LALJI .P. ARAVINDHAN
A: Karukayil House, Eroor Post, Ernakulam – 682 306
C: 0091- 95392-12902 E: laljicma@gmail.com
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FINANCE / ACCOUNTING OPERATIONS
Enterprising leader with a solid record of contributions leading to lowered risk, heightened productivity & enhanced internal controls. A forward thinking person who is strong leader and team oriented. At ease with budgetary challenges, deadlines, and high pressure situations.
Profile Summary
• Fellow Member from Institute of Cost Accountants of India with rich experience in entire gamut of accounting & finance operations. Expertise in analyzing existing systems & procedures, preparing business development plans, designing internal control systems and facilitating effective decision-making
• Exposure of preparing MIS reports that generates necessary financial information to determine profitability
• Proficiency in monitoring & implementing internal control systems for all financial and statutory matters
• Demonstrated abilities in completing audit assignments within time budgets and calendar schedules
• Skilled in handling tax matters
• Gained experience in preparation and finalization of Books of Accounts, encompassing preparation, maintaining accounts payable and receivables, balance sheet, bank reconciliation statements, ledgers, etc.
• Strong abilities in liaising with banks, financial institutions & regulatory authorities
• An excellent communicator with demonstrated capabilities in negotiating with statutory authorities for securing mandatory approvals
History of Excellence
Financial Planning & Management Budgeting & MIS
Payables & Receivables Management Finalisation & Auditing
Taxation (Direct & Indirect Tax Laws including GST) Working Capital Management
Professional Experience
Since Oct’14: Holiday Group as Head - Finance & Accounts
Deputations
Eurostar Cellar General Trading as Head of Finance from Feb’18
Inter Gulf General Trading as Chief Accountant from Oct’14 – Jan’18
(Eurostar Cellar General Trading and Inter Gulf General Trading is a part of holiday Group)
Key Result Areas
• Evaluating internal control systems / procedures with a view to highlight shortcomings & implement necessary recommendations; performing analytical review of financial statements and following internal control systems to carry out internal / statutory audits
• Ensuring preparation of bills receivables after invoicing to debtors, conducting ageing analysis with an aim to keep receivables under control and collections of payments etc.
• Ensuring that all payments are made to suppliers within the stipulated time frame and managing accounts payable within the pre-set parameters and responsible for accounting of rejections and reconciliation, etc.
• Presenting a true & fair view of the financial position of the company by preparing financial statements viz., P&L Account, Balance Sheet and Annual Reports
• Handling reconciliation of accounts receivable trial balances with the general ledger control account; involved in checking material receipts note and others bills
• Looking after suppliers payments; monitoring & maintaining all advance deposits received and balancing them with the general ledger at end of the month
• Generating MIS reports viz. monthly profitability, age-wise analysis of debtors as per the requirement of management on daily basis to provide feedback to top management on financial performance
• Formulating budgets and conducting variance analysis to determine difference between projected & actual results and reporting the reasons for variations
Jan’09 – Sep’14: Heera Construction Company (P) Ltd. as Manager-Finance & Accounts
Key Result Areas
• Managed the tasks of managing of financial accounting of Four Special purpose Joint Ventures; Started with the FDI through SRS Investment Advisors
• Handling the filing of various forms, returns, etc. required under various statutes; ensuring adherence to Tax Laws and preparation of returns & forms under various Tax Laws
• Preparing and maintaining statutory books of accounts viz., journal, ledger, cash book and subsidiaries in compliance with various accounting standards
• Coordinated with BSR and Associates - KPMG- Statutory Auditors, Internal Auditor and Banker of the four Special Purpose Joint Ventures to manage Income Tax /TDS Matters and Audit
• Preparation of balance sheet, profit & loss account and notes to accounts
• Rendered support to the Company Secretary for appointment formalities of new directors, allotment, issue & transfer of shares; submission of annual return, balance sheet and other documents with the registrar
• Closely reviewed contract agreement, work orders and contractors invoices
Previous Experience
Feb’07 – Oct’08: Prima Industries Limited
Growth Path
Feb’08 – Oct’08: Internal Auditor
Feb’07 – Jan’08: Accounts Executive
Jan’04 – Jan’07: Aswathywud as Accountant
Education
Academic:
• Fellow Membership from Institute of Cost Accountants of India
• Post-Graduation in Commerce from Mahatma Gandhi University
Professional Enhancements:
• Financial Accounting Package
• Certificate in Computing and Finance from ICAI Cochin Chapter
Technical Skills: Tally & Focus -7
Personal Details
Date of Birth: 27th March, 1981 Languages Known: English & Malayalam
Gender: Male Nationality: Indian