Seasoned financial leader with over 12 years of experience in accounting, audits, financial planning and reporting. Proficient in directing end-to-end accounting cycles, financial reporting, and policy and procedure development. Well-versed in US GAAP, Ind-AS and other statutory requirements. Demonstrated development and adapting complex financial reporting processes to achieve organizational goals.
Work History
Assistant Controller (Finance & Accounts)
Escalon Business Services Pvt Ltd
Manage end-to-end RTR process, including month-end close, financial reporting, intercompany reconciliation, and general ledger activities for US, India and Norway entities
Responsible for reviewing monthly flux analysis and balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data
Responsible for finalization of consolidated balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statements including schedules and notes to accounts in accordance with US GAAP standards for internal reporting and annual statutory audit
Awarded special recognition by CFO for handling complex transactions involving acquisitions and dissolutions, including recording purchase price allocation, integrating acquired entities, handling dissolution accounting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Contributed in drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies for the Record to Report (RTR) and Procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance requirements
Responsible for furnishing information to tax consultants for federal tax filing and reviewing draft returns to ensure data accuracy
Achieved cost savings for the company through vendor and expense analysis, identification and elimination of duplicate subscriptions, and consolidation of credit cards
Responsible for finalization of Balance Sheet, statutory audit, tax audit, and all the compliances applicable to the India entity
Ensured alignment of resources with their roles and facilitated performance assessments and feedback sessions.
Senior Manager (Finance & Accounts)
Nureca Limited
Preparation & finalization of financial statements i.e Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit & Loss, Cash Flow Statement as per IND-AS, Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013 as per SEBI/statutory requirements
Preparation of financial data for investors presentation & other financial information for onwards reporting to Board of directors, Management & other Stakeholders
Ensured timely completion of audits & compliance of audit observations of Statutory & Internal Auditors
(Big 4 firms)
Responsible for compliance of Internal Financial control points & supervision regarding adherence of SOPs of the finance department
Supervision of accounts receivable and inventory team for correct booking in SAP, monthly reconciliations & resolving variances & other day to day queries.
Divisional Head (Finance & Accounts)
Punjab Communications Limited
Responsible for overall supervision & management of Finance division
Direct reporting to Chief Financial Officer of the company
Statutory Compliances
Preparation & finalization of Balance Sheet, Statement of Profit & Loss, Cash Flow Statement and other financial information as per IND-AS, Schedule III of Companies Act, 2013 & other applicable laws for onwards reporting to Board of directors, Management & other Stakeholders
Preparation of Quarterly/Half yearly/Yearly results in accordance with requirements & timelines prescribed by Securities & Exchange Board of India
Ensuring month-end/quarter end transactions are booked & related reconciliations are made in correct manner
Ensuring that financial information reported to statutory authorities is correct & compliant with applicable GAAP & respective laws
Formulating & ensuring implementation of accounting policies as per current laws
Conducting variance analysis of expenses/incomes & other operating costs, MIS reports of debtors/creditors
Preparation of reports/information for discussion in Board Meetings
Responsible for interacting across divisions for Accounts receivables/payables and other matters of the company on day to day basis.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
New Delhi
01-2012
B.com (Honours) -
Panjab University
Chandigarh
06-2009
Skills
IND AS and US GAAP knowledge
Statutory Audit & Tax complaince
Balance Sheet consolidation
Financial planning, reporting and analysis
Month-end close, Reconciliations
QBO, SAP & Tally
Languages
English, Hindi & Punjabi
Accomplishments
Special recognition for handling complex M&A accounting
Rewarded employee of month in first 6 months of joining.