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Akshi Ankita

Bangalore

Summary

Accomplished professional and diligent Accounts Receivables/Accounts Payable Associate with a robust background spanning over 8 years, demonstrating proven expertise in financial management. Recognized for consistently resolving challenges and enhancing customer satisfaction levels. Acknowledged for organizational acuity and dependability, adeptly managing multiple priorities with a positive and professional demeanor. Holds an MBA in International Finance and has completed 9 papers of the ACCA qualification, highlighting a strong financial background. Demonstrates a proactive and collaborative approach, willingly assuming additional responsibilities to contribute effectively to team objectives.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Consultant

Quaestor Advisors India Private Limited
Bangalore
09.2021 - Current
  • Manage full-cycle accounts payable/receivables, including invoice processing and balancing associated accounts.
  • Assist clients in identifying financial needs, offering customized solutions with friendly support.
  • Maintain records by imaging invoices, debits, and credits.
  • Provide accurate product and service information to businesses, quoting prices and credit terms.
  • Execute invoice wire payments, control expenses, and coordinate with vendors for payment updates.
  • Oversee the vendor database, allocate invoices to various funds, and manage intercompany entities.
  • Monitor and review employee expenses, credit card reconciliations, and the entire accounts receivable billing function.
  • Responsible for timely collections, cash receipt applications, and oversight of accounts receivable aging.
  • Manage processing and approvals of expense reimbursements for each fund vehicle.
  • Review monthly fund expense statements and invoices for clients.
  • Utilize Pipeline and NetSuitefor linked processes, vendor setup, payment management, and Trial Balance reporting

Contract Specialist

ExxonMobil Services and Technology Private Limited
Bangalore
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Initiated the establishment of crucial contacts within the team for the sales team to formalize agreements with vendors.
  • Proficiently configured contracts in GCMS, our organizational tool.
  • Verified the accuracy of invoices generated in SAP and ensured their prompt dispatch to customers.
  • Executed calculations for variable commissions using sales volume reports from the Sales team, seamlessly aligning with the invoice generation process.
  • Conducted proactive reviews and investigations to address complaints, ensuring policies and practices remained compliant with federal and state laws.
  • Systematically generated detailed reports to analyze contract performance.
  • Efficiently managed procurement tasks and monitored compliance activities using information technology systems.
  • Precisely entered data into record-keeping systems to create new records or update existing ones.
  • Systematically set up vendors in SAP's Materials Management Module, updating critical information for the organization's smooth functioning.
  • Updated information included accounting details, transaction types, frequency, purchase/sales data, and specific conditions (currency, exceptions, etc.).

Corporate Compliance

ExxonMobil Services and Technology Private Limited
Bangalore
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Provide comprehensive advice and guidance on the execution of control processes, including Standards of Business Conduct, Internal Audits, and Policies.
  • Review change management and risk assessments to ensure thorough evaluation and mitigation strategies.
  • Guide business lines in designing, implementing, maintaining, and enhancing controls to foster a high-performing organization.
  • Support and lead Unit Internal Assessments (UIA), Audits, Vendor Audits, and Vendor Controls Compliance.
  • Coordinate Compliance Programs to ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards.
  • Offer controls guidance, training, leadership, and oversight to enhance organizational compliance.
  • Promote and sustain a strong controls culture within business lines by setting an example and upholding the highest ethical standards, integrity, and care.
  • Advise on the Policy violation reporting process, ensuring clarity and adherence.
  • Assist in identifying control weaknesses, monitor open gaps, and assess the sustainability of gap closures.
  • Provide guidance and lead business lines in meeting Annual Compliance requirements.
  • Foster consistency and share best practices across the corporation to enhance overall compliance.
  • Implement improvement initiatives and develop a compliance testing program to monitor and identify gaps in new and existing practices.
  • Manage practical action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
  • Develop and maintain a system for tracking and reporting compliance violations to ensure transparency and accountability.

Project Accounting Specialist

ExxonMobil Services and Technology Private Limited
Bangalore
09.2015 - 08.2018
  • Contributed to the team handling the work transfer and stabilization of activities relocated to Bangalore.
  • Efficiently managed email correspondence, sorting requests related to project setup, requisition creation, budget increases, etc.
  • Led the migration project from Outlook to SharePoint, streamlining processes and consolidating requests onto a single platform. Solely conducted training for internal customers across various business functions and created comprehensive training manuals.
  • Conducted training sessions for new team members to ensure a seamless onboarding process.
  • Generated detailed spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.

Utilized SAP Project System (Functional Module) for:

  • Creating and maintaining project structures in Stripes and Napes, ensuring the use of correct GL accounts and project structures.
  • Setting up initial budgets and supplemental funds.
  • Generating Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders in SAP.
  • Performing maintenance of projects and purchase orders.
  • Participating in the annual budgeting process across all projects.
  • Validating and approving service orders submitted in SAP.
  • Managing the closure of projects in SAP and gathering project closure documentation.

Education

MBA - International Finance

Jain University
Bangalore
09-2022

BBM - Finance

T John College
Bangalore
05-2015

Accomplishments

  • Employee Spotlight (2022): Featured as the sole Indian employee in the company's monthly Employee Spotlight series within less than a year of joining. The article is published company-wide and showcased on the company's LinkedIn profile.
  • Controls In Motion (2019): Played a pivotal role in a victorious 6-member team during an organization-wide event with over 1500 employees in the Bangalore office. The team created a short film demonstrating control principles present in the organization. The team's efforts were recognized by the Global Leadership team, earning a cash prize of 60k.
  • Bright Flash Award (2019): Recognized for transforming the process of request submissions within the team. Successfully transitioned from 6 shared mailboxes to SharePoint, allowing requesters to monitor progress and track team performance effectively.

Volunteer Experience

  • Women's Interest Network (WIN) - Founding Member, Bangalore Chapter, ExxonMobil (2017-2021):

Pioneered the establishment of the Bangalore chapter for WIN at ExxonMobil. Organized impactful self-defense and mental health awareness sessions. Developed a platform for female employees to enhance presentation skills through presentations to a panel of managers or supervisors, facilitating immediate feedback. Contributed to community outreach by educating young girls in a government school about basic hygiene and understanding boundaries.

  • Check Post Coordinator - Oxfam Trailwalker (2017-2018):

Oversaw checkpoint operations for Oxfam's major fundraising event, ensuring seamless setup and functionality throughout the event. Managed logistics as a checkpoint coordinator for two consecutive years, maintaining operational excellence until the event's completion.

  • Volunteer - Oxfam Trailwalker (2013-2016):

Dedicated three years as a volunteer for Oxfam Trailwalker, ensuring the smooth operation of the assigned checkpoint until the conclusion of the event.

Timeline

Financial Consultant

Quaestor Advisors India Private Limited
09.2021 - Current

Contract Specialist

ExxonMobil Services and Technology Private Limited
02.2021 - 08.2021

Corporate Compliance

ExxonMobil Services and Technology Private Limited
09.2018 - 01.2021

Project Accounting Specialist

ExxonMobil Services and Technology Private Limited
09.2015 - 08.2018

MBA - International Finance

Jain University

BBM - Finance

T John College
Akshi Ankita