Gautam Kumar

Gautam Kumar Seth Sr. Manager Accounts –– Role Summary – Senior Manager, Accounts Payable Hitachi Cash Management Services Pvt Ltd May 2024 – Present –– ––– PROFILE SUMMARY Experienced Finance Professional with 15+ years in Accounts Payable, Compliance, and Financial Reporting. Skilled in SAP FICO S4 HANA, Tally, and Excel. Proven expertise in P2P processes, Audits, MIS Reporting, and Team Leadership across Infrastructure, logistics, and FMCG sectors, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency. As a Senior Manager in the Accounts Payable function, I lead the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, ensuring end-to-end control over invoice processing, vendor payments, and master data management. I am responsible for: • Overseeing accurate and timely recording of all vendor invoices into the system, with verification against supporting documents for rates, dates, PO/estimate numbers, and other contractual terms. • Driving resolution of invoice discrepancies through coordination with cross-functional departments, using a structured alert and escalation matrix. • Ensuring weekly and monthly MIS reporting of unbooked liabilities and processed invoices, providing visibility to management. • Leading audit participation, contributing to over 95% audit report completion. • Training and evaluating junior team members to optimize performance and resource utilization. • Maintaining compliance with internal controls and enhancing efficiency across the AP workflow using ERP tools like SAP FICO S4 HANA and advanced Excel. This role highlights my strength in financial operations leadership, stakeholder coordination, audit readiness, and process improvement within a large-scale corporate environment. CONTACT Bhayander (East), Mumbai, India -,-, and QUALIFICATION 1. 2. B.Com C.S. 2006 Pursuing TECHNICAL SKILLS • • • ERP Systems: SAP FICO S4 HANA (P2P, RTR, OTC), Tally Prime Tools: MS Office 2010 (Advanced Excel), MIS Reporting Accounting Systems: General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Intercompany Transactions ACCOUNTS & FINANCE Accounts Payable (P2P): • Invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations • PO matching, GR/IR clearing, and intercompany settlements • Vendor aging analysis and open advance tracking Accounts Receivable (AR): • Customer reconciliations, billing, and collections • Debtor outstanding reports and payment follow-ups General Accounting: • Day-to-day transactions, journal entries, audit entries • Finalization of accounts and ledger scrutiny • Fixed asset register maintenance Cash & Bank Management: • Cash flow preparation and bank reconciliations • Managing liquidity and optimizing banking ©AZURIUSlimits – Modelos-de-curriculum.com Role Summary – Assistant Manager, Accounts Kaya Limited January 2023 – April 2024 At Kaya Limited, I was responsible for managing the Accounts Payable function with a focus on transaction accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency within a corporate environment. My core responsibilities included: • Ensuring completeness and accuracy of all payables-related financial transactions. • Handling TDS and GST compliances for vendor payments, in line with statutory requirements. • Managing intercompany transactions, including accounting and timely payments. • Collaborating closely with Procurement and Supply Chain Management (SCM) teams to streamline the end-to-end P2P process. • Overseeing month-end AP closing, generating MIS reports such as vendor aging, open GR, and advance tracking. • Performing regular clearing of open GI/IR and SR/IR entries to maintain ledger hygiene and system accuracy. • Supporting liquidity management by ensuring optimal use of banking limits. This role reinforced my expertise in AP operations, indirect tax compliance, and and financial coordination, especially in a fast-paced, regulated FMCG environment. Role Summary – Assistant Manager, Accounts Ashoka Buildcon Limited October 2021 – December 2022 At Ashoka Buildcon Limited, I was responsible for comprehensive accounting and financial operations, focusing on reporting accuracy, statutory compliance, and audit preparedness. My key responsibilities included: • Handling day-to-day accounting activities such as invoice verification, audit entries, employee-related entries, and related party transaction reporting in SAP. • Preparing monthly cash flow statements and MIS reports, with comparisons against budgets to support financial planning. • Supporting internal, statutory, and tax audits by providing required financial documentation and analysis. • Performing ledger scrutiny and finalization of books of accounts, ensuring timely month-end and year-end closures. • Verifying petty cash statements from various cost centers and ensuring accurate reconciliation. • Managing timely payments of statutory dues, including TDS, Service Tax, Provident Fund, ESIC, and others. This role strengthened my foundation in core financial operations, audit compliance, and handson ERP usage, supporting the company’s large-scale infrastructure projects. COMPLIANCE AND TAXATION • • • • Taxation: TDS, GST (returns, payments, reconciliations) Statutory Compliance: PF, ESIC, Service Tax Audit Support: Internal, Statutory, and Tax audit readiness Regulatory Reporting: Timely submission and documentation REPORTING & ANALYSIS MIS Reporting: • Weekly/monthly reports for management on liabilities and invoice status • Budget vs. actual analysis, variance analysis • Project-wise financial performance reporting Financial Analysis: • Gross margin variances, balance sheets, income statements • Planning and forecasting TEAM & PROCESS MANAGEMENT Leadership: • Training and evaluation of junior team members • Resource optimization and workload planning Process Improvements: • Streamlining P2P workflows • Implementation of escalation matrices and tracking closures • System compliance and automation SOFT SKILLS • • • • • Communication Planning & Coordination Decision Making Commitment Cross-functional collaboration Role Summary – Sr. Project Accountant Grade II IL&FS Transportation Networks Limited January 2015 – January 2017(Off-Roll-Accountant) February 2018 – September 2021(On Roll Sr. Project Accountant Grade II) In my role at IL&FS, I was responsible for end-to-end project accounting and financial operations, playing a critical part in managing accounting functions for infrastructure projects. My key responsibilities included: • Managing accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely billing, collection, and vendor payments. • Overseeing day-to-day general accounting transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and project-specific financial protocols. • Analyzing accounting data and preparing accurate financial reports, including balance sheets and income statements. • Handling project-wise performance reporting, including gross margin variance analysis and monthly reporting packs. • Maintaining accurate project data in company systems and ensuring alignment with internal procedures. • Managing cash and bank transactions, preparing debtor outstanding reports, and conducting payment follow-ups. • Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, contributing to financial planning at the project level. • Reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies in coordination with internal departments. This role allowed me to develop strong skills in project-based financial management, reporting accuracy, and ERP-based process efficiency. Role Summary – Project Accountant Nahar Builders Ltd., Mumbai October 2010 – December 2015 At Nahar Builders, I was responsible for managing comprehensive project accounting and vendor payment operations within the real estate and construction domain. My key responsibilities included: • Handling day-to-day accounting transactions, including vendor and customer reconciliations. • Managing vendor invoice processing and ensuring timely payments. • Preparing Payment Releasing Notes for subcontractors and maintaining the Fixed Assets Register. • Preparing liability statements for contractors and suppliers to ensure accurate reporting. • Performing cash, bank, and petty cash reconciliations, maintaining financial accuracy. • Reconciling accounts payable and receivable, ensuring ledger balances are up to date. • Managing TDS deductions and payments, and ensuring timely statutory compliance. • Handling monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, supporting overall financial health of the projects. This role gave me a solid foundation in real estate finance, vendor management, and statutory compliance, shaping my early career in accounting. Place:……………………... Date:………………………. Signature