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Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
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Harleen Kaur

Pune

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with expertise in month-end reporting and variance analysis. Specializes in vendor management and process improvement while enhancing financial accuracy through effective problem-solving. Delivers insightful ad hoc reports that support informed decision-making and promote cross-functional collaboration.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Cost Controller

Maersk Global Services
Pune
01.2022 - Current
  • Executed month-end reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial closures.
  • Conducted variance analysis between actuals and budgeted costs, identifying improvement areas.
  • Reconciled vendor accounts with accruals to maintain financial accuracy.
  • Prepared detailed financial reports and presentations for board meetings, highlighting performance insights.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve financial issues efficiently and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Supervised junior accountants, fostering knowledge-sharing and team support.
  • Maintained updated procedures and checklists to enhance process efficiency.
  • Provided ad hoc reports to procurement and management for informed decision-making.

Analyst / Senior Analyst

Maersk Global Services
Pune
06.2017 - 12.2021

Oversaw complete purchase order invoice processing, including vendor account management.
Executed two-way and three-way matching processes for financial documentation.
Administered debit and credit note processing for precise record-keeping.
Generated dashboards detailing productivity trends and SLA performance indicators.
Resolved issues with vendors, enhancing supplier relationships.
Contributed to cluster finance reporting, maintaining high standards of accuracy.

Associate

Maersk Global Services
Pune
10.2013 - 05.2017
  • Analyzed invoice data to identify trends, leading to targeted process improvements.
  • Coordinated with vendors to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring prompt payment resolution.
  • Collaborated with finance team to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
  • Processed and reviewed invoices for accuracy and compliance with company policies.
  • Maintained detailed records of invoices and transactions in accounting software.
  • Reconciled vendor statements regularly, enhancing accuracy of financial records.
  • Communicated with internal departments regarding invoice-related inquiries.
  • Documented all invoice processing activities per internal audit requirements.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

IMED, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University
Pune
03-2013

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Garware College of Commerce
Pune
03-2011

HSC - Dist. ahmednagar

BBHS-Shevgaon
Dist. ahmednagar
03-2008

10th - Dist. ahmednagar

BBHS-Shevgaon
Dist. ahmednagar
03-2006

Skills

  • Cost analysis
  • Financial forecasting
  • Cost estimating
  • Month-end reporting
  • Audit support
  • Ad hoc reporting
  • Vendor management
  • Process improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

• Champ of the Month Award
• Going Extra Mile Award
• PTP Excellence Award
• Achieved approx. USD 1.2M cost savings via rebates and duplication checks
• Consolidated terminal volumes with Procurement & Planning to unlock higher rebates
• Served as Change Lead during SAP ECC to S/4HANA migration
• Received Extra Mile Award for outstanding contribution
• Earned CCAP Pro Certification
• Recognized as Champ of the Month
• Awarded Spot Award for high-impact performance.

Languages

Proficient, B2 Upper intermediate, Proficient, Proficient

Hobbies and Interests

  • Walking
  • Healthy discussion with team, friends, family
  • Dancing

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Marathi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Advanced (C1)
C1

Timeline

Associate Cost Controller

Maersk Global Services
01.2022 - Current

Analyst / Senior Analyst

Maersk Global Services
06.2017 - 12.2021

Associate

Maersk Global Services
10.2013 - 05.2017

Master of Business Administration - Finance

IMED, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance

Garware College of Commerce

HSC - Dist. ahmednagar

BBHS-Shevgaon

10th - Dist. ahmednagar

BBHS-Shevgaon
Harleen Kaur