Gauri Talekar
Pune
Summary
Finance professional with 10+ years of experience in accounts payable, tax compliance, financial optimization, and ERP transformations. Skilled in automation, regulatory compliance, and executing strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency. Experienced in OCM, stakeholder engagement, and ESG projects, including GHG reporting and Microsoft ESG compliance. Recognized for leadership, process excellence, and driving operational efficiencies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead
Ilink systems Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - Current
- Led the transformation of Accounts Payable operations, migrating from a legacy system to SAP VIM, increasing productivity by 30% and optimizing financial workflows.
- Supervised a team of six AP processors, managing performance reviews, appraisals, and professional development—recognized internally for team leadership.
- Managed direct and indirect tax compliance, ensuring regulatory adherence, timely filings, and audit readiness.
- Drove organizational change initiatives, co-facilitating OCM webinars for US audiences, enhancing engagement and process adoption.
- Managed a finance transformation project, leading ERP implementation and streamlining operations for improved efficiency.
- Developed an automated finance AP quality check process in collaboration with IT, improving accuracy and earning an award for innovation & excellence.
- Supported ESG projects, assisting with GHG reporting and Microsoft ESG compliance, aligning with investor expectations and regulatory requirements.
Assistant Manager
Stock Holding Corporation of India
05.2017 - 10.2020
- Led a team of finance professionals for GSTR and TDS filings across India.
- Assisted finance managers in executing finance and GST compliance projects, ensuring timely completion and regulatory adherence.
- Monitored department budgets, tracked expenses, and prepared financial reports for cost-effectiveness.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to integrate tax and finance process changes, ensuring seamless implementation.
- Spearheaded automation of GST reporting in Oracle, optimizing tax calculations and improving compliance efficiency.
Senior Associate
Tech Mahindra Ltd
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed direct and indirect tax teams for U.S. and APAC region tax compliances
- Assisted in transfer pricing reporting for the Europe region, supporting documentation and compliance requirements.
- Led process improvement initiatives to enhance tax computations, including automation of withholding tax certificate management.
- Advised business leaders on international tax transactions in compliance with global tax treaties.
- Streamlined tax reporting and submission processes in collaboration with finance and compliance teams.
Accounts and Tax Executive
Sanofi India Limited
Goa
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Processed vendor invoices using SAP ECC and VIM (Vendor Invoice Management by OpenText) for purchase accounting.
- Managed Excise, VAT, and Service Tax compliance, liaising with regulatory authorities for audits and tax submissions.
- Led the issuance of C-Forms for past years, securing a significant tax rebate for the organization
Education
Master of Business Administration - Change Management Foundation
University of Mumbai - Model College
07.2014
Bachelor of Accounting & Finance -
University of Mumbai -BVIMSR
06.2012
Skills
- Agile frameworks and practices
- Effective communication and leadership
- Process Optimization
- Data-driven strategic planning
- Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Stakeholder Management
- Scrum Framework Implementation
- Finance & Tax Reporting
- Audit Preparation & Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Certified Scrum Master, Scrum Alliance
- Certified Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Alliance
- Change Management foundation- APMG International
Timeline
Team Lead
Ilink systems Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
Stock Holding Corporation of India
05.2017 - 10.2020
Senior Associate
Tech Mahindra Ltd
05.2015 - 09.2016
Accounts and Tax Executive
Sanofi India Limited
05.2014 - 05.2015
Master of Business Administration - Change Management Foundation
University of Mumbai - Model College
Bachelor of Accounting & Finance -
University of Mumbai -BVIMSR
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