Pavani Komanduri

Results-driven finance professional and entrepreneur with over 10+ years of experience in accounting, audit, payroll, taxation, and financial operations, complemented by hands-on experience in retail business management and entrepreneurship since 2022. Seeking a role where I can leverage strong financial expertise, operational discipline, and real-world business exposure to drive sustainable growth and compliance excellence.

Entrepreneur – Retail Business Operations - Self-Employed

(2022-01)

• Managed end-to-end retail store operations including procurement, inventory management, staffing, billing and finance.
• Applied strong accounting discipline to daily cash flow management, expense monitoring and profitability tracking.
• Performed sales, vendor and inventory reconciliations.
• Prepared MIS reports on sales performance, margins and operating expenses.
• Managed vendor relationships, purchase planning and payment coordination.
• Conducted pricing analysis, margin reviews and cost control initiatives.
• Oversaw budgeting, working capital management and business financial planning.
• Handled customer service, issue resolution and operational management.
• Coordinated staff scheduling, training and performance monitoring.
• Managed business transition planning, risk assessment and compliance requirements.

Accounts & Audit Consultant - Independent Payroll Services Pty Ltd

(2012-01 - 2019-12)

• Managed high-volume payroll processing for 1,000+ contractors per cycle across multiple clients.
• Performed General Ledger (GL) accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, adjustments and ledger maintenance.
• Prepared and reviewed payroll journals, account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Performed bank, payroll, vendor, customer and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisted in month-end and year-end closing activities and financial reporting support.
• Supported accounts finalization by preparing schedules, reconciliations and audit documentation.
• Prepared and analyzed MIS reports, payroll reports, variance analysis and management reports.
• Handled Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) activities.
• Executed invoice processing, billing validations and payment reconciliations.
• Managed PAYG, GST, FBT, novated lease accounting and statutory reporting requirements.
• Conducted intercompany reconciliations and resolved account discrepancies.
• Supported software testing for payroll systems.
• Coordinated with internal teams, clients and auditors.
• Improved reporting accuracy, strengthened internal controls and enhanced audit processes.

Audit Executive - N.R. Krishnamoorthy & Co

(2007-01 - 2011-12)

• Conducted internal and statutory audits for manufacturing and service sector clients.
• Assisted in finalization of accounts and preparation of financial statements.
• Performed General Ledger scrutiny, ledger reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Prepared audit working papers, audit reports and management observations.
• Assisted in Income Tax, GST, PF, ESIC and other statutory compliance filings.
• Supported month-end and year-end financial closing activities.

MBA - Finance - SMU-DE (2010-01 - 2012-12)

BBM - Kakatiya University (2006-01 - 2009-12)

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