SAP Hana, BPC
Kishore Garapati
Manor Lakes,VIC
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Summary
Professional with comprehensive experience in financial accounting. Skilled in financial reporting, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Financial Accountant / Finance Analyst
CSL Behring
12.2022 - 09.2025
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
- Managed month-end close processes, ensuring timely reporting of financial results.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Led initiatives to automate reporting processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance.
Management Accountant
Ubertas Operations
Notting Hill, VIC
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Implemented financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency through data-driven analysis.
- Developed financial forecasts and budgets to support strategic planning and decision-making.
- Analyzed financial statements to identify trends and provide actionable insights for management.
- Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring timely completion of audit procedures without any significant findings or adjustments required.
- Prepared thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements.
- Conducted variance analyses between actual results and forecasts, identifying areas of improvement for future budgeting cycles.
Assistant Accountant
Windsor Hotel and Restaurants
Melbourne, VIC
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Managed monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules for audits.
- Streamlined invoicing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
- Developed and maintained financial spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions.
- Conducted variance analysis to identify trends and inform budgeting decisions.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted in preparation of variance analysis reports, providing valuable insights into financial performance.
Accounts Officer
Findex
12.2012 - 12.2014
- Managed daily financial transactions and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Developed and implemented efficient invoicing procedures, reducing processing time significantly.
- Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes.
- Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.
Education
Masters - Accounting
University Of Ballarat
Ballarat 06.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelors - Accounting And Commerce
Andhra University
India 07.2003 - 06.2006
Advance Diploma - Accounting
CPA
CPA 01.2024 - Current
Skills
Accounts payable and receivable
Financial modeling
Bank reconciliation
Financial reporting
General ledger management
Account reconciliation
Microsoft Excel proficiency
Business development
Budget development
Debt management
Fixed asset management
Financial planning
ERP systems
Variance analysis
Balance sheet preparation
General ledger accounting
Financial data analysis
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software
Oracle - Netsuite & Opera
MYOB
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Interests
Cooking
Gardening
Graphic Designs
Watching Movies
Quote
If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.
Steve Jobs
Affiliations
Associate Member of CPA
Timeline
Advance Diploma - Accounting
CPA
01.2024 - Current
Financial Accountant / Finance Analyst
CSL Behring
12.2022 - 09.2025
Management Accountant
Ubertas Operations
02.2020 - 11.2022
Assistant Accountant
Windsor Hotel and Restaurants
01.2015 - 01.2020
Accounts Officer
Findex
12.2012 - 12.2014
Masters - Accounting
University Of Ballarat
06.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelors - Accounting And Commerce
Andhra University
07.2003 - 06.2006
Technical
· Accounts Payable: Sage Accpac, QuickBooks, Oracle, APS and MYOB
· Accounts Receivable: Oracle, Sage Accpac, APS, Micros
· Payroll: Wage Easy
· ERP systems and Oracle
· Intermediate Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Applications