Arun Prakash M

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven Finance professional with over 8.5 years of expertise in accounts payable, general accounting, and audit readiness, committed to driving team success through meticulous organisational skills and proactive problem-solving. Proven track record in streamlining month-end closing processes, improving credit analysis accuracy, and managing high-volume transactions using advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Adept at ensuring GAAP compliance and enhancing financial reporting efficiency, ready to contribute strategic value and operational excellence to your finance team.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Senior Associate - Accounts Payable
09/2021 - Present
RPMPCG Global Service Centre - RPM PCG., UK
• Performing Month-end close GL activities and journals
• Addition or Disposal of Fixed assets during month close and related memo Entries
• Accrual posting for unpaid invoices during month close, prepaid, bank reconciliation and Memo entries for AR ageing and Retention and SBC
• Posted accruals and month end journal entries related to Intercompany balancing
• Audit support for all month close activities for internal and external compliance
• OS reports download and analysis
• Flux analysis during month close
• OS intercompany balancing and reports analysis
• Reconciled accounts payables balance against intercompany trading partners with their account receivables
• Reviewed and efficiently processed both Purchase Order (PO) and Non-PO invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organizational standards
• Cash Application (AP/AR)
• Coprocess netting upload and analysis
• Analysed and resolved unallocated payments through meticulous review, ensuring proper allocation to respective invoices
• Weekly Payment runs for 4 entities without any delays or escalations
• Manual payments / Proforma invoice were paid on time through access to bank of America’s portal
• Managed the timely payment process to suppliers, fostering positive vendor relationships and meeting financial obligations
• Executed weekly clearance of Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GRNI) balances, proactively addressing outstanding invoices through effective communication with suppliers
• Established and maintained effective communication channels with suppliers, successfully managing reconciliations and addressing any discrepancies
• Handled vendor queries and payment requests with a focus on prompt and satisfactory resolutions, enhancing overall supplier satisfaction
• Handled T&E related reconciliation and journal entries
• Handled Concur T&E analysis and processing
Accounts Payable Analyst
08/2018 - 08/2021
Ford Motor Company (SA, AUS and Middle east)
• PO and Non-Po invoice processing in various entity
• Tracked on daily invoice inflow into the market and creating the metrics
• Processing and reconciling invoices, verifying, and recording
• Handled T&E expenses process
Accounts Payable Analyst
07/2015 - 07/2018
Ford Motor Company (SA, AUS and Middle east)
• Handled Due Date change and Payment extension for credit customers
• Analysed and processed customer refund on Add-On purchases
• Verified wear and tear on customer returned lease vehicles

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Management
P.S.G college of Arts and Science, Bharathiar University

SKILLS

Technical Skills: General Accounting, Journal Entries, Reconciliations, GAAP, Audit Readiness, Invoice Processing, Vendor Payments, Month End Close, Intercompany Accounting, Cash Management
Soft Skills: Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Team Supervision, Communication, Time Management, Adaptability, Collaboration
Tools: SAP, Oracle, SAP Ariba, Concur, OneStream, PeopleSoft, Legacy Oracle Systems, MS Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, CashPro, BACS, HFM, FLUX
Other: MIS Reporting, ACH Payments, Cross-Functional Goal Management, Quick Learning, Audit Compliance, Financial Controls

CERTIFICATIONS

ISO 9001:2015 certified Quality management systems internal auditor
Carboline India

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