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Manoj Kumar Karur

Stamford,CT

Summary

Motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Accountant with over 2 years of experience in accounts payable operations, invoice processing, and reconciliations. Strong understanding of financial reporting, GL coding, and SAP-based accounting systems. Recently Graduated Master's in Finance, bringing proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and a solid foundation in US GAAP compliance.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accounts Payable Associate

NAKASA CROP SCIENCE PVT LTD.
Hyderabad, Telangana
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Processed High Volume Invoices Efficiently: Successfully administered the end-to-end processing of over 5,000 vendor invoices monthly, ensuring timely payments and compliance with internal controls. This proactive handling resulted in an 18% improvement in payment cycle efficiency and reduced vendor follow-ups.
  • Streamlined Month-End Close Activities: Played a vital role in the month-end close process by closely tracking and managing unpaid invoices. Efforts led to a 30% reduction in outstanding payables within the first quarter, helping to maintain accurate financial statements and support audit readiness.
  • Maintained Accurate AP Ledgers: Reconciled accounts payable ledgers regularly with 99% accuracy, investigating and resolving discrepancies quickly. Maintained up-to-date and error-free financial records, which enhanced overall reporting quality and team productivity.
  • Enhanced Invoice Accuracy with Automation: Initiated and implemented a data validation system that automatically flagged invoice mismatches and entry errors. This innovation led to a 15% reduction in payment discrepancies, saving both time and resources.
  • Assisted in Financial Reporting: Actively involved in the preparation of financial reports for both month-end and year-end closing, supporting senior finance teams with data accuracy, variance analysis, and documentation to ensure compliance and timely reporting.
  • Managed Vendor Communication: Maintained strong professional relationships with vendors by handling payment inquiries, resolving disputes, and ensuring alignment on invoice status and terms.
  • Ensured Compliance with Policies: Adhered to company policies and regulatory standards while processing invoices, issuing payments, and maintaining records, thereby reducing compliance risks.
  • Worked with ERP Systems: Utilized ERP systems such as SAP / Oracle / Yardi to enter, process, and track invoice and payment data, improving operational transparency and workflow efficiency.
  • Supported Internal and External Audits: Prepared requested documentation and collaborated with auditors during periodic audits, ensuring completeness and accuracy of accounts payable records.

Education

Master of science - Finance

University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
04-2025

Bachelor Of Commerce -

Bellary Business college
Bellary, Karnataka, IN
01.2021

Skills

  • AP/AR
  • Invoice Processing
  • Bank & Credit Reconciliation
  • Preparing Balance sheet
  • P&L
  • GL Accounting
  • Journal Entries
  • Financial derivatives
  • Financial Modeling
  • Investment Analysis
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • ERP SAP
  • SAP FICO
  • Yardi
  • Tally
  • QuickBooks
  • Tableau
  • Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
  • Word
  • Outlook
  • Conditional Formatting
  • US GAAP Principals

Certification

  • SAP-FICO
  • Tally
  • SAP-ERP
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Advanced Excel
  • Word
  • Office 360
  • Financial Modeling

Projects

Vendor Reconciliation & Discrepancy Resolution, Set repetitive reconciliation schedules with your team (monthly, weekly, high volume, etc.) and clearly state who in the team will be running the reconciliation process to maintain a consistent overview and responsibility mechanism. Reconciled reported opening balances from vendors to your general ledger at the beginning of each period to ensure accuracy at records and for any past unreconciled differences. Also performed matched of line item and invoices by comparing vendor statements with purchase orders and receiving docs and internal AP ledgers, resolving discrepancies to the vendor statements and invoices, missing invoices, overstated charge and duplicate entry. Investigated and reconciled differences by examining each variance (e.g., timing differences, misclassifications or misapplied payments) and making necessary corrections via vendor contact or internal adjustments. Deployed automation and controls that used accounting/AP software for automatically matching, variance flagging and documenting approval workflows that avoid errors and improve efficiency. Documentation and Communication Protocols such as Audit Trails, standardized Reconciliation checklists and vendors’ point of contacts, that increased transparency, simplified onboarding and enforced Vendors’ relationship. Investment Banking Virtual Internships, J.P. Morgan, Citi, HSBC, Bank of America, Participated in multiple virtual internship simulations covering M&A transactions, valuation, and financial modeling. Performed company analysis using DCF and comparable company methods, assessed deal risk, and presented investment recommendations. Gained insight into front-office finance operations, including deal structuring, client communication, and transaction execution.

Skills

AP/AR, Invoice Processing, Bank & Credit Reconciliation, Preparing Balance Sheet, P&L, GL Accounting, Journal Entries, Financial Derivatives, Financial Modeling, Investment Analysis, Financial Planning & Analysis, ERP SAP, SAP FICO, Yardi, Tally, QuickBooks, Tableau, Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables), Word, Outlook, Conditional Formatting, US GAAP Principles

Timeline

Accounts Payable Associate

NAKASA CROP SCIENCE PVT LTD.
09.2021 - 10.2023

Master of science - Finance

University of Bridgeport

Bachelor Of Commerce -

Bellary Business college