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BASTIN Thappalodath Antony

BASTIN Thappalodath Antony

Basingstoke,India

Summary

I am a meticulous and attentive Accountant with 15 years of experience in processing invoices and reimbursement requests and processing sale order to sales invoices. My expertise is in data entry, customer service, and accounting. I am well-versed in generally accepted accounting principles, as well as in accounts payable and receivable best practices.


Backed by a passion for mathematics, I love analyzing data. Although it is not in my job description, I happily create internal and external reports whenever needed.


Personable by nature, I am adept at providing high quality customer service to vendors, customers, and employees via both written and verbal communication. I thrive when working in dynamic, fast-paced environments. I prefer wearing many hats rather than working in a silo.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Commercial Executive

TTK Prestige Ltd
Cochin , India
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Input sales, purchase and cash transactions.
  • Reconciled all company accounts, including credit cards and expenses.
  • Produced accurate general ledger entries with SAP accounting Software.
  • Maintained nominal and subsidiary ledgers.
  • Met deadlines by managing workload independently.
  • Supported preparation for annual audit process.
  • Responded to customer enquiries per day via phone and email.
  • Prepared Excel spreadsheets to track banking transactions and financial performance.
  • Verified items billed against items received, following up with vendors to reconcile variances.
  • Helped with preparation of management accounts and end-month duties.
  • Assisted in preparation of annual accounts and annual budgets.
  • Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses, keeping financial records up-to-date.
  • Processed expense requests for Manager to approve.
  • Collected monthly direct debits from customers as per agreement.
  • Managed office expenditure within expenditure budgetary limits.
  • Completed daily and monthly bank reconciliations and noted any discrepancies.
  • Kept and updated digital and physical financial records.
  • Accurately reconciled and processed expense reports for employees.
  • Maintained chart of accounts tracking assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses.
  • Monitored accounts payables and receivables to proactively spot and handle problems.

Finance & Accounts Executive

VOLTAS LTD
Cochin , India
02.2016 - 02.2023
  • Oversaw company accounts, bank reconciliations and payments.
  • Processed invoices and resolved invoice queries to enforce timely payment.
  • Managed assigned accounts and monitored payment status to reduce past-due payments.
  • Improved overall process for year-end inventory audits.
  • Reported on company debtor balances and exposures to Management.
  • Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
  • Reviewed transactions posted to ledger for compliance with appropriate tax laws.
  • Reconciled supplier statements to achieve accounts accuracy.
  • Managed payroll operations for team of employees.
  • Successfully resolved purchase ledger queries in timely manner.
  • Expertly prioritised busy workload and conflicting deadlines to meet accounting targets.
  • Controlled employee expenses in line with operating procedures and associated regulations.
  • Prepared for and completed payment and purchase run processes.
  • Established credit limits for new and existing customers, performing credit checks to minimise risk of debt.
  • Addressed billing enquiries to correct errors and answer questions.
  • Modified customer payment terms, implementing early payment incentives to reduce past due balances.
  • Reconciled general ledger accounts with 100% accuracy.
  • Maintained company purchase and sales ledgers.
  • Processed customer refunds and adjustments with high degree of accuracy.
  • Followed up on past due accounts to collect outstanding balances.

Accountant

MIRC ELECTRONICS LIMITED
Cochin , India
06.2014 - 01.2016
  • Recording, Maintaining and Posting of Cash Payment and Receipt
  • Supplier Reconciliation
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Handling and maintaining Accounts upto Finalization 6
  • Maintaining Purchase and Sales Registers
  • Responsible for filing all incoming & outgoing documents
  • The posting of Accruals, Prepayments, and Journals
  • Stock reconciliation
  • Prepared VAT and income tax forms for commercial and individual clients.
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions.
  • Analysed monthly reporting to reconcile production operations and general ledger.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reports and vendor invoices for payment.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality over employee data in compliance with internal organisational policies.
  • Investigated budget variances to identify causes and suggest corrective action.
  • Trained billing teams to perform accurately under pressure.
  • Defined department KPIs and tracked individual and team performance.
  • Produced monthly cashflow reports assessing business performance against budgets.
  • Organised timely processing of invoices and payments.
  • Handled supplier invoices from receipt through to timely payment.
  • Directed Accounts Payable (A/P) team to deliver against payment processing deadlines.
  • Verified invoice and expense claims' accuracy ahead of processing.
  • Monitored account reconciliation processes for data integrity.
  • Reviewed and approved payments in line with company policies.

BRANCH ACCOUNTANT

MUDITA TRADES PVT Ltd
Cochin , India
03.2014 - 06.2014
  • Identified customer needs and developed catered solutions to meet demands.
  • Processed invoices and resolved invoice queries to enforce timely payment.
  • Collaborated with business development and marketing teams to highlight new revenue streams.
  • Enforced compliance with financial policies impacting account and business objectives.
  • Reported on company debtor balances and exposures to inform stakeholders.
  • Prepared monthly reports, account reconciliations and financial statements.
  • Optimised employee performance, output and morale through incentive schemes.
  • Reviewed and managed statutory accounts and tax returns.

Branch Commercial Controller

Tekcare India Private Limited(Videocon Group)
Calicut , India
03.2009 - 03.2014
  • Resolved issues and complaints and escalated major concerns to management.
  • Participated in department meetings to obtain information, announcements and developments.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Addressed enquiries through phone and email and directed to designated departments.
  • Registered information on database to maintain accurate records.
  • Designed sales strategies to exceed target quotas.
  • Created and submitted monthly and quarterly progress reports to management.
  • Maintained chart of accounts tracking assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses.
  • Followed bookkeeping regulations and tax legislation to maximise external compliance.
  • Used correct classifications and coding for accounting transactions.
  • Identified and resolved administrative errors, recommending preventative action to improve data quality.
  • Recorded sales transactions, outgoing payments, and receipts to support financial governance.
  • Totalled up revenue from different sources to create full picture of income.
  • Kept up-to-date general ledger, balancing out transactions.
  • Monitored accounts payables and receivables to proactively spot and handle problems.
  • Generated account statements outlining payments and balances.
  • Compiled records for audits to facilitate smooth and complete reviews.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India
04.2004 - 09.2007

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTERISED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

ACCOUNTANTS SERVICE SOCIETY, KERALA
01.2008 - 03.2008

Skills

  • SAP expertise
  • MS Office
  • Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
  • Ledger maintenance
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Account reconciliation
  • Administrative support
  • Bookkeeping
  • Pivot tables
  • V-lookups
  • Fixed asset reporting

Languages

English
Upper intermediate

Timeline

Commercial Executive - TTK Prestige Ltd
03.2023 - 05.2023
Finance & Accounts Executive - VOLTAS LTD
02.2016 - 02.2023
Accountant - MIRC ELECTRONICS LIMITED
06.2014 - 01.2016
BRANCH ACCOUNTANT - MUDITA TRADES PVT Ltd
03.2014 - 06.2014
Branch Commercial Controller - Tekcare India Private Limited(Videocon Group)
03.2009 - 03.2014
ACCOUNTANTS SERVICE SOCIETY - DIPLOMA IN COMPUTERISED FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING, FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
01.2008 - 03.2008
Mahatma Gandhi University - Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
04.2004 - 09.2007
BASTIN Thappalodath Antony