Vinu Puthuparampil Sodaran
Saint Albans,VIC
Summary
Collaborative Finance professional with 15+ years of expertise maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Officer
Moorabool Shire Council
03.2024 - Current
- Recognition of Grants received from state and federal governments according to the revenue recognition standards.
- Managed Council Fleets and heavy equipment used for deliver infrastructure.
- Month End and Year End Closing Journals.
- Ledger reconciliation which includes Prepayments and accruals.
- Prepared Audit Schedules and supporting documents.
- Worked closed with the team member to prepare the BAS Statements.
- Performed 35+ purchase cards reconciliations
- Verified GST and Approved the purchased card transactions on a daily basis.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared financial goals and objectives.
Finance Manager
Travel Point LLC
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Audited, balanced and reconciled payroll for more than 200 personnel.
- Managed tracking of 42 branches and headquarters revenue, budgets and expenses.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Supported operations management, sales, and marketing efforts to increase revenue and overall financial health.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Developed comprehensive financial reports for executive decision-making support.
- Completed filings and upheld strict compliance with regulatory agencies and supervisors.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for strategic business planning and growth initiatives.
Senior Accountant
Travel Point LLC
10.2011 - 04.2019
- 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.
- Drafted financial documents, including variance reports, regulatory filings and related schedules.
- Developed and implemented effective accounting systems.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
Senior Accountant
Federici Stirling Batco LLC (Constructions)
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
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, 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
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 cancelled 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.
Education
Dip IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards
ACCA
United Kingdom07.2024
Advanced Payroll Management - Payroll Management
The Career Academy
Melbourne, VIC07.2024
CMA (US) - Management Accounting
IMA
United States01.2018
B.Com - Accounting
Mahatma Gandhi University -India
India04.2006
Skills
- International Accounting Standards Knowledge
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Cash Flow Management
- Financial Systems Implementation
- Reporting skills
- Budget Planning and Forecasting
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Internal Controls
- Payroll Processing
- Prioritizing and Planning
Chess, Cricket and Reading
Chess-1500+ Rating
Cricket-Love to Bat and occasionally take the responsibilities of a Bawler.
Timeline
Finance Officer
Moorabool Shire Council
03.2024 - Current
Finance Manager
Travel Point LLC
05.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Accountant
Travel Point LLC
10.2011 - 04.2019
Senior Accountant
Federici Stirling Batco LLC (Constructions)
05.2011 - 10.2011
Accountant
Al Hayat Polyclinic LLC
10.2006 - 04.2011
Accountant Cum-Audit Assistant
K.J Joseph & Associates Chartered Accounts
06.2006 - 09.2006
Dip IFRS - International Financial Reporting Standards
ACCA
Advanced Payroll Management - Payroll Management
The Career Academy
CMA (US) - Management Accounting
IMA
B.Com - Accounting
Mahatma Gandhi University -India
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