Gopalakrishnan Kandasamy
Assistant Manager F&A at Larsen & Toubro (L&T Edutech Ltd)
- Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
- gopalbggs@gmail.com
- +91 91766-87778
Finance and taxation professional with 11+ years of experience in financial operations, tax compliance, and reconciliation. Proficient in SAP, automation tools, and high-value GST refunds to enhance operational efficiency.
Experience
Assistant Manager F&A
Sep 2023 – Apr 2025
- SAP S4HANA
- IRIS
- Accounts Payable
- GST Compliance
- Advance Excel
- Managed vendor payments ensuring accurate documentation and on-time processing, resulting in improved cash flow and vendor relationships.
- Conducted monthly GRIR reconciliation in collaboration with procurement and accounts teams, which enhanced financial accuracy and streamlined reporting.
- Generated TDS payable reports and ensured timely tax compliance, minimizing risk of penalties and fostering regulatory adherence.
- Oversaw MSME vendor payments and monitored compliance with the 45-day rule, which enhanced operational efficiency and reduced financing costs.
- Prepared creditors and ageing reports, aiding in effective financial planning, thereby providing insights that influenced strategic decision-making.
Senior Finance Executive
Mar 2023 – Sep 2023
- GST Compliance
- Shipping bill tracking
- Rebate collection tracking
- SAP IERP
- SAP Ariba
- Excel
- EY ASP
- Processed high-volume customer billing and monitored collection status.
- Filed GST returns and reconciled tax data; responded to GST audits and notices.
- Addressed tax adjustments on receivables to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Resolved customer disputes by coordinating with internal departments and clients.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions for audit and compliance support.
Senior Associate Finance
Jan 2022 – Feb 2023
- GST Compliance
- Accounts Receivable
- Customer billing
- Collection status
- Export documentation
- e-BRC
- Oversaw end-to-end accounts receivable activities, resulting in timely collections and improved cash flow management.
- Executed AR ledger reconciliation and resolved unmatched receipts, which led to enhanced accuracy in financial reporting.
- Supported monthly financial performance reviews through credit control analysis, contributing to informed decision-making and risk mitigation.
- Identified and implemented process enhancements and automation opportunities, driving efficiencies and reducing operational costs.
- Maintained detailed financial records in line with audit requirements, ensuring compliance and supporting internal controls.
Junior Executive Finance
Oct 2014 – Jan 2022
- GST
- ITRS
- SAP Ariba
- Excel
- EY ASP
- Generated and issued customer invoices while managing monthly account statements, resulting in streamlined cash flow and enhanced financial transparency.
- Conducted regular follow-ups and maintained AR records, contributing to accurate cash flow tracking and improved collections.
- Successfully claimed GST refunds worth ₹300 Crores and Service Tax refunds of ₹50 Crores, achieving significant financial recovery for the organization.
- Filed tax returns and ensured regulatory compliance at state and federal levels, leading to reduction of legal risks and penalties.
- Maintained audit-ready documentation and coordinated with tax authorities, which ensured efficient audits and consistent compliance with tax regulations.
Projects
sales module
- SAP
- Tally Prime
- Excel
- Developed an Invoice Module that streamlined the CRM system, leading to enhanced customer support and increased operational efficiency.
- Created and maintained price lists and product offerings, resulting in a notable boost in sales through the Sales Module.
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