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Kusuma M.N

Kusuma M.N

Bangalore

Summary

I am a Finance and Accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in delivering Record to Report (R2R) services. I have a strong background in managing month-end close, performing reconciliations, handling accruals, overseeing intercompany transactions, as well as facilitating audits. I believe in delivering quality services with a strong focus on accuracy, as well as ensuring that my services contribute to organizational objectives. I am skilled in utilizing my analytical skills to improve financial processes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate-Finance

Autoliv India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
10.2022 - 12.2025

Finance (R2R) – 1 Year
• Supervised the financial reporting process, which included balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and compliance.
• Implemented the end-to-end month-end closing process, which included journal entries, variance analysis, and management reports.
• Carried out intercompany reconciliations and eliminated profits for the preparation of accurate consolidated financial statements.
• Prepared and reviewed General Ledger Reconciliations while adhering to internal financial controls.
• Assisted in the internal, statutory, and SOX audits by ensuring compliance with documentation standards and company policies.
• Contributed towards the budgeting and forecasting process by providing financial data analysis and explaining the variances.
Finance (O2C – Transition & Global Process Implementation) – 2 Years
• Went to Indonesia, which is in the IndoAsia region, to recognize problems in the O2C process execution, thereby resolving these problems.
• Identified problems in the O2C process during the transition in Indonesia, hence implementing solutions to stabilize O2C process execution.
• Provided on-site support in Indonesia, aimed at resolving problems in the O2C process, hence ensuring efficiency in O2C process execution.
• Worked with regional teams in Indonesia, aimed at resolving O2C process problems, hence ensuring efficiency in O2C process execution.
• Ensured efficiency in O2C process execution by recognizing problems in O2C process execution during the transition in Indonesia.

Fin& Admin Business Associate (Record to Report)

IBM India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
02.2011 - 05.2018

• Experienced in Record-to-Report (R2R) processes within General Accounting at IBM India Private Limited, supporting end-to-end accounting and financial reporting activities.

• Skilled in general ledger accounting, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and month-end close processes.

• Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting standards, and compliance requirements in a corporate finance environment.

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and execute accounting operations efficiently to support business and financial objectives.

• Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new accounting systems, tools, and evolving business processes.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Proven ability to take ownership of responsibilities, manage challenging tasks, and deliver results within deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify discrepancies and implement effective solutions.

• Effective team player with leadership qualities, contributing to collaboration and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Focused on enhancing efficiency and accuracy by identifying opportunities for process improvements in financial operations

Accountant

ICT Services Management Solutions (I) Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru, India
04.2010 - 02.2011

• Managed day-to-day accounting operations including vendor invoice processing, payments, and petty cash management.
• Maintained accounting records using Tally and SAP FICO ensuring accurate financial documentation.
• Maintained fixed asset register including capitalization, transfer, retirement, and monthly depreciation.
• Processed payroll payments and coordinated salary transfers through online banking.
• Handled statutory compliance including VAT, TDS, and Professional Tax computations and filings.
• Assisted auditors during internal audit and supported financial statement finalization.

Education

B.Com -

Seshadripuram College, Bangalore University
Bengaluru, India
05-2001

PUC -

Government PU College, Yelahanka
04-1999

Skills

    Record to Report (R2R)


    Order to Cash (O2C)


    General Ledger & Financial Reporting


    Month-End Close & Balance Sheet Reconciliations


    Journal Entries, Accruals & Provisions


    Intercompany Accounting


    Budgeting & Variance Analysis


    SOX Compliance & Audit Support


    Process Transition & Improvement


    SAP FICO, Tally & MS Excel

Accomplishments

    Successfully completed the Transition of 3 RFS (Request for Service)

    Awarded “The Star” from IBM GPS in August 2011 for Quarter 1.

    Awarded Twice as “Best Team”.

    Awarded as “Highest Rating Region” in process.

    Awarded “Yellow Belt Certification” for demonstrating proficiency in Lean Six Sigma Methodology

Language

English - Expert
Hindi - Proficient
Kannada - Expert

Timeline

Senior Associate-Finance

Autoliv India Pvt Ltd
10.2022 - 12.2025

Fin& Admin Business Associate (Record to Report)

IBM India Pvt Ltd
02.2011 - 05.2018

Accountant

ICT Services Management Solutions (I) Pvt Ltd
04.2010 - 02.2011

B.Com -

Seshadripuram College, Bangalore University

PUC -

Government PU College, Yelahanka
Kusuma M.N