ASHWINI KP
Bengaluru
Summary
Finance expert with ten years of experience in accurate financial reporting and payroll processing. Successful in managing US payroll and conducting balance sheet reconciliations while ensuring compliance in financial statement preparation. Adept at collaborating with clients to streamline accounting processes and deliver insightful financial analysis. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving skills that drive financial objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Consultant
INTERFACE.AI
Bengaluru
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Accounts payable process management.
- Performed balance sheet reconciliations.
- Processed bi-weekly and monthly payroll for employees across multiple U.S. states, achieving 100% on-time payments and reducing payroll errors through enhanced validation processes.
- Validated employee onboarding and offboarding data in the payroll management system to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Senior F&A Specialist
VENTURE COUNT CONSULTANCY SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD (Currently called - TARSUS)
Bengaluru
11.2023 - 10.2024
- Executed U.S. payroll accounting operations, encompassing journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end activities.
- Conducted reviews of payroll variances and root-cause analysis to address discrepancies prior to financial close.
- Managed employee reimbursements efficiently to maintain operational flow.
- Assisted in annual audit preparations with precise MIS reports and documentation support.
- Collaborated with external CPAs and internal teams to ensure timely provision of financial information.
- Completed ASC 842 lease accounting and schedule preparations effectively.
- Developed financial statements while reconciling balance sheets for accuracy.
Senior Accounting Specialist(L3)
CONSERO SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Bengaluru
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Completed reconciliation of payroll general ledger accounts with Forms 941, W-2, and various state payroll tax documents for audits.
- Oversaw grant and project accounting along with necessary reporting activities.
- Enhanced efficiency through simplification of recurring reports.
- Managed fund accounting tasks and related financial reporting.
- Consolidated financial statements to ensure accurate representation of financial data.
Senior Associate
WIPFLI INDIA
Bengaluru
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Prepared monthly financial statements and managed accounting processes efficiently.
- Conducted General Ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Interacted with clients to address inquiries and provide financial insights.
Senior Associate
FERNWAY SOLUTIONS
Bengaluru
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Executed accounts reconciliation and journal entries to ensure financial accuracy.
- Compiled financial statements for comprehensive reporting.
- Assisted with 1099 annual filings to comply with regulations.
- Generated MIS reports to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
Senior Accounting Specialist (L1)
CONSERO SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Bengaluru
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Accounting and monthly financial statement preparation.
- Board reports preparation.
- Weekly Cash Forecast Reporting.
- Inventory Reconciliations.
Senior Accounts Executive
V RAGHAVAN & CO
Bengaluru
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Streamlined accounting functions, including payroll processing and account finalization.
- Reported on government grants and managed associated activities effectively.
- Facilitated CENVAT refunds to enhance cash flow.
- Conducted comprehensive audits covering bank, statutory, and company requirements.
- Finalized accounts for corporate entities, non-corporate entities, and non-profits across India and the US.
- Autonomously executed projects with a focus on timely delivery.
- Handled individual income tax filings for RSUs and ES efficiently.
Audit Assistant
V RAGHAVAN & CO
Bengaluru
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Performed statutory registrations to uphold legal requirements and enhance operational integrity.
- Responded to TDS notices effectively, reducing risks of financial discrepancies.
- Ensured compliance with statutory obligations, safeguarding organizational interests.
- Facilitated company secretarial functions, promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
Education
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance
NMKRV College For Women
Bengaluru, Karnataka01.2013
Skills
- QuickBooks
- Tally
- Avalara
- Billcom
- Nexonia
- Management Reporter
- Maxio (SaaSOptics)
- Salesforce
- PayPal
- NetSuite
- Intact Microsoft GP
- Intact
- Balance sheet reconciliation
- Financial statement preparation
- Audit support activities
- Project accounting
- Payroll operations management
- Payroll administration
Accomplishments
- Developed and standardized 10+ finance and payroll SOPs.
- Automated and optimized recurring payroll journal entries, reducing bi-weekly close effort by 83% (from 2 hours to 20 minutes), and improving close-cycle efficiency.
- Led resolution of U.S. payroll tax notices with a 100% closure rate.
- Redesigned cash forecasting models and reporting, reducing preparation time by 50% (from 6 to 3 hours).
- Managed U.S. sales tax compliance across multiple states.
- Scaled finance service delivery by integrating client-specific payroll processes into core operations, expanding billable scope, and improving margin leverage through operational efficiency.
- Supported investor relations and due diligence initiatives, preparing financial data packs and analyses that enabled effective investor communication and fundraising readiness.
Application Software Profile
- QuickBooks
- Tally
- Avalara
- Bill.com
- Nexonia
- Management Reporter
- Maxio (SaaSOptics)
- Salesforce
- PayPal
- NetSuite
- Intact Microsoft GP
- Intact
Timeline
Finance Consultant
INTERFACE.AI
04.2025 - 09.2025
Senior F&A Specialist
VENTURE COUNT CONSULTANCY SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD (Currently called - TARSUS)
11.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Accounting Specialist(L3)
CONSERO SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2021 - 09.2023
Senior Associate
WIPFLI INDIA
04.2021 - 09.2021
Senior Associate
FERNWAY SOLUTIONS
05.2020 - 04.2021
Senior Accounting Specialist (L1)
CONSERO SOLUTIONS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2018 - 04.2020
Senior Accounts Executive
V RAGHAVAN & CO
02.2017 - 03.2018
Audit Assistant
V RAGHAVAN & CO
01.2014 - 01.2017
Bachelor Of Commerce - Finance
NMKRV College For Women