Pavithra D

• Led the end-to-end Record-to-Report process, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and transparency for management and external stakeholders.
• Prepared and reviewed journal entries, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining the integrity of financial statements.

• Analyzed product costing and profitability, ensuring accurate cost allocation across departments.
• Prepared standard cost sheets, monitored variances, and investigated discrepancies.
• Conducted cost analysis for new products and process improvements, supporting pricing decisions.
• Managed inventory valuation and cost roll-ups in ERP systems.
• Performed variance analysis (material, labor, overhead), and provided actionable insights to management.
• Supported budgeting and forecasting by validating cost assumptions and trends.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize cost structures, and reduce inefficiencies.
• Ensured compliance with cost accounting standards and internal controls.
• Automated cost reporting processes improve accuracy and reduce turnaround time.
• Performed bank reconciliation statements (BRS) and supported month-end close activities to meet strict deadlines.
• Partnered with auditors, delivering complete backup documentation, and facilitating smooth audit processes.
• Implemented process improvement initiatives, reducing closing time, and enhancing operational efficiency.
• Deployed a centralized treasury system, improving cash flow visibility through effective cash positioning.
• Automated repetitive tasks using BOT technology, streamlining workflows, and reducing manual effort significantly.

Financial planning and Analysis July 2014-July 2015.

• Delivered accurate financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Conducted trend analysis and scenario modeling to identify risks and opportunities.
• Ensured compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements in all financial planning activities.
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Costing Analyst -Jan 2010 to July 2014

• Analyzed product costing and profitability, ensuring accurate cost allocation across departments.
• Prepared standard cost sheets, monitored variances, and investigated discrepancies.
• Conducted cost analysis for new products and process improvements, supporting pricing decisions.
• Managed inventory valuation and cost roll-ups in ERP systems.
• Performed variance analysis (material, labor, overhead), and provided actionable insights to management.
• Supported budgeting and forecasting by validating cost assumptions and trends.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize cost structures, and reduce inefficiencies.
• Ensured compliance with cost accounting standards and internal controls.
• Automated cost reporting processes improve accuracy and reduce turnaround time.