Vikash Chanda

Detail-oriented finance professional with 7+ years of experience in end-to-end accounting, financial analysis, and process automation. Proven ability to manage GL accounting, month-end close, AR/AP, reconciliations, and drive cost optimization. Successfully automated reporting systems, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.

Increased AOV by 67% and reduced COGS by 15% in previous roles. Seeking to leverage strong analytical and automation skills to enhance financial operations at your company.

Assistant Manager – Accounts - Infinx Healthcare Ltd - Mumbai

(2024-10)

• Oversee end-to-end accounting for U.S. entities, encompassing general ledger management, month-end close procedures, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Spearhead expense provisioning informed by financial trends and a comprehensive understanding of business operations.
• Formulate and present EBITDA cost analyses during cost review conferences with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Administer Accounts Receivable functions, including billing, cash application, reconciliation, and aging analysis.
• Execute balance sheet reconciliations, ledger scrutinies, and financial data validations.
• Manage audit inquiries, prepare necessary documentation, and oversee operational audit submissions.
• Engineered a Xero-to-MIS automation system that auto-detects vendors, generates cost-center-level reports, and eliminates manual reporting efforts.
• Developed a Payroll Reconciliation Automation tool to meticulously match Books data with Paycor records, enhancing payroll validation accuracy.
• Created an Automated Payroll Provision Model that self-calculates employee-level provisions based on working days, salary structure, and relevant cost components.
• Standardized Excel MIS and reconciliation templates, significantly improving reporting speed and consistency across financial operations.

Senior Account Analyst – E-Commerce Finance - Selvel Global - Mumbai, India

(2021-10 - 2024-10)

• Managed comprehensive accounting functions, including general ledger entries, accounts receivable/payable cycles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversaw Goods and Services Tax (GST) compliance, reconciliation, and statutory filing requirements.
• Conducted detailed ledger scrutiny, processed journal entries, and performed in-depth financial analysis.
• Collaborated closely with operations and marketing departments to optimize pricing strategies, control costs, and enhance profitability.
• Reduced Advertising Cost of Sales (ACOS) from approximately 35% to around 20%, thereby improving marketing campaign efficiency.
• Decreased Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) from 45% to 30% through strategic vendor negotiations and rigorous cost control measures.
• Augmented Average Order Value (AOV) from ₹899 to ₹1499, contributing to increased revenue per transaction.
• Successfully scaled e-commerce operations from 120-200 orders per day to 300-500 orders per day, handling up to approximately 2000 orders during peak seasons.
• Generated monthly sales projections, detailed cost plans, and comprehensive Profit & Loss (P&L) forecasts.
• Performed variance analysis comparing actual results against planned targets and conducted performance reviews.
• Presented critical financial insights directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Actively participated in marketing planning sessions and contributed to cost strategy development.

Analyst – Finance & Accounts - Corient Business Solutions Pvt Ltd - Mumbai

(2021-05 - 2021-10)

• Orchestrated the migration from Tally to Zoho Books, including general ledger cleanup, data mapping, and reconciliation processes.
• Executed ledger scrutiny and financial data validation to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Managed Accounts Payable operations and conducted vendor reconciliations.
• Supported credit control initiatives and tracked accounts receivable.
• Developed an automated Excel VBA system for Accounts Receivable follow-ups, implementing tiered email notifications (Level 1, Level 2, Level 3).
• Designed a receivable tracking dashboard to enhance visibility and improve control over outstanding payments.

Accounts Executive - Shreenath Import & Export - Mumbai

(2019-12 - 2021-04)

• Administered comprehensive accounting operations covering general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS).
• Executed bank reconciliations, ledger reconciliations, and facilitated monthly book closing procedures.
• Managed TDS filings and ensured compliance with GST regulations.
• Oversaw warehouse operations and participated in supply chain management processes.
• Revamped workflow and warehouse layout, increasing processing capacity from 10 to 25 orders per day; implemented an inventory system synchronized with actual stock levels and reduced purchase turnaround time.
• Integrated the Tally accounting software with the E-way bill system to streamline compliance.
• Established Excel-based tracking systems for inventory management and operational oversight.

Accountant - C.A. Manish Vyas & Co - Mumbai

(2017-12 - 2019-05)

• Managed bookkeeping, general ledger accounting, and prepared financial reports for various clients.
• Filed Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) returns for a diverse client portfolio.
• Performed ledger reconciliations and provided crucial support for audit processes.

Accounts Executive & Audit Assistant - ABNJ - Mumbai

(2019-05 - 2019-12)

• Managed Accounts Payable functions and oversaw daily banking operations.
• Executed bank reconciliations and assisted with Goods and Services Tax (GST) related tasks.
• Handled Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) filings and provided general compliance support.
• Contributed to audit documentation preparation and supported book closing activities.

MBA - Business Analytics - Manipal University Jaipur (2016-01)

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Finance - Matushree Pushpaben Vinubhai Valia College of Commerce (2016 - 2019)