PREMKUMAR CHANDRAKUMAR
TEAM LEAD - FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
Chennai
Summary
Senior finance professional with 18+ years across accounts payable, GL accounting, fixed assets, treasury, and financial reporting. Proven track record in bank/vendor reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, cost optimization via early payment discounts, and compliance with GST, TCS, TDS/WHT, VAT, and SOX/internal audits. Experienced leading small teams and driving process improvements, MIS, and planning/forecasting for large PAN-India operations.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Team Lead, Finance & Accounts
CAPGEMINI INDIA LTD
11.2025 - Current
- Owned PAN-India Trade Payables end-to-end; processed ~INR 3,000 Cr of invoices monthly in compliance with policies.
- Reconciled processed invoices to ensure accuracy; compared system reports with balances.
- Executed domestic and foreign vendor payments; captured early payment discounts per agreements and timelines.
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliations; analyzed discrepancies and reported to management.
- Submitted weekly MIS to Treasury for payment projections.
- Performed monthly vendor reconciliations (covering ~95% of purchase value); followed up with stakeholders to clear open items.
- Handled vendor claims closure via debit notes and remittances.
- Contributed to GST and TCS enablement in the organization portal.
- Provided documentation/support for SOX and internal audits; completed audits with no remarks.
- Prepared management reports including planning and forecasting.
- Led a team of 4.
Senior Executive, Finance & Accounts
INGRAM MICRO INDIA LIMITED
12.2014 - 10.2025
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable for PAN-India; processed ~INR 3,000 Cr of invoices monthly.
- Maintained invoice accuracy through reconciliations and system-to-balance checks.
- Executed on-time domestic and foreign vendor payments; realized early payment discounts per contracts.
- Prepared bank reconciliations with root-cause analysis of discrepancies.
- Delivered weekly MIS to Treasury for payment projections; prepared monthly BSR schedules and drove closures.
- Completed monthly vendor reconciliations (~95% purchase coverage) and cleared open items with stakeholders.
- Processed vendor claims via debit notes/remittances; reconciled WHT with GL and coordinated timely remittance to Government.
- Ensured monthly GST payments without late fees; handled PAN-India VAT reconciliations and vendor VAT certificate collections to reduce tax liability.
- Supported GST/TCS implementation in the portal; provided SOX/internal audit support.
- Managed and mentored a team of 4.
Accounts Payable Senior Executive
HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD
11.2011 - 12.2014
- Managed AP for Chennai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad regions; verified/passed vendor bills.
- Coordinated with vendors for invoice follow-ups and with IT/Admin to resolve GRN issues.
- Booked monthly provisions; ensured statutory deductions (TDS, service tax) correctness.
- Filed sales tax returns on time; coordinated statutory documents for foreign remittances.
- Utilized online AP tools; oversaw IT-related payments.
Senior Executive, Finance
LUMBODHARA PROMOTERS
04.2011 - 11.2011
- Maintained bank accounts; executed cheque and EFT payments.
- Performed bank reconciliations and transferred stale cheques to appropriate GLs.
Senior Executive, Finance (FSS)
HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD
07.2006 - 04.2011
- Handled end-to-end AP: bill verification, monthly provisions, prepaid amortization and schedules.
- Conducted monthly GL scrutiny, expense GL variance analysis, and quarterly balance sheet movement reviews.
- Raised debit notes to group companies and accounted credit notes; supported statutory/internal audits.
- Prepared MIS, liability schedules, weekly reports, and monthly P&L variance schedules; compiled quarterly/statutory audit schedules.
- Tracked bills and payments for MIS; managed capitalization of fixed assets and major capital projects (incl. 2010 Bangalore SEZ).
- Prepared capex invoice documents for domestic and foreign vendors; handled asset capitalization/retirements (e.g., employee cars/laptops).
- Regularized capital advances; controlled bank accounts including collection, disbursement, and EEFC.
- Executed cheque/EFT payments and foreign remittances; submitted BOEs for foreign payments; performed bank reconciliations; cleared stale cheques to GL.
Accounts Officer
STANDARD ENERGY PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS PVT LTD
01.2002 - 07.2006
- Maintained bank and cash books; performed monthly BRS.
- Processed vendor payments and raised customer invoices; handled sales tax returns and final accounts.
- Prepared ROC annual return documentation; produced financial statements and analyses.
- Prepared projected balance sheets for banker requirements (CC/TL).
Education
B.B.A. -
Annamalai University
Chidambaram01-2000
CA Articled Clerk -
N. Rathnavel
Chartered Accountant01-1999
Skills
Accounts Payable (P2P), Vendor Management & Reconciliations, Bank Reconciliation (BRS), GL Accounting & Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets Accounting & Capitalization, Cash Flow & Forecasting, P&L and Balance Sheet Support, GST, TCS, TDS/WHT, VAT Compliance, Treasury Operations & Payment Runs, MIS, Planning & Forecasting, SOX & Internal Audit Support
Operations management
Performance monitoring
Process improvement
Coaching and mentoring
Performance improvement
Customer focus
Regulatory compliance
Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Maximized early payment discounts and received IM Pride awards (recognition by senior management).
- Appreciated by IBM for alignment to reconciliation processes.
- Controlled and supported banking activities across 44 bank accounts (earlier role).
- Led major fixed-asset capitalization in 2010 for Bangalore SEZ campus (HCL).
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt; contributed to cost-reduction initiatives at HCL Technologies.
Timeline
Team Lead, Finance & Accounts
CAPGEMINI INDIA LTD
11.2025 - Current
Senior Executive, Finance & Accounts
INGRAM MICRO INDIA LIMITED
12.2014 - 10.2025
Accounts Payable Senior Executive
HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD
11.2011 - 12.2014
Senior Executive, Finance
LUMBODHARA PROMOTERS
04.2011 - 11.2011
Senior Executive, Finance (FSS)
HCL TECHNOLOGIES LTD
07.2006 - 04.2011
Accounts Officer
STANDARD ENERGY PRODUCTS & CHEMICALS PVT LTD
01.2002 - 07.2006
B.B.A. -
Annamalai University
CA Articled Clerk -
N. Rathnavel