AMARANADH VANIPENTA
AVP – Controllership, MEC & Automation
Hyderabad,Telangana
Summary
Strategic and performance-focused Finance Executive with 17+ years of experience leading global finance operations, controllership functions, and transformation programs in organizations such as HSBC, UBS, ADP, Cognizant, and Deloitte. Demonstrated expertise in statutory compliance, risk mitigation, automation, and financial reporting. Proven ability to streamline operations, drive cost efficiencies, and build high-performing teams across geographies. Adept at managing stakeholder relationships, leading transitions, and executing enterprise-wide process improvement initiatives in dynamic, high-impact environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
AVP
HSBC Electronic Data Processing (India) Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
05.2024 - Current
- Lead Balance Sheet Substantiation and controllership activities ensuring 100% compliance with HSBC's global reconciliation standards.
- Acted as Controller for statutory reporting, ensuring adherence to SOX controls with zero non-compliance.
- Improved reconciliation processes and monthly attestation accuracy through automation and SOP redesign.
- Led global stakeholder engagements to support transformation projects across multiple finance verticals.
- Implemented change initiatives to enhance BRCS process and drove business partner satisfaction.
- Ensured strategic communication, talent development, and employee satisfaction across diverse finance teams.
Associate Director
UBS Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
11.2019 - 05.2024
- Directed end-to-end MEC operations, delivering timely and accurate financials to global leadership.
- Implemented automation tools reducing processing costs by 30% and increasing reporting accuracy.
- Conducted internal audits, updated SOP's, and led compliance initiatives across reporting teams.
- Mentored finance staff and implemented performance dashboards for data visibility using Power BI.
- Served as Single Responsible Officer (SRO) for Group Technology, evaluating BOT requests and usage.
- Recognized for reconciliation automation through CFO Thank You Award (FY19).
Team Leader
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
09.2016 - 10.2019
- Led MEC functions, journal entries, and reconciliations post R2R transition.
- Enhanced reporting efficiency and accuracy through operational process redesign.
- Maintained audit-ready status while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Team Leader / Analyst
ADP India Pvt Ltd
Pune
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Maintained 100% SOX compliance and supported controller functions during MEC.
- Developed dashboards and quality scorecards to enhance performance tracking.
- Successfully transitioned COE functions from onshore with zero disruption to BAU activities.
Consultant
Deloitte Tax LLP India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
10.2008 - 12.2009
- Managed US tax compliance and return preparation using CORPTAX and Go-system.
- Liaised with US counterparts to streamline tax reporting processes and enhance accuracy.
Education
PGDBM - Retail Management
Madurai Kamaraj University
Madurai04.2014
MBA - Finance
JNTU School of Management Studies
Hyderabad05.2008
B.Com -
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
Anatapur04.2006
Skills
Strategic Financial Management & Controllership
- Automation Tools (Power BI, RPA, MS Access)
- Internal Controls, SOX & Audit Compliance
Monthend Closure
Balance Sheet Reconciliation & Substantiation
Cross-functional Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Talent Development & Team Building
Accomplishments
- Delivered 30% cost reduction by automating manual tasks using RPA and MS Access.
- Created Power BI dashboards for executive reporting and variance analysis.
- Recognized for global innovation and process excellence through CFO Awards (UBS, ADP).
- Led and managed high-performing teams of up to 30+ FTE's in finance operations.
Certification
Certified RPA BOT Developer – Automation Anywhere
Timeline
AVP
HSBC Electronic Data Processing (India) Pvt Ltd
05.2024 - Current
Associate Director
UBS Business Solutions India Pvt Ltd
11.2019 - 05.2024
Team Leader
Cognizant Technology Solutions India Pvt Ltd
09.2016 - 10.2019
Team Leader / Analyst
ADP India Pvt Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2016
Consultant
Deloitte Tax LLP India Pvt Ltd
10.2008 - 12.2009
PGDBM - Retail Management
Madurai Kamaraj University
MBA - Finance
JNTU School of Management Studies
B.Com -
Sri Krishnadevaraya University
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