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PRATHISH SURENDRAN

PRATHISH SURENDRAN

Senior Accounts Executive
Chennai

Summary

Experienced management professional with more than 11 years of experience in financial management and accounting. Expertise in Accounts Payable, Fixed Expenses reporting, Payment Processing, MIS reports, Accounts Receivable, Contract management/legal compliance, office administration and client relationships.

Work History

Senior Accounts Executive

STAHL India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
05.2017 - Current
  • Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
  • Reviewed and processed employee expense reimbursements and corporate card transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and verifying the accuracy of submitted documentation prior to approval.
  • Coordinated with internal departments to address discrepancies in invoices, purchase orders, or receiving documents promptly to avoid delays in payment processing.
  • Improved cash flow management through timely payments and accurate forecasting of accounts payable balances.
  • Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on fixed and operational expenses for management review.
  • Supported the annual budget by gathering financial data from various departments, ensuring accurate projections of revenues, expenses, and capital expenditures.
  • Assisted in internal and external audits by preparing necessary documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Lead the month-end closing process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, and ensuring accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly MIS reports, bank reconciliations, and supported GST compliance processes, ensuring timely and accurate filing of returns and adherence to statutory regulations.
  • Coordinate with banks, consultants, and legal teams on compliance-related matters, maintaining control over Lease & Service Level Agreements.
  • Lead the Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) project and oversee the successful implementation of the COUPA project, driving procurement process optimization.

Accountant

Nexus Innovative Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Managed invoice processing, accounts receivable monitoring, and vendor reconciliation with focus on quality and accuracy.
  • stock audits to verify accuracy of inventory records, ensuring consistency between physical counts and financial records.
  • Ensured timely delivery of products and services to customers, maintaining high standards of client satisfaction.

Process Associate

Capgemini Business Services Pvt Ltd
Chennai
11.2014 - 06.2016
  • Managed the accurate processing of up to 5,000 invoices per month, ensuring timely payments and resolving discrepancies.
  • Supported the Travel & Expense team in processing employee claims, streamlining processes for efficiency.
  • Led efforts to resolve a backlog of unreconciled items, improving overall financial accuracy.
  • Conducted weekly forecasts of vendor payments, providing actionable insights for cash flow management.

Process Associate

Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
Chennai
07.2012 - 07.2014
  • Handled the processing of over 2,300 invoices per month, ensuring precise matching to relevant receipts.
  • Processed purchase order (PO) and non-PO invoices, managing credit memos and resolving discrepancies with high accuracy.
  • Supported the query management team in addressing exceptional invoices, consistently achieving 98% accuracy in processing.

Education

MBA - Finance

Pondicherry University
Chennai, India
06.2012 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

A.M. Jain College, Madras University
Chennai, India
06.2008 - 04.2011

Skills

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Reconciliation, Reporting, Tax Compliance, SAP & ERP Systems, Advanced Excel, MS Office & Basic Power BI

Languages

English
Malayalam
Tamil

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
PRATHISH SURENDRANSenior Accounts Executive