SRIRAM VENKATESAN
Bangalore
Summary
Skilled Executive with 10+ years of Finance and planning expertise. Adept at implementing improvements to optimize efficiency in business operations. Highly skilled in process optimization, Accounting and financial analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Executive
Razorpay Software Private Limited
02.2024 - Current
- Improved cash flow management through proactive monitoring of accounts receivables and payables.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by conducting regular audits and reconciliations of company accounts.
- Contributed to the development of budgets based on accurate historical spending records.
- Expedited reimbursement process times through prompt communication with employees regarding missing or incomplete documentation.
- Reviewed and analyzed project spending throughout project life cycle.
- Managed journal entries, collection efforts, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
- Conducted detailed variance analyses to identify areas of improvement in financial performance.
- Optimized cash flow management by proactively scheduling payments based on discounts available or due dates.
- Reduced payment errors by closely monitoring and reconciling vendor statements.
- Participated in software implementation projects designed to automate manual tasks within the Accounts Payable department.
- Oversaw monthly accounting close process for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
- Coordinated with auditors during annual audits, providing necessary information to ensure a timely completion of the audit process.
- Facilitated timely month-end closing procedures, contributing significantly to improved accounting cycle efficiency.
Senior Assosiate
Jones Lang Lasalle
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Received vendor invoices, validated for accuracy and routed for approval to prepare for payment processing.
- Partnered with non-finance departments to provide support in areas such as pricing strategies, contract negotiations, or other activities impacting the organization''s bottom line.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
- Prepared accurate monthly variance analysis reports, identifying trends that required further investigation or corrective action from management teams.
- Ensured accurate recordkeeping by updating the fixed asset register with changes in cost, accumulated depreciation, net book value, and useful life estimates as needed.
Officer
Manipal Hospitals
04.2017 - 10.2022
- Analyzed and explained variances by understanding key performance drivers and adjusted forecasts based on new information.
- Identified areas for cost savings within company budgets, implementing changes that resulted in significant expense reductions.
- Streamlined budgeting processes for increased efficiency in financial planning operations.
- Built strong budgets, forecasts, and reports with analyses and recommendations.
- Supported budgeting efforts by providing detailed reports on fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers.
- Collaborated with IT department to implement a robust fixed asset management software solution that increased efficiency in tracking and reporting on company assets.
- Supported mergers and acquisitions activities through accurate due diligence of target company''s fixed assets accounting practices and integration of records postacquisition.
- Streamlined vendor payments, ensuring timely financial operations by accurately scheduling and executing payments.
- Facilitated smoother end-of-month closings by collaborating with accounting team to reconcile accounts payable ledgers.
- Contributed to financial planning initiatives by participating in the development of long-term forecasts related to capital expenditures and depreciation expenses.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Streamlined asset management processes by implementing an effective tagging and tracking system for all company assets.
- Reduced discrepancies in asset records by conducting periodic physical inventory counts and reconciling differences with accounting records.
- Managed disposal process for obsolete or excess assets, ensuring proper documentation, approvals, and recording in the fixed asset register.
- Assisted external auditors during annual audits, ensuring accurate representation of fixed assets in financial statements.
- Enhanced financial accuracy by reconciling fixed asset subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
Senior Analyst
RR Donnelley
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices in financial analysis, helping them develop valuable skills for career growth.
- Optimized cash flow management by tracking daily cash balances and forecasting short-term liquidity needs accurately.
- Collaborated with Financial Planners to create comprehensive investment strategies for high net worth clients.
- Assisted senior financial planners with complex projects, ensuring accurate and efficient completion of tasks.
Senior Associate
Iq Backoffice
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
- Prepared vendor invoices and processed incoming payments.
- Demonstrated adaptability during peak workload periods while maintaining high-quality results and meeting tight deadlines.
- Assisted in month-end closing procedures, ensuring all invoices were processed on time to reflect accurate financial statements.
- Trained new team members on accounts payable processes, fostering a productive work environment.
- Facilitated smoother end-of-month closings by collaborating with accounting team to reconcile accounts payable ledgers.
Accounting Assistant
SK Industrial Gases
06.2012 - 04.2014
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring accounts receivable, ensuring prompt collection of outstanding balances.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Assisted in the preparation of monthly financial statements for timely and accurate reporting to management.
- Expedited invoice processing with effective communication between internal departments and external vendors.
- Assisted in tax preparation tasks, ensuring accurate reporting for company tax returns.
- Supported month-end closing procedures, preparing necessary journal entries and adjusting account balances as needed.
Education
Advanced Certification - Business Analyst
Coach X
Bengaluru01-2025
DIP.IFRS -
ACCA, Manipal Pro
01.2017
Accounting And Finance
AM Jain College
04-2012
HSC - Commerce
SCS Mat.He Sec School
01.2009
10TH -
SSSIE
01.2007
Skills
- M S Office
- SAP FICO
- VIM Opentext
- People soft
- Power BI
- Mail handling
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Procedure implementation
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/20/91
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information submitted here above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Personal Traits
- Effective team worker.
- Ability to deal with people.
- Good listening skills.
- Adaptable and Fast learner.
Timeline
Senior Executive
Razorpay Software Private Limited
02.2024 - Current
Senior Assosiate
Jones Lang Lasalle
10.2022 - 01.2024
Officer
Manipal Hospitals
04.2017 - 10.2022
Senior Analyst
RR Donnelley
11.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Associate
Iq Backoffice
08.2014 - 11.2015
Accounting Assistant
SK Industrial Gases
06.2012 - 04.2014
Advanced Certification - Business Analyst
Coach X
DIP.IFRS -
ACCA, Manipal Pro
Accounting And Finance
AM Jain College
HSC - Commerce
SCS Mat.He Sec School
10TH -
SSSIE
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