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Swati Kurian

Senior Accountant

Summary

Detail-oriented Senior Accountant focused on improving company financial operations and streamlining processes using effective leadership, planning and decision-making abilities. Resourceful Accounting professional with 18 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accountant

Technopet Machineries
03.2002 - 03.2014
  • Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
  • Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
  • Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
  • Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
  • Assisted team members in transitioning to new system through extensive training and one-on-one support.
  • Initiated comprehensive account assessments to check viability, stability, and profitability of business operations.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Contributed significantly towards cost-saving initiatives through meticulous analysis of expenses patterns and identification of areas ripe for optimization.
  • Expedited payroll and invoicing by streamlining billing systems.
  • Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
  • Established strong relationships with vendors to negotiate favorable payment terms that improved working capital management.
  • Improved cash flow management by closely monitoring receivables and implementing stricter credit policies.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Provided timely and accurate financial reporting to senior management, enabling informed decision-making based on reliable data.
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors.
  • Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
  • Assisted in upgrade and conversion of in-house financial systems.
  • Managed tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges.
  • Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
  • Optimized inventory management processes by monitoring stock levels closely and recommending optimal order quantities based on historical trends.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
  • Implemented tighter internal controls, reducing instances of fraud or misappropriation of company funds.
  • Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
  • Implemented a comprehensive fixed asset tracking system that improved overall accuracy and depreciation calculations.
  • Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
  • Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
  • Coordinated logistics activities related to transportation, shipping, and warehousing of purchased goods.
  • Recorded price histories, vendor relationship issues and purchasing document terms.
  • Scrutinized purchasing data to identify areas for improvement and cost savings.
  • Wrote standard operating procedures for department.
  • Solved diverse supply chain problems involving numerous sources, logistics, and scheduling factors.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for optimal pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
  • Trained purchasing team to assess vendor capabilities, develop sources and evaluate vendor performance.
  • Streamlined vendor payment process by collaborating with finance department on invoice reconciliation efforts.
  • Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
  • Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
  • Negotiated pricing and terms with vendors to secure best value for company.
  • Hired and trained purchasing staff to improve effectiveness of purchasing operations.
  • Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
  • Used Tally to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
  • Improved inventory management by implementing an efficient system for monitoring stock levels.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Worked audit engagements for industries in engineering, manufacturing, non-profit and human resources.
  • Found tax solutions to complicated tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce
Thane, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Non-Compliance Assessment

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Timeline

Senior Accountant

Technopet Machineries
03.2002 - 03.2014

Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting

N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce
04.2001 -

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