Saritha K.a

Results-driven Accounts & Finance Professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in the Construction, Real Estate, Infrastructure and Education sectors. Experienced in managing end-to-end financial operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Accounting, Vendor Management, Banking Operations, Payroll Administration, Financial Reporting, Budget Monitoring, Asset Capitalization, Statutory Compliance and Audit Support. Possess strong expertise in managing the complete Procure-to-Pay (PR–PO–GRN–Invoice) cycle, contractor billing, vendor reconciliations, bank reconciliations, payroll processing, month-end closing, statutory documentation and financial reporting.

Well-versed in maintaining accounting accuracy, strengthening internal controls and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and statutory regulations. A dedicated finance professional with excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills coupled with extensive hands-on experience in Tally ERP, Tally Prime and Microsoft Office Suite.

Executive Accountant – Construction at AHMET Trust (Presidency Group of Institutions) (2018-06 – Present)

• Manage complete Procure-to-Pay process including Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, Goods Receipt Notes, Invoice Verification and Vendor Payments.
• Verify contractor bills, subcontractor bills, consultant bills and supplier invoices before processing payments.
• Examine work completion certificates and supporting documents submitted by project engineers.
• Ensure contractor bills are processed strictly as per approved work orders and contractual terms.
• Maintain vendor master database and coordinate vendor onboarding documentation.
• Process vendor payments through RTGS, NEFT and Cheque ensuring adherence to payment schedules.
• Prepare Vendor Ageing Reports and Outstanding Liability Reports.
• Perform Vendor Ledger Reconciliation and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Prepare Journal Entries, Payment Vouchers, Receipt Vouchers and Contra Entries.
• Maintain Purchase Register, Vendor Ledger, General Ledger and Bank Book.
• Record day-to-day accounting transactions in Tally ERP/Prime.
• Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements.
• Coordinate with banks regarding fund transfers and banking documentation.
• Process monthly payroll and statutory deductions.
• Prepare documentation relating to GST, TDS, EPF and ESIC.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and Construction Asset Capitalization records.
• Prepare MIS Reports relating to project expenditure, vendor payments and cash flow.
• Support Internal Auditors and Statutory Auditors.
• Maintain complete accounting documentation and ensure compliance with internal financial controls.

Senior Accounts Executive at Asritha Groups – Builders & Developers (2017-05 – 2018-05)

• Managed day-to-day accounting operations for residential construction projects.
• Recorded purchase invoices, journal vouchers and expense entries.
• Verified contractor bills and supplier invoices.
• Processed vendor payments and maintained payment schedules.
• Performed Vendor Ledger Reconciliation.
• Maintained Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Prepared Bank Reconciliation Statements.
• Assisted in monthly financial closing.
• Coordinated with procurement and engineering departments.
• Maintained accounting records and supporting documents.
• Assisted in GST and TDS documentation.
• Supported statutory and internal audits.

Executive Accountant at Aashirvad Group – Builders & Developers (2015-08 – 2016-11)

• Maintained books of accounts.
• Processed contractor and supplier invoices.
• Recorded accounting transactions.
• Prepared Journal Entries and Ledger postings.
• Maintained Vendor Accounts.
• Prepared Bank Reconciliation Statements.
• Followed up customer receivables.
• Assisted in statutory documentation.
• Maintained accounting records.
• Supported audit activities.

Accountant at Travel Paradise (2013-05 – 2015-08)

• Maintained daily books of accounts.
• Processed invoices and customer receipts.
• Managed Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Maintained Cash Book and Bank Book.
• Performed Bank Reconciliation.
• Prepared monthly revenue reports.
• Managed petty cash.
• Coordinated customer payment follow-ups.
• Maintained accounting documentation.

MBA / PGDM in Finance & Banking – Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) (2015)

Bachelor of Commerce in B.Com – Navya College of Management (2013)