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Hemanth Kantharaju

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Experienced accounting and finance professional with a strong attention to detail. Six years of expertise in financial operations, compliance, and administrative support within fast-paced environments. Skilled in banking, financial reconciliation, and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounting Analyst - Senior

La Global
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed financial operations including cheque processing, payment tracking, and reconciliation for a $30M portfolio, consistently achieving 100% accuracy and compliance
  • Led the creation of financial reports and documentation, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards & providing timely advice to business and recommend accounting treatment, project code set up, categorization of assets, project closures and amortization
  • Excellent attention to detail in monitoring and recording payments received from customers and clearing the backdated reconciling items
  • Regularly monitor project costs from work in progress to asset retirement and also ensures financial cost tracking is aligned with accounting standards
  • Leading and Assisting team of 5, always assisted CEO and senior leadership team with financial advisory support and appropriate accounting treatment of project costs
  • Improve outdated financial management system by creating, revising, and documenting PSAB, GAAP & financial reporting accounting policies and procedures
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting regulations, industry standards, and best practices through continuous professional development activities.
  • Enhanced financial accuracy by conducting thorough analysis and reconciliation of accounts.
  • Assisted external auditors during annual reviews, providing detailed documentation and clarification on complex accounting issues.
  • Researched billing and invoice problems and resolved issues in compliance with established standards.
  • Reduced month-end closing time through streamlined account reconciliations and process improvements.

Customer Experience Associate

Scotiabank
07.2022 - 02.2023
  • Executed high-volume financial transactions, including cheque processing, invoice management, and reconciliation, ensuring compliance with Canadian banking regulations
  • Recognized for accuracy in processing and for providing exceptional customer service within a fast-paced banking environment
  • Conducted surprise cash counts (Canadian, US Dollar, GBP & Euros) along with coin & draft counts according to established Canadian banking regulation procedures
  • Managed customer services pertaining to invoice, payments, day to day transactions, cash withdrawals, cheque deposits, business deposits and performed frequent KYC checks
  • Prepared sales opportunities and performed financial analysis for branch’s revenue generation
  • Prepared supporting documents according to banking regulations for annual audit within the deadline
  • Processed complex wire & western union transfers of up to CAD $100,000 within & outside Canada through online platform by booking the rates with the concerned Scotia FX team

Finance Manager

LA Global India (OPC) Pvt Ltd
02.2018 - 05.2022
  • Generated over 100 invoices daily and managed accounts receivable, consistently maintaining accurate records and resolving discrepancies
  • Leveraged AS 400 to streamline financial data entry and retrieval processes, contributing to improved efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting
  • Supported internal and external audits by providing timely documentation and assisting with inquiries
  • Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy & Auditing

Bangalore University
Bengaluru
06.2008

Master of Science - International Accounting (IFRS)

ESC Rennes School of Business
Rennes, FRANCE
05.2016

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Financial Reconciliation & Compliance
  • Transaction Processing
  • Banking Operations
  • Attention to Detail & Organizational Skills
  • Client Relations & Customer Service
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • General ledger accounting
  • Financial Documentation
  • Proficient in SAP FI-CO, Quickbooks, AS400 & Sage 50

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 100% KPI through accurately recording and processing monthend activities
  • Supervised team of 5 staff members.
  • Achieved $30M by introducing macro tool for reporting tasks.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Limited Working
Hindi
Full Professional
French
Elementary

Timeline

Accounting Analyst - Senior

La Global
02.2023 - Current

Customer Experience Associate

Scotiabank
07.2022 - 02.2023

Finance Manager

LA Global India (OPC) Pvt Ltd
02.2018 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Commerce - Accountancy & Auditing

Bangalore University

Master of Science - International Accounting (IFRS)

ESC Rennes School of Business

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