Smitha L
Bengaluru
Summary
Detail-oriented Finance Assistant skilled in processing vendor invoices and reconciling bank statements. Supported month-end closing by preparing journal entries and ensuring compliance with GST invoices. Organized financial documentation for audits and streamlined administrative processes, enhancing overall efficiency. Contributed to financial statement preparation, showcasing a strong grasp of accounting principles.
Overview
5
5
Languages
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Assistant
Godrej and Boyce Mfg Co Ltd
Bengaluru
12.2020 - Current
- Processed vendor invoices for manufacturing operations, ensuring timely payments and accurate financial records for Godrej and Boyce finance team.
- Reconciled bank statements, ledger accounts, and payment records.
- Prepared journal entries and supported month-end closing activities.
- Reviewed GST invoices and supported tax compliance records.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports, including monthly and annual accounts.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents, and invoices.
- Updated MIS reports and shared finance data with management.
- Assisted audits by organizing vouchers, statements, and supporting schedules.
- Maintained comprehensive records of financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
- Entered data into accounting software packages accurately and efficiently.
- Processed payments received from customers in an accurate and timely manner.
- Assessed data and information to check entries, calculations, and billing codes for accuracy.
- Managed customer complaints regarding billing errors or discrepancies.
- Drove cash management to process timely cash receipts and support leaders.
- Monitored debtors' accounts to ensure timely payment of outstanding invoices.
- Provided support in developing new policies related to financial management.
- Ensured confidentiality and security of financial records.
- Participated in financial and operational audits, providing necessary information and support to the auditors.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Executed bookkeeping functions to uphold accurate financial records, supporting overall accounting operations and consulting services.
- Executed bookkeeping functions to uphold accurate financial records, supporting overall accounting operations and consulting services.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Seshadripuram Degree College
Bengaluru 08.2017 - 09.2020
Skills
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Invoice processing
- Payment posting
- Financial transaction posting
- Journal entries
- Month-end closing
- Month-end closing support
- Bank reconciliation
- Ledger management
- Financial reporting
- GST compliance
- Audit support
- Financial record keeping
- Bill payment and recordkeeping
- Check disbursement
- Credit management
- Debt collection
- Cash management
- Document workflow
- Data entry
- Microsoft Excel
- Coaching and training
- Account analysis
- Asset management
- Monthly reporting
- Interpersonal communication
- Communication skills
- Communication effectiveness
- Bill payment and recordkeeping
- Communication effectiveness
Languages
Kannada
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Marathi
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Tamil
Elementary (A2)
A2
Accomplishments
- Recognition for training new joinees and associates
- Recognition for taking up additional tasks
Affiliations
- Trained Professional Classical Dancer
Timeline
Finance Assistant
Godrej and Boyce Mfg Co Ltd
12.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
Seshadripuram Degree College
08.2017 - 09.2020