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
Database Administration
Attention to Detail
Manufacturing Accounting
Tax Computation
Cost savings options
Cost savings options
Account reconciliation processes
Problem-Solving
Administrative Oversight
ERP Systems Expertise
Inventory Accounting
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Technopet Machineries
03.2002 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - Financial Accounting
N.G. Bedekar College of Commerce
04.2001 -