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Francis rooban

Bangalore

Summary

Experienced finance professional with a 16-year track record in financial planning, analysis, and reporting. Specializes in leveraging automation and optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy. Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities facilitate the delivery of scalable solutions. Dedicated to collaboration and continuous improvement in high-pressure environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager - Tax Technology Transformation

Ernst & Young
Bangalore
09.2024 - Current

Executed onboarding process for new external clients in tax technology tools.

Managed client data uploads into the Tech Tool for efficient access.

Reperformed Client Financial Statements within the Tech Tool to ensure accuracy.

Trained tax team on functionalities of the tax tool to enhance proficiency.

Manager – Technology Finance,

Ernst & Young
Bangalore
09.2016 - 08.2024

Managed $400M budget across four EY Technology portfolios, developing budgeting and forecasting model to enhance resource allocation.

Oversaw operations for multiple global clients, coordinating processes and supervising a growing team.

Accelerated monthly financial closing activities, reducing closing cycle time by 15% through effective management of accruals and inter-company transactions.

Performed variance analysis between allocated budgets and actual spending across all cost categories.

Generated comprehensive monthly MIS reports, ensuring accurate financial insights through detailed P&L, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flows.

Facilitated regional statutory audits by preparing schedules and reconciliations, achieving a 10% reduction in identified errors.

Reviewed and approved all invoices and engagement code creations related to Global IT as finance gatekeeper.

Maintained strong attention to detail while overseeing routine tasks and delivering internal project outcomes.

Staff Accountant – Reporting

Amazon Development India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
07.2015 - 09.2016

Prepared management operating statements for various stakeholders, including Segment Level P&Ls and ASIN P&Ls.

Conducted Month on Month and Quarter on Quarter analyses of P&L segments with detailed commentary.

Generated weekly, monthly, and quarterly Working Capital Reports alongside Stock Turnover and Sales Reporting.

Analyzed profitability by comparing COGS against sales metrics.

Addressed ad-hoc requests from stakeholders to support decision-making processes.

Team Leader – General Ledger and Reporting

Ernst & Young
Bangalore
07.2009 - 06.2015

Executed month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for management and statutory audits.

Conducted analysis of cost categories including compensation, travel, investments, and market development.

Performed reconciliations for all GL codes related to balance sheet and profit and loss accounts.

Prepared monthly management information reports encompassing P&L accounts and cash flows.

Developed financial packs containing statutory audit documents and deliverables.

Supported regional statutory audits by preparing necessary schedules and reconciliations.

Managed ad-hoc requests from stakeholders efficiently.

Accounts and Audit Assistant

HPM Kumar Associates Chartered Accountant
Banglore
04.2007 - 04.2009

Maintained day-to-day accounts and prepared monthly MIS statements.

Conducted tax and VAT audits for various proprietary, partnership, and private limited companies.

Provided certification and consultancy services in accounting and taxation for diverse clients.

Filed income tax, VAT, service tax, and E-TDS returns accurately and timely.

Prepared comprehensive reports for stakeholders requiring detailed financial insights.

Accounts Assistant – Purchase & Sales Department

TG Kirloskar Automotive Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
08.2006 - 03.2007

Billing and cash application.

Prepared comprehensive sales and purchase reports to support financial analysis.

Education

PGDPA - Accounting And Finance

Amity University
India
01-2022

CPA - Accounting And Finance

California Board of Accountancy
United States
01-2021

• Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Bangalore University
India
01-2006

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

MIS and financial reporting

Variance and account reconciliation

Statutory reporting

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Leadership and management

Process automation

Month-end closing and reporting

System proficiency: SAP, Oracle, Tally ERP, MS Office

Affiliations

  • Cricket, Movies and Cooking

Timeline

Manager - Tax Technology Transformation

Ernst & Young
09.2024 - Current

Manager – Technology Finance,

Ernst & Young
09.2016 - 08.2024

Staff Accountant – Reporting

Amazon Development India Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 09.2016

Team Leader – General Ledger and Reporting

Ernst & Young
07.2009 - 06.2015

Accounts and Audit Assistant

HPM Kumar Associates Chartered Accountant
04.2007 - 04.2009

Accounts Assistant – Purchase & Sales Department

TG Kirloskar Automotive Pvt Ltd
08.2006 - 03.2007

PGDPA - Accounting And Finance

Amity University

CPA - Accounting And Finance

California Board of Accountancy

• Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

Bangalore University
Francis rooban