SANTOSH KUMAR G R
Assistant Manager - Finance and Accounts
Bengaluru,karnataka
Summary
Accomplished Assistant Accounting Manager with over 12 years of experience in financial management, accounting operations, and cross-border reporting. Specializing in month-end close, budgeting, variance analysis, and reconciliations across multiple entities including the US, India, Malaysia, and Dubai. Proven track record of leading teams, improving financial accuracy, and optimizing processes through ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Zoho. Ready to bring a high level of expertise to any role, known for managing accounting teams effectively and ensuring compliance and efficiency. Recognized for a strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and possessing adaptive skills to meet evolving needs. Proficient in financial reporting and team leadership, valued for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Accounting Manager
Horizontal Digital
Banglore
05.2024 - Current
- Oversaw accounts for India, Malaysia, and Dubai; ensured accurate reporting and timely processing.
- Led month-end close including P&L, balance sheet schedules and reconciliations, and cost allocations, Budget vs. Actual analysis.
- Conducted daily team reviews and implemented process improvements to boost accuracy.
- Prepared budgets performed variance analysis, and recognized revenue across entities.
- Reviewed journal entries and handled payments and vendor reimbursements.
- Ensured tax compliance for GST and non-salary TDS.
- Streamlined processes for – Cost allocations, Salary allocations across the entities, prepaid expenses and accrual journal entries (JEs), created the excel with formulated journal entries (JEs) and upload formats which saved 3 days’ work to few hours(6hours).
- Improved team productivity by 40% via new tools and workflows.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets, collaborating closely with department managers to align resources with strategic objectives.
- Trained junior accounting staff members on best practices, policies, and procedures while providing ongoing guidance as needed for their professional development.
- Optimized cash flow management by diligently monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue payments.
- Streamlined accounting processes by implementing automated systems and reducing manual tasks.
- Improved month-end closing process efficiency, leading to a reduction in time required for report generation.
- Maintained accurate fixed asset records through regular inventory counts, depreciation calculations, and asset disposals or acquisitions.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting entries.
- Monitored budget allocation and expenditures to enforce compliance with company policies.
- Managed banking reconciliations and monthly balance sheet statements.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
Senior Accounting Specialist L2 (Team Lead)
Consero Global
Banglore
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Managed multiple U.S. clients; led month-end close, including accruals, revenue recognition, deferred revenue and MIS.
- Prepared balance sheet schedules, reconciliations, Budget vs. Actual analysis, variance analysis.
- Oversaw SO creation, invoicing, DTC sales, bill processing, and payroll entries and analysis in NetSuite/QuickBooks.
- Reviewed GLs, performed reconciliations, and supported audit readiness.
- Handled revenue tracking for Shopify and Amazon, ensuring accurate financials.
- Improved team productivity by 20% via new tools and workflows.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Analyzed variances between actuals vs budget/forecast figures, providing insights into business performance drivers for senior management review.
- Mentored junior staff members, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged professional growth.
- Completed biweekly payroll and maintained employee records.
- Reduced month-end closing time by standardizing reconciliation procedures and automating manual tasks.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
Senior Executive
Prudent Square Advisory
Banglore
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Prepared financials, budgets, MIS, and payroll for multiple clients.
- Delivered budget vs. actual reports and ensured compliance in tax matters.
- Generated monthly and yearly P&L statements and ensured statutory compliance.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by promoting open communication channels for feedback from all levels within the organization.
- Compliance workings and filings such as TDS, GST, PF and PT
- Handled multiple clients
Senior Accountant
Tamara Leisure Experiences
Banglore
11.2017 - 11.2020
- Managed GST filings across three states; created new templates to improve workflow.
- Reported on monthly closings, variance analysis, and MIS.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
- Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
- Optimized month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 10 days to 5 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
Senior Accounts Executive
EnergyPack
Banglore
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked on month end closer and year end filing
- reviewed Payroll and approved monthly salary sheets
- calculated TDS of employees
- intercompany reconciliation's
- co ordinating with Auditors and resolving the concerns raised by auditors
Accounts Executive
Cuddapah Ramesh & Co
Banglore
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Completed article ship,
- Managed tax filings of Individuals, firms and companies and audit support.
- worked on Bank audits, Stock audits
- Prepared, financials of Induvial, firms and companies
Articled Assistant
SSB & Associates
Banglore
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Conducted audits and supported financial compliance projects.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Finance And Accounts
Pragathi College
Chintamani, Karnataka, India 04.2009 - 04.2012
PUC (Pre-University Course) - Finance And Accounts
Pragathi College
Chintamani, Karnataka, India 04.2007 - 03.2009
Skills
Financial management
Month-end reconciliation
Profit and loss management
Balance sheet management
Record to report
Proficient in revenue recognition standards
Variance analysis
Schedule reconciliation expertise
Tools & ERPs
NetSuite proficiency
QuickBooks
Zoho Books
Billcom
Tally ERP
ADP
GAAP
Microsoft Excel expertise
General ledger management
Expense management
Fixed asset management
Revenue reporting
Month-end closing
Year-end closing
P&L analysis
Bank account reconciliations
Month-end reporting
Journal entries
GL entry verification
Staff training and development
General ledger accounting
Bookkeeping
Certification
ICAI Articleship Completion
Timeline
Assistant Accounting Manager
Horizontal Digital
05.2024 - Current
Senior Accounting Specialist L2 (Team Lead)
Consero Global
08.2021 - 05.2024
Senior Executive
Prudent Square Advisory
01.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Accountant
Tamara Leisure Experiences
11.2017 - 11.2020
Senior Accounts Executive
EnergyPack
12.2016 - 07.2017
Accounts Executive
Cuddapah Ramesh & Co
08.2013 - 12.2015
Articled Assistant
SSB & Associates
09.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Finance And Accounts
Pragathi College
04.2009 - 04.2012
PUC (Pre-University Course) - Finance And Accounts
Pragathi College
04.2007 - 03.2009