Suresh Babu

Accelerated the month-end close process by 3 days through workflow automation, optimized reconciliation procedures, and enhanced review controls, improving reporting timeliness and accuracy. Designed and deployed a fully integrated Invoice Management System and CRM, streamlining the end-to-end billing, revenue recognition, and collections cycle, resulting in faster receivables turnaround and improved audit traceability. Directed complete US GAAP financial reporting, including consolidated financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and management presentations for multi-entity operations. Led statutory, internal, and tax audits with 100% compliance, ensuring robust documentation, timely submissions, and zero critical observations by external auditors. Developed and automated MIS dashboards, providing real-time insights into financial performance, cash flow, expense movements, and business KPIs; significantly improved leadership decision-making speed. Managed and mentored a team of six finance professionals, enhancing competency in GL accounting, reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and internal control discipline, while fostering a high-performance culture.

Managed full-cycle accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting under US GAAP & Indian GAAP. Improved accuracy of financial statements by implementing stronger review controls and exception checks. Streamlined AP/AR processes, reducing outstanding receivables and improving cash flow reporting. Prepared monthly MIS reports, budget vs. actual analysis, and variance commentary for leadership. Supported automation initiatives that reduced manual accounting efforts and improved reporting speed. Coordinated external audits and ensured timely closure of statutory and tax compliance requirements. Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, HR) to improve cost allocation and forecasting accuracy.

Managed day-to-day GL accounting, bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, and monthly closing activities. Introduced standardized templates for journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Enhanced accuracy of AR/AP processes and reduced unreconciled differences across books. Assisted in building internal SOPs for accounting operations and financial controls. Supported auditors by preparing schedules, resolving queries, and improving documentation quality. Monitored expense trends and highlighted cost-saving opportunities through variance analysis. Implemented process improvements that reduced transaction-level errors and increased reporting efficiency.

Handled bookkeeping, ledger posting, vendor payments, and daily accounting operations. Managed AP/AR cycles, vendor reconciliation, and customer billing with improved accuracy. Conducted bank reconciliations, fixed assets tracking, and monthly closing journal entries. Supported tax filings (TDS, GST) and ensured timely compliance with statutory requirements. Prepared consolidated expense reports, helping management identify controllable cost areas. Assisted in preparing quarterly financial statements and year-end audit documentation.

Maintained daily accounting records, processing invoices, receipts, and vendor payments. Assisted with payroll inputs, expense reimbursements, and bank reconciliations. Supported the finance team in preparing monthly reports and audit documentation. Improved accuracy of transaction posting through enhanced checks and validations.

Performed statutory, internal, and tax audits for SMEs and corporate clients. Conducted ledger scrutiny, vouching, compliance testing, and financial review procedures. Assisted in preparation of tax filings, financial statements, and audit observations. Evaluated internal control systems and provided recommendations for improvements. Gained strong exposure to GST, TDS, Income Tax, ROC filings, and financial compliance.