PG Jagannath
Finance controller senior Analyst
Chennai,TN
Summary
A seasoned finance professional boasting 13+ years of experience in finance and accounts. Currently seeking to contribute to DXC Technology as a Controller Senior Analyst, where my skills in financial planning, analysis, general ledger operations, and regulatory compliance can be utilized to enhance the company's financial operations. With proficiency in ASC 606, IFRS, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies and a knack for improving finance systems, I am well-positioned to provide timely and accurate reconciliations and analyses for the company. Reliable business professional with experience in project management, process improvement and financial analysis. Proven track record of successfully streamlining business operations and reducing costs. Adept at analyzing data to identify trends and developing strategies to improve efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Sr Analyst III Controllership
DXC Technology Pvt Ltd
5 2021 - Current
- Financial Planning and Analysis Budgeting being done Month on Month and Year to Date movements of Expenses against Budgeted with Actuals and providing necessary commentaries, communicating results to Key stakeholders for review.
- Variance analysis, Actuals vs Budgeted value, KPI reporting and consolidation.
- P&L review, Cost analysis and revenue analysis Preparing and finalizing of operational Revenue & Cost Accruals and Reversals.
- Processing and analyzing of Revenue Recognition as per ASC 606 on a weekly basis. Revenue analysis on monthly basis (Revenue Recognition) based on RA Functionality Key (01 – 07)
- Unbilled & Deferred Revenue Management. Prepaid amortization schedule setup review and approve based on Contract.
- Handling Revenue accrual journals for Time & Material, Fixed price, Maintenance, POC or Milestone contracts.
- Preparation & Posting of all Standard and Non-Standard Month end Journals Entries.
- Reviewing and Approving of all Standard and Non-Standard Journals which has posted by our Team members (Prepaid, Accrued Expenses, Unbilled and Deferred revenue)
- GL Reconciliation Review (Unbilled, Deferred, Prepaid and Accrued liabilities)
- Follow up calls with respective Stakeholders to do the invoicing in order to reduce the unbilled revenue balance.
- Giving solution to business Finance to clear reconciling item.
- Monthly governance call with project managers for open items and disputed cases.
- Suggesting for TECO & CLOSE for the revenue project
- Submitting and approving FRATS Tools which is used for submitting project request
- Performing Recurring entry setup
- Working with SOX Team to complete monthly controls.
- Coordinating with External Audit Team (Deloitte Team)
- Ensuring payment is received from Customers and other Debtors.
- MIS reporting.
- Analysis of the Profit and Loss account and Balance Sheet monthly and support global quarterly reporting
- US GAAP and IFRS standards
- Identified and resolved problems through root cause analysis and research.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
General Accounting Ops Analyst
ACCENTURE
03.2017 - 04.2021
- Ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards
- Worked with the project team and work with the Mobilization team to set up GL Subledger migration
- Leading the preparation and management of dashboards, email trackers, G/L account reconciliations, and journals in Oracle
- Complying with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, and external auditors
- Conducting financial analysis, benchmarking, and decision-making by preparing financial reports and consolidating results
- Remote transition was performed from MEA countries for project related to Cash and Bank reconciliation
- Worked with different projects of Knoxville to have internal and external control on GL analysis
- Understanding and meeting the requirements of clients, stakeholders, and external auditors to maximize satisfaction and retention levels
- Led and worked with suspense entries research and clearance team and shared with the stakeholders when needed
- Reviewing journals, month-end close cycles, general ledger, and daily bank reconciliations to examine financial performance and business value.
Process Developer
GENPACT
07.2012 - 02.2017
- Responded to state and federal tax notices by preparing written responses or tax return amendments
- Monitored month-end activities related to finance leases, including journals for intercompany transfers, interest, and amortization, and facilitated the transfer of assets into ELTO from Finance
- Maintained and organized book of records for auditing, productivity tracker, and monthly dashboard
- Probed tax situations from different angles to apply maximum tax benefits or resolve tax debts
- Established new Credit Facility Enhancer (CFE) fund accounts for customers, managed CFE fund deposits and withdrawals
- Oversaw cash in transit tracker, conducted research and clearance of open items, reconciled inter-bank and inter-company transactions, and handled client escalation cases
- Collaborated with balance sheet control, tax, VAT, and treasury departments to streamline finance operations
- Assisted in reconciling cash management system, conducting variance analysis, processing securities cancellations/liquidations, and handling legal handovers through the law system, while escalating dispute cases as necessary
- Supplied detailed tax documentation needed to submit accurate corporate and individual returns
- Communicated with federal and state tax agencies to obtain best resolution for clients.
Education
Post-Graduation (MBA-Executive) -
Venkateshwara University
M. Com in International Business Operations - undefined
IGNOU
B. Com in Bank Management - undefined
Madras University
Skills
SAP FICO, C1, CRM
Oracle 7, People soft
Mainframe
INFOR reporting, Power BI
filenet, Quickbooks
Cadency, Blackline, NXG
MS office 365
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Communication
Dedicated
Fast Learner
Self-aware
Report Preparation
Root Cause Analysis
Team Collaboration and Leadership
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Corecompetencies - Languagesknown
- English
- Hindi
- Tamil
Projects
Financial Operations Enhancement, Oversaw accounting activities and ensured accurate reflection of financial transactions in Ledgers. Implemented Revenue recognition ASC 606 for RTR process. Provided approval on the GL usage as per US GAAP and IFRS standards. Spearheaded the creation of internal policies and spend controls. Conducted reconciliation of unbilled items for global business service clients. Financial planning, reporting, and analysis conducted for Global business services clients Reconciliation of unbilled items for Global business services clients. Reviewing journals and reconciliations, identifying process improvements. Participation in major Macro driven projects and assisting team with journal tools and templates. Overseeing accounting activities and ensuring Ledgers accurately reflect money which comes in and out of the company. Application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, Green belt certified. Identification and resolution of duplicate journal entries, in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
Volunteer Experience
- Champ Awards- I have provided $100k reduction in GL vs Sub-ledger reconciliation on Open item clearance within a span of 2 months.
- Got a dollar award from the client on the Macro driven template which was successfully implemented to reduce 20 minutes time to build email tracking resource.
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Upper intermediate (B2)
Interests
Nature, Travel, Sports and Community Involvement
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10-15 member in the development of MEA project which went go live.
- Achieved open item clearances of $100K by completing the Cash and Bank reconciliation with accuracy and efficiency.
- Worked with Project management team and Mobilization team for migration on GL accounts from SUN, SAP software to Oracle peoplesoft.
Timeline
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
07-2024
General Accounting Ops Analyst
ACCENTURE
03.2017 - 04.2021
Process Developer
GENPACT
07.2012 - 02.2017
Certified Accounting Technician
06-2010
Sr Analyst III Controllership
DXC Technology Pvt Ltd
5 2021 - Current
Post-Graduation (MBA-Executive) -
Venkateshwara University
M. Com in International Business Operations - undefined
IGNOU
B. Com in Bank Management - undefined
Madras University