Finance & Operations Data Entry Specialist

NIRAJ KUMAR

FINANCE & OPERATIONS PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING & US BOOKKEEPING AP/AR OPERATIONS &

ADMINISTRATION

Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India Open to Remote / Hybrid Finance Operations & Administrative Operations Roles PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Finance & Operations professional with 11+ years of experience spanning accounting, bookkeeping, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring, combined with hands-on operations and administrative coordination across vendor management, process setup, documentation, and stakeholder communication. Experienced supporting US and global business environments with exposure to US GAAP-based accounting practices, financial controls, and month-end/year-end close activities, as well as day-to-day operational administration including onboarding, scheduling, records management, and cross-functional coordination. Comfortable operating equally in structured finance workflows and broader operations/admin functions, with a proven ability to manage high-volume tasks, maintain accurate records, and support timely business decisions. Hands-on with QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Excel. CORE COMPETENCIES

Finance & Accounting:

Accounts Payable (AP) • Accounts Receivable (AR) • Bookkeeping • US Accounting Support • US GAAP Exposure • General Ledger Support • Journal Entries • Bank & Vendor Reconciliations • Month-End / Year-End Close • Invoice Processing • Billing • Collections • Cash Application • Financial Reporting • MIS Reporting • Budgeting • Forecasting • Variance Analysis • Cash Flow Management • P2P / O2C / R2R Exposure • Internal Controls

Operations & Administration:

Vendor Management • Payment & Process Coordination • Documentation & Recordkeeping • Onboarding Support • Scheduling & Follow-Up Management • Cross-Functional Stakeholder Coordination • Project & Execution Tracking • Compliance Support • Client

& Team Communication • Workflow & SOP Improvement

Tools:

QuickBooks • Xero • SAP • Oracle • Microsoft Excel • Microsoft Office Suite PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Finance & Operations Consultant Self-EmployedJun 2026 – Present Dhanbad, Jharkhand / Remote

• Provide independent finance and operations support to SMEs and growing businesses across bookkeeping, AP, AR, reconciliations, reporting, and day-to-day administrative and financial operations.

• Support general ledger activities, journal entries, bank and vendor reconciliations, month-end schedules, and maintenance of accurate accounting and operational records.

• Assist with invoice processing, customer billing, collections follow-up, vendor payments, cash flow tracking, and working capital visibility.

• Prepare management reports and financial schedules to improve visibility into business performance and support management decision-making.

• Support accounting and administrative processes for businesses operating in international environments, including exposure to US accounting practices and US GAAP concepts.

Finance & Operations Consultant Ashish Gupta & Associates Jul 2025 – May 2026 Remote / Hybrid

• Supported SMEs and MSMEs with accounting, bookkeeping, AP/AR activities, reconciliations, MIS reporting, vendor management, and broader operational administration.

• Prepared financial and management reports, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and operational dashboards for management review.

• Coordinated accounting documentation, compliance support, client communication, invoice and payment follow-ups, and general administrative operations.

• Supported a Renewable Energy Systems project during its establishment phase, assisting with finance and operational process setup, vendor onboarding, payment coordination, project reporting, and execution tracking.

• Worked across finance, vendors, project stakeholders, and operations teams to maintain documentation, resolve execution issues, and support timely project and administrative activities. Financial Operations Analyst Akraya, Inc. Mar 2025 – May 2025 Remote

• Supported financial operations, reconciliations, reporting, and accounting-related processes in a fast-paced, high-volume business environment.

• Assisted with review and reconciliation of financial data to support accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.

• Coordinated with internal stakeholders on finance operations, documentation, reporting requirements, and resolution of outstanding items.

Manager / Financial Operations BayOne Solutions Aug 2018 – Jan 2025 6+ Years

• Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, billing, collections, and financial operations across global client accounts.

• Supported accounting and reporting activities in a US business environment, including reconciliations, financial controls, month- end activities, and US GAAP-related accounting practices.

• Handled AR and client account activities for major customers including Walmart, Macy's, Change Healthcare, eBay, AT&T, and Sprint.

• Managed customer billing, collections follow-up, payment application, account reconciliation, issue resolution, and coordination of outstanding receivables.

• Supported budgeting and forecasting cycles, variance tracking, management reporting, and financial planning activities in coordination with leadership.

• Maintained strong client and stakeholder relationships while ensuring financial accuracy, responsive account servicing, and timely resolution of operational and administrative issues.

• Worked with cross-functional teams to improve finance and operational workflows, strengthen controls, and maintain reliable reporting across a long-term 6+ year tenure.

Finance Executive Mobilecomm Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Sep 2015 – Jul 2018 2 Years 10 Months

• Managed day-to-day accounting operations, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.

• Supported budgeting and forecasting activities and prepared financial information for planning and management review.

• Coordinated vendor management, invoice processing, payment follow-ups, documentation, and general administrative operations.

• Worked with internal teams and vendors to resolve accounting and operational issues and ensure smooth day-to-day business activities.

Finance Executive OHL Construction India Pvt. Ltd. Jan 2013 – Aug 2015 2 Years 8 Months

• Managed Accounts Payable activities, vendor reconciliations, invoice processing, payment coordination, and supporting accounting records for construction projects.

• Reviewed vendor invoices and supporting documents, coordinated payment processing, and followed up on reconciliation differences and outstanding items.

• Supported project accounting, site-level administrative coordination, and finance documentation in a deadline-driven construction environment with multiple vendors and operational stakeholders.

• Maintained accurate records and coordinated with internal teams and vendors to support timely financial processing, reporting, and administrative continuity.

Research Associate Raygain Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Aug 2011 – Oct 2011

• Conducted research, data collection, and analysis to support business and operational decision-making.

• Prepared structured information and research inputs for internal business requirements. EDUCATION

B.Com, Accounts — Rajkamal Saraswati Vidya Mandir (2006 – 2009) ICOM — Rajkamal Saraswati Vidya Mandir (2004 – 2006) CERTIFICATION

AI-Enhanced FP&A: From Hype to Hands-On — Udemy, Issued Sep 2025

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