Harshada Kulkarni
Senior Finance Analyst
1404, C Wing, New Golden Nest, Bhayander East
Summary
Finance professional with over 8 years of experience in Record-to-Report (R2R), General Ledger accounting, month-end and year-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting within multinational organizations. Hands-on experience with SAP (R/3, S/4HANA), BlackLine, Cognos Analytics, and Oracle Retail, along with strong exposure to SOX controls, audit support, and multi-country finance operations across EMEA, MENA, and North America. Known for accuracy, process ownership, stakeholder coordination, and continuous improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Senior Finance Executive
The Walt Disney Company
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Managed day-to-day treasury and cash accounting activities for UK and EMEA entities, including clearing of cash GLs and monitoring aged balances.
- Performed month-end close activities such as journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations, and review of open items.
- Prepared and reviewed monthly and quarterly bank reconciliations, providing clear explanations for variances and reconciling items.
- Led preparation of ICO netting files, verified intercompany invoices, and coordinated funding clearances.
- Maintained SOX-compliant documentation and supported internal and external audit requirements.
- Acted as point of contact for audit queries, ensuring timely responses and issue resolution.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate monthly reporting for regional business units.
- Contributed to automation initiatives using BlackLine, SAP, and CARS, improving efficiency and reporting timelines.
Senior Finance Executive
General Mills India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 11.2021
- Managed intercompany accounts receivable processes including invoicing, collections, and reconciliations across multiple business units.
- Supported month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
- Coordinated with marketing and operations teams to resolve pricing, billing, and delivery-related discrepancies.
- Streamlined close activities through improved coordination and process standardization.
- Prepared AR close packs and internal control documentation in line with SOX requirements.
- Supported audit reviews by providing schedules, explanations, and reconciliations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior team members on accounting processes and documentation standards.
Associate
Ocwen Financial Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
05.2014 - 05.2016
- Reviewed mortgage loan files in accordance with HAMP guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Validated borrower documentation including income, occupancy, and hardship information.
- Supported quality control processes and audit readiness activities.
- Contributed to reporting on audit productivity and error trends.
- Managed high-volume audit workflows while meeting defined quality and turnaround standards.
Retail Assistant
Primark Stores Ltd., UK
10.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed daily store financial operations including cash handling, till reconciliation, and banking activities.
- Authorized vendor payments and ensured timely settlement of approved invoices.
- Prepared and published business and financial reports using Oracle Retail.
- Analyzed sales and financial data to support operational planning and performance monitoring.
- Ensured timely and accurate reporting to support store operations and management decisions.
Education
MSc - International Business Management
Oxford Brookes University
12-2024
Master - Financial Management
University of Mumbai
06-2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts and Finance
University of Mumbai
06-2012
Skills
- Record-to-report process management
- Monthly and annual closing activities
- Account reconciliation expertise
- Variance analysis proficiency
- Management reporting skills
- Treasury operations expertise
- Intercompany transaction management
- SOX compliance expertise
- SAP (R/3, S/4HANA), BlackLine, Cognos Analytics, Oracle Retail
- Skilled in data analysis using MS Excel
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt – VarSigma (Exemplar Inc)
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Primark Stores Ltd., UK
10.2023 - 01.2026
Senior Finance Executive
The Walt Disney Company
04.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Finance Executive
General Mills India Pvt. Ltd.
05.2016 - 11.2021
Associate
Ocwen Financial Corporation Pvt. Ltd.
05.2014 - 05.2016
MSc - International Business Management
Oxford Brookes University
Master - Financial Management
University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounts and Finance
University of Mumbai