Utpal Saha, Senior Manager Finance and Accounts

Utpal Saha

Senior Manager Finance and Accounts

All Cargo Logistics Park Pvt Ltd

Location
India
Education
Higher diploma, Cost and Works Accounting (Intermediate)
Experience
30 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :30 years, 4 Months

Senior Manager Finance and Accounts at All Cargo Logistics Park Pvt Ltd
  • India
  • My current job since May 2012

• Managed budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Prepared monthly MIS reports to track financial performance.
• Conducted quarterly preparation of financials with limited review.
• Ensured GST, TDS, PF, and ESI compliance.
• Examined ledgers for accuracy and compliance.
• Handled advance tax deposits and resolved internal audit issues.
• Facilitated statutory audit and tax audit compliance.
• Led year-end finalization of financials. Managed day-to-day finance and accounts activities including billing, revenue checking, banking transactions, creditors payments, and fund management Oversaw commercial and management information system (MIS) activities, implemented cost control measures, and processed adjustment journal entries and TDS entries Handled banking operations such as depositing, collection, and reconciliation, as well as letter of credit (LC) preparation, tracking, and coordination for discounting Maintained records of bank guarantees (BG), performance bank guarantees (PBG), earnest money deposits (EMD), security deposits (SD), and other financial instruments Managed debts collection, payment follow-ups, and sent outstanding statements to credit clients on a weekly, fortnightly, and monthly basis Conducted debtor reconciliation on a monthly basis and sent balance confirmation letters to clients semi-annually and annually Prepared quarterly TDS reconciliation reports and followed up on original TDS certificates Developed weekly aging reports, collection plans, cash and fund flow projections, profit and loss statements, and monthly budgets for various segments in collaboration with the sales team Ensured compliance with service tax, TDS, and other tax regulations

Finance And Accounting Manager at HBL POWER SYSTEM LTD
  • India
  • July 2011 to May 2012

• Managed day-to-day accounts activities of the Gujarat regional office, including finance management, cost control, and commercial and MIS activities.
• Oversaw banking operations, including depositing, collection, and reconciliation, as well as preparing and tracking LC and coordinating with banks for discounting.
• Maintained records of BG/PBG/EMD/SD and managed depot expenses and reconciliation, while also preparing monthly schemes, discounts, ORC, commissions, and credit notes.
• Led debt collections efforts for the region, ensuring timely payment reconciliation and claim settlement, and maintained dealer records for new, old, and project dealers.
• Managed various MIS records such as security amounts, expired and current security cheques, and Form-C & F, along with ensuring statutory compliance and reconciliation of bank, debtors, creditors, and stock on a regular basis.
• Conducted reconciliation of receivables accounts and managed the receipt of payments from customers, while also coordinating with the sales tax consultant for all related statutory compliance and other statutory obligations.
• Coordinated with depots for the timely submission of VAT & CST on a monthly basis and collaborated with internal auditors and statutory auditors for the annual audit of accounts schedules.
• Prepared monthly collection plans, cash and fund flow projections, and Profit & Loss statements to strategically manage finances.

Chief Accountant at Al Shafai Travel & Tourism Agency (IATA)
  • Saudi Arabia - Dammam
  • May 2007 to May 2011

- Managed day-to-day operations of accounts
payable and accounts receivable, including journal
entries, international ticket reconciliation with money
receipts and invoices, ADM, ACM, and BSP billing, and
calculation of refunds for partially utilized and fully
unutilized tickets as per IATA rules.
- Oversaw banking functions such as L.C, O/D, B.G,
optimum level of fund management, third-party
transfers, bank reconciliation, credit card settlement,
and reconciliation with the bank, as well as
investment-related matters.
- Conducted accounts payable functions, involving
coding, auditing, and reconciliation of invoices for
payment to various Airlines, GSA, BSP, Hotel vendors,
and other creditors, while also reviewing and auditing
all expenses and closing books at month-end.
- Analyzed business operations, trends, costs,
revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to
project future revenues and expenses, while
providing advice for improvement and managing
working capital.
- Prepared periodic MIS and analyzed business
growth, ran monthly reports, generated financial
statements, and followed up with debtors for
recovery of dues.
- Compiled and entered monthly adjusting journal
entries and handled monthly payroll preparation,
demonstrating expert knowledge of tour business,
costing, profitability calculations, and proficiency with
front office reservation and ticketing systems,
understanding the dependencies between the frontend
and back-end systems.

Accountant at Stic Travels Pvt Ltd (IATA)
  • India - Ahmedabad
  • January 1998 to May 2007

Responsible for daily accounting journal entries
and month end accounting processes. Run daily
cash receipt, invoicing, credit note & debit note,
billing discrepancy research & and accounts
reconciliation.
Preparing monthly & yearly Budget on the basis of
projected sales & revenue for the branch, fund flow
working capital management. Preparation of
Periodic MIS & analysis the business growth of the
branch.
Follow up with debtors for recovery of dues.
Making Airlines, Hotels & other creditors payments
as per schedule. Checking coupons with invoices,
refund calculation of partially utilized & fully
unutilized tickets as per IATA rules.
Professional Tax & E.S.I.C monthly deposit & half
yearly return submission. TDS deduction & deposit.
Service Tax monthly deposit & Half yearly return
submission. P.F deduction & deposit.
Co ordinate and provide support in annual audit
with internal auditors. Looking after Cargo
accounts also.
Checking tickets with receipt/ invoice, ADM, ACM,
VMPD, BSP billing, Refund application & Refund
process of tickets. Making Airlines/BSP/Hotels &
other creditor payments.
Preparing monthly & yearly Budget on the basis of
projected sales & revenue for the branch, fund flow
working capital management. Preparation of
Periodic MIS & analysis the business growth of the
branch
Banking function like L.C, O/D, B.G, optimum level
of Fund management, & Third party transfer, Bank
reconciliation, Credit card settlement and reconcile
with bank. Investment related matters.
Professional Tax & E.S.I.C monthly deposit & half
yearly return submission. TDS deduction & deposit.
Service Tax monthly deposit & Half yearly return
submission. P.F deduction & deposit.

Account Officer at Rath Hotels and Travels Ltd
  • India - Ahmedabad
  • January 1996 to January 1998

Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records,
financial statements, or other financial reports to
assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance
to reporting and procedural standards.
Supervise preparation financial statements
covering timely preparation of books of accounts,
recording of entries, maintenance of books of
accounts, preparation of P&L and B/S.
Three way matching invoices, coding invoices with
ledger accounts, processing and making timely
payment of vendor invoices, processing expenses
reports for reimbursement, draft checks and
match invoices, month end and annually closing,
Reconcile accounts payable at month end. Follow
up with debtors for recovery of dues. preparing
journal voucher & credit note.
Making Airlines & Hotel payments as per schedule.
checking the audit coupons with invoices, refund
calculation of partially utilized & fully unutilized
tickets as per IATA. rules.
Professional Tax & E.S.I.C monthly deposit and half
yearly return submission's deduction & deposit .
Service Tax monthly deposit and Half yearly return
submission.

Account Officer at Umedix India Ltd
  • India - Ahmedabad
  • January 1994 to January 1996

Accounts payable function including coded,
audited and reconciled with quotation and terms &
condition. Create and record monthly accruals,
relieve accrued liability accounts. Cost control &
MIS.
Bank reconciliation, Debtors & Creditors
reconciliation, Account reconciliation and analysis,
review and audit the expenses with supporting.
Adjustment journal voucher, debit note, credit
note, physical checking and control of raw material
stock, Ledger Scrutiny.
Banking function like L.C, O/D, B.G, optimum level
of Fund management, Third party transfer, Credit
card settlement and reconcile with bank.
Investment related matters.
Preparation of Monthly Budget & forecast,
Fund/cash flow projection, Profitability Statement
& Balance Sheet. TDS deduction & deposit. Service
Tax monthly deposit & Half yearly return
submission. P Tax & E.S.I.C monthly deposit & half
yearly return submission. I.T return,

Education

Higher diploma, Cost and Works Accounting (Intermediate)
  • at Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI)
  • May 1991
Bachelor's degree, Commerce (Hons.)
  • at Calcutta University
  • May 1989

Specialties & Skills

Cash Flow Management
Team Leadership
Corporate Finance
Financial Analysis
Budgeting and Forecasting
Microsoft Office Suite
Money Management
Cost Management
Strategic Financial Planning
Taxation
Auditing
Investment Analysis
Cost Control
Regulatory Compliances
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Risk Management

Languages

Hindi
Expert
Bengali
Expert
English
Expert

Hobbies

  • Swimming
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Stock Market
  • Travelling