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HARSHAL AGARWAL
CMA, CPA & CS
Gurugram,HR
Summary
Finance & Accounting professional with 9+ years of experience across Record-to-Report (R2R), Revenue Recognition, General Ledger, Financial Reporting and FP&A/financial analysis in multinational environments. Currently with JLL, supporting AMER/APAC operations across 5 countries and a USD 50M revenue portfolio, with expertise in ASC 606, US GAAP, IFRS, month-end/quarter-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, revenue assurance, P&L and management reporting, budget review, OPEX/CAPEX and cost analysis, and Excel-based dashboards/models. Proven track record of process improvement, financial controls, stakeholder management and delivering accurate, timely reporting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Revenue Accounting Manager and General Ledger
JLL
Gurugram, Haryana
12.2019 - Current
- Support revenue accounting across a USD 50M revenue portfolio by applying ASC 606 to assess transactions, contract terms, performance obligations and recognition timing.
- Manage and review GL/R2R accounting activities across AMER/APAC operations spanning 5 countries, including 95+ monthly journals, account analysis, accruals and period-end close.
- Analyzed revenue accounting and investigated unusual movements, variances, and reconciliation breaks, coordinating with 11 international stakeholders for resolution.
- Identified billing gaps, revenue leakage, process inefficiencies, and financial risks through revenue assurance activities, supporting implementation of corrective actions.
- Review budgets and analyze financial data to support planning and management decision-making; analyze revenue, costs and operational trends.
- Perform OPEX/CAPEX and cost analysis and support revenue-related financial analysis using structured data reviews and reporting.
- Develop and use Excel dashboards/models for financial analysis, reconciliations, reporting and management visibility.
- Oversee and perform GL, sub-ledger, bank, revenue, billing and intercompany reconciliations across 140 accounts; review aged/reconciling items and drive timely closure.
- Reviewed balance sheet reconciliations and certifications to support internal financial controls, ensuring audit readiness and adherence to reporting deadlines.
- Apply US GAAP and IFRS in financial accounting, revenue recognition, reconciliations, reporting and control activities.
- Implemented recurring-journal procedures for the APAC region, reducing manual effort by 38% and saving approximately 800 hours.
- Prepare and review 8 recurring P&L and management reporting packs, providing financial analysis and reporting support to stakeholders.
- Coordinate workflow and deliverables involving a 6–7 member process group, ensuring timely and accurate completion of reporting and accounting activities.
Consultant Manager
ATMC Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Delhi, Delhi
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Managed cross-functional stakeholder coordination and delivered projects within agreed timelines.
- Managed audit planning and financial documentation, reviewing accounting processes and control improvements for compliance and accuracy.
- Prepared financial and risk-management reports based on corporate financial statements and performed financial health and leverage analysis.
- Developed implementation plans, introducing organizational processes that facilitated business and operational change.
- Streamlined internal processes, enhancing operational efficiency and team productivity across multiple engagements.
Senior Accounts Associate
MetLife
Noida, Noida
12.2016 - 03.2018
- Prepared month-end and quarter-end financial reporting for US stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making through detailed account-performance analysis.
- Managed fund reconciliations between Investran and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution to support financial integrity.
- Supported audits and daily accounting activities while overseeing multiple high-priority accounts, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
- Reconciled general ledger balances to bank statements and maintained accurate financial records through structured account reconciliations.
Education
CMA - Cost & Management Accounting
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
New Delhi, India02-2019
MIPA (Australia) & AFA (UK) - Public Accounting & Financial Accountant
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
Australia12-2018
ACSI - Chartered Securities & Investment
CISI (UK)
London, UK07-2017
M.Com - Business Policy & Corporate Governance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi, India06-2017
CS - Company Secretary
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
New Delhi, India12-2015
CA Inter - Accounting & Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India11-2011
B. Com (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
Vinoba Bhave University
Hazaribag, Jharkhand05-2009
Skills
- Revenue Recognition/ASC 606 (IND AS 115)
- R2R/General Ledger
- Financial Reporting & Close
- P&L & Management Reporting
- FP & A
- OPEX/CAPEX & Cost Analysis
- Budget Review & Forecast Analysis
- US GAAP & IFRS
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Revenue Assurance & Leakage Analysis
- Financial Controls/SOX
- Excel Dashboards & Models
- Balance Sheet/Bank Reconciliations
- Process Improvement and Gap Analysis
- Cross-Regional Coordination
- Accounting Certifications
Certification
- Certified Professional Forensic Accountant (CPFAcct), USA, 2017
- Information Technology, ICSI, Delhi, 2011
- Information Technology, ICAI, Delhi, 2007
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Relocation
Open to relocation and senior finance/accounting opportunities.
Selected Achievements And Awards
- JLL – Stakeholder Delight Award for compliance excellence, 100% delivery and high accuracy.
- JLL – Recognized by local finance stakeholders for timely reporting, journals and balance-sheet reconciliations.
- JLL – Reduced manual effort by 38% and saved approximately 800 hours through recurring-journal process improvement.
- ATMC – Best Employee Award (09/01/18) for compliance audit, due-diligence reporting and ESOS Act presentation.
- MetLife – Received strong stakeholder feedback for managing fund reconciliations with 100% accuracy.
- CISI (UK) – Scored 21/24 in the integrity test conducted by the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), London.
Hobbies and Interests
- Badminton
- Chess
- Instrumental Piano
- Cricket
Timeline
Revenue Accounting Manager and General Ledger
JLL
12.2019 - Current
Consultant Manager
ATMC Singapore Pte. Ltd.
04.2018 - 08.2019
Senior Accounts Associate
MetLife
12.2016 - 03.2018
CMA - Cost & Management Accounting
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
MIPA (Australia) & AFA (UK) - Public Accounting & Financial Accountant
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA)
ACSI - Chartered Securities & Investment
CISI (UK)
M.Com - Business Policy & Corporate Governance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
CS - Company Secretary
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India
CA Inter - Accounting & Finance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B. Com (Hons) - Accounting & Finance
Vinoba Bhave University