Siddappaji M

Senior Accountant with 8 years of progressive experience in plant-level factory accounting, cost management, and financial operations for manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in product costing, inventory optimization, overhead control, and statutory compliance across GST, direct tax, and internal audit frameworks. Skilled at translating complex financial data into actionable management reports and MIS dashboards for operational decision-making.

Demonstrated ability to establish internal control systems, manage month-end closures, and deliver audit-ready financials while supporting plant profitability and working capital efficiency.

Senior Accountant - Delight Eco Farms Private Limited - Bengaluru, India

(2024-06)

• Tax Compliance Optimisation: Streamlined GSTR-2B reconciliation with purchase registers to maximise Input Tax Credit (ITC) and reduce tax outflow by optimizing vendor payment cycles.
• Statutory Filings & Tax Management: Executed monthly GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and quarterly TDS returns with zero errors; managed vendor TDS assessments and challan payments to ensure full statutory compliance.
• Financial Reporting & Ledger Management: Maintained flawless general ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset registers; prepared trial balances, balance sheets, and P&L statements to facilitate seamless statutory and internal audits.
• Management Reporting & Operational Insights: Prepared monthly financial dashboards, cash flow statements, and budget variance reports for executive stakeholders; migrated legacy accounting data into ERP systems to automate financial reporting and improve data accuracy.

Senior Audit Assistant - BA Ganapathy & Co - Mysore

(2020-01 - 2024-05)

• Internal Control Assessment & Audit Support: Executed audit tests to evaluate internal control systems and confirm financial record accuracy; reviewed internal audit controls and risk mitigation strategies to strengthen operational compliance frameworks.
• Financial Audit Coordination & Verification: Assisted in financial audits of company expenses and income, verified accuracy of statements from clients, suppliers, and internal employees, and coordinated with auditors to facilitate seamless audit execution.
• Inventory & Cost Accounting: Maintained inventory accounting records to ensure compliance with accounting standards and accurate valuations; compiled monthly stock reports and prepared detailed inventory schedules for financial planning and auditing.

Article Associate - BA Ganapathy & Co - Mysore

(2018-01 - 2020-01)

• Tax Compliance & Return Preparation: Prepared accurate income tax and GST returns; represented taxpayers during disputes with tax officials and assisted with resolving tax audit findings and compliance recommendations.
• Audit Testing & Financial Record Analysis: Conducted audit tests to evaluate internal control systems and assess financial record accuracy; prepared detailed audit schedules for revenue, expense, and inventory accounts; participated in client meetings to present findings and improvement recommendations.
• Bank & Account Reconciliation: Reconciled bank accounts to confirm cash record accuracy and prevent fraud or unusual activity; managed accounts receivable and payable, and prepared financial reports to support cash management and operational decision-making.

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Taxation - JSS College of Art's Commerce And Science (2017-07)

Intermediate Course - Statutory Audit and Internal Audit, Bank Audit, Cooperative Society Audit, Income Tax And Goods And Services Tax Filing - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

ICITSS Orientation Course - The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India