Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Disclaimer
Timeline
Generic
SELVARAJ KANDASAMY

SELVARAJ KANDASAMY

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic Senior Accounting and Finance Manager with a proven track record at Sectigo India, excelling in financial reporting and strategic planning. Adept at leading teams and implementing cost reduction initiatives, I deliver accurate budget forecasts and ensure tax compliance, driving organizational efficiency and growth. Proficient in ERP systems and effective communication. Professional and dedicated team player, experienced in overseeing operations of individual and multi-unit facilities. Develops successful programs to improve profitability. Seeking a new position with exciting challenges where great skills will be valued.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounting and Finance Manager

Sectigo India Private Limited
Chennai
01.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: Sectigo Ltd.
  • Oversees daily accounting functions, including sales invoices, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, wire transfers, ledger scrutiny, provisions, accruals, periodic bank reconciliation, and intercompany reconciliation.
  • Managed month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Ensure proper implementation of all financial and administrative policies and procedures.
  • Maintains a fixed asset register and depreciates monthly.
  • Preparing and executing employee payroll every month, and issuing tax certificates to the employees.
  • Giving advice, guidance, and support on all financial matters to the company directors.
  • Manage and supervise the accounting and finance team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
  • Preparing and delivering monthly budget forecasts to the global team, and collecting the inward wire, comparing actual performance with budgeted forecasts.
  • Functioning with the Finance Controller in the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and strategic plans.
  • Giving the worldwide team budget prediction projections on a quarterly and annual basis.
  • Facilitated a successful integration of new financial software.
  • Conduct cost reduction and evaluation initiatives to optimize financial efficiency.
  • Engaging in strategic planning and decision-making to drive organizational growth and efficiency.
  • Providing the accurate monthly financial reports to the corporate controller, including trial balance and budget vs. Actual reports.
  • Worked closely with senior leadership team to develop strategic plans that aligns with overall goals of the organization.
  • Presenting monthly updates on local financial developments to the CFO and global controller.
  • Adherence to local tax regulations and protocols.
  • Oversee all tax returns (GST, TDS, PT, and income tax) on time and accurately.
  • Completing Softex forms and maintaining SEZ compliance.
  • Executing employee statutory compliance and benefits (PF, ESI, gratuity, statutory bonus, and labor welfare).
  • Managing all departmental audit scrutiny and statutory tax compliance (GST, PF, and ESI).
  • Developing and executing quarterly income tax forecasts, and paying taxes in advance each quarter.
  • Providing accurate financial data to the auditors.
  • Performing statutory audits, providing all necessary reconciliation reports and audit documents, and maintaining good relations with the auditors and company secretaries.

Accomplished special projects—New Site Support.

  • Partnered with the local site leadership team for comprehensive site management and financial support, and provided financial insights to support strategic planning.
  • Submitted the necessary documentation to MEPZ for SEZ site approval, together with the predicted balance sheet, P&L, and forex inflow and outflow reports.
  • Discussed project ideas and cost reductions at the new site.
  • Coordinated with the building team for lease deed execution, layouts, and other approvals.
  • Collaborated with vendors in the areas of law, leasing, fit-out, interior design, architecture, IT, internet, power, and safety.
  • And overseeing complete facilities management.

Accounts Manager

JHL Global Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 01.2019
  • Maintaining petty cash and banking operations.
  • Daily banking tasks, including NEFT and RTGS.
  • Bookkeeping and invoice preparation.
  • Posting accounts payable and receivable portfolios.
  • Preparing journal entries and bank reconciliation statements.
  • Preparing monthly MIS, and financial reports.
  • Payroll processing, vendor payment processing, fixed asset acquisition, and depreciation.
  • Resolving PF, ESI, TDS, GST, and service tax returns.
  • Preparing monthly financial reports, and reconciliation of creditor and debtor ledgers.
  • Finalizing balance sheets, making income tax, and self-assessment tax payments.
  • Annual IT filing and compliance.
  • Preparing the budget and Form 16 & 16A.

Accounts Executive (USA) Accounts Process

Interpro Global Pvt Ltd
02.2012 - 04.2015
  • Posting cash receipts and bookkeeping.
  • Posting accounts payable and receivable entries.
  • Posting journal entries and provisions.
  • Maintaining the General Ledger.
  • Preparing a bank reconciliation statement.
  • Preparing GL reconciliation.
  • Preparing Accounts Receivable M.I.S.
  • Preparing Financial Statements.
  • Preparing Trading, Profit and Loss A/c, and Balance Sheet.

Audit & Accounts Assistant

Karpagam & Co.
Chennai
07.2010 - 02.2012
  • Company Overview: (Chartered Accountant)
  • Preparing accounting vouchers, accounts, invoices, and vouchers.
  • Verifying receipt and payment vouchers.
  • Preparing bank reconciliation statements.
  • Conducting internal audits with client companies.
  • Preparing trading, profit/loss A/c, and balance sheets.
  • Verifying fixed assets.
  • Calculating an individual's tax.
  • Preparing E-TDS statements.
  • Preparing VAT and sales/service tax statements.
  • (Chartered Accountant)

Junior Officer

ADFC (HDFC Bank)
Chennai
05.2008 - 06.2010
  • Handling transaction processing in the credit card division.
  • Processing insurance for credit cards.
  • Handling finance charges and debits to cardholders.
  • Preparing MIS and sending monthly analysis to operations.
  • Recording payment vouchers for refund credit.
  • Daily Bajaj Allianz Insurance and ERGO reconciliation.
  • Monthly GL balance reconciliation.
  • Analyzing checks and control issues.
  • Uploading in CMS, ASM, and ARAE modules in Vision Plus.
  • VLOOKUP, Pivot Table.

Accounts Assistant

Sintron Electronics Pvt Ltd
Chennai
06.2007 - 05.2008
  • Maintenance of vouchers and petty cash.
  • Preparing invoices and delivery challans.
  • Updating daily transactions and BRS.
  • Verifying fixed assets periodically.
  • Preparing sales and service tax statements.
  • Calculating TDS for vendors.
  • Preparing PF and ESI challans.
  • Ensuring purchase bill entry for unreceived bills.

Education

MBA- MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE

Madras University
Chennai
01.2009

B.COM - BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -

THANTHI HANS ROEVER COLLEGE
Perambalur
01.2007

Higher Secondary Course Certificate -

GOVT HIGHER Secondary School
kurumbalur
01.2004

Secondary School Leaving Certificate -

GOVT HIGHER Secondary School
Melapuliyur
01.2002

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Budget forecasting
  • Intercompany reconciliation
  • Tax compliance
  • Payroll processing
  • Cost reduction
  • Audit coordination
  • Financial analysis
  • Cash flow management
  • Leadership skills
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Fixed asset management
  • Consolidation accounting
  • General ledger management
  • Auditing procedures
  • Transfer pricing
  • Budget management
  • ERP systems expertise
  • Financial statement presentations
  • Hard worker
  • Adaptability
  • Teamwork
  • SOFTWARE SKILLS
  • Zoho
  • Microsoft Dynamics
  • Darwin
  • Advance Excel
  • Tally ERP 9
  • DCA
  • Typewriting Higher

Accomplishments

  • Performance bonus award in 2021
  • Integration bonus award in 2022
  • Spotlight award in 2024
  • Corporate performance bonus award in 2025

Languages

  • English
  • Tamil

Disclaimer

To the best of my knowledge and belief, I hereby attest that the information above is true and accurate.

Timeline

Senior Accounting and Finance Manager

Sectigo India Private Limited
01.2019 - Current

Accounts Manager

JHL Global Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 01.2019

Accounts Executive (USA) Accounts Process

Interpro Global Pvt Ltd
02.2012 - 04.2015

Audit & Accounts Assistant

Karpagam & Co.
07.2010 - 02.2012

Junior Officer

ADFC (HDFC Bank)
05.2008 - 06.2010

Accounts Assistant

Sintron Electronics Pvt Ltd
06.2007 - 05.2008

MBA- MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE

Madras University

B.COM - BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -

THANTHI HANS ROEVER COLLEGE

Higher Secondary Course Certificate -

GOVT HIGHER Secondary School

Secondary School Leaving Certificate -

GOVT HIGHER Secondary School
SELVARAJ KANDASAMY