CHETHAN KUMAR BN

Focused professional with over 21 years of experience in Telecom, Technology, Travel & Financial sectors. 12 years of Experience in O2C, Budgeting and forecasting and 6 years of Experience in General Reporting and R2R. Manage cash flows, cash applications, collections on daily basis. Proficiency in preparing Order to Cash, Account Receivable, Financial and Operational Reports; created and reviewed business plans and financial models. Dispute Management – Pre Invoice & Post Invoice. Handling GCC for Infrastructure. Tracking of Ageing and DSO for each client. Standardization of Invoice, Cash collection and reporting of O2C process for all Client. Quarterly and Year Audit support of financial Invoice & Cash application Revenue. Proficiency in preparing Order to Cash, Account Receivable, Financial and Operational Reports; created and reviewed business plans and financial models. Custodian of Financial Planning & Analysis; internal and regulatory reporting; accounting operations; budgeting; forecasting that led to improvements in cost savings, profitability & productivity. Steered various finance & control operations including business planning, stakeholder engagements, KPI management, analytical reviews and management accounting. Developed a range of financial and management reports for variance analysis & improvement strategies; managed preparation of monthly / annual budget & MIS reports to facilitate decision-making by top management. Variance& GAP analysis on EBITDA and Revenue Forecast. Key role in implementation of Workforce Management Tools & Process and transition of Account Receivable Process from UAE client office to Chennai Offshore Team. Focused and goal-driven with combination of excellent commercial sense and problem-solving, training & analytical skills. Revenue Assurance of Potential and new opportunity. Onboarding of New client and New LOB for existing client (Master data management)

• Improved cash flow by reducing days of sales outstanding by 30% focused collection personnel on high impact clients and trained Project Managers on Company's Collection Policy
• Increased bottom line results by reducing operating expenses by 5%
• Formulated & implemented a complete set of accounting policies for the entire FTP division within 4 months

• Date of Birth: 5th April 1981
• Languages Known: English, Hindi, Tamil
• Address: Eves Garden, Flat # 502 (B2 Tower), Pune - 411038