Adinath Sardeshmukh

• Lead GL controllership for the India region, ensuring accurate and timely US GAAP financial closes, and SOX compliance.
• Mentored, led, and guided a team of three people in controllership, providing guidance, training, and ensuring timely deliverables.
• Directed monthly, quarterly close, flux analysis, and annual statutory, tax audits under IndAS, reducing timelines by streamlining reconciliations.
• Implemented an automation tool as part of the Amdocs Global project for direct tax computation, eliminating manual effort and enhancing accuracy.
• Prepared financial forecasts and estimates to support strategic decision-making, budgeting, and analysis.
• Managed lease accounting in compliance with IFRS 16 and ASC 842 standards.
• Partnered with corporate accounting, auditors, and tax teams to resolve complex accounting and tax issues.
• Part of the task force for the implementation of Tableau for global financial analysis as part of the 'Finance Efficiency Program.'
• Directed end-to-end implementation of GST ISD provisions in SAP, liaising with cross-functional teams for seamless execution. Led GL controllership for the India region, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely deliverables.

• Managed consolidation of 30+ subsidiaries including intercompany eliminations, adjustments, and foreign currency accounting

• Automated consolidation process using Power Query, reducing time from 2 hours to under 10 minutes

• Published quarterly and annual results as per SEBI compliance

• Delivered MIS dashboards highlighting key trends, variances, and performance insights to leadership

• Led accounting integration for mergers & acquisitions including PPA and post-merger integration

• Coordinated global group reporting for a leading packaging manufacturer across 16 international teams

• Performed data analytics–driven audits using advanced tools, improving audit efficiency and insights

• Guided clients on adoption of new IndAS standards and strengthening internal accounting policies

• Managed tax provision calculations, advance tax, and submissions for income tax assessments

• Drafted appeals and represented cases before AO, CIT(A), and ITAT

• Evaluated transfer pricing methodologies to optimize compliance and minimize tax risk