
YUVARAJ PALANISAMY
About Candidate
Experienced finance and logistics professional with over 10 years of expertise across Trade Finance, Accounting, Payroll, Procurement, and Credit Operations.
Proven ability to manage high-value LC operations ($10–$20M/month) and payment processes ($30–$50M/week), ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Skilled in procurement and pricing analysis within the automobile industry, contributing to 30–40% increase in working capital efficiency.
Proficient in inventory management, cash flow analysis, bank reconciliations, and handling petty cash of AED 3–5 million.
Strong background in payroll processing for large multinational workforces (80,000+ employees), ensuring accurate disbursement and audit readiness.
Expertise in software including Tally ERP, QuickBooks, Dynamics Financial System, and advanced Excel reporting.
Demonstrated excellence in internal audits, loss recovery, and compliance support, awarded multiple Asia Pacific (APA) excellence recognitions.
Led end-to-end logistics and shipment coordination, streamlining freight tracking and vendor payments across domestic and international suppliers.
Adept in managing credit operations, customer loan closure, and metrics reporting with focus on minimizing financial discrepancies.
Delivered results in diverse industries including trading, banking, automotive, and food & beverage, enhancing cross-functional collaboration.
Managed treasury operations, visa documentation, and onboarding procedures, improving HR and finance synergy.
Recognized for consistent performance, stakeholder communication, and proactive problem-solving in high-pressure environments.
Excellent written, communication, interpersonal, liaison and problem-solving skills with the capabilities to work in multi-cultural environment.
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Experiences
Key Result Areas: Proficient in procurement plan of Automobiles (TVS & Ashok Leyland) with Trade Finance Operations (LC) to facilitate smooth business flow increases 30-40% of working capital for new business launch. Engaged in Inventory management and handled pricing for Automobiles with proper analysis on cost, understanding the market strategies by collaborating with sales and marketing team. Ensures high standard of quality in bank uploads (LC $10 - $20M/month and Payments of $30 - $50 M/week) and salary calculations on time to proceed with the approval and salary upload on time. Prepared comprehensive reports including Cash flow analysis, Reconciliation of SOA, Collection Reports, LC Tracking reports, and weekly payment reports to manage business cash flow. Co-ordinate with logistics team for shipments, facilitated timely payments to suppliers, shipping lines and ensured containers booking and payments released promptly with proper freight trackers. Handled petty cash around AED 3 - 5 Mil. and maintained the day-to-day local expenses, VAT Filing on time and ensures the proper business flow with good relationship between suppliers and bankers. Managed end-to-end Logistics and Accounting Operations for trading activities, overseeing tasks such as order placement, shipment booking, arrangement of payments, invoicing and documentation.
Key Result Areas: Processed payroll for employees, managed Visa applications for new joiners, facilitating smooth onboarding processes and fostering positive employee relations. Monitored the status of accounts receivable and payable, ensuring efficient processing by accurately recording transactions in QuickBooks of an average of $ 3 – 5 Mil/week. Maintained Petty Cash functions, meticulous documentation for all financial department procedures, ensuring accurate and complete records for auditing and compliance purposes. Handled shipping documents and banking records, providing necessary Documentation as per business requirements to facilitate seamless business operations and compliance with regulations.
Key Result Areas: Ensured availability of funds for salary payments for 80,000 employees thorough auditing of salary calculations (Bi-Weekly), including attendance records, cheque details, amounts, and recipient names. Calculated Salaries for 200 labours, rate changes, retroactive adjustments, overtime, bonuses, vacation, and allowances to ensure accurate and timely salary disbursements for employees. Maintained employee confidentiality and safeguarded payroll operations by handling sensitive information in a secure and confidential manner. Processed payrolls for a workforce in various plant locations, overseeing fund management through Treasury Operations for total salary disbursements to US employees. Responsively addressed employee inquiries and requests for payroll information, providing accurate assistance and achieved Twice (Asia Pacific - APA) Regional Excellence Award.
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