Devyani Davari

Process Specialist

Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS)

Pune

01.2019 - 10.2023

Preparing monthly account reconciliations (High risk/Volume accounts) and analyses as prescribed by established deadlines and procedures
Evaluating processes and controls for effective operation and recommending and implementing improvements
Preparing monthly journal entries including complex accruals, monthly benefit adjustments and treasury related entries
Manage workload and priorities independently
Miscellaneous reclassifications, adjustments, and write-offs
Performing month end closure activities, timely and accurately, and participate in forecast processes
Work closely with other team members to effectively manage workload and gain exposure to multiple finance and business disciplines
Assist with monthly analytics for month end review by management
Assist with the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close including responsibility for successful close of assigned entities
Maintenance of documentation of policies, procedures and controls
Batch processing and centralized journal entry uploads, including payment proposals for Net Settlements.
Maintenance of GL related master data (Accounts & Cost Centers creation and changes)
Perform the regional submission to Global Reporting Systems and balances reconciliation.
Implemented changes to existing procedures as required by management.
Created and maintained accurate workflows of existing business processes to meet Monthly Targets.
Produced weekly summary reports of Performance progress and learnings of Team Members to help keep work aligned with objectives.
Analyzed production processes and identified areas of improvement.
Facilitated communication between various departments regarding process updates.
Responded to advanced issues with professional and relationship-focused approach.
Supported special projects upon request from department manager (eg. Pilot Batch for new process transfer)
Trained new staff members to implement and maintain approved and established process improvements in assigned functional areas.