Santhosh Kumar Email & Phone Number

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

In my present capacity, I am accountable for managing the various verticals of finance, including evaluating the organization's financial performance, finalizing books of accounts, and driving financial planning & analysis. My other job duties include: Play an integral role in preparing the financial plans aligned to the corporate philosophy & strategies and controls all financial operations. Revamp the transformation of business & financial outlook by setting up the financial… Show more In my present capacity, I am accountable for managing the various verticals of finance, including evaluating the organization's financial performance, finalizing books of accounts, and driving financial planning & analysis. My other job duties include: Play an integral role in preparing the financial plans aligned to the corporate philosophy & strategies and controls all financial operations. Revamp the transformation of business & financial outlook by setting up the financial strategies Manage the financial aspects, entailing accounting, budgeting, financial and accounting systems, internal controls, decision support systems, auditing, cash management, financial benchmarking, general ledger systems, and financial analysis. Perform internal audit engagements from planning to issuing the final report, including strategic, operational, compliance, and financial audits focusing on primary business risks and major initiatives.Function with the external auditors to ensure correct and timely closing and reporting at year-end. Manage a whole gamut of functions, such as liaising with PBC, formulating SOX template, meeting SLAs, and submitting for audit review.Produce financial reports or statements by evaluating the accounting data. Develop accurate financial records and attend the audits/reconciliations to eliminate variances. Monitor and supervise AR & AP functions of the company. Manage a whole gamut of functions, including recording all the transactions, following up with the debtors, and posting the payments to the payables. Produce, and deliver the MIS reports on various financial aspects that enable a financial overview of the organization to the senior management.Furthermore, I also contribute to setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining employee relationships to build staff for managing the accounting & finance functions Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

As Accounts Receivable Controller – Key Clients, I was entrusted with the overall accountability of preparing the accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections were applied, uncollectible amounts were accounted for, and miscellaneous differences were cleared. I also ensured promptness while resolving the disputes with top management for payment push during crunch times by maintaining the overdue at less than 5%.My other job duties include:… Show more As Accounts Receivable Controller – Key Clients, I was entrusted with the overall accountability of preparing the accounts receivable records to ensure aging is up to date, credits and collections were applied, uncollectible amounts were accounted for, and miscellaneous differences were cleared. I also ensured promptness while resolving the disputes with top management for payment push during crunch times by maintaining the overdue at less than 5%.My other job duties include: Oversaw, and supervised the advance controls for advance payments & follow-up with the purchaser, cost center-wise consumption & analysis with average consumption. Held responsible for managing the Europe customers, including key clients of Maersk & performing a periodical review on DSO, cash flow forecast, and customer's aging comparison. Solved the root cause of the dispute in coordination with the internal sales and dispute team. Optimized the processes and new developments with the IT team. Gained on-site working experience in European countries for customer accounts reconciliation. Successfully recovered invoices worth $1.5 Million that were unpaid under 300+ days bucket during a customer visit to Europe. Show less

As Senior Financial Analyst for Accounts Receivables, I play a stellar role in driving the process enhancement and new developments with the IT team.I also orchestrate and participate in the huddle meetings as a daily routine and regular refresher training.My other job duties include: Provide leadership and strategic direction to a team of 4 and oversaw AR activities such as collection, cash application, and debtors' reports. Generate, and report the periodical MIS reports… Show more As Senior Financial Analyst for Accounts Receivables, I play a stellar role in driving the process enhancement and new developments with the IT team.I also orchestrate and participate in the huddle meetings as a daily routine and regular refresher training.My other job duties include: Provide leadership and strategic direction to a team of 4 and oversaw AR activities such as collection, cash application, and debtors' reports. Generate, and report the periodical MIS reports (DSO, Cash flow forecast, Target accounts) to the management team.Furthermore, I also perform weekly calls with internal and external stakeholders on AR performances Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

As Associate: AR operations – Billing & Cash Apps, Idevised and implemented scalable solutions by effectuating the improvements in process operations through automation and technology solutions and driving the agenda with technology teams.My other job duties include: Supported in the business decision-making in liaison with the business teams & senior managers operating from corresponding regions. Developed the MIS with the top management Prepared client invoices, followedup… Show more As Associate: AR operations – Billing & Cash Apps, Idevised and implemented scalable solutions by effectuating the improvements in process operations through automation and technology solutions and driving the agenda with technology teams.My other job duties include: Supported in the business decision-making in liaison with the business teams & senior managers operating from corresponding regions. Developed the MIS with the top management Prepared client invoices, followedup, and obtained payments. Evaluated the clients and communicated their balance due to the site finance team. Created the monthly& quarterly budgets and projections. Devised the provision for the year ended.Furthermore, I also recorded and maintained the Inward and Outward remittances. Show less

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

As Analyst – Accounts Receivable, I played a key role in processing customers’ payments upon receipt of cheques deposited in banks on the same day. I also managed activities, including issuing clients’ invoices, follow-up, and obtaining payments. I contributed to maintaining and reconciling the accounts receivables as well as posting the received payment from clientsFurthermore, I also submitted the customer’s payment history report to business units for analyzing credit… Show more As Analyst – Accounts Receivable, I played a key role in processing customers’ payments upon receipt of cheques deposited in banks on the same day. I also managed activities, including issuing clients’ invoices, follow-up, and obtaining payments. I contributed to maintaining and reconciling the accounts receivables as well as posting the received payment from clientsFurthermore, I also submitted the customer’s payment history report to business units for analyzing credit rating/score.My value propositions include: Started and completed the AR Reconciliation to GL sub-ledger accounts. Planned and performed the month-end AR reconciliation for the closing of AR books. Managed & resolved the queries on blocked invoices with the clients, regional, and corporate officers. Prepared and handled the weekly reports on trade accounts. Executed the internal controls through various checks against abuse which are usually present to prevent embezzlement by Accounts Receivable personnel. Show less