Vinodh Balan B

• Directed junior associates on complex tasks to enhance skill development and efficiency.
• Managed team resources by assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring deadlines were met.
• Analyzed data and generated reports for senior management to inform decision-making.
• Resolved inquiries and complaints effectively, achieving high customer satisfaction levels.
• Cultivated positive relationships with staff and management to foster collaboration.
• Reviewed and approved vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Contributed to credit and collections activities to optimize cash flow.
• Conducted financial analysis to support strategic planning initiatives.

Spearheaded team of 10 members in email handling, invoice allocation, and quality processing.

Drafted sub-ledgers to support account reconciliation processes.

Supported Business Continuity process, addressing critical activities at Chennai and Coimbatore locations.

Served as Subject Matter Expert for process-related inquiries and resolutions.

Verified reconciled General Ledger accounts for un-audited and audited liabilities.

Monitored timely payments to suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms.

Processed payments for purchase orders, freight charges, and utility bills efficiently.

Analyzed vendor invoices and purchase order information to minimize payment discrepancies.

Accounted for vehicle shipments and receipts across Ford entities per accounting standards.

Eliminated unrealized profit on inventories to comply with established policy.

Adjusted balances during consolidation to maintain accuracy in financial reporting.

Executed balance confirmation and remittance activities throughout month-end close.

Settled inter-company payables and receivables using netting process efficiently.

Collaborated with payables team to reconcile receivables and facilitate timely remittance.

Managed month-end close activities to resolve imbalances and ensure accurate accounting.

Processed accrual entries for identified discrepancies, enhancing financial integrity.

Maintained fixed asset register and expensed assets after lifecycle completion for specific location.

Prepared month-close schedules, processed spot rate and post-close entries in accounting role.

Reviewed BRS to ensure transactions matched bank statements without discrepancies.

Conducted audits and MCRP control testing, supporting external audit processes.

Performed reconciliations and accounting functions across diverse systems.

Ensured precise accounting for three entities lacking system launch capabilities.

Verified and processed invoices to ensure timely payments and necessary adjustments.

Implemented GST-compliant payment system, streamlining processing efficiency.

Collaborated with purchasing team and vendors to promptly resolve inquiries.

Cleared defective and non-compliant invoices while upholding high standards.

Reduced bulk invoice processing time using macro automation techniques.

Managed petty cash, travel, and relocation expenses accurately.

Received APA performance excellence award for outstanding invoice clearance.

Organized destruction of sensitive company records to comply with retention policies.

Developed and implemented supplier payment processes to ensure timely transactions and eliminate duplicates.

Ensured team efficiency and productivity to consistently meet service level agreements.

Planned and maintained business continuity plans for critical operations.

Identified duplicate payments, reporting operational risks and recovery strategies to management.

Ensured compliance with regulations, achieving no material weaknesses in audits.

Facilitated continuous improvement of processes through simplification, enhanced controls, and implementation of Kaizen and Six Sigma projects.

Collaborated with inter-departmental teams to resolve pending duplicate payments and prevent future occurrences.

Conducted user acceptance testing for system launches and upgrades related to new tax regulations.

• Created daily audit assignments for auditors stationed at specified branches.
  Monitored auditor availability to maintain operational efficiency.
  Delivered daily inventory reports tailored to auditor assignments.
  Validated daily audit reports from both internal and external auditors.
  Assessed details within audit reports submitted by auditors for completeness.
  Compiled reports for systematic updates in the reporting system.
  Managed daily tracking of discrepancies in auditor reports for timely clearance.

• Reviewed financial statements for accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Verified proper authorization, recording, classification, summarization, analysis, and reporting of transactions.
• Collaborated with auditors to develop comprehensive audit plans for assigned projects.
• Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to discuss compliance audit plans and results.
• Organized resources effectively to execute audit plans efficiently.