Kiran B
RTR Deputy Manager
Chennai
Summary
15+ years of experience in global shared service environments across Record-to-Report (R2R) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) functions. Expertise in month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal governance, accruals, prepayments, cash accounting, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, reporting and process transformation initiatives. Strong experience in team leadership, stakeholder management, transition management, process automation, audit readiness and continuous improvement. Proven track record in driving operational excellence, strengthening controls, enhancing productivity and delivering high-quality financial outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Deputy Manager, Record to Report
Wipro Ltd
02.2021 - Current
- Oversaw journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and Cash accounting with 100% compliance to SLAs and close calendars.
- Implemented robust controls around journal postings, including template standardization, mandatory supporting documentation, preparer–reviewer validations, and audit trails, SOD Conflicts.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives using Lean techniques to eliminate non value added activities, automate manual tasks, and standardize processes.
- Designed SOPs, process maps (SIPOC, swim lanes), and control frameworks to build operational resilience and audit readiness.
- Preparing Quarterly Business Review (QBR) & Fortnightly Deck for the presentation.
- Partnered with onshore teams to align on governance, risk and controls, and continuous improvement expectations.
- Setting career goals & Objectives based on the roles and responsibilities for the Team Members
- Managed and mentored a team of accountants by driving daily work allocation, reviews, performance tracking, and capability building.
- Drove AHT improvement through process optimization and standardization
- Implemented productivity trackers, TMS compliance, and workload balancing across the team.
- Conducted RCA and action plan tracking to prevent recurring delivery gaps and improve process integrity.
- Maintained 100% audit readiness with documented SOPs, evidence repositories, and standardized control mechanisms.
Finance Analyst (R2R)
McKinsey & Company Global F&A Shared Services
08.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Executive (R2R)
CMA CGM Shared Service Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
Process Associate (R2R)
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2012 - 01.2015
Process Expert (P2P)
Maersk Global Service Centers
03.2010 - 08.2012
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras University
Chennai 04.2001 -
Skills
- Record to Report (R2R)
- Month-End / Quarter-End / Year-End Close
- Journal Entry Governance
- Accruals & Prepaid Accounting
- Balance Sheet Reconciliation (BSAR)
- Fixed Assets & Cash Accounting
- Variance & Flux Analysis
- Audit Support & SOX Compliance
- SOP Standardization
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Transition Management
- Continuous Improvement
- KPI Dashboarding
- Process Transformation
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- Oracle
- JD Edwards
- PeopleSoft
- HFM
- Hubble
- Smartsheet
- MS Excel
- Advanced Excel
- PowerPoint
- MS Office
TRANSITION EXPERIENCE
- Performed transition analysis to identify process gaps, risks and migration readiness.
- Conducted As-Is and To-Be process assessments.
- Prepared process maps, swim lanes and KT plans.
- Evaluated transition risks and mitigation plans to ensure business continuity.
- Supported Knowledge Acquisition and Knowledge Transfer activities until process stabilization.
Automation and Transformation Initiatives
- Reduced BSAR submission Timeline (TAT) for critical & Non-Critical Reconciliation.
- Consolidation of Reconciliation into Global File.
- Developed dashboards and reporting mechanisms for KPI, SLA and productivity tracking.
- Drove consolidation and standardization initiatives to reduce process complexity.
- Standardizing Prepaid & Amortization schedules.
- Partnered with technology teams for process enhancements and implementation activities.
- Participated in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for process and system enhancements.
Accomplishments
- Received Customer Choice Award – 2023.
- Received Certificate of Appreciation for maintaining top productivity.
- Maintained strong audit compliance and operational performance.
- Recognized consistently for quality, productivity and stakeholder management.
Timeline
Deputy Manager, Record to Report
Wipro Ltd
02.2021 - Current
Finance Analyst (R2R)
McKinsey & Company Global F&A Shared Services
08.2017 - 07.2019
Senior Executive (R2R)
CMA CGM Shared Service Center
07.2015 - 08.2017
Process Associate (R2R)
Tata Consultancy Services
09.2012 - 01.2015
Process Expert (P2P)
Maersk Global Service Centers
03.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
Madras University
04.2001 -