Manoranjan Samantaray

Experience

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  Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited

  Mar 2008 - May 2009

  Junior Accounts Executive

  • Vendor Invoice process and payments• Posting all receivables• Bank Reconciliation on a daily basis• Co-ordination with branches for expenses reports• Accrual posting at month end

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  HCL Infosystems Ltd.

  May 2009 - Jan 2011

  Accouts and Finance Executive

  Accounts Payable Specialist with 2 plus years of experience in end-to-end Accounts Payable (P2P) activities. Proficient in SAP, strong knowledge of accounting and auditing. Expertise in vendor management, invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliation, etc.• Process all purchase and sales invoices – proper posting of invoices and match with a purchase requisition, purchase order, goods receipt note, etc• Record all types of expenses (Premises Rent and Maintenance, Electricity, Professional Fee, Travel & Casual Reimbursement, Recruitment Fee, Training, Communication, staff welfare, etc.) as per the Agreement/contract, PO, Company policies, and guidelines in correct GL’s and cost center’s• Verify and process the domestic and overseas travel reimbursement as per the company T&E policy. Prepare travel advance ageing twice in a month for better control of staff advance accounts. Advance recovery and perquisites data shared with HR for payroll process• Monthly TDS working prepare for payment. Prepare TDS Return for 26Q & 27Q and issue TDS certificates to vendors• Record all prepayments entry and Intercompany invoice entry• Bank payments and advances to Local and overseas vendors and employees twice in a week• Payments and advances made through NEFT, RTGS, DD, CHEQUE, LC, TT, Form A1, and Form A2 (15CA and 15CB)• Proper maker and checker activities before processing the payments, co-ordinate with the bank regarding all kinds of payment issues• Addressed escalated issues from employees and vendors regarding accounts payable• Assessed and closed the A/P period monthly, validated content, and resolved various issues Show less

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  NatWest Group

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2022

  • Ensure that the month-end process is done as per the SLA/metrics. At month end key journals are processing i.e., Accruals, Provisions, Payrolls, Intercompany, Prepayments, Depreciation, IFRS 16, GL & Cost Centre reclassification, etc.• Providing MOM cost variance commentaries in P&L flash file (ensure monthly cost run rate as per the expectations and ensuring all are the one-offs correctly called out)• Supervision and developed Fixed asset Accounting: Acquisition and retirement of Fixed Assets, Impairment of Fixed Assets, tracking of CIP A/C, and publishing fixed asset register on a monthly basis• Performing GL Vs Sub-GL reconciliations and system reconciliations of Local ledger Vs Group ledger and highlighted unusual items for closer• Prepare Balance Sheet and P&L schedules on a monthly basis for maintaining internal financial controls and procedures• Work across the team to ensure that transactions are reflected accurately and support ad-hoc• Identify the root cause of issues causing incorrect journals and take appropriate action to resolve• Develop a journal voucher of the audit process for proper approval and appropriate supporting backup• Provide all data needed for internal (financial consolidation and reporting) and external (statutory accounts and tax information)• Assist Auditors with journal entry examinations, financial audits, regulatory and tax audits• Update the controls and SOPs on regular basis to improve the efficiency in daily works• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements• Working experience in system migration. Closely work with the migration team for UAT and given my observations Show less

  • Finance Associate

    Apr 2019 - Oct 2022

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    Aug 2014 - Mar 2019

  • Financial Analyst

    Jan 2011 - Jul 2014
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  Genpact

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Manager

  1. Service Delivery and Stakeholder Collaboration:• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with aligned Service Level Agreements (SLAs).• Manage and collaborate with various stakeholders on Fixed Asset Accounting, end-to-end month closing, and Journal Processing.• Be accountable for establishing, developing, and maintaining strong client relationships.2. Daily Operational Activities:• Engage in day-to-day Business-As-Usual (BAU) activities to identify and solve problems.• Ensure quality and metric adherence according to customer agreements.3. Issue Resolution and Team Collaboration:• Work closely with the team to address issues and determine root causes.• Participate in BAU calls to enhance process effectiveness.• Keep learning logs, problem tracking databases, and lists of control exceptions up to date.4. Process Improvement:• Create and implement innovative, effective process strategies, and best practices. • Aim to produce high-quality finance operations. 5. Cross-Training and Process Continuity:• Place a focus on cross-training to ensure uninterrupted processes during staff transitions.• Balance the roles of preparers and reviewers within the team.6. Timelines and Transformation Project:• Maintain timelines and closely collaborate on transformation projects.• Team Goal Setting and Development:7. Create team goals aligned with organizational objectives.• Assist the team in achieving these goals.• Discuss people’s development plans and help in determining necessary training.8. Employee Engagement and HR Coordination:• Engage frequently with the team to understand their sentiments.• Maintain the Employee Warning System (EWS) and discuss preparedness during weekly HR calls.• Regularly educate staff on corporate policies and compliance requirements.• Maintain a positive work environment by encouraging team participation in employee engagement activities. Show less