Varun M Rao

Results-driven accounting and finance professional with 8+ years of experience in financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, MIS reporting, general ledger support, audit support, taxation, and end-to-end bookkeeping. Strong background in management reporting, intercompany reconciliations, budgeting support, forecasting support, variance analysis, financial statement preparation, and compliance. Proficient in Oracle NetSuite, Tally Prime, Microsoft Excel, and ERP-based accounting processes, with experience aligned to Senior Accountant, Finance Analyst, and FP&A support roles.

Senior Analyst – Accountant at CirrusLabs Pvt. Ltd. (2025-06 – Present)

• Prepared and analyzed monthly MIS and management reporting to support financial reporting and business decision-making
• Supported month-end close activities, including reconciliations, reporting schedules, and close documentation
• Performed intercompany and subsidiary reconciliations to improve ledger accuracy and reporting completeness
• Verified timesheets and managed project-based invoicing to support revenue tracking and billing accuracy
• Recorded and reconciled banking and credit card transactions as part of general ledger and cash control activities
• Supported audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation in coordination with internal stakeholders

Accounts & Audit Head at Sri Manjunathaswamy Enterprises (2022-10 – 2025-05)

• Managed full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for business operations
• Finalized books of accounts and prepared financial statements, schedules, and supporting reports
• Handled GST filings, reconciliations, vendor coordination, and payment processing across the P2P cycle
• Prepared projected financial statements, project reports, and budgeting inputs to support planning and forecasting
• Performed financial analysis, ratio analysis, and variance review to support management decisions
• Managed vendor payments and operational accounting processes in a motor pump trading company environment

Assistant Accounts Manager at SKSVM & Co. (2021-09 – 2022-03)

• Prepared and filed income tax returns, GST returns, and tax audit reports to support statutory compliance and reporting accuracy
• Supported ROC compliance filings and maintained documentation for regulatory submissions
• Coordinated with clients on compliance requirements, schedules, and supporting documents
• Used Winman and ClearTax to manage tax, audit, and compliance processes efficiently
• Performed high-volume bank reconciliations to support accurate cash and ledger balances

Articleship Trainee at Mallya & Mallya (2018-07 – 2021-07)

• Conducted internal audits for client organizations, supporting control reviews and compliance assessments
• Maintained books of accounts for clients using Tally Prime and supported routine accounting operations
• Set up accounting systems and migrated opening balances for new and transitioning businesses
• Coordinated vendor and client follow-ups to support documentation, compliance, and issue resolution
• Supported investment tracking and financial record maintenance for individual clients
• Assisted new businesses with registrations and initial compliance setup

Assistant Accountant at Eshwara & Co. (2016-04 – 2017-03)

• Handled bookkeeping, voucher entry, and ledger maintenance to support day-to-day accounting operations
• Performed bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy of cash balances and accounting records
• Supported GST and income tax related work as part of routine compliance activities

Class 12 – M. Krishna PU College, Hassan (2015)

Class 10 – C.K.S. English School, Hassan (2013)