Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Rakuten India, excelling in variance analysis and tax compliance. Proven track record in implementing internal controls and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Adept at utilizing Tally ERP 9 and fostering cross-departmental collaboration to drive efficiency and achieve budget targets.
✅ Core Finance & Accounting
• Prepared and reviewed monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with Ind AS and statutory requirements.
• Handled day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Coordinated monthly and yearly closings, streamlining reporting timelines by 15%.
• Supported statutory, internal, and tax audits, ensuring zero non-compliance observations.
✅Taxation (Direct & Indirect)
• Managed TDS and GST compliance including filing of returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B, TDS returns), reconciliations, and assessments.
• Liaised with consultants and authorities for the timely resolution of notices and queries under Income Tax and GST.
• Assisted in transfer pricing documentation and Form 3CEB reporting for cross-border transactions.
✅Budgeting & Forecasting
• Assisted in preparing annual budgets and quarterly forecasts by coordinating with department heads.
• Analyzed variances between actuals vs budget, providing actionable insights to management.
• Improved budgeting accuracy by implementing detailed cost center-wise analysis.
• Developed and maintained detailed MIS reports for management, focusing on cash flow, expense tracking, and revenue performance.
✅ Team & Process Management
• Led process improvement initiatives, reducing manual errors in invoicing and collections.
• Supported ERP transition (SAP/Tally/Focus) by mapping financial processes and testing workflows.
✅Treasury & Banking
• Handled cash flow management, monitored fund requirements, and coordinated with banks for working capital arrangements.
• Managed vendor and customer payments ensuring compliance with credit terms and internal policies.
✅Payroll Processing
• Processed monthly payroll for over ___ employees across multiple locations, ensuring 100% accuracy and adherence to timelines.
• Coordinated with HR, Finance, and IT teams to ensure smooth data flow and correct salary inputs (attendance, incentives, leaves, LOP, etc.).
• Managed full and final settlements (F&F), bonuses, arrears, and off-cycle payments in compliance with company policies
• Ensured timely calculation, deduction, and filing of PF, ESI, PT, LWF, and TDS in accordance with Indian labor laws.
• Prepared and submitted monthly/quarterly/annual returns including Form 24Q, PF ECR, ESI Returns, and PT Challans.
• Handled end-to-end compliance with Income Tax provisions including employee tax declarations, investment proofs, and Form 16 issuance.
• Facilitated internal and statutory payroll audits, ensuring zero non-compliance and timely resolution of audit queries.
• Maintained accurate payroll records, audit trails, and employee-related compliance documentation