J. Bhavatarini
Chartered Accountant
Bengaluru
Summary
Results-driven Chartered Accountant with 6 years of experience in controllership, global accounting and reporting, lease accounting, managing financial close processes, statutory compliance, cross-functional collaboration, and internal controls. Demonstrated expertise in US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory reporting with a proven track record in process improvement and financial analysis. Skilled at mentoring teams, streamlining financial operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4049
4049
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager, Accounting to Reporting
Ab InBev
05.2024 - Current
- Overseeing end-to-end Accounting to Reporting (A2R) processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Review journal entries & account reconciliations including flux and trend analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records
- Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive management and financial reporting
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and statutory reporting requirements
- Played a key role in S4 implementation and data transformation ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption to financial processes
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance finance team
- Act as a Local Subject Matter Expert (SME) of entire region for all Finance and Control activities
Senior Financial Analyst
DuPont Service Center India
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Managed month-end close activities, including P&L, balance sheet variance analysis, GL scrutiny, and trend analysis
- Prepared financial statements and management reports, ensuring adherence to IFRS & US GAAP
- Led end-to-end statutory audits, from walkthrough to financial statement preparation
- Partnered with Legal Entity Controllers and Directors to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Ensured SOX compliance and regulatory adherence across financial reporting
- Managed lease accounting globally as SME, ensuring alignment with IFRS 16 & ASC 842 standards
- Administered CoStar lease management system, overseeing lease data for all regions
- Partnered with Real Estate & Sourcing teams to provide financial insights for lease decisions
- Led automation initiatives, optimizing reporting efficiency and reducing manual efforts
- Contributed to M&A transactions, assessing lease and permanent investments
Assistant Manager, Statutory Audit
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Led statutory audits for listed and unlisted entities, ensuring compliance with Ind AS, IFRS, and US GAAP
- Conducted risk assessments, control evaluations, and financial statement audits
- Evaluated internal controls and financial reporting processes, ensuring risk mitigation
- Documented audit findings and recommendations for process improvements
Article Assistant
M/s Chakradhar and Nandan
02.2016 - 02.2019
- Conducted internal audits across pharmaceutical, construction, and IT sectors
- Reviewed internal control systems, identified gaps, and recommended improvements
- Ensured TDS, PF, ESI, and Income Tax compliance
- Performed ledger scrutiny, bank reconciliations, and financial statement verification
- Assisted in physical verification of fixed assets and stock audits
Education
XII -
Board of intermediate studies
X - undefined
CBSE
CA FINAL -
ICAI
BCOM -
IGNOU
04.2001 - 01.2017
Skills
Financial Reporting Tools: Blackline, Co Star (Lease Accounting), COGNOS ( Global Reporting tool)
ERP Systems: SAP
Technical Skills
Accomplishments
- Strengthened Compliance & Controls – Led initiatives to enhance internal controls and ensure 100% compliance with statutory reporting requirements.
- Driving Digital Transformation – Selected as part of an exclusive Go-Digital Program, contributing to the digitization of key financial and operational processes.
- Process Automation & Efficiency Gains – Led multiple process automation initiatives, streamlining workflows and reducing manual efforts, resulting in significant time savings and improved accuracy.
- Mentorship & Talent Development – Actively mentored interns and trainees through the company's Mentorship Program, guiding them in their transition from college to corporate life.
- Knowledge Sharing & Training – Conducted seminars and training programs to enhance process understanding, fostering better compliance and operational efficiency across teams.
- Recognized for Excellence – Received multiple awards, including the prestigious 'Continuously Exceptional Performer Award', for consistently exceeding performance expectations.
Timeline
Manager, Accounting to Reporting
Ab InBev
05.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
DuPont Service Center India
09.2020 - 05.2024
Assistant Manager, Statutory Audit
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
03.2019 - 06.2020
Article Assistant
M/s Chakradhar and Nandan
02.2016 - 02.2019
BCOM -
IGNOU
04.2001 - 01.2017
X - undefined
CBSE
XII -
Board of intermediate studies
CA FINAL -
ICAI