Yaswanth Thatavarthy

Revenue Department

• Executed monthly and quarterly revenue close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support.
• Partnered with Finance and FP&A on revenue forecasts, trend analysis, and variance explanations.
• Contributed to process automation and system improvements for faster, more accurate revenue reporting.
• Reviewed and helped develop accounting policies for deferred revenue, billing schedules, and revenue accruals.

Contracts and order management.

• Analyze customer contracts and sales orders to ensure accurate billing, revenue recognition, and GAAP/IFRS compliance.
• Collaborated with Sales, Legal, and Revenue teams to resolve contract discrepancies, and uphold internal controls.

General Accounting

• Posted journal entries for revenue, deferrals, credit memos, and contract changes, and reconciled G.L. accounts.
• Assisted audits with supporting documentation for revenue and general accounting processes.
• Conducted account reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts (e.g., cash, AR, AP, prepaid expenses, and accruals), ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Billing Operations

• Reviewed order entries in Salesforce/ERP systems for completeness and accuracy prior to invoice creation.
• Played a key role in reducing billing discrepancies by identifying mismatches early, and facilitating swift resolution across internal teams.

• Managed Accounts Receivable (AR) aging analysis across multiple regions, monitoring outstanding balances, and collaborating with regional teams to ensure timely collections and minimize overdue accounts.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to improve AR processes and reporting, enhancing cash flow visibility, and operational efficiency.
• Assisted in the preparation and filing of Sales Tax Returns as part of the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance with regulatory requirements, and timely submissions across applicable jurisdictions.
• Supported the sales tax reconciliation between ERP systems and tax reporting tools, helping to maintain audit-ready documentation and improving tax reporting accuracy.

• Promoted from Associate Accountant to Senior Accountant based on performance and leadership in setting up core finance functions.
• Built and implemented the entire finance and accounting process from scratch in a start-up environment.
• Established a chart of accounts, internal controls, and standardized workflows for AP, AR, GL, and month-end close.
• Managed general accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Collaborated with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to support strategic growth.
• Worked cross-functionally with HR, Operations, and external partners to align financial practices with business needs.
• Filed and assisted in indirect tax returns (GST, sales tax, TDS), ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
• Supported statutory audits, and coordinated with auditors and consultants for compliance and reporting.
• Proposed and built SAP ECC solutions in collaboration with functional teams to enhance AR and AP processes, and strengthen financial reporting capabilities.
• Led the development of a bank interface for automated posting of transactions from bank statements, significantly reducing manual intervention and errors.

• Conducted statutory audits for industries like the banking sector, agro products industries, manufacturing plants, charitable trusts, and automobile industries.
• Assisted in issuing audit certifications and due diligence reports for business restructuring, bank loans, and statutory requirements.
• Handled ROC e-filings for various companies, including company incorporations, annual filings, charge creation/disbursements, and other compliance activities.
• Managed Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) registration and issuance for Income Tax and MCA portal (ROC) filings.
• Performed stock audits for major industries such as pharmaceuticals and automobile service stations.