Avinash Pandey

Senior Accounts & Finance Manager with 10.5+ years of experience in financial accounting, reporting, taxation, controllership, and shared services across pharmaceutical, manufacturing, automotive, and BPO industries. Expertise in General Ledger (GL), Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), financial reporting, budgeting, statutory compliance, and US GAAP. Proven track record of leading finance teams, strengthening internal controls, improving reporting efficiency, supporting audits, and delivering accurate financial insights for strategic decision-making.

Hands-on experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Advanced Excel, and process automation.

Accounts & Finance Manager at Amneal Pharmaceuticals Limited (Kayura Effect) (2024-04 – Present)

Manage end-to-end finance and accounting operations, ensuring compliance with Indian GAAP, US GAAP, and company policies.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close, including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and review financial statements, MIS reports, cash flow reports, and management dashboards for senior leadership
• Oversee General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (P2P), Accounts Receivable (O2C), Fixed Assets, Banking, and Intercompany reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Income Tax, statutory audits, and internal financial controls
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and working capital management to support business decisions
• Lead and mentor the finance team, establish SOPs, improve internal controls, and drive process automation
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, consultants, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely financial reporting and compliance

Senior Executive – Accounts & Finance at Welspun Corporation Limited (2021-03 – 2024-03)

• Reduced month-end close cycle by 40% through process improvements and automation
• Improved invoice processing accuracy by 30% by standardizing accounting workflows
• Successfully completed statutory and internal audits with zero major observations
• Led a finance team of 10+ members, improving operational efficiency and service delivery
• Strengthened financial controls and improved reconciliation accuracy across accounting functions

Senior Executive – Accounts & Finance at Honda Cars India Limited (2020-02 – 2021-03)

Accounts & Finance Executive at Genpact India Pvt. Ltd. (2016-04 – 2020-02)

Managed the complete Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle, ensuring timely processing of vendor invoices, approvals, and payments in accordance with company policies and SLAs. Managed the end-to-end Order-to-Cash (O2C) process, including customer master management, order validation, billing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation. Managed end-to-end accounting operations for US clients, including General Ledger (GL), Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Bank Reconciliations, and Month-End Close activities.

• Supervised vendor master management, invoice verification, three-way matching (PO, GRN, Invoice), and accurate General Ledger (GL) coding
• Planned and executed payment runs through NEFT, RTGS, ACH, Wire Transfers, and Cheques while optimizing working capital and maintaining healthy vendor relationships
• Ensured compliance with GST, TDS, company policies, internal controls, and statutory regulations throughout the accounts payable process
• Performed vendor account reconciliations, resolved invoice discrepancies, and collaborated with procurement, stores, and business teams to ensure timely issue resolution
• Prepared AP ageing reports, cash flow forecasts, and payment analysis for management review and business planning
• Led process improvement initiatives, implemented automation, developed SOPs, and strengthened internal controls to improve accuracy and operational efficiency
• Managed, trained, and mentored the Accounts Payable team while monitoring KPIs, productivity, and adherence to service-level agreements
• Ensured accurate and timely customer invoicing by validating purchase orders, pricing, tax calculations, payment terms, and contractual agreements
• Monitored Accounts Receivable (AR), ageing reports, and collection performance to improve cash flow and reduce overdue receivables
• Oversaw cash application activities, customer account reconciliations, and resolution of unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and disputed invoices
• Collaborated with Sales, Customer Service, Logistics, and Operations teams to resolve billing issues and enhance the customer payment experience
• Managed credit control activities, customer credit limits, credit notes, debit notes, write-offs, and refund processing in line with company policies
• Prepared AR ageing reports, collection forecasts, DSO analysis, and MIS reports to support management review and working capital planning
• Strengthened internal controls, standardized O2C processes, ensured compliance with company policies, and led continuous process improvement initiatives
• Led and mentored the O2C team, monitored KPIs and SLAs, and drove operational excellence across the receivables function
• Prepared and reviewed journal entries, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset accounting, account reconciliations, and financial schedules in accordance with US GAAP and client-specific accounting policies
• Maintained complete books of accounts using ERP and cloud-based accounting systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Bill.com, and Xero
• Processed vendor invoices, customer billing, cash application, payment runs (ACH, Wire, Checks), and credit card reconciliations while ensuring accuracy and timely processing
• Prepared monthly financial statements, management reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis to support business decision-making
• Coordinated with US clients, CPAs, auditors, and cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, ensure compliance, and meet reporting deadlines
• Supported month-end and year-end close, audit readiness, and documentation by maintaining accurate financial records and strengthening internal controls
• Identified process improvement opportunities, implemented automation initiatives, and developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort

Freelance US Accounting & Bookkeeping (Project-Based) at Multiple Projects and Consultant (2020 – Present)

Providing bookkeeping and accounting support for US-based clients short period as required.

• Managing month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and QuickBooks accounting
• Coordinating with US clients and CPAs for project-based accounting assignments
• Successfully managed month-end and year-end close activities for multiple US client engagements while consistently meeting reporting timelines
• Improved reconciliation accuracy and reduced manual processing through workflow standardization and automation initiatives
• Supported successful external audit and CPA review processes by maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with US GAAP
• Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering timely financial reports, resolving accounting queries, and maintaining high service quality across multiple client accounts

Master of Commerce in Commerce – Government Post Graduate College, Noida (2017)

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapeeth, Varanasi (2015)