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Metilda Jeyaprakash

Metilda Jeyaprakash

General Ledger, Finance Control Leadership, Process Transition and Operational Turnaround
52A, Paramount Court, Ashok Nagar, 12th Avenue, Chennai

Summary

Strategic Finance Management Executive with 16 years of proven experience in delivering positive outcomes with strong and sustainable gains for Enterprises. Held leadership roles with large corporations and handled key international clients. Noted for strong leadership in turning around underperforming operations, driving continuous improvement and providing advisory solutions for executive decision-making. Expertise in R2R transition in Payroll Accounting. Onsite experience in Spain for orchestrating R2R/ ERP data migration, process integration and end-user training

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

People Manager - EMEA Accounting(Payroll]

Hewlett Packard Enterprises
12.2019 - Current
  • Manage day to day activities in the Record-to-Report (R2R) function including finance & accounting management process of collecting, processing, consolidating, closing and reporting on relevant, timely and accurate information for clients across EMEA region with a span of 22 team members
  • Manage stakeholders for Service Assurance, Quality and risks
  • Capacity Planning whenever we have BCP situation or an absenteeism or maternity/paternity or any sick team member
  • Ensure that the team and myself complete all the mandatory e-learning before the scheduled due data
  • Analyze the Metrics data like the Open item analysis, Quality scores and convert them into an actionable item
  • Focus on the exceptions ensure necessary dispensations are in place
  • Supported ERP Migration in collaboration with the EMEA R2R team
  • Implementation of automation for the Payroll Accounts reconciliation, auto-upload of recons and automation for the extract of Trial balances
  • Robust back-up plan for all key positions who carry out critical process
  • Take suitable actions for engaging people and maintain a highly engaged team
  • Taking care of the Month end close activities ensuring Journal entries are peer checked twice for the total volume 350+
  • Balance sheet reconciliation review and analysis during MEC if threshold exceeds or weird balances are reported
  • Flux Analysis for Balance Sheet and Expense through Global BSR is performed
  • Coordinate with Controllership for various reports and explain the P&L Analysis on variance before Payroll Cutoff
  • Accounting on Restructuring and Work force reduction (Provisioning and Payment)
  • Implementation of CAPA to reduce the errors in the report within the team as part of SOX Compliance
  • Internal QA scores are checked and kept intact as a part of KPI for reconciliation and Journal entries
  • Handling Sox audits, external EY audits and other Internal audits
  • Closure of Team 1x1’s, cascading information by conducting the team meetings
  • Closure of Year end conversation by checking on the team’s Bold goals and on-time rewards planning.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and time management strategies.
  • Conducted comprehensive performance reviews to identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback.
  • Provided guidance on career advancement opportunities available in order to retain top talent and maintain high levels of motivation throughout our organization.
  • Managed budget allocations wisely while also seeking cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality or team satisfaction levels.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust between teams.
  • Championed professional development initiatives, offering training opportunities for continuous growth among employees.
  • Optimized resource allocation for projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.

Team Lead- R2R/Fixed Assets/Bank/Consol. Reporting

IBM India Pvt. Ltd. Chennai
11.2014 - 6 2016
  • Financial Performance Dashboard & Reporting | General Ledger & Financial Statement Reconciliation | Team -5+ directs.
  • Handled Finance and Accounting activities for a leading beverages Company of UK
  • Handled quarterly and annual closes, and annual budgets, while troubleshooting various accounting and control issues.
  • Support the measurement and delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets Arranging & chairing weekly team meetings, focusing on SLA & achievements
  • Collaborates with key stakeholders, including accounting authorities/auditors.

Assistant Manager-Finance Control Leadership

Wipro Ltd. Chennai
6 2016 - 12.2019
  • Strengthen Internal controls, prevent revenue leakages, increase efficiency, support centralized finance Operations and automation. Coordinated and administered treasury functions and cash management reducing the exposure to market risk.
  • Ownership of financial processes, including reporting of actuals, forecasting and budgeting and management of P&L, Balance sheet, headcount.
  • Post monthly closing and adjustment entries for accruals, prepayments, Inter Co. and Time allocations.
  • Provide active support, insight and direction to Operational Management in relation to Financial matters including accounting positions and treatment.
  • Understands the implication of decisions and actions on overall contract profitability working close with the Project managers and Service Line Managers.
  • Providing bridge commentaries for variances and timely delivery of monthly close reports.
  • Standardize and automate to improve the financial processes in line with the business requirements in order to improve performance.
  • Transitioned the Payroll Accounting process for the EMEA region during 2017-2018, stabilized the process in Pune
  • Remote Transition done for the Australia R2R process in Chennai 2018

Process Officer- Accounts Payable

Steria India Pvt Ltd Chennai
07.2011 - 10.2014
  • Team Lead Handling 7 AP team members
  • Allocation of Queries and blocked invoices to the team and check if the SLA are green
  • Upload the EDI invoices to core FTP and reconciling the volumes and shared with the clients
  • Identify the nature of the queries that are repetitive and work on those issues to reduce the customer dissatisfaction
  • Took up the Leadership training with On-trac
  • Preparation of the reports of the Hold invoices and handled a regular call with the clients.

Sr. Process Associate- Accounts Payable

Flextronics Technologies Chennai
11.2006 - 07.2011
  • Resolving various queries for buyers and suppliers on a daily basis and also providing efficient solutions for complex queries
  • Conducting con-calls with buyers and suppliers to resolve the discrepant invoices
  • Maintaining SOP’s and training material current for new joiners and also for reference for existing employees
  • Monthly Review and reporting of control points and ensure accuracy in AP processes
  • CAPA Tool has been updated and maintained and reviewed monthly once with the management and team
  • Analyzing & Approving the Negative purchase order created by the buyer for the return goods to the supplier with the necessary supporting documents
  • Coordinating with the treasury & payment’s team during quarter & yearend payment issues.

Education

BBA - undefined

Jawahar Science college, Madras University

12th - undefined

Jawahar matric hr. sec school, State Board

10th - undefined

Jawahar matric hr. sec school, Matriculation

MBA(International Business) -

Annamalai University Distance education, Annamalai university

Skills

Established & Self driven

Accomplishments

  • Star of the quarter for the period June’18 to Aug’18 (Successful Go Live and SLA green further to it)
  • Star of the quarter for the period Apr’19 to Jun’19
  • Consistent top performer rating among the peers for the year 2017 & 2018
  • First Line Manager (FLM) certified by Aon Hewitt

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: Yes
  • Date of Birth: 06/15/1979
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Marital Status: Married

Erptools

  • SAP
  • BAAN IV
  • BAAN LN
  • Oracle
  • Citrix
  • Blackline Systems
  • Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
  • TM1
  • Jobpac
  • Consol

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the above details stated are true to the best of my knowledge and I am certified by the respective authorities.

Timeline

People Manager - EMEA Accounting(Payroll]

Hewlett Packard Enterprises
12.2019 - Current

Team Lead- R2R/Fixed Assets/Bank/Consol. Reporting

IBM India Pvt. Ltd. Chennai
11.2014 - 6 2016

Process Officer- Accounts Payable

Steria India Pvt Ltd Chennai
07.2011 - 10.2014

Sr. Process Associate- Accounts Payable

Flextronics Technologies Chennai
11.2006 - 07.2011

Assistant Manager-Finance Control Leadership

Wipro Ltd. Chennai
6 2016 - 12.2019

BBA - undefined

Jawahar Science college, Madras University

12th - undefined

Jawahar matric hr. sec school, State Board

10th - undefined

Jawahar matric hr. sec school, Matriculation

MBA(International Business) -

Annamalai University Distance education, Annamalai university

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