Khem Joshi
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Cargill, excelling in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Proficient in SAP and Microsoft Power BI, I drive process improvements and deliver insightful variance analysis. A collaborative leader, I effectively manage teams to achieve strategic financial goals and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Finance Controller
Cargill Business Services India Pvt. Ltd.
Bengaluru
09.2019 - Current
- Managing Budgeting, Forecasting, Accounting, Reporting, and variance analysis.
- Creating monthly and quarterly commentary for Management.
- Managing Quarterly Forecast and Annual Budget using Anaplan Tool (Finance Model).
- Using Anaplan Finance Model for periodical movement, inflation, and FX impact for reporting.
- Managing periodic reporting of AUC/CIP and Capitalization and retirement.
- Leading Monthly review meetings with Country Controllers includes Process Improvement discussions, Controls, Audit support and interaction with technical accounting team for the related support.
- One Stream Implementation support, Blackline Reconciliation, Clearance of Aged Items.
- Variance analysis for SAP Instance leads of Cargill working on SAP/S4 HANA Project & quality controls.
- Supports Forecast, Headcount Rate setting for projects.
- A Global Food & Agriculture company. Supporting Cargill Global Capability Center for Global Finance Controller & IT Finance portfolio.
Manager (Business & Budget Performance)
ABInBev
Bengaluru
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Supporting Business Heads on On-Trade & Off-Trade Product Cost & price variance analysis.
- Product Reporting, Volume Trend Analysis and Brand P&L and KPI Dashboard.
- Developed Centralized Reporting to standardize the reporting structure across geographies.
- Lead clearing of aged items after reconciliations.
- Partnered with Analytics team for effective reporting and visuals through Power BI.
- A multinational beverage and brewing company with an outstanding portfolio of over 500+ brands and countless beer varieties.
Manager
XL India Business Services Private Limited
GURGAON
01.2014 - 03.2018
- Managed periodic financial data, ensuring accuracy across Legal Entities (LEs).
- Analyzed trends in Key Performance Indicators (KPI), focusing on financial metrics including premium and profit margin.
- Developed Global Expense Allocation model for efficient expense allocation related to I/Co Tax.
- Ensured timely and accurate budget uploads in PeopleSoft and Hyperion Tool.
- Oversaw finance internal control audits, general ledger reconciliation, and team management.
- Supported integration efforts post-acquisition by AXA of global Insurance & Re-Insurance firm headquartered in Bermuda.
Assistant Manager
Accenture Services Private Limited
GURGAON
11.2011 - 12.2013
- Restructured functions of 24 analysts to consistently exceed monthly portfolio goals.
- Conducted financial analysis and managed reporting processes effectively.
- Executed intercompany and general ledger reconciliations using Assure Net Tool.
- Maintained client relationships while providing regular updates on progress.
- Facilitated business transitions and ensured successful go-live events.
- Established governance and transition processes in partnership with business stakeholders.
- Led process re-engineering initiatives to reduce operational costs and enhance ROI.
- Validated scope of work, FTE, and volume for manpower assessments.
Deputy Manager
ADM Agro Industries India Pvt. Ltd.
GURGAON
12.2009 - 11.2011
- Accounts Finalization: Accounting, Month End accruals, Consolidation of P&L for divisions.
- Submission of monthly financials to corporate as per US GAAP.
- Supporting Commercial Director on Product wise P&L, Margin analysis and to analyze production cost basis activity-based costing.
- To check the general ledger controls for reconciliation and audit purposes.
- Primarily engaged in the business of manufacturing, extraction, trading, refining, processing & packaging of edible oil and other Agro based products.
Senior Accounts Executive
APRA & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants
Gurugram
03.2006 - 11.2009
- Accounting, Bank Reconciliations, and Internal Audit.
- Preparation of Tax Audit and e-filing of Income Tax Returns.
- Compliance with Accounting Standards including preparation of cash flow statement.
Accounts Executive
Ashoka Machinery & Mills Store
Nainital
08.2001 - 05.2005
- Audit assistant
Education
Associate Member - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi11.2010
Cost & Management Accountant - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
New Delhi06.2008
B.Com. -
Nainital University
Nainital, UttrakhandSkills
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Microsoft Power BI certification
- SAP and Oracle knowledge
- Financial reporting software expertise
- SAP finance module experience
Timeline
Global Finance Controller
Cargill Business Services India Pvt. Ltd.
09.2019 - Current
Manager (Business & Budget Performance)
ABInBev
04.2018 - 09.2019
Manager
XL India Business Services Private Limited
01.2014 - 03.2018
Assistant Manager
Accenture Services Private Limited
11.2011 - 12.2013
Deputy Manager
ADM Agro Industries India Pvt. Ltd.
12.2009 - 11.2011
Senior Accounts Executive
APRA & ASSOCIATES, Chartered Accountants
03.2006 - 11.2009
Accounts Executive
Ashoka Machinery & Mills Store
08.2001 - 05.2005
Associate Member - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Cost & Management Accountant - Accounting and Finance
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
B.Com. -
Nainital University