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VINU PUTHUPARAMPIL SODARAN

VINU PUTHUPARAMPIL SODARAN

SHREWSBURY,UK

Summary

As an Accounting professional with 15 years of experience, I excel at managing precise accounting data, providing tax return assistance, maintaining bookkeeping records, and overseeing corporate operations. My acute financial expertise and unwavering honesty make me a valuable asset to any team. I have a meticulous attention to detail and am a reliable team player with exceptional organizational abilities. Furthermore, I am adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of precision.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

FINANCE MANAGER

Travel Point LLC
05.2019 - 05.2020
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures
  • Developed and administered annual budgets following analysis and research
  • Executed core financial processes, including vendor setup and payment, operational expenses, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations
  • Identified improvement changes regarding key processes for internal controls and accounting procedures
  • Developed budgets and strategic plans for day-to-day operations
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies
  • Performed spending analysis and partnerships to refine policies and develop recommendations for improvement
  • Mitigated process gaps and managed all operational functions, including account openings, documentation, regulatory compliance and marketing collateral
  • Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for more than 200 personnel
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to help each prepare for job requirements
  • Prepared budgets, cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions
  • Managed tracking of 42 branches and headquarters revenue, budgets and expenses.

Senior Accountant

Travel Point LLC
10.2011 - 04.2019
  • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data
  • Decreased invoicing and receivable cycle times by streamlining billing systems
  • Supported monthly general ledger closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations
  • Helped convert financial department systems from Tracom to E.travel (Travel Accounting Software)
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
  • Calculated tax owed, prepared and submitted returns and upheld compliance with all applicable laws
  • Wrote financial statements and consolidations after reconciling general ledger accounts
  • Analyzed financial audit information and made recommendations to improve efficiencies
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations
  • Performed advanced reviews of business operational trends and expected obligations to prepare accurate forecasts
  • Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances
  • Collaborated with bank representatives to negotiate capital requirements
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries
  • Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes
  • Drafted financial documents, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules
  • Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.

Senior Accountant

Federici Stirling Batco LLC
05.2011 - 10.2011
  • Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data
  • Supported monthly general ledger closing activities, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations
  • Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors
  • Updated general ledger with latest entries
  • Drafted financial documents, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.

Accountant

Al Hayat Polyclinic LLC
Muscat
10.2006 - 04.2011
  • Strengthened financial management processes to bring errors to near-zero in reporting, payroll administration and general bookkeeping
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating and all types of cash and banking reconciliations
  • Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards
  • Supported monthly reporting analysis to achieve validation of internal reports and to reconcile production operations and general ledger
  • Accurately documented all cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses and line of credit transactions
  • Partnered with auditors on annual audits and realized compliance with governmental tax guidelines
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, net worth and assets
  • Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.

Accountant Cum-Audit Assistant

K.J Joseph & Associates Chartered Accounts Kerala
06.2006 - 09.2006
  • Reviewed and assessed accounting systems and business controls
  • Inspected general ledger for accuracy
  • Assessed financial statements and records
  • Performed auditing work in accordance with IAS ( Indian Accounting Standards) to meet rigorous standards
  • Executed litigation support by examining canceled checks, expense accounts, invoices and bank records
  • Identified various risks and errors in accounts to propose corrective action to client management
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
  • Completed audit papers by thoroughly documenting audit tests and findings
  • GAP
  • Took time away from professional career to raise my children and manage the household
  • During this phase, I gained knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and started the journey toward CFA.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mahatma Gandhi University
India

CMA US( Certified Management Accountant) -

Institute of Management Accountants
United States of America

Skills

  • KPI management
  • Performance reviews
  • Cost control and reduction
  • Budget forecasting
  • Process implementation
  • Financial analysis and reporting
  • Problem resolution
  • Team Management
  • OTHERS:
  • IFRS knowledge
  • Pursuing CFA LEVEL 1

Interests

Reading, Chess, Cricket

Additional Information

Gap (Jun 2020 to Current): Took time away from professional career to raise young children and manage the household. During this phase, I gained knowledge ofInternational Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and started my journey toward CFA.

Timeline

FINANCE MANAGER

Travel Point LLC
05.2019 - 05.2020

Senior Accountant

Travel Point LLC
10.2011 - 04.2019

Senior Accountant

Federici Stirling Batco LLC
05.2011 - 10.2011

Accountant

Al Hayat Polyclinic LLC
10.2006 - 04.2011

Accountant Cum-Audit Assistant

K.J Joseph & Associates Chartered Accounts Kerala
06.2006 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

Mahatma Gandhi University

CMA US( Certified Management Accountant) -

Institute of Management Accountants

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