Pallavi M Shukla
Pune
Summary
Dynamic Finance Controller with extensive experience at Capgemini Technology Services, excelling in variance analysis and financial forecasting. Proven track record in optimizing budgets and enhancing management reporting. Adept at client relationship management and fostering effective communication, driving impactful decisions that align with organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Controller
Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd
Pune
09.2021 - Current
- Preparation of Budgets, monthly forecast and actuals analysis with focus on KPIs, headcount non billable spend
- Client analytics for Revenue, Contribution margin Revenue Recognition as per Accounting Standards Business Partner for Finance and work closely with Business teams
- Perform actuals vs forecast and budget variance analysis on costs with detailed breakdown of cost by nature, purpose of cost and help identify levers to optimize
- Preparation of various management Dashboards and manage discissions around Dashboard analysis with Business leaders, as needed
- Provide analytics around non billable spend Indirect, business development, support functions, travel expenses and put processes in place to ensure compliance to policy and processes
- Prepare accounting entries for accruals, cost recoveries, cross charges etc as needed on a monthly basis
- Liason with statutory and internal auditors and resolve the queries
- Work closely with Finance and Business teams to reduce/eliminate unbilled Revenue and over due AR
- Preparation of Flash Reports for CFO Analysis
Senior Analyst
WNS
03.2014 - 01.2015
- Approve all journal entries and accruals prepared by general ledger accountants and manage the month end closing
- Inventory valuation and posting of related journals
- Compliance activity-TDS, Service Tax and VAT payments
- Preparing accounting reports to help clients understand P/L statement and expense report
- Intercompany Reconciliations and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Preparation of Financial Statements
- Supporting the External and Internal Auditors
- Overseeing Internal Financial Controls
Assistant Manger
Chaturvedi & Shah
Mumbai
05.2013 - 01.2014
- Manage performance of on-site audit work and review working papers with audit management
- Indirectly manage a team of professional resources, actively develop, train, coach and provide feedback for performance assessments for team members
- Work with other managers to help ensure the proper deployment of the audit staff and assist with the career development of team members
- Manage, develop, train and mentor audit staff on assigned projects, and assess their performance for audit engagement review and year-end performance reviews
- Finalization of books Finalization of books of accounts including preparation of Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Accounts, Notes to accounts, Schedules, Depreciation Charts, Deferred Tax Calculations etc
- To conduct Statutory Audit, Tax Audit ensuring adherence to timelines for the same
Expense Analyst
Axa Business Services
12.2006 - 09.2009
- Responsible for general ledger, month end close task
- Review general ledger activity, post journal entries
- Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and supporting details
- Supporting Budgeting & Forecasting activities
- Prepare relevant management reports, including monthly, quarterly and year end reports on Hyperion
- Accruals & Prepayment Reconciliations
- Preparing underlying models used to calculate postings to the ledger
- Payroll Reporting
Chartered Accountant, Audit Assistant
Nitin Bokare
Nagpur
11.2003 - 11.2006
- Accounts Writing for proprietary and partnership concerns
- Filing of income tax returns
- Internal Audit of Private Limited companies
- Statutory Audit of Banks, Insurance companies and colleges
Education
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
05.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
Nagpur University
01.2003
Skills
- Chartered Accountant
- Variance analysis
- Revenue recognition
- Management reporting
- Financial forecasting
- Month-end and year-end closing procedures
- Balance sheet management
- Bookkeeping
- Budget forecasting expertise
- General ledger accounting
- IFRS proficiency
- Client relationship management
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
Languages
- English
- Hindi
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/17/79
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Finance Controller
Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Senior Analyst
WNS
03.2014 - 01.2015
Assistant Manger
Chaturvedi & Shah
05.2013 - 01.2014
Expense Analyst
Axa Business Services
12.2006 - 09.2009
Chartered Accountant, Audit Assistant
Nitin Bokare
11.2003 - 11.2006
Chartered Accountant -
ICAI
Bachelor of Commerce -
Nagpur University
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