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Aayushi Kaushik

Aayushi Kaushik

Gurgaon

Summary

To utilize my experience in management, finance analysis, budgeting and forecasting as well as strong problem-solving skills to secure a career within a dynamic organization, with opportunity for advancement and continued professional development. Proven 14 years track record of being a goal-oriented finance and accounting professional with a performance of consistently meeting established goals and objectives related to stakeholder's management and working together. Key areas of expertise include General Accounting, Month end closing and Reporting, Financial controls including establishing SOX compliance etc. Financial Analysis and Planning, Global Budgeting and Forecasting and Variance Analysis, Major exposure to IFRS and US GAAP while consolidation of financial statements and adding notes to accounts, Deep knowledge of software like SAP, Oracle, HFM, INEA, as well as One Stream. Have gained rich experience in Auditing of financials in CA firm of multiple clients as well as in Royal Bank of Scotland (Internal Audit and making corrections wherever necessary). Proficient in MS excel, PowerPoint and hands on experience in Power BI. Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments. Hardworking and motivated professional with several years of experience and record of success in industry. Solid history balancing team performance, customer service targets and business objectives. Dedicated to working closely with employees to maximize productivity and optimize procedures. Decisive leader with good planning and organizational skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Waste Management
01.2019 - Current
  • Mainly responsible for making strategies and implanting them with Senior Directors and Leaders for Budgets
  • Aligning strategies to the Financial Operating plans
  • Deep dive into various financial analysis and helping management on cost optimization techniques
  • Making sure all the journals, Financials and everything are compliant with robust internal control procedures and are SOX compliant
  • Testing the internal controls of various departments and recommending adjustments wherever necessary
  • Working Capital Management to ensure sufficient funds are available
  • Cash flow management and maintain capex budgets and forecasts along with opex
  • Coaching team members
  • Leading the finance vertical globally with FPNA and Auditing and Assurance
  • Ensuring all the Budgeting and Forecasting are prepared as the per the strategies of the Organization
  • Variance Analysis and presenting a snapshot summary of overall India prospective to Senior Leadership Team
  • Preparing forecast models, based on various techniques, ensuring the forecast model is accurate
  • The forecast model was built keeping various techniques in mind, like trend analysis of all the expenses, effective headcount planning through month-on-month discussions with various department directors
  • As well as understanding the complete flow of variable as well as fixed cost and capturing any expense of unnatural nature to make the forecast meaningful and effective
  • Zero based budgeting techniques and creation of rolling forecast throughout departments
  • Responsible for sending Flash and P&L reports across departments and helping understand their highs and lows on an MTD and YTD level
  • Responsible for overall consolidation reporting as well as revenue reporting
  • Responsible for entire month end reporting process including Journals posting validations, etc in accordance with US GAAP
  • Team Management and coaching the team members on various process
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
  • Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
  • Developed annual goals for each department based on market trends and competitor analysis.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
  • Organized special events such as conferences or training sessions for employees.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Established and monitored KPIs to evaluate performance and identify areas for improvement.

Assistant Manager

Accenture India Services Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 09.2019
  • Company Overview: Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations
  • Working as a Lead in financial analysis and Planning profile in Accenture for a project named Marriott (Marriott is one of the top leading brands in hotel industry)
  • Managing a team of around 10 to 15 individuals
  • Variance analysis quarterly, quarterly operating statements review, reporting to support senior management team and department within depth analysis
  • Maintaining budgets and forecast of 300 properties of Marriott at a global level
  • (US, MEA, and APAC regions)
  • Ensuring all the stakeholders requests are delivered within the TAT
  • Rolling out monthly work allocation log to the stakeholders and incorporating their feedbacks
  • Successfully transitioned the offshore KT
  • Key member in preparing all the DTP within time and getting them approved from the client
  • Successfully performed all the Gates and ensured GO Live stage was met within the said timelines
  • Effective stakeholder's management by accepting the entire client request and performing more than expected
  • Team-Player and offered help to the team members as and when required
  • Cash flow management and account reconciliations of various account and doing Intercompany reconciliation
  • Scheduling regular month end governance calls with stakeholders to discuss any issues, open items, and feedback on month-on-month performance
  • Awarded Encore award twice (This award is generally given to 10% of the population in Accenture for performing beyond expectations)
  • Promoted from Team Leader to Assistant Manager in a span of 2 years for exemplary performance
  • Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations

Senior Financial Control Analyst

Royal Bank of Scotland India Development Centre Pvt Ltd
03.2013 - 03.2016
  • Month End Closing & Reporting, FPNA, Internal Audits, SOX compliance and Balance sheet substantiation
  • Financial Control Team (Financial Control Senior Analyst)
  • Preparation of month end flash packs which details the operating profit of a division, and which enables stakeholders to view and compare financial numbers on actual vs budget
  • Preparation of Balance sheet reconciliations and journals mainly accruals, prepayments, reclass etc in accordance with IFRS
  • Performing Balance sheet substantiation of various items in the balance sheet and ensuring consistent follow up for risk related items and ensuring that the same are called out appropriately
  • Consolidation of Financials, footnotes etc in accordance with IFRS
  • Timely delivery of work and providing regular updated to the stakeholders to ensure efficient stakeholders management
  • First level review and commentary analysis relating to variances between actual results relating to budget latest forecast
  • Performing Internal Audit procedures for various entities within the bank, and making sure corrective measures are taken wherever necessary
  • Ensuring Internal Controls are well versed within the organization
  • Preparation, substantiation and ensuring all journals are SOX compliant, so that the process is well-versed with all the proper backups
  • Preparation and submission of supplementary data packs and ensure that there are no validations appearing in the HFM
  • Ensuring the year-end audit and quarterly audit is smooth by understanding the needs of the auditor and supporting them whenever required

Process Developer

Genpact India Pvt Ltd
11.2011 - 03.2013
  • Mainly responsible for all the Month End General Accounting Activities
  • Reporting analyzing the Variances in the Inter Company Tie Outs
  • Have gained a rich experience in preparing all types of Account Reconciliations for instance assets, Liabilities, Loans, Bad Debt Reserves, Provisions, Prepaid Expenses Account, Investment Accounts, Accrued Interest Accounts
  • Responsible for all Preparing the cost sheet of the materials purchased mainly depicting the Budgeted cost and the actual cost and analyzing the Variances which helps in management Reporting
  • Responsible for making all the standard journals which generally comprises of the amortizations, Reclass, Accruals, Apportionment, Bad Debts Reserves and Provisions, Purchases, Sales, Income, Expenses
  • Have worked under strict work environment and always able to meet the prescribed deadlines
  • Have gained an enriching experience of customer centric approach due to which I am able to handle the clients well
  • Monthly process review with clients and identifying process gaps
  • Received Bronze award within second month of joining for exemplary performance

Accounts & Audit Assistant

Renowned Audit Firm
04.2008 - 09.2011
  • Worked as core team member of engagement teams for Statutory Audits, Tax audits, internal audits, and Certifications to clients across varied sectors of the industry

Education

CPA - Pursuing

09.2024

B. Com -

Delhi University
01.2011

CA PCC Group 1 - with exemption in Accounts

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
01.2011

Skills

  • Team-player
  • Positive attitude
  • MS Office
  • Excel
  • Good communication
  • Go-Getter
  • Hardworking
  • Problem solving
  • Performance Management
  • Flexible
  • Internal controls
  • Cost Compliance
  • Budget handling
  • Forecasting
  • Headcount Planning
  • Real Estate Budgets
  • Capex
  • Opex
  • Working Capital Management
  • US GAAP
  • SOX Compliance
  • Internal Controls Testing
  • Cost Optimization
  • Identifying Risk
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Planning
  • Month end closing
  • Reporting
  • Accruals
  • Prepaid
  • Reclass
  • Allocation Journals
  • Balance Reconciliation
  • Substantiation
  • Effective Team Management
  • Managing Attritions

Accomplishments

  • Recognized for displaying bank values of Doing the Right Thing and Working Together
  • Promoted to Senior Financial Analyst within a short span
  • Recognized for effective steps in reduction of manual accruals

Timeline

Manager Financial Planning & Analysis

Waste Management
01.2019 - Current

Assistant Manager

Accenture India Services Pvt Ltd
03.2016 - 09.2019

Senior Financial Control Analyst

Royal Bank of Scotland India Development Centre Pvt Ltd
03.2013 - 03.2016

Process Developer

Genpact India Pvt Ltd
11.2011 - 03.2013

Accounts & Audit Assistant

Renowned Audit Firm
04.2008 - 09.2011

CPA - Pursuing

B. Com -

Delhi University

CA PCC Group 1 - with exemption in Accounts

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

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