Thangam Gopalakrishnan

Analysed P&L and balance sheet accounts to ensure compliance and maintain financial control.

Collaborated with middle office and global teams to enhance accuracy of financial data.

Optimised processes through automation and analytics to enhance organisational efficiency.

• Conducted variance analysis to identify trends, providing actionable insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Managed month-end closing processes, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Prepared and analysed financial statements, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes and enhance financial data accuracy.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable functions, optimising cash flow management and improving financial reporting accuracy.
• Utilised advanced financial software to generate reports, improving efficiency in data retrieval and analysis.
• Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
• Developed and maintained internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Achieved service time and quality targets.
• Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Met schedule using excellent planning and coordination skills.
• Prepared range of written communications, documents and reports.
• Developed excellent working knowledge of industry trends and improvements in processes.

Directed a 6-member finance team overseeing intercompany reconciliations and accounts payable/receivable reporting.

Supported clients in Belgium and Luxembourg by coordinating project deliverables.
Assisted in the preparation of monthly PowerPoint dashboards to communicate project status.
Facilitated client meetings to ensure alignment on project goals.

Facilitated month-end closing audit preparation while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

• Conducted regular performance evaluations to enhance team development and engagement.
• Facilitated interdepartmental communication to streamline operations and resolve logistical challenges.
• Analysed operational data to identify trends and spearheaded process improvements that enhanced overall efficiency.
• Monitored staff performance and implemented improvement plans to enhance team efficiency.
• Evaluated team performance and implemented strategies to enhance daily goal achievement.
• Facilitated staff meetings to support task delegation.
  Assisted in assigning workloads to team members.
  Communicated changing priorities effectively to ensure alignment.
• Monitored team performance by conducting observations and tracking key metrics to ensure accountability for underachievers.
• Monitored operations to ensure adherence to relevant procedures and achievement of defined key performance indicator targets.
• Facilitated communication between management and staff to ensure alignment on team needs and resource allocation.
• Participated in brainstorming sessions, offering innovative ideas for project improvements and problem-solving.

Directed GST compliance for indirect taxation and managed SAP-based accounting operations.

Conducted comprehensive reconciliations of vendor and customer accounts to ensure financial accuracy.

Enhanced tax reporting accuracy and streamlined payment processes.

• Managed accounts payable and receivables, raising invoices, reconciling accounts and processing cash transactions.
• Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely payment to all staff members.
• Handled customer and employee finance queries, complaints and concerns, resolving with balanced solutions.
• Performed thorough cash flow analysis and monitoring, maintaining smooth, efficient company finances.
• Increased transparency of financial operations to prepare for external audits.
• Facilitated internal and external audits by preparing necessary documents and addressing queries.
• Coordinated smooth operation of monthly payroll, facilitating timely employee payments.
• Coordinated with external auditors to facilitate annual audits, achieving clean audit reports.
• Enhanced revenue recognition processes, improving accuracy and timeliness of income reporting.
• Monitored expenses, income, budgets and petty cash records and acted upon errors.
• Reviewed and approved all financial transactions, maintaining strict control over expenditures.
• Collated, prepared and interpreted reports, budgets, accounts and financial statements to assist senior management decision-making.
• Streamlined financial processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors in financial statements.
• Identified opportunities for cost-reduction and conducted reviews and evaluations to assess impact and feasibility.
• Helped managers set budgets based on forecasts and available resources.
• Oversaw month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Assisted in the preparation of annual budgets, forecasting trends, and performing variance analysis.
• Monitored cash flow, managing accounts payable and receivable to optimise working capital.
• Managed monthly financial reporting, including analysis of variances and summarising key financial data.
• Managed nominal ledger updates, ensuring accounting transactions were promptly and precisely recorded.
• Analysed financial data to identify trends and areas for improvement in cost control.
• Executed year-end audits, working with external auditors to confirm clean financial audits and implementing any improvement suggestions promptly.
• Coordinated year-end financial activities, including inventory valuation and fixed asset management.
• Prepared management accounts and budget-holder reports, identifying significant trends and variances.

Executed internal audits to ensure compliance and accuracy of financial records.

Prepared comprehensive reports and analysed cost structures to enhance budgetary control.

• Reconciled monthly bank statements and resolved discrepancies.
• Managed financial accounts, reconciling bank statements and monitoring cash flow to maintain accurate records.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely settlement of invoices and maximising cash flow.
• Posted journal and ledger entries, prepared financial statements and reports and closed books.
• Produced monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
• Updated general, sales and purchasing ledgers on schedule and verified information against documentation.
• Generated financial statements documenting revenue, expenses and liabilities.
• Completed detailed reviews of accounts and bookkeeping records to verify compliance with standards.
• Coordinated month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversaw payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate salary payments to all employees.
• Reported on operating income, expenses against budgets and forecasted trends.
• Coordinated with external auditors during annual reviews, facilitating a transparent and efficient audit process.
• Reviewed financial statements and tax audits in detail to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Developed and maintained internal control systems to prevent errors and fraud in financial transactions.
• Compiled financial information, figures and forecasts for budgetary decision-making.
• Performed cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects, guiding investment decisions and supporting business growth.
• Developed financial models to predict future trends, aiding in long-term business planning and strategy.

• Executed vendor payments reconciliations and managed multiple audit cycles, including statutory and bank audits.
• Supported audit processes by providing necessary documentation and responding to queries, contributing to compliance and accuracy.
• Conducted bank reconciliations and processed journal entries and adjustments to maintain accurate records.
• Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.