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KANIKA SHARMA

Senior Finance Manager
Ghaziabad

Summary

Results-driven Strategic Business Finance Manager with 13+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business partnering. Proven expertise in driving profitability, performance management, and process automation within global environments. Extensive experience with SAP S/4HANA, financial modeling, and stakeholder management to support better decision-making and business growth.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Manager - Business Finance

NTT DATA Business Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Hyderabad
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Drove cost control and automation initiatives within the finance function, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Ensured accurate revenue recognition, timely customer billing, and managed accounts receivable including provisioning as per policy.
  • Managed processing and payment of vendor invoices and employee claims, overseeing overall expense provisioning.
  • Conducted analysis and review of financials, established reporting cadence, and ensured accounting hygiene; drove and set up internal controls.
  • Front-ended with auditors during limited reviews and statutory audits, ensuring compliance.
  • Configured and optimized SAP S/4HANA FICO modules (AP, AR, Finance, Controlling, Product Costing) to support financial operations and compliance.
  • Supported working capital planning, cash flow analysis, and strategic investment evaluations.
  • Defined, drove, and monitored various SLAs for activities across the finance function.
  • Led and motivated a team, setting and reviewing goals/KPAs and ensuring targets were met.

Senior Manager - Finance & Business Operations

Juggernaut Books Pvt Ltd
New Delhi
11.2017 - 07.2023
  • Directed end-to-end financial operations, including proper revenue recognition, timely customer billing, and management of accounts receivable and revenue accruals.
  • Managed the processing and payment of domestic and foreign vendor invoices, employee claims payouts, and overall expense provisioning.
  • Championed cost control and automation initiatives; automated financial processes using QuickBooks and Excel macros, improving operational efficiency by 40%.
  • Conducted in-depth analysis and review of financials, built reporting cadence, and ensured accounting hygiene.
  • Drove and implemented robust internal controls, including those for related party transactions, achieving a 15% reduction in operational risks.
  • Ensured compliance adherence during transaction processing and managed budgetary controls for finance-related costs.
  • Acted as a key interface between IBUs and the finance function, advising on various financial matters and co-piloting business decisions.
  • Applied expert knowledge of TDS, WHT, GST, and RCM for domestic and foreign vendor payments.
  • Front-ended with auditors during statutory audits and ensured compliance with India GAAP, IFRS, and IND AS.
  • Managed SLAs for various finance activities, ensuring timely and quality deliverables.
  • Led, motivated, and mentored a high-performing finance team of [Number] members, setting goals, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a solution-oriented environment.
  • Implemented changes in direct and indirect tax laws through system and process adjustments.

Chief Finance & Accounts Manager(TALLY ERP 9)

Laangza Waters Pvt Ltd (G.C. Beverages Pvt.Ltd)
New Delhi
10.2016 - 11.2017
  • Drove strategic financial planning, led budgeting, and implemented financial controls.
  • Managed vendor payments, expense provisioning, and advised business units on financial matters.
  • Ensured adherence to tax laws (TDS, GST) and accounting standards.

Senior Executive - Finance & Accounts(Contractual)

Control & Instrumentation Consultant Engineers
Noida
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Led SAP S/4HANA (Public Cloud) implementation for financial operations, including financial statement preparation, budgeting, and cost management.
  • Configured and optimized SAP GL, AR/AP, and Banking modules.
  • Facilitated Fit-to-Standard workshops using SAP Activate methodology.

Senior Executive - Finance & Accounts

Bush Foods Overseas Pvt
New Delhi
08.2012 - 11.2014
  • Managed AR/AP/GL, supported year-end closing, and prepared reconciliations, ensuring accurate expense provisioning and adherence to accounting policies.
  • Ensured compliance with TDS and other tax regulations in vendor payments and financial transactions.

Trainee-Finance & Accounts Consultant(SAP)

MDG Associates Private Limited(Client Biomerieux India Private Limited)
New Delhi
04.2012 - 06.2012
  • Configured FI-related settings in SAP as an end-user.
  • Managed financial transactions within SAP.
  • Conducted profitability analysis across products, customers, and business segments.

Customer Service Associate(SAP)

WNS LTD
Gurgaon
09.2010 - 10.2011
  • Managed international financial accounting for US banks, ensuring compliance
  • Worked in SAP-enabled finance roles including SAP FICO implementation (S/4HANA Public Cloud), UAT support, GL/AP/AR configuration, statutory compliance, testing, documentation, and SAP Activate methodology.

Process Associate

Genpact
Gurgaon
10.2009 - 09.2010
  • Supported global financial accounting (P2P Vendor Management) for AstraZeneca (Sweden) using SAP ERP 6.0.
  • Streamlined vendor onboarding, data/invoice processing, and enhanced the Procure-to-Pay process.

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Quote

Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness, no laziness, no procrastination: never put off till to-morrow what you can do to-day.
Philip Dormer Stanhope, Lord Chesterfield

Timeline

Certificate - SAP S/4HANA Finance & Controlling - Configuration

UDEMY
04.2024 - 04.2024

Manager - Business Finance

NTT DATA Business Solutions Pvt Ltd.
09.2023 - 04.2024

Senior Manager - Finance & Business Operations

Juggernaut Books Pvt Ltd
11.2017 - 07.2023

Chief Finance & Accounts Manager(TALLY ERP 9)

Laangza Waters Pvt Ltd (G.C. Beverages Pvt.Ltd)
10.2016 - 11.2017

Senior Executive - Finance & Accounts(Contractual)

Control & Instrumentation Consultant Engineers
08.2015 - 05.2016

Senior Executive - Finance & Accounts

Bush Foods Overseas Pvt
08.2012 - 11.2014

Trainee-Finance & Accounts Consultant(SAP)

MDG Associates Private Limited(Client Biomerieux India Private Limited)
04.2012 - 06.2012

Customer Service Associate(SAP)

WNS LTD
09.2010 - 10.2011

Process Associate

Genpact
10.2009 - 09.2010

Master of Commerce - Finance(Specialization in Financial Management)

MMH College Ghaziabad(C.C.S University Meerut)
06.2008 - 08.2010

Expertise/Key Skills

Finance & Accounts-Deep expertise in core finance and accounting with over 12 years of experience, encompassing financial reporting, analysis, and compliance across financial statements, taxation, and audit.

SAP S/4HANA-Proficient in SAP S/4HANA implementation and configuration, with a strong track record of optimizing financial processes and enhancing business efficiency through best-in-class system integration and customization.

Expertise/Key Skills

Finance & Accounts:
Seasoned finance and accounting leader with over 12 years of global experience, demonstrating deep expertise in financial leadership, reporting, analysis,finance & administration (f&a) operations, specializing in general ledger management,intercompany reconciliation and compliance. Proven track record in managing financial statements, taxation, statutory audits, and driving robust financial governance across diverse business environments.

SAP S/4HANA:
Proficient in SAP S/4HANA implementation coordination and configuration, with more than 5 years of hands-on experience (included within a total of 13.9 years). Skilled in optimizing financial processes, integrating best-in-class system solutions, and enhancing business efficiency through tailored SAP S/4HANA customizations and process improvements.

Professional Summary

Strategic and results-oriented Finance Leader with over 13 years of comprehensive experience in financial planning, analysis, accounting operations, and statutory compliance. Expert in driving cost control, automation initiatives, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, and managing vendor/employee payouts. Proven ability in leading large teams, implementing robust internal controls, and partnering with business units to drive financial performance and ensure regulatory adherence. Proficient in India GAAP, tax laws (TDS, WHT, GST, RCM), and SAP S/4HANA.

Education & Certifications

  • SAP S/4HANA FICO – Configuration Certification, Udemy, April,2024
  • Master of Commerce Finance (Specialization in Financial Management), MMH College, Ghaziabad (C.C.S. University Meerut)

Technical Skills

  • ERP: SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, QuickBooks,Tally ERP 9
  • Analytics: SAP Analytics Cloud, Tableau, Advanced Excel
  • Automation: Excel Macros, RPA Tools,AI/ML
  • Languages: English (C2), Hindi (Native)

Project Highlight-SAP S/4HANA

Client: UK AMS | Role: FICO Consultant (Forecast & R2R)

  • Delivered end-to-end process documentation and testing for GL, Cost Center Planning, and Reporting.
  • Supported month-end closure activities with SAP-integrated forecast models, improving accuracy and speed of data submission.
  • Delivered consolidated reporting & budgeting tools; enabled 20% faster forecast cycles
  • Ensured statutory compliance across multi-entity setup (TDS/GST, ROIs, etc.)

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