Akash Verma
Jalandhar
Summary
Finance Manager–ready professional with 12+ years of experience across Shared Services–supported finance operations, including Order to Cash (O2C), Procure to Pay (P2P), Revenue Accounting, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), and Financial Controls. Extensive experience partnering with Global Finance Shared Services and cross-functional stakeholders. Strong expertise in month-end close, budgeting, cash flow management, DSO optimization, vendor governance, and audit readiness aligned with US GAAP / SOX frameworks.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Lead
G4S Secure Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - Current
- Own end-to-end finance operations across O2C in a Shared Services–enabled environment.
- Partner closely with Global Finance Shared Services teams to ensure timely billing, collections, cash application, and payment processing.
- Manage AR portfolio of ₹80+ Cr annually, driving strong cash flow and improving DSO.
- Ensure billing accuracy, contract compliance, pricing approvals, and revenue recognition.
- Lead month-end close activities, including revenue reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and variance analysis.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, margin analysis, and operational cost reviews.
- Strengthen vendor controls, payment approvals, and compliance with internal policies.
- Act as primary finance business partner to Sales, Commercial, Operations, and Shared Services stakeholders.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and SOX-aligned controls.
- Mentor junior finance staff and drive continuous process improvements.
Accountant
Frankfinn Aviation Services India Pvt. Ltd
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Delivered MIS dashboards and financial analysis for senior management.
- Managed customer collections, billing disputes, and cash application.
- Coordinated with vendors on invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
- Supported internal and statutory audits.
Senior Management Associate – Finance & Accounts
D.B. Corp Ltd (Dainik Bhaskar)
05.2017 - 12.2017
- Supervised junior accountants and reviewed GL, payroll, accruals, and provisions.
- Prepared budget vs actual variance analysis and management reports.
- Ensured compliance with internal controls and audit requirements.
Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts
SRP Coatings & Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd
12.2014 - 04.2017
- Independently managed finance operations for six branch locations.
- Handled AR, AP, payroll, taxation, vendor payments, and statutory compliance.
- Led monthly book closure, cash management, and audit coordination.
Accounts Executive
Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd
06.2013 - 11.2014
- Managed cash, journals, vendor payments, and daily bank reconciliations.
- Supported audit documentation and compliance.
Education
MBA - Finance
Punjab Technical University
IndiaBachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Finance
Guru Nanak Dev University
IndiaSkills
- Finance Management
- Finance Shared Services
- Order to Cash (O2C)
- Procure to Pay (P2P)
- Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Accounts Payable (AP)
- Revenue Recognition
- Billing & Invoicing
- Cash Application
- Vendor Management
- Credit Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Margin & Cost Analysis
- GL Accounting
- Reconciliations
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Internal Controls
- SOX Compliance
- Audit Management
- MIS & Management Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- ERP & Tools: SAP
- RAMCO
- Tally ERP
- Advanced Excel
- Google Sheets
Personal Information
Date of Birth - 21 Jan 1992
Gender - Male
Marital Status - Married
Languages
- Hindi
- English, Professional Proficiency
- Hindi, Native
Timeline
Finance Lead
G4S Secure Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd
11.2018 - Current
Accountant
Frankfinn Aviation Services India Pvt. Ltd
12.2017 - 11.2018
Senior Management Associate – Finance & Accounts
D.B. Corp Ltd (Dainik Bhaskar)
05.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts
SRP Coatings & Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd
12.2014 - 04.2017
Accounts Executive
Evergreen Publications (India) Ltd
06.2013 - 11.2014
MBA - Finance
Punjab Technical University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) - Finance
Guru Nanak Dev University