Giridhar M
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Siemens Technology and Services, excelling in financial closing and reporting. Proven track record in IFRS compliance and team leadership, driving accuracy and efficiency. Adept at mentoring teams and implementing internal controls, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal Analyst - Closing & Reporting
Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery India Private Limited
Bangalore
10.2025 - Current
- Executed daily tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Developed innovative solutions to improve team performance.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to achieve project goals and address product issues.
- Resolved customer problems promptly, promoting high satisfaction through knowledgeable service.
- Organized and prioritized tasks to meet service objectives efficiently.
- Identified customer needs swiftly to enhance service delivery.
- Delivered exceptional service through face-to-face and phone interactions.
- Engaged customers effectively using strong interpersonal skills.
Accounting Team Lead – Closing & Reporting
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Lead the financial closing and reporting team, overseeing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS and GAAP standards across all reporting activities.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Tax, and Treasury to validate financial data and support strategic decision-making.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger adjustments to maintain data integrity.
- Prepare consolidated financial reports and variance analyses for senior management.
- Manage audit readiness and liaise with external auditors to ensure smooth and timely audit completion.
- Implement and monitor internal controls to enhance accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor and guide team members, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous improvement.
Process Expert – Financial Reporting
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
10.2021 - 01.2025
- Supported the transition to automated reporting systems, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.
- Developed reporting templates and dashboards for management review.
- Provided insights and commentary on financial performance and trends.
Senior Process Associate – General Ledger & Closing
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Executed month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Ensured timely resolution of discrepancies and maintained audit documentation.
Finance Associate 2
DXC Technology
Bengaluru
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Supported financial close processes and reporting for multiple business units.
- Maintained accuracy in financial transactions and documentation.
Process Associate
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Bengaluru
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Handled accounts payable and receivable functions.
- Assisted in reconciliations and supported month-end reporting.
Education
Master of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance
The Oxford College of Engineering
Bengaluru, KA2015
Skills
- Financial closing and reporting
- IFRS and GAAP compliance
- General ledger management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Financial analysis and variance reporting
- Internal controls and audit coordination
- Team leadership and mentorship
- ERP systems (SAP, Esprit, Trintech)
Accomplishments
- Successfully reduced close cycle time through process optimization.
- Led audit coordination, resulting in timely and issue-free completions.
- Recognized for leadership and mentoring within the finance team.
Certification
Financial Accounting & Controlling Certification (FICO)
Pinnacle Certificate
Projects
- Assessment and distribution cost allocation automation, automated and cleaned up cost allocation processes to enhance accuracy, reduce manual effort, and improve financial reporting efficiency across GBS operations
- Trintech journal entry template standardization, designed and implemented a standardized JE template outlining mandatory data requirements for each GL account, including general ledger, development code, profit center, internal order, WBS elements, and contra accounts, this initiative reduced clarification-related follow-ups and streamlined JE processing
- ESPRIT Validation Repository Development created a centralized validation repository with historical references and validation fixes to support ESPRIT reporting, reduced manual efforts, and approval-related follow-ups from process owners, delivering a one-stop solution for ESPRIT reporting queries, and significantly improving reporting efficiency
Timeline
Principal Analyst - Closing & Reporting
Siemens Energy Industrial Turbomachinery India Private Limited
10.2025 - Current
Accounting Team Lead – Closing & Reporting
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.
11.2024 - 10.2025
Process Expert – Financial Reporting
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.
10.2021 - 01.2025
Senior Process Associate – General Ledger & Closing
Siemens Technology and Services Pvt. Ltd.
03.2019 - 10.2021
Finance Associate 2
DXC Technology
04.2017 - 10.2018
Process Associate
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
11.2015 - 04.2017
Master of Business Administration - Accounting and Finance
The Oxford College of Engineering