ANURADHA LATHKER

Location: Bay Area, CA, Ph# 408-***-**** begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 408-***-**** end_of_the_skype_highlighting

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Objective: To get a position as accountant and to gain further experience in accounting field.

Experience Summary: Handled various accounting activities and have comprehensive knowledge on accounting practices and procedures. Managed key responsibilities very well and earned appreciation from senior members of the teams.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Worked as Tax Volunteer with IRS, San Jose, CA 2006 / 2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010/ 2011

• Individual tax: Paper filling and E- filling

Volunteer for Global Upside (Accounts and Finance), San Jose, CA 2003-2009

• Undertake various tasks such as postings to journal and general ledger, A/P, A/R, generated P&L reports and Balance Sheets

• Bank and account reconciliation activities and managed several client accounts.

• Handled payroll account(ADP), tax filling and issues (federal and state) with team members.

• Assisted month end close process. SOX compliance

• Other general administration and HR related work.

GES Technologies Ltd., INDIA as Sr. Accountant April 1999-Dec 2001

• Coordinated to organize a new branch. Reported to the GM.

• HR and general administration task.

• GL, Invoicing, A/P & A/R. Prepared branch P&L and sales tax returns.

• Account and Bank reconciliation, Budget preparation and forecasting.

• Inventory & Cost Control.

• Coordination with HR , Accounting and sales department internally. Dealers and customer relation.

• Ensured compliance with accounting policies and reporting to the Head office.

• Appointed dealers in AP India. Increased sales by 5% by introducing training programs and effective financial plans with the dealers.

Apple Credit Corporation Limited, INDIA as Credit Administration June 1996 – March 1999

• Managed car credit administration department.

• Auditing the file for credit approval or rejection by ensuring that loan policies and procedures are observed and complied with in accordance with audit guidelines.

• Evaluated audit findings and made practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.

• Communicated audit objectives and results with process owners including non-finance individuals.

• Assisted in testing to support external audit teams, as required.

• Managed late/bounce PDC’s and closer/ foreclosures of file.

• Budget preparation and forecasting.

• Co-ordination with the marketing, legal and Accounts department.

• Prepared monthly confidential sales reports for presentation to management.

• Dealing with bankers and insurance agencies regarding financial transactions. Customer support activities.

• Coordinating with department of motor vehicle for registration and hypothecation/release of hypothecation.

• Written a small application in FoxPro to generate ad hoc reports.

ITW Signode, INIDA as Accounting Trainee Jan 1996 – May 1996

• AP and AR Cycle.

• AP analysis

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: MS Windows 95, 97, 98, 2000,XP, Vista,WIN7,MAC.

Office Suite : MS-Office 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010

Applications : Quick Books Std/Pro/Entps, MS Access, Tally, Wings 2000, TurboTax.

Hardware Basics : IBM Compatibles (Desktops & Laptops).

Knowledge of SAP R/3, Crystal Reports 10.

EDUCATION

Pursuing CPA from California Board of Accountancy

Accounting I - II – III from Santa Clara Adult Education, USA

U.S. Equivalence : According to the Foreign Credentials Services Of America.

• Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Financial Management (GPA 3.08).

• Master of Arts in Management and Accounting (GPA 3.91).

• Bachelor of Arts in Management and Accounting (GPA 3.82).

India Equivalence:

• Master of Business Administration (Finance) from IGNOU, INDIA

• Master of Commerce from Osmania University, INDIA (College topper & University 7th rank).

• Bachelor of commerce from Osmania University, INDIA

• Post graduation diploma in computer applications, INDIA

REFERENCE Available upon request.

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