Saketh Kumar Sivapuram

[email protected] • +91 8884185424 • Bengaluru, India

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic Accounts Payable Manager with over 10 years of expertise driving financial accuracy and compliance in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of optimizing month-end closing processes, achieving a 20% reduction in cycle time while ensuring GST and TDS compliance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams and implementing process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and reduce costs by 15%. Committed to leveraging strong analytical skills and strategic leadership to deliver measurable financial performance improvements and operational excellence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Manager – Accounts Payable
01/2018 - Present
EVRY India Pvt. Ltd.
• Managed end-to-end Accounts Payable operations ensuring accurate invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliations
• Streamlined AP processes and implemented automation initiatives to improve efficiency, accuracy, and turnaround time
• Collaborated cross-functionally with Procurement, Finance, and Receiving teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and enhance vendor relations
• Led month-end and year-end closing activities including accruals, provisions, GL reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Conducted variance and cost analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and management decision-making
• Drove timely GST, TDS, SEZ, and MSME filings and payments, ensuring seamless statutory compliance across all regulatory requirements
• Prepared audit schedules and coordinated with statutory and internal auditors for clean audit closures
• Oversaw fixed asset accounting, capitalization, depreciation, and intercompany reconciliations
• Mentored team members on SOPs, process controls, and compliance standards to ensure operational excellence
Audit Manager
07/2016 - 07/2017
Addagiri & Associates
• Planned and executed internal and statutory audits ensuring adherence to accounting standards and regulations
• Reviewed financial statements, identified reporting issues, and provided recommendations for process improvements
• Collaborated with tax and consulting teams on client engagements including business valuations and transfer pricing
• Managed income tax scrutiny cases and ensured compliance with revenue authorities
• Conducted stock audits for manufacturing companies, hotels, and PSU banks
Audit Manager
04/2015 - 06/2016
Racherla & Associates
• Managed internal, statutory, and bank audits and prepared comprehensive audit reports
• Assisted clients with working capital proposals, tax planning, and filing of returns
• Conducted TDS collections, advance tax payments, and compliance submissions for individuals and firms

EDUCATION

Chartered Accountant (CA)
01/2017
ICAI
Company Secretary (Executive)
01/2017
ICSI
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
01/2013

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