Pradeep J

Results-driven Finance & Accounts Manager with 19+ years of end-to-end financial operations experience across automotive, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy sectors. Proven expertise in financial reporting (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), budgeting & forecasting, GST/TDS/Income Tax compliance, audit management, treasury, and MIS reporting. Adept at driving cost optimization, monitoring working capital, implementing robust internal controls, and providing strategic financial insights to C-suite stakeholders.

Hands-on experience with SAP FICO/HANA, Power BI, and Advanced Excel in multi-ERP environments.

GL & Finance Operations Lead at Esko Graphics India Pvt Ltd (Client) (2025-11 – Present)

• Manage end-to-end General Ledger processes across South Asia ensuring accuracy and timely monthly book closure.
• Oversee P2P cycle including PO creation, vendor invoice accounting, and payment processing with proper documentation.
• Handle intercompany billings, reconciliations, and confirmations across group entities in compliance with statutory norms.
• Support GST returns filing, reconciliations, and statutory compliance for South Asia operations.
• Implement internal controls and process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and financial efficiency.

Senior Finance Manager at Anup Medical Services Pvt Ltd (formerly Futuristic Diagnostic Imaging Centre) (2018-04 – 2025-10)

• Finalized monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) with timely book closure.
• Led annual budgeting and forecasting cycles, achieving 85% accuracy; tracked actuals vs. budget and analyzed variances.
• Prepared MIS reports and delivered profitability/revenue trend analysis to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Managed GST filings, reconciliations, TDS computation, and Income Tax compliance; coordinated with tax consultants for assessments.
• Executed cost optimization initiatives reducing operating expenses by 40% and improving EBITDA margins significantly.
• Oversaw accounts payable and receivable — vendor payments, customer collections, invoice processing, and receivables ageing monitoring.
• Supported investor due diligence and financial documentation during company acquisition and debenture issuance.
• Managed banking relationships, daily cash flow, fund management, working capital, and loan documentation.
• Coordinated internal and external audits; addressed audit observations and implemented corrective actions and internal controls.

Assistant Accounts Manager at Prakash Seating Pvt Ltd (2016-05 – 2018-03)

• Managed fund flow, bank financing, and working capital to support business operations and development activities.
• Conducted vendor reconciliations, monitored accounts payable/receivable, and prepared statutory compliance reports.
• Supported audit processes and ensured adherence to internal controls and financial regulations.

Senior Accountant at SS Industries (2014-10 – 2016-04)

• Prepared financial statements including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Managed accounts receivable and payable, ensuring timely collections, payments, and receivables ageing control.
• Handled taxation requirements including TDS and GST; conducted account reconciliations for monthly closure.

Accounts Supervisor at IDS Systems Pvt Ltd (2011-11 – 2014-09)

• Oversaw end-to-end accounting operations and coordinated internal and statutory audits with timely resolutions.
• Mentored junior finance staff and implemented process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Ensured compliance with applicable statutory regulations and maintained proper financial documentation.

Accountant / Audit Associate at Audit Firms & Bosch (2005-09 – 2011-10)

• Gained hands-on exposure to SOX internal controls audit frameworks and SAP ERP integration at Bosch.
• Performed fixed asset verification, taxation, and statutory compliance work across multiple client engagements.

M.Com – KSOU Mysore University (2016)

B.Com – Bangalore University (2005)