PROFILE SUMMARY

Senior Professional leading the accounting team at Lulu International, overseeing daily financial operations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and maintaining statutory records accurately.

Managing statutory audits for Big4 companies, ensuring accurate reconciliation of accounts and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.

Offered strategic financial guidance, conducted in-depth analysis, and ensured consistent cash flow and fund management to meet organizational requirements effectively.

Excel in managing Statutory assessments such as Income Tax and GST, overseeing meticulous filing processes and conducting thorough audits for compliance.

Strategic, analytical executive with experience in heading entire accounts & finance functions including maintenance & finalization of accounts, budgeting, working capital management, profit monitoring, auditing & taxation, MIS reporting, internal financial controls, & so on.

Proven capabilities in driving the operations with end-to-end top line and bottom-line accountability.

Provided insight on financial decision-making process through analysis, financial projections (planning, budgeting and forecasting) and reporting.

Capable of spearheading complex business challenges & making high-stakes decisions using experience-backed judgment, strong work ethics & irreproachable integrity.

Knowledge of GST Filing, GST Audit, Input Credits reversals during Capex & Opex. CORE COMPETENCIES

Financial Analysis/ Taxation

Audit/ Statutory Compliance Management

GL Reconciliation

Accounts Receivables/Payables

Project Accounting & Capitalization

GST / ETDS Filing

Vendor Management/Client Relationship

Business Development

Cost Control & Reduction

SOFT SKILLS

CAREER TIMELINE

EDUCATION

TECHNICAL SKILLS

SAP Software

Tally ERP 9.0

Master in GST

Financial Analyst

MS-Office/Excel

Collaborator

Communicator

Planner

Innovater

Intuitive

AMRUTH GS HEBBAR

Seeking challenging assignments in Finance & Accounts, Tax, and Statutory Compliances with vast experience in the IT and Retail sectors, leveraging 9 years of expertise in Financial Planning, Taxation, MIS Reporting, and Project Finance. ad44qi@r.postjobfree.com +91-951*******

Master of Business Administration

- Finance (Correspondence) from

Jain University

XXXX

2014-2015

Accenture

Sigma AVIT

Infra Services

Pvt. Ltd.

2016-2020

Lulu

International

Shopping Malls

Pvt. Ltd.

Since 2020

B.Com. (Accounting and Finance)

2014 from Seshadripuram College

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lulu International

Shopping Malls

Pvt. Ltd.,

Bengaluru,

Karnataka

Chief Accountant

Nov’20 - Present

Responsibilities:

Spearheading Finance & Accounts operations, including taxation, auditing, and MIS reporting.

Leading accounting activities with compliance to policies and procedures.

Managing cash flow statements, financial projections, and annual budgets.

Expertise in project budgeting, meticulously managing documentation such as bank guarantees and Letters of Credit, enhancing financial accountability.

Adept in operational accounting encompassing Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, overseeing day-to-day financial activities and internal audits for streamlined approval processes.

Demonstrating mastery in utilizing SAP software for comprehensive financial management.

Extensive experience in conducting statutory audits in collaboration with prominent firms like Big4 companies.

Ensuring compliance by filing ETDS returns, handling GST filings, and managing all other statutory payments efficiently.

Strategically preparing projections and certificates for banks, facilitating loan acquisition by substantiating project costs.

Spearheading the creation of consolidated stock statements for Lulu Group, ensuring accuracy in submissions to financial institutions.

Crafting precise Profit and Loss statements and consolidated Management Information System reports tailored to regional requirements.

Maintaining a meticulous Fixed Asset Register, ensuring 100% asset tagging, and conducting thorough asset reconciliations.

Proactively creating annual budgets and monitoring variances to optimize financial performance.

Collaborating with divisional Chief Accountants to compile accurate regional financial data.

Providing critical support to headquarters by delivering reports with unparalleled precision.

Seasoned in commercial vetting and finalization of agreements, particularly non-merchandise and rental contracts.

Integral involvement in conducting both annual and monthly inventory audits across multiple hypermarket stores and warehouses.

Proactively identifying operational bottlenecks, proposing strategic solutions to enhance system efficiencies, and mitigate risks.

Diligently reconciling bank and credit card statements, resolving discrepancies promptly.

Managing the company's insurance portfolio, overseeing policies like Business Interruption, Fire Insurance, Breakdown Insurance, and Vehicle Insurance.

Navigating insurance claims processes with expertise in requisite documentation.

Handling various statutory licenses to ensure regulatory compliance.

Standardizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the Finance team to boost departmental efficiency and overall productivity.

Staying abreast of tax changes, implementing necessary adjustments to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial statements.

Designing & implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial and process controls.

Developing competency among the team members; managing appraisal process across the levels; conducting interviews to recruit the right talent & resources. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Sigma AVIT Infra Services Pvt. Ltd., Bengaluru, Karnataka Accounts Executive

Feb’16 - Sep’20

Responsibilities:

Conducted Information System Audits with a focus on impact analysis, ensuring robust data security measures.

Spearheaded financial planning and reporting initiatives, optimized resource allocation, and financial decision-making.

Took charge of accounting activities, ensuring strict adherence to established accounting policies and procedures.

Reviewed and documented a range of MIS reports, including Cash Flow Statements and Financial Statement Projections for accurate financial insights.

Defined annual budgets, monitored expenditures, and performed detailed variance analysis to identify and rectify discrepancies between projected and actual figures.

Demonstrated expertise in filing direct and indirect tax returns, calculating and filing GST accurately and on time, managing TDS calculations and payments, and handling Professional Tax computations.

Collaborated closely with auditors to complete audit assignments, addressed queries, and facilitated smooth audit procedures while developing quarterly financial reports.

Managed petty cash operations, oversaw invoicing processes, and ensured meticulous reconciliation for accurate financial reporting.

Monthly reconciliation of company bank, credit card, and line of credit accounts, proactively investigated and resolved discrepancies to maintain audit readiness.

Organized budget documentation, tracked expenses, and managed cash vouchers and employee reimbursements with precision.

Ensured seamless insurance administration, including warehouse and stock management, to mitigate operational risks.

Served as a point of contact for team and interdepartmental queries, ensuring optimal departmental functionality.

Provided management support through efficient processing of invoices and documents such as EWay Bills, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining operational efficiency.

Accenture, Bengaluru

Accounts Executive

Aug’14 - Aug’15

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 16th September 1993

Languages: English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil

Address: Mars Mount Apartment, TF-323, 3rd Floor, Ittamadu Main Road, BSK 3rd Stage, Bengaluru - 560085

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