LEKSHMI B
Summary
Senior GL / R2R Accounting Professional with 9+ years of experience overseeing financial activities across diverse functions. Expert in month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing for multi‑entity operations, with proven ability to prepare and review complex journal entries (accruals, provisions, reclassifications). Skilled in managing Quantum Treasury System closing processes, including asset‑to‑liability and long‑term to short‑term reclassifications, ensuring compliance and financial integrity. Adept at balance sheet reconciliations (BlackLine), variance analysis (Tableau/Excel), and SOX control execution, delivering accurate reporting and driving process efficiency within strict timelines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Financial Analyst - RTR
TMLBSL
Pune
02.2024 - Current
- Oversaw financial activities for GCC (Aftermarkets, Global Customer Care) and R&D functions.
- Led month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with corporate and statutory requirements.
- Prepared and reviewed complex journal entries including accruals, prepayments, provisions, revenue recognition, and COGS, strengthening accuracy of financial statements.
- Managed Quantum Treasury System closing processes, performing asset‑to‑liability reclassifications, long‑term to short‑term reclassifications, WHT postings, suspense account reconciliations, and bank statement verification to maintain financial integrity.
- Handled balance sheet intercompany reconciliations across 30+ GLs, ensuring accuracy, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with global accounting standards.
- Executed and monitored SOX controls, safeguarding compliance and mitigating risks across accounting operations.
- Provided mentorship and training to new team members, enhancing team capability and accelerating onboarding efficiency.
- Conducted variance analysis using Tableau, delivering actionable insights to management and supporting strategic decision‑making.
- Supported statutory and internal audits by preparing accurate documentation and reconciliations, ensuring compliance and smooth audit execution.
RTR Operational Analyst
Accenture
Bangalore
04.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed high‑volume intercompany accounting across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with global reporting standards.
- Supported month‑end close processes, preparing journal entries and reviewing trial balances to maintain integrity of financial statements.
- Performed balance sheet reconciliations in BlackLine, strengthening reconciliation controls and ensuring alignment between sub‑ledger and general ledger balances.
- Calculated and validated withholding tax (WHT) entries, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
- Collaborated with global stakeholders to resolve accounting discrepancies, streamline reporting, and enhance reconciliation accuracy.
Accounting Assistant
Infosys
Pune
08.2019 - 03.2022
- Handled and led month‑end and year‑end closing for 5 entities, executing recurring, standard, and manual journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
- Supported GL closing through trial balance review and resolution of suspense and intermediate accounts.
- Managed fixed asset accounting including capitalisation, settlements, transfers, scrap, and depreciation postings; additionally prepared CAPEX files to support asset management.
- Prepared and uploaded 20+ balance sheet and sub‑ledger reconciliations in BlackLine, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
- Performed bank and intercompany reconciliations, ensuring alignment between sub‑ledger and general ledger balances.
- Conducted MEC calls and coordinated with stakeholders to resolve reporting issues.
- Cleared high‑volume open items related to rush payments, return payments, and bank charges, maintaining clean ledger balances.
- Assisted in training new joiners, supporting operational continuity and team efficiency.
- Provided audit assistance, supporting statutory and internal audit requirements with accurate documentation and reconciliations.
Accountant
V3 Associates
Adoor
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Verified general ledger, trial balance, and financial records.
- Managed bookkeeping and invoice processing using Tally.
Accounts Trainee
B. Harikumar and Associates
Kollam
05.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted cash and bank audits, ensuring accuracy in financial records.
- Assisted in manual journal entry postings and invoice verification.
Education
Master of Commerce - Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
01-2018
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
NSS College, Pandalam
Kerala01-2015
Skills
- End‑to‑End Month‑End Close (RTR)
- Complex Journal Entries (Accruals, Provisions, Reclassifications)
- Balance Sheet & Sub‑Ledger Reconciliations (BlackLine)
- GL Scrutiny & Trial Balance Review
- Fixed Asset Accounting & CAPEX Reporting
- Intercompany Accounting & Eliminations
- Treasury Accounting (Quantum Close)
- Variance Analysis (Tableau/Excel)
- SOX Compliance & Audit Support
- Advanced Excel (Pivot, Lookups, Reconciliations), Audti assitance
- SAP (TURBO, IPOS)
Accomplishments
- Received iStar Award from client for exceptional performance in financial operations and reporting.
- Earned client appreciation for proactively handling issues and activities, ensuring smooth month‑end close and operational continuity
Timeline
Senior Financial Analyst - RTR
TMLBSL
02.2024 - Current
RTR Operational Analyst
Accenture
04.2022 - 01.2024
Accounting Assistant
Infosys
08.2019 - 03.2022
Accountant
V3 Associates
07.2016 - 01.2018
Accounts Trainee
B. Harikumar and Associates
05.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Commerce - Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance
NSS College, Pandalam