Gajalakshmi M

Highly dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant with over 10 years of experience in accounting and finance within the logistics and freight forwarding industry. Skilled in financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, taxation (GST, TDS, VAT), and reconciliation processes. Proven expertise in ensuring compliance, optimizing accounting operations, and supporting management through accurate financial analysis and reporting.

Seeking to contribute financial and operational excellence to a reputed organization in the United Arab Emirates.

Senior Accountant - Kavi Container Line Pvt. Ltd - Malaysia

(2025-02)

• Manage trading operations, including invoicing, payment tracking, and issuing container release orders.
• Prepare and maintain Statements of Accounts (SOA); coordinate with agents for timely payment follow-ups.
• Handle tax compliance, including TDS filing, monthly GST returns, and reconciliation activities.

Senior Executive – Accounts - Bilander Logistics Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai, India

(2023-03 - 2025-01)

• Oversaw the full accounting cycle — billing, payables, receivables, and general ledger.
• Reviewed vendor invoices and purchase orders for cost accuracy and ledger classification.
• Reconciled ledgers, prepared AP/AR ageing reports, and submitted MIS reports to management.
• Supported GST, TDS, and professional tax filings, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Assisted in cost control reporting and verified logistics billing operations.

Senior Executive – Accounts (Billing Team Lead) - RioLog Logistics Pte Ltd - Chennai, India

(2019-02 - 2023-02)

• Led the billing team, ensuring all operational costs were captured before invoice generation.
• Managed vendor and customer accounts; handled billing queries and overdue collections.
• Prepared MIS reports, AP/AR ageing summaries, and supported monthly financial closings.
• Streamlined billing processes to improve accuracy and timeliness.

Executive Accountant - United Freight Management Pvt. Ltd. - Chennai, India

(2017-11 - 2019-01)

• Maintained AR/AP ledgers, processed voucher entries (bank, journal, debit/credit).
• Managed petty cash, reconciliations, and monthly MIS reporting.
• Supported cash flow management and assisted in account finalization.

Junior Executive – Accounts - Aashish Logistics - Chennai, India

(2015-04 - 2017-10)

• Handled bank reconciliations, TDS/GST preparation, and assisted with statutory filings.
• Managed petty cash operations and processed vouchers.
• Supported billing and clearance documentation for LCL shipments.

MBA - Financial Management - University of Madras (2020)

B.Com - Commerce - C.T.T.E. Women's College (2015)