Tally
Heera Prabhakar
Chartered accountant
Bangalore
Summary
Chartered Accountant, Seeking Senior Level assignment with an organization of repute Skilled Executive with 16 years of Controllership, Finance operational and strategic planning expertise. Adept at implementing improvements to optimize efficiency in business operations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President
CSC
7 2022 - Current
- Manage 55-member strong team of Financial Accountants and analysts responsible for end-to-end client bookkeeping, accounting, financial statement preparations, and statutory filings.
- Established a high-performance culture within the team by setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback on individual performance contributions.
- Fostered strong relationships with key clients, leading to repeat business and a significant increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
- Oversaw change management initiatives, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of organizational restructuring or process improvements.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
- Attended weekly meetings and special sessions of Leadership and Executive Leadership Teams and contributed to major administrative initiatives, policies and decisions.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Finance Controllership
Micro Focus International
12.2018 - 06.2022
- Handled Controllership of Microfocus Entities of EMEA group - Tunisia, Saudi Arabia & Bulgaria
- Responsible for financial reporting, monthly GL closing, intercompany billing, budgeting, financial variance analysis, and treasury management.
- Oversaw reconciliation of accounts, verifying compliance and auditing financial reports.
- Ensured timely completion of all tax filings by coordinating with external accounting firms and tax advisors.
- Participated in system implementations or conversions that streamlined procedures resulting in increased efficiency.
Finance Head
Tata Industries Limited
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered on plan, P&L, and commercial aspects of services, data, and product monetization
- Played a key role in business decisions, resource and billing management, and financial analysis.
- Optimized resource allocation by identifying cost-saving opportunities through detailed expense analysis.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, mitigating risks associated with organizational growth.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop revenue-generating initiatives, driving growth in key market segments.
CFO
eMudhra Limited
05.2010 - 09.2017
- Headed the Finance portfolios of 7 group companies
- Responsible for financial planning, MIS reporting, statutory compliance, internal controls, and ERP implementation.
- Tracked cash flow and financial planning to analyze company's financial strengths and weaknesses and propose strategic directions.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
- Implemented cost reduction initiatives and process improvements to optimize efficiency and productivity.
- Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
Finance Controller
SOGEFI M.N.R. Filtration India Private Ltd
06.2007 - 05.2010
- Managed the entire Financial Function of the Automotive and Industrial Filter Manufacturing Company
- Responsible for business management, finance, accounts, statutory compliance, and financial reporting.
Financial Analyst
IBM Daksh
06.2006 - 09.2006
- Analyzed financial contracts of IBM Canada worth $10 Million and published financial budgets and variances
- Ensured revenue leakage prevention based on client contracts.
Education
Chartered Accountancy -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com - undefined
Mahatma Gandhi University
Skills
Operational leadership
Finance and Accounting Oversight
Financial Planning and Analysis
Controllership
Financial Reporting including IFRS
Financial Management
Audit and Statutory Compliance
Passport Details
Indian Passport M7398160
Linguistic Abilities
- English
- Hindi
- Malayalam
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/25/1981
- Marital Status: Married
Training
- Certification in ACCA- DIP IFRS- Dec 2017
- Trained in GMCA Skill Workshop Conducted by ICAI
- Attended various Seminars and workshop conducted by ICAI
- Computer Course with Aptech- Tally
- Experience in Working in Accounting packages such as Tally, ERP, SAP B1 module, Netsuite, Anet, Ariba
Software
Oracle Netsuite
Blackline
SAP B1
View Point
Hyperion reporting
Timeline
Finance Controllership
Micro Focus International
12.2018 - 06.2022
Finance Head
Tata Industries Limited
10.2017 - 05.2018
CFO
eMudhra Limited
05.2010 - 09.2017
Finance Controller
SOGEFI M.N.R. Filtration India Private Ltd
06.2007 - 05.2010
Financial Analyst
IBM Daksh
06.2006 - 09.2006
Assistant Vice President
CSC
7 2022 - Current
Chartered Accountancy -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com - undefined
Mahatma Gandhi University