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Projects
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Chennakeshavulu A

Bengaluru

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at AB-InBev, excelling in financial reporting and general ledger management. Proven track record in automating processes, achieving 100% cleanup of aged open line items, and enhancing team productivity through effective problem-solving and leadership. Skilled in SAP S4 Hana and committed to compliance adherence.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Principle Analyst

AB-InBev
03.2018 - Current
  • Transition of GL, FCCS & Cognos processes for Tanzania from South Africa Zone.
  • 100% cleanup aged open line items in BS as part of ‘BS Risk Analysis’ project.
  • Ensure MICS and Statutory Compliances for all accounting transactions are adhered.
  • Identified the opportunities and reduced the %age of journals on WD+1 for smooth GL Closure.
  • Identified the opportunities to reduce the manual work for preparation of monthly GL reconciliations with the help of automation.
  • Overseeing and managing GL process and review of month end journal entries for Tanzania and other markets in ROA.
  • Review and Finalization of Financial Statements prepared by In-country Finance Managers for eight countries in Global Reporting tool COGNOS and ensuring accuracy of reported figures and Trend Analysis.
  • Preparation of IS, BS, CFS and supplemental for Africa Zone in FCCS/Cognos and QoQ/YoY Variance analysis.
  • Reconciling the Actuals vs. Budget vs. LE numbers to analyze the variances and advise Management for Risk & Opportunities initiatives.

Financial Analyst

Accenture
12.2010 - 02.2015
  • Company Overview: In Partnership with Accenture
  • Manual, EDI and Non-EDI invoice Processing.
  • Reconciling of accruals based on the statement sent by the supplier.
  • Deals with the supplier invoices, Intercompany invoices and statement processing.
  • Deals with payment processing, exception handling and making timely payment to suppliers.
  • Query management of supplier and client within the stipulated time.
  • Monthly reconciliations of the P/L accounts.
  • Posting of monthly closure journals relate to provisions.
  • Analysis of last year’s provisions to be released.
  • Interacting with the suppliers on queries and overpayment recovery.
  • Contributed Process Improvement ideas to maximize team’s productivity.
  • In Partnership with Accenture

Accounts Assistant

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
10.2007 - 12.2008
  • Company Overview: Foundry and Forge Division
  • Update our computer system with Bills, receiving reports, Purchase Orders, Bill of entries received from respective departments on daily basis.
  • Processing bills (Indigenous/foreign) pertaining to Sub-contract, Supply of Goods, Labour payments, Civil Contracts, Electrical bills, Freight bills & Labour’s OT payments etc.
  • Handing over the processed bills to the higher authority for further approval.
  • Overall, In charge of vouchers and Cheques from preparation to dispatch.
  • Pricing of Receiving Reports to setup liability.
  • Journalizing of Receiving Reports, Proformas and Adjustment entries.
  • Remittance of Income Tax (TDS) and Service Tax on monthly basis.
  • Preparation ‘FORM VAT 156’ on monthly basis.
  • Preparation of documents to Bank for Wire transfer.
  • Foundry and Forge Division

Education

Bachelors in Commerce - Finance

Vijaya Degree College
Bengaluru
06-2007

Higher Secondary - commerce

Sir M.V Pre-University
Bengaluru
04-2004

S.S.L.C -

Sir M.V High School
04-2002

Skills

  • SAP R/3
  • Financial reporting
  • General ledger management
  • Variance analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • SAP S4 Hana
  • Microsoft Office
  • Syspro
  • Cognos
  • Oracle FCCS
  • Blackline
  • FORT
  • Quick & Conceptual Learner
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Analytical Skills
  • Mentoring
  • Month-end Closing
  • Financial Reporting & Consolidation
  • Cognos Reporting
  • ZBB Overheads Management
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Finance Transformation & Process Improvement
  • Escalation & Issue Resolution
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Audit & Assurance
  • KPI Monitoring & Reporting
  • MICS & Compliance adherence
  • Project Management & Execution
  • Balance Sheet Open items Analysis
  • Change Leadership & Adaptability

Accomplishments

  • Successful transition of GL, FCCS & Cognos reporting processes for Tanzania market
  • Individual award in ABI for streamlining the Reporting & Consolidation process for AFR zone & driving results.
  • Witnessed notable mention in Global Townhall for accelerating Reporting Closure
  • Multiple times awarded as best performer and best team across all companies for process improvements, automation, projects like RTP & driving Balance Sheet Risk Analysis
  • Supported Botswana and Uganda teams in the successful implementation of SAP S4 Hana by assisting with process alignment, issue resolution, and user adoption.

Projects

Balance Sheet Risk Analysis Acadia – SOP Standardization Returnable Packaging Vistex - discount process

Languages

  • Kannada
  • Telugu
  • English

Timeline

Principle Analyst

AB-InBev
03.2018 - Current

Financial Analyst

Accenture
12.2010 - 02.2015

Accounts Assistant

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd
10.2007 - 12.2008

Bachelors in Commerce - Finance

Vijaya Degree College

Higher Secondary - commerce

Sir M.V Pre-University

S.S.L.C -

Sir M.V High School

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