Chethan Kumar, LEAD ACCOUNTANT

Chethan Kumar

LEAD ACCOUNTANT

INFOSYS IBPM

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Master's degree, MBA, Finance,
Experience
10 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 3 Months

LEAD ACCOUNTANT at INFOSYS IBPM
  • India - Mangalore
  • May 2021 to February 2024

• Spearheaded the month-end closure process, ensured accuracy and timeliness of financial reports, and controlled revenue loss by 25% through targeted analysis and process refinement.
• Led a team of 30 professionals in the finance and accounting department, overseeing day-to-day operations, strategic initiatives, and performance goals.
• Prepared 10 financial reports and executive summary slides for the monthly business review deck presented to
management. Additionally, contributed to crafting 5 key financial slides for Board of Director meetings.
• Expanded financial transparency by creating 7 user-friendly dashboards that exhibited key performance indicators for
easy tracking and decision-making support.
• Performed bookkeeping tasks, including preparing statutory accounts, calculating payments, and verifying records for
accuracy, thereby contributing to efficient financial management.
• Managed accounts receivable processes for 50+ clients, handling 5000 billing and invoicing transactions monthly, with an average collection rate of 95%.
• Supervised accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely processing of invoices and collections for healthy vendor relationships.
• Delivered accounting and clerical support to ensure 100% compliance with VAT regulations for all financial transactions
processed. Reinforced budget preparation by analyzing historical trends and providing input on future projections.
• Streamlined financial reporting processes by implementing automated systems and reducing manual data entry by 50%.
• Enhanced accuracy of financial statements by identifying and resolving 95% of discrepancies through a thorough review and analysis.

ACCOUNTANT at INFOSYS IBPM
  • India - Mangalore
  • May 2016 to April 2021

• Handled procurement of subcontractors hiring and generated purchase orders for over 1000 subcontractors through the Procurement and SAP portal.
• Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by rigorously following up on overdue invoices, resulting in a 20% decrease in Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Improved financial reporting accuracy through thorough data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
• Trained and mentored 16 juniors/assistant accountants on accounting principles, software applications, and best
practices to foster continuous learning and professional development.

AUDIT ASSOCIATE at KPMG
  • India - Bengaluru
  • September 2013 to March 2016

• Assessed the clients financial statements to ensure 100% accuracy of the information presented, including mapping of trial balance to Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
• Collaborated with clients through clear communication, transparency, and professionalism throughout the entire audit
process.
• Produced clear, concise audit reports that effectively communicated findings, recommendations, and required actions to stakeholders.

Education

Master's degree, MBA, Finance,
  • at Mangalore University
  • May 2013
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Commerce, Finance,
  • at St Aloysius College
  • May 2011

Specialties & Skills

Data Presentation
Dashboard
Microsoft Excel
POWER BI
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIS)
QuickBooks
General Ledger
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
Budgeting
Forecasting
Project Management
Auditing
Reconciliation
TRANSPARENCY (PROJECTION)
ACCOUNTING
BALANCE SHEET
MAPPING
PROFESSIONALISM
BILLING
COLLECTIONS
Advanced Excel
MS Office Applications
Data Analysis
Accounting
Bookkeeping

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Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Expert
Kannada
Expert
Malayalam
Expert

Training and Certifications

Data Analysis using MS Excel (Certificate)
Lean – Accelerator (Certificate)

Hobbies

  • Food and Travel Blogging
  • Fine Arts
  • Graphic Design