Surya Gururajan
Chennai
Summary
Results-driven Finance professional with 7+ years of experience in Record-to-Report (RTR), General Ledger accounting, and financial reporting. Strong expertise in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliation, fixed assets accounting, and audit support. Proven ability to streamline processes, improve reporting accuracy, and ensure compliance with IFRS and internal controls (SOX). Experienced in SAP FICO and Blackline, with a track record of collaborating with global stakeholders to drive operational efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Analyst
DHL Information Services (I) LLP
07.2025 - Current
- Manage end-to-end RTR activities, ensuring accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
- Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, allocations, intercompany transactions, and bank entries in SAP S/4HANA.
- Perform GL reconciliation, subledger reconciliation, and FX revaluation to ensure financial accuracy.
- Handle cash and bank accounting, including bank reconciliations and cash flow monitoring.
- Manage fixed asset lifecycle (capitalization, depreciation, transfer, retirement, reconciliation).
- Execute balance sheet reconciliations and resolve aged outstanding items.
- Ensure compliance with SOX/internal controls, audit requirements, and accounting policies.
- Support statutory and internal audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to improve processes and reduce close timelines.
Associate Finance Controller
Maersk Global Service Centers India Private Limited
04.2022 - 07.2025
- Managed end-to-end accounting and financial reporting for multiple entities.
- Performed Blackline reconciliations, resolved aged items, and ensured compliance with controls.
- Led month-end close activities, including journal entries, variance analysis, and reporting.
- Supported audit processes by preparing financial statements, schedules, and reconciliations.
- Executed Internal Control Attestation (RICC) and ensured compliance with governance frameworks.
- Delivered financial analysis and MIS reports for business decision-making.
- Coordinated with tax teams and stakeholders for compliance and reporting requirements.
- Improved reporting efficiency through process automation initiatives.
Finance Executive
Asvini Fisheries Private Limited
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted variance analysis and monitored financial performance.
- Prepared cash flow forecasts and financial reports.
- Managed payroll, vendor payments, and banking operations.
- Strengthened internal controls and reporting processes.
Articled Audit Assistant
M/s T Selvaraj & Co., Chartered Accountants
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Conducted audits across industries including banking, pharma, and textiles.
- Prepared financial statements and audit documentation.
- Assisted in audit planning, execution, and reporting.
- Identified control gaps and supported compliance with accounting standards.
- Reduced month-end close cycle time by 10% through process improvements.
- Awarded 'Champ of the Month' for automation using MS Forms.
- Received 'Going the Extra Mile Award' at Maersk.
- Improved efficiency in vendor management through automation initiatives.
Education
CA Intermediate - Accountancy & Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India04-2017
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Guru Nanak College (University of Madras)
Chennai04-2015
Class XII - Commerce & Business Mathematics
Shikshaa Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai03-2012
Class X - General
Shikshaa Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Chennai03-2010
Skills
- Record to Report (RTR)
- General Ledger (GL) Accounting
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Financial Reporting & MIS
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation
- SAP FICO & SAP S/4HANA
- Blackline Reconciliation Tool
- Fixed Assets Accounting
- Journal Entries & Accruals
- Intercompany Accounting
- IFRS & GAAP Compliance
- Internal Controls (SOX / RICC)
- Variance Analysis
- Audit Support (Internal & Statutory)
Accomplishments
- Reduced month-end close cycle time by 10% through process improvements.
- Awarded 'Champ of the Month' for automation using MS Forms.
- Received 'Going the Extra Mile Award' at Maersk.
- Improved efficiency in vendor management through automation initiatives.
Languages
Tamil
Proficient
C2
Kannada
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the given details are true to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Finance Analyst
DHL Information Services (I) LLP
07.2025 - Current
Associate Finance Controller
Maersk Global Service Centers India Private Limited
04.2022 - 07.2025
Finance Executive
Asvini Fisheries Private Limited
03.2021 - 12.2021
Articled Audit Assistant
M/s T Selvaraj & Co., Chartered Accountants
07.2017 - 07.2020
CA Intermediate - Accountancy & Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
Guru Nanak College (University of Madras)
Class XII - Commerce & Business Mathematics
Shikshaa Matriculation Higher Secondary School
Class X - General
Shikshaa Matriculation Higher Secondary School