A dynamic professional with 25 + years of extensive experience known for maintaining a track record of successfully improving the growth of the company's customer base by meticulously working on key accounts, and generating outstanding revenue growth for the business. It is well defined over time through my effective program management, excellent negotiation skills, strategic planning, and team leadership. ★ I have extensive expertise in developing, implementing, and maintaining invoices & payments, salaries & benefits, payroll, formulating management reports, managing the help desk, and resolving vendor & client issues.★ An articulate and driven leader with high energy and an engaging personality.➤ WHERE I CAN ADD VALUE• Strategize and Govern the entire domain of financial and operations control for business growth and competitive position of the firm through financial management, internal controls/audits by improving productivity.• Impeccable ability to review and validate the payroll of more than 4500 employees.• Exquisite in tracking and employing cost-minimizing initiatives by driving the company’s organizational growth. • Immaculate capabilities in managing Provident Fund Trust accounts of around 1500 employees.• Triumphant in controlling the complex ex-pat payroll process (100-120 ex-pats annually) by coordinating with tax consultants for tax-related activities.• Adroit in handling the accurate and timely processing of more than 45000 invoices per month by leading the team members. ➤ KEY HIGHLIGHTS• An astute professional, with rich experience of 25+ years in Payroll Management, Payroll Accounting, Provident Fund Trust Management, Accounts Payable (ITP), Reconciliations, Auditing, Budgeting, and MIS.• Strong Business acumen of accounting principles & internal controls, and methods to apply the same within the process. • Outstanding capabilities of accomplishing all activities within the agreed time and highest quality and ensured metrics met as per agreed KPIs / SLA targets.• Enthusiastic in building and maintaining relationships with key institutions and corporate decision-makers by establishing large volume & high-profit accounts and maintaining top & bottom-line profitability.• Professional with a Certified Management Accountant focused in Accounting from Institute of Certified Management Accountants, USA.✎ About Me:I am a multifaceted professional who can scale account and finance domains, skyrocket operational effectiveness, and augment the company’s growth. 📧 Reach me out at: raakana@yahoo.com
Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited
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Payroll ManagerCaterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited Jan 2024 - PresentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Accounts Payable (Itp) ManagerCaterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited Jan 2023 - Dec 2023Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Payroll Team LeadCaterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited Jul 2021 - Dec 2022Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Professional FreelancerFreelance Sep 2020 - Jun 2021Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
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Operations Manager - Accounts PayableAccenture Solutions Private Limited Mar 2020 - Aug 2020Bengaluru, Karnataka, India✦ As Operation Manager, I have managed and supervised all activities of the Accounts Payable function. ✦ I have gained appreciation from the department for my exemplary dedication to the work ➤ KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Effectually ensured timely payments of vendor invoices, expense vouchers and maintained accurate records and control reports.• Streamlined the System, Policies and Procedures to check whether they are adhered to while functioning with accuracy and… Show more ✦ As Operation Manager, I have managed and supervised all activities of the Accounts Payable function. ✦ I have gained appreciation from the department for my exemplary dedication to the work ➤ KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Effectually ensured timely payments of vendor invoices, expense vouchers and maintained accurate records and control reports.• Streamlined the System, Policies and Procedures to check whether they are adhered to while functioning with accuracy and timeliness.• Accountable for client escalations and efficiently operated on Process improvement projects.• Skilled in accurate and timely processing of 45000 invoices per month by a team of 15 personnel for large, multi-site organizations at Accenture Operations, Bengaluru➤ Specialties: Accounts Payables | Payroll Accounting | Process Improvement | Time Management | Business Development | Strategic Planning | Account Management | Financial Planning | Cost Management | Show less
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Accounts Payable ( Itp ) - ManagerCaterpillar India Private Limited Mar 2018 - Mar 2020Bangalore✦ Being the manager of the Accounts Payable division, spearheaded a team of 45 members with proven proficiencies in working in Accounts & Finance functions involving determining accounting objectives, designing & implementing systems, and framing policies & procedures to facilitate process control.✦ I have been a professional to refine, define, communicate, and applied standard processes with the best executing practices in the accounts payable division.➤ KEY… Show more ✦ Being the manager of the Accounts Payable division, spearheaded a team of 45 members with proven proficiencies in working in Accounts & Finance functions involving determining accounting objectives, designing & implementing systems, and framing policies & procedures to facilitate process control.✦ I have been a professional to refine, define, communicate, and applied standard processes with the best executing practices in the accounts payable division.➤ KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Boosted company’s revenue by saving significant amount for the organization by using Flexi-resource plan at Caterpillar Asia Pacific Shared Services, Bengaluru. • Played a vital role in various continuous improvement activities thereby enhancing strategic growth. • Well implemented Workflow system for Invoice processing. • Minimised invoice processing time and upscaled vendor relations by championing and implementing best practices in Accounts Payable (AP), including matching purchase orders to service invoices and vendor direct deposits.• Building relationships with key decision-makers in target organizations for business development; setting out quality standards for various operational areas and ensuring a high-quality customer experience while adhering to SLAs• Comprehensive in resolving escalating issues from employees or vendors regarding Accounts Payable (AP).• Meticulous in performing variance analysis between projected and actual figures and reporting the same to the management on a monthly basis• Remarkable contribution in end-to-end accounts payable process transition from Caterpillar Asia Pacific Shared Services, Bengaluru to Accenture Operations, Bengaluru➤ Specialties: Payroll Accounting | Variance Analysis | Customer Experience | Stakeholder Management | Relationship Management | Company Growth | Show less -
Payroll ManagerCaterpillar India Private Limited Jul 2012 - Mar 2018Bengaluru Area, India★I have been applauded by Caterpillar Management as the most efficient Payroll Manager/ professional. ➤ KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Secured impressive Employee Engagement Score of more than 90% in Employee Opinion Survey • Competent in minimizing the intercompany discrepancies by implementing Process change for Accounting of cost recharge of Expats from India & HeadCount Reporting.• Effectively Managed the complex ex-pat payroll process ( 100-120 ex-pats… Show more ★I have been applauded by Caterpillar Management as the most efficient Payroll Manager/ professional. ➤ KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Secured impressive Employee Engagement Score of more than 90% in Employee Opinion Survey • Competent in minimizing the intercompany discrepancies by implementing Process change for Accounting of cost recharge of Expats from India & HeadCount Reporting.• Effectively Managed the complex ex-pat payroll process ( 100-120 ex-pats annually) & coordinating with tax consultants for tax-related activities.• Downsized Intercompany discrepancies by implementing Process change for Accounting of cost recharge of Expats from India & HeadCount Reporting.• Impressively introduced upload of encrypted files for salary transfer by Payroll team in Bank portal for having effective control.• Ensured compliance on Statutory Returns, and remittances.• Payroll related Account’s reconciliation - verification and approval.➤ Specialties: Accounting | Payroll | Statutory Returns | Employee Engagement | Customer Building | Client Management | Show less
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Payroll Team LeadCaterpillar India Private Limited Dec 2009 - Jun 2012Bengaluru Area, India➤ KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Reduced 80% of manual interventions by implementing Ramco Payroll Software. Employee satisfaction was achieved by introducing a Self-service portal in Ramco and reduced dependency on Payroll Team.• Well introduced and implemented Pay Direct Card system as a replacement to cash impress and reduced one FTE.• Effectively handled Payroll Merger by transferring employee salary details in Ramco Payroll System, provided training to employees, made them understand… Show more ➤ KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Reduced 80% of manual interventions by implementing Ramco Payroll Software. Employee satisfaction was achieved by introducing a Self-service portal in Ramco and reduced dependency on Payroll Team.• Well introduced and implemented Pay Direct Card system as a replacement to cash impress and reduced one FTE.• Effectively handled Payroll Merger by transferring employee salary details in Ramco Payroll System, provided training to employees, made them understand about Caterpillar Process.• Liaising with Banks, Provident Fund institutions, LIC, and other external agencies• Payroll-related Accounts reconciliation (Verification and Approval).• Supported Statutory and Internal control Audits. Show less
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Payroll OfficerCaterpillar India Private Limited Mar 2005 - Nov 2009Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaProcessing of Payroll for 2000+ of India employees , Tax proof verification , Issuance of Form 16 , Payroll accounting including accruals , Addressing Employee queries , Handling Statutory Audit , Managing Provident Fund Trust accounts , Provident Fund Trust Audit .Individually handled surrender of Provident Fund Trust Accounts.
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Senior Executive - AccountsCheslind Textiles Limited May 1998 - Feb 2005Bagalur - Hosur - TamilnaduAccounts Payable (Invoice Processing , Grief Resolution , Payment Processing , Vendor queries , Vendor account reconciliation ) , Accounts Receivable ( Invoicing ), Payroll Processing and Project Accounting ( Capitalisation ) , Preparation of Bank Reconciliation and control over issues thereon , Support for Audit , Central excise Administration (EOU) and Handled Sales tax Assessment and related Activities
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AccountantSanmar Speciality Chemicals Limited Feb 1996 - May 1998Berigai - Hosur - TamilnaduAccounts Payable (Invoice Processing , Grief Resolution , Payment Processing , Vendor queries , Vendor account reconciliation ) , Payroll Processing and Project Accounting ( Capitalisation ) , Preparation of Bank Reconciliation and control over issues thereon , Support for Audit . -
Accounting AssistantBirla Tyres Ltd. May 1993 - Feb 1996Chennai Area, IndiaMaintaining Regional office Imprest Accounts , Travel bills processing and payment , Co-ordination and conducting meet with Clearing and Forwarding Agents for southern Region , Co-ordination for Audit.
Ravi Viswanathan Education Details
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Institute Of Management Accountants , United StatesA
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Ravi Viswanathan works for Caterpillar India Engineering Solutions Private Limited
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Ravi Viswanathan's current role is Payroll Manager | Highly adept in Payroll Management | Payroll Accounting | Provident Fund Trust Management | Accounts Payable Operations | Reconciliations | Auditing | Budgeting | MIS | Banking |.
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Ravi Viswanathan attended Institute Of Management Accountants , United States, Government Arts College, Kumbakonam - 612 001..
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