Surya Gururajan
Summary
- Analytical, Detail-oriented, efficient and highly organized professional with over 15 years of experience in accounting functions, SAP payroll system operations, and GE Internal Billing System.
- Possess strong analytical, technical and problem solving skills, with the ability to make well thought out decisions.
- Highly trustworthy, discreet, ethical and with strong integrity.
- Resourceful in the completion of projects, with little or minimal supervision.
- Highly efficient at multi-tasking with strong ability to meet deadlines.
- Capable of working within a fast paced and challenging environment
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
R2R Accountant
Maersk Global Service Centres India Private Limited
2022.04 - Current
- Performed day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting and recording intercompany accounts payable and receivable data and reconciled monthly totals to confirm proper accounting.
- Aligned all financial activity with GE policy and GAAP regulations and standards.
- Analyzed files and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Identified operational process inefficiencies and recommended necessary improvements by creating a reporting tool in Tableau platform.
- Routinely contacted counterparties with balances over 90 days past due to resolve delinquencies.
- Worked closely with delinquent counterparty to collect and reconcile accounts through approved channels or systems.
- Prepared and maintained assigned accounts monthly and quarterly reconciliation schedules.
- Analyzed uncollectible accounts to write off and reviewed with senior management to measure overall portfolio performance.
- Kept accounts receivable and payable tracking database current with relevant client information, collection and billing progress and program changes.
- Collaborate, worked with cash application team and credit manager on timely and accurate posting of remittances.
- Verified accuracy of information on Purchase Orders to invoice , identified variances and researched issues to correct problems and maintain financial compliance.
- Trained new team members on ERP systems and process to keep team operations productive and efficient.
- Assisted with month-end and year-end closings to support accounting system accuracy.
- Master Data Governance (i.e) Creation of Vendor code on timeliness to ensure Vendors are paid on time for the smooth flow of Business.
- Vendor Management in turns helps the Accounts payable team to post the entries in SAP which in turn the Bank team can make the payment without hazel's.
Finance Executive
Asvini Fisheries Private Limited
2021.03 - 2021.12
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Improved resource utilization with data management systems, reducing costs through strategic coordination and contract analysis.
- Drove profit increases through market research and strategic asset management to meet dynamic industry conditions.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Designed and modified reporting procedures and controls to inform business development and growth.
- Enhanced internal control systems and procedures to mitigate risk and support opportunities.
- Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
Articled Audit Assistant
M/s T Selvaraj & Co., Chartered Accountants
2017.07 - 2020.07
- Major Industries handled (Pharmaceutical, Banking and Non-Banking financial Sector, Textile Industry)
- Performed analysis and research to compile data to submit to auditor for special projects.
- Provided administrative and management assistance to auditor and directed activities in office.
- Prepared year-end journal entries to prepare for annual audit.
- Prepared balance sheets.
- Supervised assigned accounting staff to evaluate performance and maintain standards.
- Conducted audits of funds to meet proper accounting, reporting and disbursement requirements.
- Assisted auditor in developing timelines, budgets, and audit plans assigned projects.
- Developed detailed financial recordkeeping methods and procedures to support fiscal reporting.
- Recommended strategies to correct unsatisfactory conditions and reduce costs.
- Evaluated program objectives and procedures and applicable regulations to perform thorough and complete audit.
- Contribute to team results by welcoming new and different work requirement and exploring new opportunities to add value to the organization .
Education
CA Intermediate - Accountancy And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Gurunanak College (University of Madras)
Chennai03.2015
Class XII - Commerce
Shikshaa Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai03.2012
Class X - General
Shikshaa Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai03.2010
Skills
- General ledger entries
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Account reconciliation
- A/P and A/R
- Tax Preparation
- Payroll administration
- SAP Accounting and HR module proficiency
- Microsoft Windows, Quickbooks, Lotus Notes proficiency
Accomplishments
- Generated a 10% reduction in month-end close.
- Created a template on MS Forms along with all necessary instructions and the option of Uploading the Documents in the template itself. With this we get all the documents and approvals at once, without having to follow up over the mails and for streamlining i have been awarded the "Champ of the month" in Maersk.
- " Going the Extra mile award" for handling the Vendor Management along with R2R process in Maersk.
- Exemption in Financial Accounting , Costing and Financial Management and Advanced Accounting in CA - Intermediate.
- Achieved Efficiency by introducing MS-forms for Vendor Management tasks.
Languages
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Kannada
Intermediate (B1)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Additional Information
Date of Birth: 03 September 1994
Marital Status: Married
Declaration
I hereby declare that all the given details are true to the best of my knowledge.
(Surya Gururajan)
Timeline
R2R Accountant
Maersk Global Service Centres India Private Limited
2022.04 - Current
Finance Executive
Asvini Fisheries Private Limited
2021.03 - 2021.12
Articled Audit Assistant
M/s T Selvaraj & Co., Chartered Accountants
2017.07 - 2020.07
CA Intermediate - Accountancy And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Gurunanak College (University of Madras)
Class XII - Commerce
Shikshaa Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Class X - General
Shikshaa Matriculation Higher Secondary School
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