Swarna Merin Santhosh
Financial Accountant
Amstelveen
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven finance professional with 3+ years of progressive experience, including a foundation at a Big Four accounting firm and current experience in the fashion tech industry at Otrium. Proven expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, month-end close, and stakeholder management. Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate financial analysis, support strategic decision-making, and ensure adherence to regulatory standards. Actively seeking a challenging role in a global organization that values continuous improvement, cross-functional collaboration, and career growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Finance Accountant
Otrium B.V.
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in month-end closing activities, ensuring timely completion and alignment across the finance team.
- Reviewed and reconciled key accounts, including bank statements, accounts payable (AP), property, plant & equipment (PPE), and deferred costs, maintaining accuracy in financial records.
- Supported accruals preparation to ensure proper expense recognition in line with accounting standards.
- Monitored weekly payments and assessed cash flow positions to optimize liquidity.
- Managed payroll processing, including coordination with external providers to ensure accurate payroll journal entries and compliance.
- Assisted in VAT return preparation and filing, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Contributed to audit processes, providing supporting documentation and resolving queries to facilitate smooth audits.
Finance Associate
Via Technologies Europe B.V.
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Processed a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently within specified payment terms.
- Verified invoice details, resolved discrepancies, and collaborated with vendors to address any payment-related issues.
- Conducted thorough review and validation of invoice details, ensuring accuracy of billing information, quantities, and pricing.
- Reconciled accounts payable statements, resolved discrepancies, and assisted in month-end closing activities.
- Provided support in various aspects of the accounts payable and accruals process, credit card reimbursement process, and associated monthly closing activities.
- Prepared and processed weekly payment batches, ensuring adherence to payment schedules and maintaining accurate records.
- Conducted daily, monthly, and periodic bank reconciliations, ensuring accurate matching of financial records with bank statements.
- Generated and distributed accurate and timely customer invoices, ensuring adherence to billing terms and contractual agreements.
- Monitored and tracked customer payments, reconciling them with outstanding invoices and updating account records.
Advanced Tax Consultant – Global Tax Compliance and Reporting
Ernst and Young LLP
08.2018 - 11.2021
- Provided corporate tax compliance services to clients in the Middle East and North Africa region.
- Demonstrated expertise in Qatar Corporate Income Tax Law and assisted in tax registration processes.
- Computed tax provisions and income tax, prepared WHT return filings, and assisted clients with Contract Report Filing requirements.
- Assisted over 100 clients with income tax filings and tax allowable depreciation reports.
- Prepared and reviewed (complex) corporate income tax returns.
- Offered extensive tax advisory services, including advice on the tax implications of transactions.
- Prepared and reviewed Tax review memoranda for Global clients.
- Analyzed financial statements and researched tax regulations to ensure documentation correctness.
- Supported clients in Tax policy controversy matters, including responding to queries, filing Tax objections, and appeals against assessments.
- Identified potential clients and services during the business development process.
- Mentored new employees through technical and on-the-job trainings.
- Engaged in the full engagement lifecycle, from risk identification to service delivery.
Tax Associate – Global Tax Compliance and Reporting
Ernst and Young LLP
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Preparation of annual filing of corporate tax returns for Qatar clients during the tax compliance season.
- Preparation of exposure letters for Qatar clients.
- Preparation of engagement letters.
- E-filing of tax card renewal applications.
- Handled the e-filing of tax returns for Qatar clients.
- Preparation of monthly and annual WHT in respect of payments made to non-residents and filed the returns online.
- Assisted in checking correspondence raised by tax authority on return/report filings of clients.
- Verified tax forms, ensuring correct taxpayer identification numbers and computations.
- Conducted regular data checks to identify potential errors in documentation and procedures.
Tax Associate – Global Tax Compliance and Reporting
Ernst and Young LLP
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Preparation of annual filing of corporate tax returns for Qatar clients during the tax compliance season.
- Preparation of exposure letters for Qatar clients.
- Preparation of engagement letters.
- E-filing of tax card renewal applications.
- Handled the e-filing of tax returns for Qatar clients.
- Preparation of monthly and annual WHT in respect of payments made to non-residents and filed the returns online.
- Assisted in checking correspondence raised by tax authority on return/report filings of clients.
- Verified tax forms, ensuring correct taxpayer identification numbers and computations.
- Conducted regular data checks to identify potential errors in documentation and procedures.
Education
ACCA Part Qualified Accountant -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Master Of Commerce - Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance and Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2015 - 12.2015
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
01.2012 - 12.2012
Secondary School education - undefined
01.2010 - 12.2010
Skills
Strong knowledge of IFRS
Experience with Netsuite, Tipalti, and SAP Concur
Proficient in Microsoft Office package
Certification
Diploma and Advanced Diploma holder in Accounting and Business from ACCA
Personal Information
Visa Status: Article 10 residence card (Full work permit)
Honor Awards
2019-2021, Extra Miler/Spot Award, Awarded for outstanding performance.
Timeline
Finance Accountant
Otrium B.V.
08.2023 - Current
Finance Associate
Via Technologies Europe B.V.
10.2022 - 07.2023
Master Of Commerce - Finance
Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2020 - 12.2020
Advanced Tax Consultant – Global Tax Compliance and Reporting
Ernst and Young LLP
08.2018 - 11.2021
Tax Associate – Global Tax Compliance and Reporting
Ernst and Young LLP
02.2018 - 06.2018
Tax Associate – Global Tax Compliance and Reporting
Ernst and Young LLP
03.2017 - 05.2017
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance and Taxation
Mahatma Gandhi University
01.2015 - 12.2015
Higher Secondary Education - undefined
01.2012 - 12.2012
Secondary School education - undefined
01.2010 - 12.2010
ACCA Part Qualified Accountant -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants