Bangi Prudhviraj
Hyderabad
Summary
Finance and accounting professional with 11+ years of experience in month-end closing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and process improvement. Skilled in managing client relationships, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Proficient in SAP and financial analysis, with a focus on enhancing operational accuracy and financial performance. Experienced in driving continuous improvement and collaborating effectively with team members and stakeholders. Seeking to apply my skills to support a dynamic organization’s financial and operational goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Specialist (A2R – ICMR)
DSM-FIRMENICH SHARED SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD
Hyderabad
10.2023 - Current
- Handle Intercompany Processes, including Accounts Receivable (AR) billing, Accounts Payable (AP) invoice processing for both PO and Non-PO invoices, credit notes, freight invoices, and reconciliations.
- Conduct ICMR reconciliation to address mismatches across different regions, ensuring compliance with KPIs for intercompany AP and AR entries during month-end and quarter-end closing.
- Maintain the Vendor Master Data Management (MDM) tool, including the creation and modification of vendor and customer records via MDM requests.
- Monitor and manage the UTT ticketing tool, resolving issues within agreed timelines and preparing reports on ticket volumes and statuses.
- Complete all internal control tasks related to Financial Shared Services (FSS) intercompany processes within set deadlines.
- Participate in a new ICMR project focusing on intercompany AR and AP document matching.
- Prepare and distribute overdue reports for AP and AR, keeping management and RFCs informed.
- Handle and clear overdue documents from both AP and AR with customers to maintain healthy cash flow.
- Compile and prepare total production count reports for all regions after month-end close.
- Prepare R&A block reports for various regions and obtain approval from controllers for release.
- Resolve mismatches in GR/IR reconciliation processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinate with the Order-to-Cash (OTC) team for invoice billing and credit note billing.
- Prepare daily production reports to track workflow and performance metrics.
- Work on payment proposals for restricted currencies, obtaining necessary approvals as required.
FSS A2R Specialist - General Ledger Accountant
DSM SHARED SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD
Hyderabad
03.2018 - 09.2023
- Managed month-end closing activities, including posting journal entries, performing balance sheet and bank reconciliations, and ensuring timely book close related to accruals and provisions.
- Successfully migrated processes through remote transition, prepared process documentation, and provided lean ideas to streamline operations.
- Handled weekly and monthly client calls, managed customer queries during month-end close, and supported internal audits. Developed strong working relationships with affiliates and BPO partners.
- Oversaw general ledger month-end close tasks, reviewed and updated GL activity, and ensured accurate accounting, controlling, and reporting in SAP.
- Prepared monthly account reconciliations and analyses, ensuring compliance with established deadlines and procedures. Performed capitalization of assets and settlement of internal orders.
- Prepared required monthly and quarterly reports, ensured compliance with IFRS requirements, and coordinated with internal and external auditors. Ensured adherence to corporate governance policies and RICC control framework.
- Provided necessary management reports to stakeholders, ensuring visibility of all items in the P&L and balance sheet.
- Ensured compliance with tax, legal, and transfer pricing matters, wherever applicable.
- Worked closely with team members to manage workload effectively, supporting region-related projects and requirements.
- Utilized SAP, BW, OneStream, MS Excel, and other process-specific tools for month-end accounting and reporting activities.
R2R Analyst - GL Recons
DELOITTE INDIA SUPPORT SERVICES PVT LTD
Hyderabad
07.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsible for timely month-end, bi-annual, and year-end closings, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
- Prepare and post General Ledger (GL) journals, maintaining proper documentation and adherence to accounting standards.
- Reconcile General Ledger balances against Sub-Ledger balances to ensure financial data accuracy.
- Ensure timely recovery of reimbursable expenses and expense accruals for multiple cost centers on a monthly basis.
- Perform Intercompany balance and transaction reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
- Manage the Accounts Payable Vendor Master Request Form process, ensuring proper creation and updating of vendor master data in SAP.
- Assist the Finance Manager in identifying and resolving issues related to SAP system functionality, providing solutions for any arising discrepancies.
- Prepare Bank Reconciliations and follow up on reconciling items to ensure timely resolution.
- Prepare Annual Year-End Financial Statements for the assigned portfolio, ensuring timely completion and submission.
- Attend to external auditor requests and resolve queries during annual audits, providing necessary financial data and reports.
- Provide guidance and support to Finance Executives, offering expertise when needed.
- Assist the Finance Manager with ad-hoc assignments as required, ensuring the completion of special projects and tasks.
Process Associate – AR (Delphi Automotive)
GENPACT INDIA PVT LTD
Hyderabad
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Manage billing and collections activities, including sending invoices, statements, and follow-up inquiries, while negotiating with past-due accounts based on established payment terms.
- Provide support to agents and clients during month-end activities by collating unapplied cash and posting transactions as per customer instructions.
- Resolve billing disputes with customers to ensure timely collections and maintain positive client relationships.
- Handle escalation calls from customers, addressing and resolving issues promptly.
- Prepare and assist with month-end reports, providing support to the finance team in reconciliation and reporting processes.
- Conduct monthly reports and participate in conference calls with the Finance Manager and Operations Manager to address accounts receivable issues and escalations.
- Communicate with the Business Unit to discuss and resolve issues related to carriers and clients.
- Collaborate with Contract Administration and the Sales Division to resolve discrepancies regarding purchase orders (PO) and pricing issues.
Education
Master of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
YBN University
Ranchi06-2022
MBA - Finance & Supply Chain Management
Holy Mary Institute of Technology And Management
Hyderabad09-2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications
Sri Venkateswara University
Tirupathi05-2010
Skills
- Month-End Closing
- Reconciliation
- Journal Entries
- Process Transition
- Customer Interaction
- General Ledger Management
- Financial Reporting
- Tax Compliance
- Team Collaboration
- SAP Proficiency
- O2C, P2P and R2R/A2R
- Invoice Processing
- Cash Application
- Expense Management
- Accruals and Allocations
- Financial Analysis
- Process Management
- Team Management
Certification
- Chartered Certified Accountancy (CCA) – ISBM University(2017)
- ·FP&A Certification – FINXL Business School , Pune (2024)
- SAP End User Certification – ICA Edu Skills, Hyderabad
- Accounts Receivable Specialist (ARS)Certification| Genpact
- Accounts Payable Specialist (APS)Certification| Genpact
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed YB Projects at DSM and Deloitte, focusing on Intercompany Reconciliation Process (ICMR) and JE Posting in SAPHIRE.
- Awarded Star of the Quarter (4 times) and Bright Spot Award (9 times) for outstanding performance.
- Received client appreciation from the US and EMEA regions.
Languages
Telugu
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Tamil
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Lead Specialist (A2R – ICMR)
DSM-FIRMENICH SHARED SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD
10.2023 - Current
FSS A2R Specialist - General Ledger Accountant
DSM SHARED SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD
03.2018 - 09.2023
R2R Analyst - GL Recons
DELOITTE INDIA SUPPORT SERVICES PVT LTD
07.2015 - 03.2017
Process Associate – AR (Delphi Automotive)
GENPACT INDIA PVT LTD
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Chartered Certified Accountancy (CCA) – ISBM University(2017)
- ·FP&A Certification – FINXL Business School , Pune (2024)
- SAP End User Certification – ICA Edu Skills, Hyderabad
- Accounts Receivable Specialist (ARS)Certification| Genpact
- Accounts Payable Specialist (APS)Certification| Genpact
Master of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
YBN University
MBA - Finance & Supply Chain Management
Holy Mary Institute of Technology And Management
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer Applications
Sri Venkateswara University
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