HARIHARAN S

Finance & Accounting Experience

• Finance and operations professional with 9.7 years of total experience, including 5.7 years in core accounting and 4 years in mortgage operations
• Specialized in Record to Report (R2R) processes: balance sheet account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and month-end/year-end close
• Performed accurate reconciliations of balance sheet accounts by validating sub-ledger vs general ledger balances, ensuring timely financial reporting
• Posted and reviewed complex journal entries (accruals, provisions, reallocations) in line with GAAP/IFRS and SOX-compliant controls
• Managed complete fixed asset accounting lifecycle: asset capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and maintaining audit trails
• Led financial close activities, prepared trial balances, period-end reporting packs, and variance analyses
• Partnered with finance controllers, internal auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth closures and regulatory compliance
• Supported internal and statutory audits by preparing accurate documentation and offering clear process insights
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Presentation) and ERP systems like SAP, enabling efficient transaction processing and reconciliation
• Spearheaded process improvements that enhanced reporting accuracy, reduced close timelines, and minimized reconciliation errors
• Mentored junior team members in financial controls, reconciliation standards, and best accounting practices

Mortgage Operations Experience

• Managed end-to-end mortgage processing, including loan origination, document verification, and regulatory compliance
• Analyzed loan applications, promissory notes, liens, and borrower credit profiles to ensure documentation accuracy and minimize risk
• Handled customer service escalations and inquiries, delivering high-quality support and adhering to SLA metrics 100%
• Conducted periodic reviews of accounts under litigation, bankruptcy, or loss mitigation programs, ensuring correct categorization and compliance
• Ensured adherence to banking regulations, risk controls, and internal audit frameworks
• Delivered consistent productivity while managing high-volume case loads under tight deadlines