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Hariharan Venkatakrishnan

Senior Finance Executive

Chennai

9+ years of work experience

Recode Solutions
Apr 20251 yr 3 mosPresent

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Recode Solutions
Sep 20213 yrs 8 mosApr 2025

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

As the Head of Finance at Recode Solutions, I have successfully built and optimized the financial infrastructure to support the company’s strategic goals. Starting with limited training and industry exposure, I quickly adapted to the IT consulting landscape and established robust financial processes. I focus on ensuring operational efficiency, accurate reporting, and seamless daily financial operations across global entities, including two U.S.-based companies. My contributions include: Designing end-to-end finance workflows from scratch, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Streamlining compliance with local and international regulations such as GST, TDS, and U.S. tax standards, safeguarding the company's reputation and resources. Leading efforts to align financial practices with technology and innovation, leveraging my commitment to continuous learning in AI and emerging technologies. Maintaining a detailed, scrutiny-oriented approach, honed during my five years of audit experience managing over 50 clients, to ensure precision in all financial deliverables. In my role, I not only ensure financial health but also collaborate across departments to drive data-backed decision-making, contributing to sustainable growth and organizational success.
Krishnan retna associates
Mar 20201 yr 6 mosAug 2021

Tamil Nadu, India

At Krishnan Retna, I played a pivotal role in managing tax audits for a diverse client portfolio with turnovers of up to 100 Crores, consistently delivering accurate results within tight deadlines. I successfully led GST audits for 15 clients in a compressed timeframe of two weeks, showcasing efficiency in handling high volumes of work. Key achievements include: Mentoring a team of 10 in GST compliance, enhancing team productivity and client satisfaction. Reorganizing and correcting client accounting records, ensuring compliance and significantly reducing error rates. Preparing financial statements across multiple industries, contributing to precise financial reporting and aiding strategic planning. This role demonstrated my ability to manage complex financial challenges while delivering high-quality results and fostering team development.
Venkat Associates - India
Mar 20173 yrs 1 moMar 2020

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

I specialized in conducting internal audits and training personnel in sectors like Manufacturing, Hospitality, and Services. I identified and addressed compliance gaps, implemented process optimizations, and contributed to operational excellence. Key accomplishments include: Designing and executing tailored audit programs for large companies with turnovers up to 20,000 Crores, ensuring thorough and compliant audits. Leading personnel training initiatives to improve compliance understanding and operational capabilities. Enhancing team productivity through a focus on continuous learning and skill development, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. This role reflects my expertise in managing large-scale audits, driving compliance, and mentoring teams to achieve organizational goals.

Education

CA inter, Accounting and Finance

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

University of Madras

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance

University of Madras

20153 yrs2018

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Headline

Senior Finance Executive

About

As the Head of the Finance Department at Recode Solutions, I lead efforts to enhance operational efficiency, ensure accurate reporting, implement finance processes, and oversee the seamless operation of daily activities. With 5 years of prior experience in audit firms, I have managed over 50 clients, including notable names like Asian Paints, Hyatt, Sterling Resorts, and Qube. I bring in-depth expertise in accounting, financial statements, GST, TDS, internal audits, and tax audits. I am passionate about integrating AI and emerging technologies into finance functions, committed to continuous learning, and focused on driving collaborative growth.

Location

Chennai

Work experience

Senior Finance Executive at Recode Solutions, Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Finance Executive at Recode Solutions, Sep 2021 - Apr 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, As the Head of Finance at Recode Solutions, I have successfully built and optimized the financial infrastructure to support the company’s strategic goals. Starting with limited training and industry exposure, I quickly adapted to the IT consulting landscape and established robust financial processes. I focus on ensuring operational efficiency, accurate reporting, and seamless daily financial operations across global entities, including two U.S.-based companies. My contributions include: Designing end-to-end finance workflows from scratch, encompassing budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Streamlining compliance with local and international regulations such as GST, TDS, and U.S. tax standards, safeguarding the company's reputation and resources. Leading efforts to align financial practices with technology and innovation, leveraging my commitment to continuous learning in AI and emerging technologies. Maintaining a detailed, scrutiny-oriented approach, honed during my five years of audit experience managing over 50 clients, to ensure precision in all financial deliverables. In my role, I not only ensure financial health but also collaborate across departments to drive data-backed decision-making, contributing to sustainable growth and organizational success.

Audit Executive at Krishnan retna associates, Mar 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos, Tamil Nadu, India, At Krishnan Retna, I played a pivotal role in managing tax audits for a diverse client portfolio with turnovers of up to 100 Crores, consistently delivering accurate results within tight deadlines. I successfully led GST audits for 15 clients in a compressed timeframe of two weeks, showcasing efficiency in handling high volumes of work. Key achievements include: Mentoring a team of 10 in GST compliance, enhancing team productivity and client satisfaction. Reorganizing and correcting client accounting records, ensuring compliance and significantly reducing error rates. Preparing financial statements across multiple industries, contributing to precise financial reporting and aiding strategic planning. This role demonstrated my ability to manage complex financial challenges while delivering high-quality results and fostering team development.

Articled Assistant at Venkat Associates - India, Mar 2017 - Mar 2020 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, I specialized in conducting internal audits and training personnel in sectors like Manufacturing, Hospitality, and Services. I identified and addressed compliance gaps, implemented process optimizations, and contributed to operational excellence. Key accomplishments include: Designing and executing tailored audit programs for large companies with turnovers up to 20,000 Crores, ensuring thorough and compliant audits. Leading personnel training initiatives to improve compliance understanding and operational capabilities. Enhancing team productivity through a focus on continuous learning and skill development, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. This role reflects my expertise in managing large-scale audits, driving compliance, and mentoring teams to achieve organizational goals.

Education

CA inter, Accounting and Finance, The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance, University of Madras