Saravana Kumar R

Managed end-to-end accounts receivable, billing, credit control, and collections for 5 plant functions, overseeing 2 finance professionals. Contributed to INR 3000 Crores annual turnover and managed INR 2700 Crores in collections across PAN India. Implemented process improvements through Excel VBA macros for customer payment reminders and reconciliation processes.

Spearheaded the Order-to-Cash (OTC) process and managed Accounts Receivable and Revenue Management, leading a team of two. Contributed to INR 2500 Crores annual turnover and managed INR 2300 Crores in collections across PAN India. Optimized cash flow and maintained credit controls through receivable discounting, trade credit insurance, and LC-backed bill negotiations.

Orchestrated comprehensive monthly collection projections and managed B2B and B2C collections globally, aligning Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) with targets. Enhanced financial operations through automation of receivables reports, achieving a 30% reduction in manpower costs. Successfully resolved C Form discrepancies, saving INR 68 Lakhs, and managed export transactions ensuring accurate financial r

Spearheaded zonal accounting and regional commercial management across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, overseeing monthly collections of INR 7 Crores. Directed a high-performing accounts receivable team, managed billing operations, and ensured compliance with statutory requirements. Executed accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings with thorough bank reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.

Directed zonal accounting operations across Kerala, Pondicherry, and Tamil Nadu, overseeing a team of 14 in order management, dispatches, invoicing, collections, and stock management. Executed comprehensive bank reconciliation processes for collections totaling 200 Crores and payments of 20 Crores, achieving zero unreconciled items. Spearheaded the preparation of service tax input credits and coor

Expertly managed the preparation and maintenance of statutory books of accounts, ensuring meticulous reconciliation of financial statements and adherence to compliance standards. Streamlined accounting operations through the development of critical financial reporting tools, including daily flash reports and forex remittance accounting. Enhanced the efficiency of order bookings, shipments, and col

Spearheaded the meticulous monthly analysis and reconciliation of expense schedules, inter-branch fund transfers, and bank reconciliation statements, ensuring alignment and accuracy in financial reporting. Conducted comprehensive reviews and verifications of petty cash transactions and imprest cash reports. Delivered actionable ageing reports to management, reducing unreconciled line items exceedi

Currently pursuing a one-year Diploma program in Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Completed a Master of Business Administration program, focusing on advanced business principles and management strategies.

Studied for a Bachelor of Commerce degree, gaining foundational knowledge in commerce and accounting principles.

Completed a 72-hour course on Goods and Services Tax (GST), enhancing knowledge in taxation.