VINODHINI SEKAR
Assistant Finance Manager
Chennai
Summary
Sr Finance & Accounts Analyst managing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow control across day-to-day finance operations. Supports Zoho Books workflows, including invoicing, reconciliations, bookkeeping, and GST reconciliation and filing, while keeping records organized for cleaner closes and audit readiness. Also handles payroll, expenses, import-export accounting, bank guarantees, and Letters of Credit with a focus on accurate reporting and dependable control.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Finance Manager
Centum Controls Pvt Ltd.
Chennai
12.2024 - Current
- Prepare 3 recurring finance reporting and update management with timely business summaries.
- Process payroll, monitor daily expenses, and manage cash flow to keep routine finance activities on track.
- Maintain Zoho Books for invoicing, reconciliations, and bookkeeping, keeping records organized and current.
- Oversee GST reconciliation and filing, supporting accurate tax compliance and month-end closing.
- Handle export-import accounting, support audits, and improve finance systems and processes for stronger control.
- Manage bank guarantees and end-to-end Letters of Credit processing for treasury and trade transactions.
Senior Accountant
Pradeep Steels India Pvt. Ltd.
Chennai
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Reviewed bank reconciliations weekly to keep cash records current and support treasury management.
- Managed export and import entries while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Filed GSTR-1 returns, issued FEMA declarations, and prepared DGFT Certificates of Origin for trade documentation.
- Calculated exchange rates and recorded exchange gain and loss accounting for monthly reporting.
- Prepared quarterly performance reports and monthly stock statements to support MIS reporting and financial planning.
- Conducted bank reconciliations, followed up on payments, and supported financial analysis and cash flow management.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
Senior Audit Staff
TGS Global Associates.
Chennai
01.2022 - 05.2024
- Prepared numerous reconciliation reports and organized more than 50 companies supporting audit documentation for review.
- Prepared financial statements with strong attention to accuracy, applying GAAP standards consistently.
- Managed bookkeeping tasks in Zoho Books, including invoicing, reconciliations, and record maintenance.
- Supported GST reconciliation and filing while keeping statutory compliance work organized and current.
- Reviewed financial statements and highlighted variances for follow-up, using analytical judgment to support accuracy.
- Applied analytical and problem-solving skills to audit work papers and reporting tasks with consistent detail.
Accounts & Finance Executive
Sriram & Associates
Bengaluru
02.2016 - 11.2019
- Performed month-end and year-end closings, completing timely reconciliations to keep accounts current more than 40 companies
- Worked with the department head on budgeting, cash flow management, and financial planning support and Income tax Filling.
- Maintained accurate financial records through bank reconciliations and reporting using Zoho Books.
- Mentored junior staff in accounting principles, fostering professional growth and knowledge retention.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
CA Article Ship
Xavier and Thanabalan Audit Firm.
Chennai
08.2009 - 09.2012
- Recorded financial transactions in Tally and kept supporting files organized for review.
- Researched accounting standards and regulations to support accurate compliance work.
- Provided administrative support to the accounting department across scheduling, documentation, and routine coordination.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
CA -
Institute of Chartered Accoutant
ChennaiB.COM(Pursuing) -
Madras University
ChennaiSkills
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial reporting
Financial planning
Month-end closing
Cash flow management
Payroll processing
Timeline
Assistant Finance Manager
Centum Controls Pvt Ltd.
12.2024 - Current
Senior Accountant
Pradeep Steels India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2024 - 11.2024
Senior Audit Staff
TGS Global Associates.
01.2022 - 05.2024
Accounts & Finance Executive
Sriram & Associates
02.2016 - 11.2019
CA Article Ship
Xavier and Thanabalan Audit Firm.
08.2009 - 09.2012
B.COM(Pursuing) -
Madras University
CA -
Institute of Chartered Accoutant