Gajanan Shinde

• Mentored junior analysts on best practices for business analysis techniques, fostering professional growth with in team.
• Spearheaded change management efforts during major system implementations, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while maximizing employee buy-in for new processes.
• Ensured adherence to regulatory requirements by staying abreast of industry standards and best practices.
• Led process mapping initiatives, resulting in optimized workflows and reduced redundancies across departments.
• Conducted gap analyses to identify discrepancies between current and desired states, leading to actionable recommendations.
• Evaluated vendor proposals for technology solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational needs and budget constraints.
• Created detailed user stories for system enhancements, leading to improved functionality and user satisfaction.
• Optimized resource allocation by conducting capacity planning exercises based on historical data and forecasted demands.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring cohesive approach to business analysis
• Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement

· Conduct systematic and accurate balance sheet reconciliations for various accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and organizational policies.

· Identify and resolve reconciling items, discrepancies, and issues in timely manner.

· Implement best practices for balance sheet reconciliation processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

· Manage end-to-end accounts to report process, ensuring preparation of financial statements and reports are accurate and timely.

· Fixed asset accounting, IFRS Lease Accounting Cost analysis, Bad debts calculation, Inventory devaluation.

· One stream Reporting and forecasting.

· Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to analyze and interpret financial data, providing insights for decision-making.

· Revenue substantiation, Reconciliation and related accruals.

· Payroll, Staff loan and Salary advances postings.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounts to report cycle.

· Lead end-to-end implementation of Black-Line solutions, ensuring successful deployment and integration with existing financial systems.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, configure Black-Line modules, and customize workflows to meet organizational needs.

· Provide training and support to end-users, ensuring a smooth transition to the new system.

· Non-Financial Reporting.

· Oversee the migration of data from IFS 7.5 to IFS 10, ensuring data integrity and accuracy throughout the process.

· Work closely with the IT team to develop and execute data migration strategies, mapping, and validation processes.

· Collaborate with business units to understand data requirements and ensure a seamless transition to the upgraded IFS platform.

• Optimized resource allocation through effective budget management, resulting in reduced operational costs.
• Collaborated closely with auditors during annual reviews ensuring smooth process execution while addressing any potential issues proactively.
• Managed payroll processes accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time without errors leading to high employee satisfaction rates.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive departmental budgets, enabling cost-effective decision making.
• Increased cash flow management efficiency, optimizing accounts receivable and payable procedures

• Increased accuracy of financial reports by reconciling accounts, identifying discrepancies, and rectifying errors in timely manner.
• Reduced outstanding receivables by diligently following up on overdue invoices and negotiating payment plans with clients.
• Assisted in annual budget preparation by providing timely and accurate account balance information to finance department.
• Developed monthly financial statements for management review, enabling better decision-making based on accurate data.
• Conducted regular reviews of aged accounts receivable reports, ensuring timely follow-up on past due balances.
• Successfully handled complete cycle of Accounts Payable & Receivable processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations
• Book and maintain asset accounting
• Implemented policies to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
• Optimized cash flow management by regularly analyzing outstanding payables and receivables balances to prioritize payments accordingly.
• Supported departmental goals by undertaking additional responsibilities as needed, contributing to overall team success.
• Provided support during audits by gathering requested documentation and answering questions from external auditors.
• Coordinated with vendors to negotiate more favorable payment terms, resulting in cost savings for company.
• Assisted in developing process improvements by identifying areas of inefficiency and proposing solutions for increased productivity.
• Facilitated smooth month-end closing procedures by completing all required tasks accurately and ahead of schedule.
• Trained new employees on company-specific accounting software and procedures, increasing efficiency within department.
• Maintained records by imaging invoices, debits, and credits.
• Improved invoice processing time by creating a standardized template for all departments to use when submitting expenses
• Participated in cross-departmental projects as needed, contributing valuable input from an accounting perspective