Mehlam Kantawala
Pune
Summary
Enthusiastic financial services professional highly effective at working with clients of all levels and backgrounds. Friendly and personable with adaptable approach. Exceptional knowledge in Travel and Expense and Accounts Payable. Highly motivated and goal-driven Financial Lead skilled in collecting, monitoring and studying data to analyze financial status and recommend business strategy. Experienced in qualitative and quantitative analysis, contract management and forecasting. Tech-savvy in use of spreadsheets, accounting and financial management software. Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of Travel and Expense accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Lead
Addnode India- Technia
04.2022 - Current
- Leading Finance Expenses operations and handling Team
- Working closely with Stakeholders to improve the process and help to make payment faster
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, providing constructive feedback and setting clear expectations for growth and development
- Understand key Customers of Sweden, Norway, and Finland, UK, US, Netherlands, Germany
- Maintained up-to-date understanding of regulatory requirements and industry trends in travel and expense management, ensuring continued compliance within the organization
- Acted as a liaison between clients and various internal departments, ensuring timely resolution of any issues while maintaining consistent communication throughout the process
- Weekly calls with stakeholder to improve the performance of the Team
- Developed customized audit reports tailored for various stakeholders, emphasizing key findings and recommendations for improvements
- Facilitated smooth expense reimbursement processes by working closely with finance teams to resolve discrepancies or errors found during audits
- Enhanced communication between departments involved in the expense reporting process, facilitating seamless coordination among all parties involved
- Fostered a positive work environment by promoting open communication channels among team members, resulting in increased collaboration and productivity levels
- Understand Global Travel Policy, Geo specific Travel Policies and Audit rule Audit and approve travel reports for expenses claimed
- Working on AP Invoice posting for Legal Entities in TECHNIA
- Maintained accurate vendor records, ensuring proper tax compliance and streamlined communication channels
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
Financial Specialist
Dassault Systemes
11.2016 - 04.2022
- Working as Quality Lead in the Team
- Weekly calls with stakeholder to improve the performance of the Team
- Evaluated quality control processes and made recommendations for improvements in quality control
- Understand DS Global Travel Policy, Geo specific Travel Policies and Audit rule Audit and approve travel reports for expenses claimed by the DS employees Compliance
- Participated in process improvement initiatives related to accounts payable/receivable functions
- Prepare other reporting or perform special assignments as needed
- Increased visibility into spending trends through comprehensive analysis of travel data, leading to more informed decision-making from management
- Perform Payment run as and when required
- Developed customized audit reports tailored for various stakeholders, emphasizing key findings and recommendations for improvements
- Brief knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Quality Management and Account Reconciliation
- Enhanced communication between departments involved in the expense reporting process, facilitating seamless coordination among all parties involved
- Maintained up-to-date understanding of regulatory requirements and industry trends in travel and expense management, ensuring continued compliance within the organization
- Facilitated smooth expense reimbursement processes by working closely with finance teams to resolve discrepancies or errors found during audits
- Worked on Special Projects related to Finance Process and Projects
- Handling as Quality Lead and looking after Team's Quality
- Working on Team Improvement Areas and focusing on Value Additions and Key Improvements
- Worked on TAT Management and improved the Team TAT, which was affected with the help on Six Sigma and Lean Principles
- Taking Regular Coaching and Feedback Session to improve Teams Quality and understand individual Understanding
- Served as a mentor and resource for junior team members, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing within the quality assurance function
- Initiated regular team meetings to review performance metrics, share best practices, and maintain a consistent focus on quality improvement goals
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements, providing detailed account reconciliations and analysis.
Education
MBA - PGDM-Finance
Indira School of Business Studies Pune
Pune, Maharashtra05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham UK07.2013
Skills
- Project management
- Strong decision maker
- Process Improvement
- Business Development
- AUDIT
- Quality Control
- Lean Six Sigma
- Problem Resolution
- Team Management
- Multi Tasking
Certification
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Quality champ
- Performer of month
- Advance excel
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Arabic
Timeline
Financial Lead
Addnode India- Technia
04.2022 - Current
Financial Specialist
Dassault Systemes
11.2016 - 04.2022
MBA - PGDM-Finance
Indira School of Business Studies Pune
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance
Nottingham Trent University
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Quality champ
- Performer of month
- Advance excel
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