DILIPKUMAR DASAPPA
Finance Manager
Bengaluru
Summary
Business-minded Finance Manager promoting more than 18 years of expertise overseeing transactions and reconciling monthly financial reports. A highly collaborative individual with a track record of effectively training and coaching staff members. Offering confidence, team contribution, and decision-making skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager - Procure To Pay, Record to Report
Tesco Bengaluru Pvt Ltd
9 2013 - 8 2024
- Delivered month-end journals, closed balance sheets with Oracle R12, and approved management reports for financial reporting
- Authorized and reviewed critical electronic bank payments for effective financial management
- Monitored team performance, ensuring efficiency and KPI achievement
- Improved on-time payments from 75% to 90% for the European region
- Led and supported teams in resolving issues and managing stakeholder relationships
- Supervised a team of 22 colleagues
- Collaborated with internal audit teams to identify risk areas, resulting in enhanced control measures and a 20% reduction in quality discrepancies, and implemented a business intelligence platform, reducing data retrieval and analysis time by 25%
- Achieved significant process improvements and transformations by implementing Oracle R12, optimizing contract terms for £5.4 million benefit, aligning customs processes to generate a gain of £3.4 million, and reducing 2 FTEs through CI and RPA initiatives
- Led successful go-live of finance process transitions, including Oracle Fusion, Oracle R12, Tungsten and Concur
- Managed end-to-end accounting processes for AP, Treasury, and GL to ensure the timely closure of books.
Team Leader - Record to Report
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
08.2006 - 09.2013
- Reported month-end journals and month-close balance sheet accounts in Oracle 11i, ensuring adherence to SLA agreements and SOX compliance
- Analyzed and reviewed over 300 reconciliations and 150 journals monthly as part of financial reporting and audit responsibilities
- Built and managed a team for balance sheet and payroll, ensuring compliance and efficiency of US and Canada payroll transitions
- Resolved and reported errors on cost centers, strengthened the hedging and revaluation process, and restructured vendor audits for purchase accounting
- Streamlined fixed assets and bank reconciliation processes for efficient management
- Supported team in resolving complex issues and defining standards for client relationships, resulting in improved financial transparency and compliance with GAAP.
Education
Master in Commerce - Finance & Accounting
Karnataka State Open University
Bengaluru, KABachelor in Commerce - Finance & Accounting
Bangalore University
Bengaluru, KASkills
SAP HANA S/4 FICO certified consultant from NSDC
Business Intelligence using Power BI - Certified
Financial Analysis and Reporting
Accounting Principles and Standards (eg, GAAP, IFRS)
Budgeting and Forecasting with Cash Flow Management
Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Tax Planning
ERP and Financial Software Proficiency (Oracle Fusion & R12), SAP, Tungsten and Concur
Strategic Thinking and Visionary Leadership
Effective Communication and Presentation Skills
Interpersonal and Relationship-Building Skills
Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking
Adaptability and Flexibility in a Changing Environment
Emotional Intelligence and Empathy
Team Management and Delegation
Time Management and Prioritization
Innovation and Creative Financial Solutions
Accomplishments
- Certified as "Great People Manager" by Great Manager Institution
- Achieved Master RPA Professional - "AAMSTR-13039764" from Automation Anywhere
- Awarded Six Sigma Yellow Belt and Continuous Improvement Champion in Tesco
- Individual Excellence Award for process simplification through Macros from Automation Anywhere
- Best Team Award 2024 for managing the Accounts Payable team
- Implemented Lean & Six Sigma projects, driving significant process improvements.
- Recognized for high performance in Innovation and Efficiency.
- Successfully led multiple finance process transitions and automation projects.
Timeline
Team Leader - Record to Report
Accenture Services Pvt Ltd
08.2006 - 09.2013
Finance Manager - Procure To Pay, Record to Report
Tesco Bengaluru Pvt Ltd
9 2013 - 8 2024
Master in Commerce - Finance & Accounting
Karnataka State Open University
Bachelor in Commerce - Finance & Accounting
Bangalore University
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