calculation and payment of TDS, GST, Advance Tax and other statutory dues and Coordinate with tax consultants for corporate tax filings and statutory submissions including 3CEB, transfer pricing documentation and assessments.
- Ensure closure of IDPMS/EDPMS, SOFTEX filings and compliance for import/export transactions.
- Provide analytical insights and variance analysis to senior leadership, enabling better decision-making.
- Oversee treasury, investments and credit card operations. Prepared cash flow reports and liquidity analysis for leadership. Strengthened liquidity planning ensuring zero cash shortfalls.
- Managed Asset Register for Multiple locations, Maintained accurate FAR and improved asset tracking processes and Supported audit readiness through strong documentation and reconciliation.
Finance Lead
Awave Semiconductor India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
09.2022 - 12.2025
- Manage end-to-end financial close ensuring accurate monthly, quarterly and annual closing including preparation of financial statements.
- Prepare management accounts, financial statements, and variance reports.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Review and post the journal entries, accruals, Intercompany journals & adjustments.
- Coordinate external audits and provide schedules and documentation.
- Manage end to end payroll processing ensuring accurate and timely salary disbursement. Administered Restricted Stock Units (RSU) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) programs.
- Oversee treasury, investments and credit card operations. Prepared cash flow reports and liquidity analysis for leadership. Strengthened liquidity planning ensuring zero cash shortfalls.
- Managed Asset Register for Multiple locations, Maintained accurate FAR and improved asset tracking processes and Supported audit readiness through strong documentation and reconciliation.
- End to end statutory compliances, IFC, Internal audit, TDS (working & Returns), GST returns and GST refund applications process.
- Spearheaded process improvements within the finance department, driving increased productivity levels among team members.
Executive – Accounts & Finance
Open-Silicon Research Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
02.2015 - 08.2022
- Managed end-to-end finance and accounting operations including payroll, statutory compliance, taxation, and fixed asset accounting.
- Processed monthly payroll ensuring accurate earnings, deductions, reimbursements, incentives, and full & final settlements.
- Administered statutory payroll compliances including PF, ESI, PT, TDS and LWF with timely filings and reconciliations.
- Generated payroll MIS reports and resolved employee payroll queries with high accuracy and confidentiality.
- Maintained and updated the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) for assets across multiple locations.
- Managed asset capitalization, transfers, disposals, and depreciation as per accounting standards.
- Performed monthly depreciation posting and reconciled fixed asset schedules with the General Ledger.
- Monitored CAPEX and CWIP, ensuring timely capitalization and accurate asset classification.
- Conducted periodic physical verification of assets and resolved discrepancies.
- Managed end-to-end statutory compliances in line with Indian tax and corporate regulations.
- Prepared and filed TDS returns with accurate workings and reconciliation.
- Filed GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, etc.) and handled GST reconciliation.
- Processed and followed up on GST refund applications.
- Supported Internal Financial Controls (IFC) implementation and monitoring.
- Assisted internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reconciliations.
- Reporting, Controls & Process Improvement
- Reconciled payroll, fixed assets, and statutory accounts with the General Ledger.
- Prepared MIS and financial reports for management review.
- Strengthened internal controls and improved process efficiency using Excel automation.
- Coordinated with HR, finance, auditors, and tax consultants to ensure smooth financial operations.
Executive Accounts and Finance
RWL Health World Ltd.
Bangalore
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Preparation of General Ledger
- Handling of Debtors & Creditors Ageing Report (Monthly & Annually)
- Preparation of Reconciliation Statement (Bank & Vendor)
- Handling of Banking Activities (Fund Management, RTGS & NEFT)
- Handling of Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivables
- Monthly review of GL & rectification of entries
- Statutory Compliance - Direct Taxation (TDS Working & Filling As per Slab Wise)
- Preparation of Full and Final Settlement for workers and staff
- Handling statutory payments and filing returns such as TDS-Salary PF, ESI, and PT
Education
BBM - Finance
Tumkur University
Tumkur05.2009
MBA - Finance
Kuvempu University
Shivamogga, Karnataka, India06-2011
Skills
- Financial reporting
- Intercompany transaction oversight
- Integrated accounting processes
- Income tax compliance
- GST reporting proficiency
- Financial audit proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft GP
- SAP financial accounting
- Financial reconciliations
- Efficient data counting
- Oracle NetSuite expertise
- Experienced with QuickBooks software
- Payroll processing expertise
- Budgeting and forecasting skills
Accomplishments
- Led annual budgeting & forecasting process improving forecast accuracy by 50%.
- Strengthened cash flow planning, ensuring consistent liquidity and zero funding gaps.
- Delivered clean audit reports through improved controls and documentation.
- Improved reporting transparency and readiness for external audits.
- Streamlined expense monitoring to keep departments within approved budgets.
- Mentored and developed finance team, improving productivity and process efficiency.
- Optimized cash flow forecasting, reducing liquidity risk.
- Improved financial reporting timelines by 65% through process enhancements.
- Successfully managed GST & TDS compliance with zero penalties.
- Supported annual audits resulting in consistent clean audit outcomes.
- Led training and development of junior finance staff.
Software
Oracle netsuite
Microsoft great plains
Quick Books
SAP FICO
Timeline
Finance Lead
Qualcomm (Acquisition of Alphawave Semi)
12.2025 - Current
Finance Lead
Awave Semiconductor India Pvt Ltd
09.2022 - 12.2025
Executive – Accounts & Finance
Open-Silicon Research Pvt Ltd
02.2015 - 08.2022
Executive Accounts and Finance
RWL Health World Ltd.
07.2011 - 12.2014
BBM - Finance
Tumkur University
MBA - Finance
Kuvempu University