Accounts Payable General Ledger
Resume:
SKILLS
Financial Accounting & Reporting
ERP Systems (Lucida, JDE, Great
Plains)
General Ledger & Bank
Reconciliation
Financial Audits & Compliance
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Budgeting & Cost Control
Process Optimization & Efficiency
Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook,
Office 365)
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Kuwait – 85600
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JOHN JESU RAJA B COSTA
Accountant
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly Skilled Accountant with 14 years of expertise in general accounting, banking backend operations, and financial reporting. Adept at ERP-based accounting, bank reconciliations, and audit compliance. Proven track record in process improvements, financial statement analysis, and regulatory adherence. WORK EXPERIENCE
Apr 2014 – Jul 2016
Jun 2010 – Jul 2013
Jun 2017 – Present
Subject Matter Expert – Finance & Accounting
IQ Back Office India Pvt Ltd, Chennai
Client: American Golf Corporation (USA)
Process Associate
Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai
Client: The Home Depot (USA & Canada)
Resolved accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) discrepancies by liaising with vendors and customers. Collected, categorized, verified, and entered financial data to maintain accurate records.
Led process improvement initiatives, optimizing AP and AR workflows. Managed financial email trackers, ensuring timely responses and accurate documentation.
Conducted escalation audits, resolving pending financial queries with AP teams.
Improved email communication processes, enhancing response efficiency. Accountant
Evolving Gulf Environmental Systems Co. W.L.L., Kuwait Spearhead financial statement preparation, analysis, and reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Manage general ledger operations, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Oversee bank reconciliations, mitigating errors and ensuring seamless financial transactions.
Execute month-end closing activities, including costing and revenue recognition.
Ensure timely processing of invoices, reconciling supplier accounts with purchase orders.
Collaborate with auditors for financial statement reviews, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.
Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
Bachelor of Science –
Physics & Mathematics
University of Madras, Chennai, India
Manonmaniam Sundaranar
University, Tirunelveli, India
2011
2005
EDUCATION
LANGUAGES
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Mother Tongue : Tamil
ERP & Accounting Software:
Lucida, JDE (JD Edwards),
Great Plains (GP)
Financial Tools:
Microsoft Excel, Outlook
Compliance Knowledge:
Local, State, and Federal
Accounting Laws
English
Arabic
Malayalam
Listening - C2 Reading - C2
Spoken Production - C2
Spoken Interaction - C2
Writing - C2
Listening - C1 Reading - B2
Spoken Production - C1
Spoken Interaction - C1
Writing - B2
Listening - C1 Reading - B2
Spoken Production - C1
Spoken Interaction - C1
Writing - B2
Levels :
A1 and A2 : Basic User
B1 and B2 : Independent User
C1 and C2 : Proficient User
( JOHN JESU RAJA B COSTA )
Nov 2008 – Jun 2010
Jan 2007 – Oct 2008
Financial Accounting & Reporting Excellence
Strong expertise in general ledger management, financial statement preparation, and compliance with accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS). Proven ability to analyze financial data, ensuring accuracy and transparency in financial reporting.
ERP & Accounting Software Proficiency
Hands-on experience with Lucida, JDE (JD Edwards), and Great Plains (GP) for financial management.
Skilled in using Microsoft Excel, Office 365, and Outlook for data analysis, budgeting, and reporting.
Process Optimization & Efficiency Improvement
Track record of streamlining financial workflows, reducing errors, and enhancing accounts payable (AP) & accounts receivable (AR) operations. Expertise in month-end closings, reconciliations, and cost control, improving financial accuracy and efficiency.
Audit, Compliance & Risk Management
Strong knowledge of audit processes, tax compliance, and financial regulations to ensure zero discrepancies.
Experience in working with internal and external auditors for smooth financial audits and regulatory adherence.
Phone Banking Officer
ICICI Bank (I Process Services India Pvt Ltd, Chennai) Process Associate
Citi Financial (Talent Pro), Nagercoil
Provided customer and email support, managing daily and monthly financial reports.
Handled credit card transactions, balance transfers, and life insurance policies.
Conducted data analysis and quality assessments, optimizing banking processes.
Delivered financial customer support via email and phone. Analyzed survey responses, creating strategic financial reports. Coordinated with India-wide Citi Bank branches to resolve operational queries.
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