Divya Mathew

• Analyzed Trial Balance and financial datasets to identify variances, validate tax positions, and provide insights supporting accurate financial reporting.
• Performed GL reconciliations and financial data validation to ensure alignment between accounting records, tax filings, and statutory reports.
• Supported Record-to-Report (R2R) processes by reviewing financial information used in reporting and assisting in month-end financial analysis.
• Utilized SAP and advanced Excel tools (Pivot Tables, Power Query, large dataset analysis) to extract, transform, and analyze financial data.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams including finance, accounting, and operations to resolve discrepancies and improve reporting accuracy.
• Ensured adherence to internal controls, accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP), and compliance requirements, while supporting process improvements in financial reporting workflows.

PDN & Associates is a multi-disciplinary professional services platform with integrated offerings ranging from corporate finance, risk advisory, tax advisory, accounting.

Areas:

Unilever - Financial Reporting Analyst

• Extracted and validated monthly financial performance reports, ensuring accuracy before distributing to over 50 country heads.
• Streamlined the validation process through Power Query, resulting in a time savings of over 40 hours each month.
• Presented performance reports via Power BI dashboards to all country heads at the total Unilever level, confirming the accuracy of the entire dashboard prior to dissemination.
• Produced monthly Flash Financial, Supply Chain (Production & Distribution), and Market Development reports, outlining performance by country, category, and brand with various KPIs.
• Prepared and validated forecast P&L statements and developed forecast accuracy and bias reports.

Accounting, Auditing & Taxation

• Maintained books of accounts and General Ledger for multiple entities and assisted in preparation of Financial Statements in compliance with Accounting Standards / IFRS.
• Supported monthly closing activities, including recording provisions and accruals for revenue and expenses.
• Assisted in audit procedures, including fixed asset physical verification, inventory counts, and review of bank reconciliation statements.
• Performed income tax computations and return filing for individuals and businesses.
• Managed TDS computation, remittance, and quarterly filings using Saral TDS, and assisted in GST registrations and return filings.
• Supported statutory and regulatory compliance, including company incorporation, annual ROC filings, and registrations/returns for Professional Tax and EPF.