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Gautham Sarath

@gauthamsarath

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Finance professional specializing in AR/AP, reconciliations, and automation to improve reporting and liquidity.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a finance/accounting role where I can own AR/AP and reporting, drive automation, and strengthen compliance—working with modern accounting systems to improve accuracy, liquidity, and audit readiness.

I’m a finance professional with around 6 years of experience across the UK and India, focused on end-to-end accounting—financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, and statutory compliance. I’m known for turning messy workflows into reliable processes that support confident decision-making.

I manage daily and monthly reconciliations across corporate bank accounts to maintain accurate cash flow positioning, and I drive timely, compliant operations for VAT returns and month-end prepayments. I also generate AR Aging Reports and maintain a strong 30-day collection cycle to improve liquidity.

I’ve led operational improvements through automation and systems implementation, including supporting an enterprise transition from Xero to Oracle NetSuite and mapping data with a strong focus on integrity. I spearheaded Purchase Order and Invoice workflow automation via Payhawk and optimized processes by diagnosing early-stage technical errors.

Beyond core accounting, I support audits with well-prepared AP documentation, and I partner with cross-functional teams on compliance, risk, and control improvements. With a Master’s degree in Finance and Investment Banking, I combine analytical rigor with hands-on execution across budgeting, risk management, and audit support.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AR/AP Accountant

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Kwalee

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years)

Managed daily and monthly reconciliations for corporate bank accounts, ensuring 100% accuracy in cash flow positioning and records. Automated PO/invoice workflows via Payhawk and supported the transition from Xero to Oracle NetSuite while running weekly AP payments and producing monthly AR aging reports that maintained a 30-day collection cycle.

Bank Reconciliation VAT Returns Xero To Oracle NetSuite Migration Payhawk Audit Support AP & AR Aging Reports Liquidity Management

Cash Office Assistant

Vision Express

May 2023 - Oct 2023 (5 months)

Led the VE Eyecare Subscription Plan project, driving monthly profits exceeding £500k through collaboration with store teams. Completed monthly bank reconciliations, resolved hospital payment remittance issues, and supported annual balance sheet audits through store statement analysis.

Bank Reconciliation Payment Remittance Resolution Financial Statement Analysis

Assistant Service Charge Accountant

Lambert Smith Hampton

Jul 2022 - Feb 2023 (7 months)

Supported property management quarterly forecasting and annual service charge budget processes. Prepared and reconciled financial statements for audit purposes and analyzed budget expenditures to align actuals with projected costs.

Service Charge Budgeting Budgeting Financial Statement Preparation Audit Support Expense Analysis

Product Compliance Sr. Associate

Amazon

Dec 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year)

Partnered with risk management and internal audit teams to address compliance issues and implemented action plans to remediate violations. Advised sellers and vendors on compliance requirements to maintain a risk-mitigated environment.

Compliance Management Risk Management Internal Audit & Compliance Policy Enforcement Audit Readiness

Compliance & KYC Associate

HSBC

Jul 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 1 month)

Built and maintained high-risk client profiles and assessed status against AML and sanctions policies through ongoing communication. Executed KYC record action plans to prevent expired records from being passed through, while tracking daily progress and continuously improving performance.

AML Compliance Sanctions Screening KYC

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Nottingham Trent University

Master of Science, Finance and Investment Banking

2021 -

Grade: 2.1, GPA: 9.5 (distinction in dissertation)

Master of Science in Finance and Investment Banking, completed with distinction in the dissertation on the stock market return and the presidential election cycle (2011–2021). Coursework included global financial markets, financial statement analysis, corporate finance, valuation, derivatives markets, and portfolio management.

Christ University

Bachelor of Commerce, Finance and Accounting

2017 -

Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Accounting with coursework spanning investment management, financial accounting and management, corporate accounting, management accounting, and related business subjects.