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Ishika Jain

Hyderabad

Summary

Accomplished Senior Specialist in GL Accounting & Reporting at Sandoz Pvt Ltd, with a proven track record in process optimization and stakeholder engagement. Excelled in transitioning services, enhancing workflow automation, and leading audits at Tukaram and Co LLP. Skilled in SAP and fostering team collaboration, I consistently drive improvements and deliver results.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Specialist, (GL Accounting & Reporting)

Sandoz Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
03.2023 - Current
  • Managing the month-end closing process and performing monthly closing activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, as well as pre- and post-entry analysis.
  • Month-end reporting (SPMR & FCRS), P&L, and B/S variance analysis.
  • Transitions: Inventory and FA activities from Malaysia and Prague, respectively, shared services to India and conducted an internal transition for GL activities in India.
  • Preparing and reviewing financial statements, and presenting them to the CFO and stakeholders.
  • Dealing with external auditors and internal auditors to provide the data clarifications sought and ensure audits are closed on time without overruns.
  • Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolving the aged open items by following up and taking necessary action.
  • Performance of monthly and quarterly SFCF (SOX) controls.
  • Created documents detailing standard operating procedures.
  • Reviewed processes and procedures to identify areas of improvement.
  • Developed training materials for new staff members regarding relevant topics. Cross-trained employees, enabling completion of priority tasks during personnel absences.

Articleship Experience

Tukaram and Co LLP
Hyderabad
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Company Overview: Chartered Accountants.
  • Indirect taxation: filed monthly and annual GST returns, GST audit, refund, compliance, and registration.
  • Direct taxation: Executed tax audits, including transfer pricing, assess.
  • Led the team for statutory audits, internal audits, management audits, and concurrent audits.
  • Executed a limited review of the listed entity.
  • Prepared audit reports and ensured their compliance with the CARO.
  • Preparation of financial accounts for various entities for the full business cycle using various accounting software, like Tally, etc.
  • Undertook statutory filings as per various acts, such as GST, PF, income tax, and the Companies Act.
  • Exposure in filing company annual returns and other forms.

Education

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI)
11.2022

Bachelor's in Commerce -

Osmania University
01.2021

Skills

  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Continuous improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Workflow automation
  • Process optimization
  • Team collaboration
  • Self-driven
  • Self-motivated

Achievements & Extracurriculars

  • Received Star Award in Sandoz P Ltd in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
  • Silver and Bronze medalist in District Swimming competition of Hyderabad.
  • Led the school in Hyderabad inter school competition and won 1st prize in Dance and Ramp Walk competition.
  • Was a member of Fun committee and was awarded Spark points for contributing in organizing Offsite and multiple events.

Certification

  • Yellow Belt Lean Six Sigma

Timeline

Senior Specialist, (GL Accounting & Reporting)

Sandoz Pvt Ltd
03.2023 - Current

Articleship Experience

Tukaram and Co LLP
09.2019 - 09.2022

Chartered Accountant -

Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI)

Bachelor's in Commerce -

Osmania University
Ishika Jain