PRAJYOT PHULADI

• Led in-depth internal control reviews, equivalent to internal audits, to uncover weaknesses in finance processes across group companies in the APAC and GMEA regions. Presented findings and strategic recommendations to key stakeholders, including Cluster Finance Leaders and Finance Directors, and ensured timely follow-up on actions to enhance overall control effectiveness.
• Strengthened effectiveness of accounting controls by developing a Power BI dashboard to monitor progress, conducting thorough periodic reviews of documentary evidence, and collaborating closely with Local Accounting Managers in APAC and GMEA regions.
• Led recruitment and development of Future Talents to build analytics capabilities within Finance Operations. Spearheaded the design and implementation of analytics learning courses and published them on MyLearnings platform to expedite the team's proficiency in analytics.
• Led data analytics initiatives within Finance Operations to identify and implement use cases aimed at improving process efficiency, effectiveness, and controls. Explored various statistical and machine learning techniques, achieving early success in a few use cases during the initial stages of development.
• Optimized the centralized hub audit approach by partnering closely with the EY Primary team, Director Global Financial Control, and Finance Operations Hubs, resulting in greater standardization, continuous improvements, and enhanced efficiency in the audit process.
• Played a key role in enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of centralized external audits in India Hub by leading various continuous improvement initiatives and fostering strong collaboration among the external auditors, Finance Directors, and other stakeholders.
• Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration to optimize the control self-assessment process for group companies across APAC and GMEA regions. Drove continuous productivity enhancements and automation, resulting in a highly efficient and streamlined process.

Oversaw and managed all accounting activities, ensuring strict adherence to IFRS and group accounting guidelines. Implemented and monitored process controls, driving continuous process improvements and best practices. Prepared financial statements in compliance with Indian GAAP and effectively coordinated with statutory, group, and internal auditors.

Led the monthly book closing and internal reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Prepared and reviewed monthly financial statements and management reports, while coordinating closely with outsourcing partners on all aspects of book closing. Focused on driving process improvements and standardization to enhance overall efficiency and consistency.

Managed book closing and general ledger operations, including fixed asset accounting and reporting. Oversaw balance sheet account monitoring and reconciliation, and prepared statutory financial statements in accordance with Indian GAAP. Effectively coordinated with statutory and group auditors to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Managed accounting operations and monthly book closing activities, ensuring precision and timeliness. Prepared and delivered comprehensive monthly MIS reports to management. Consolidated financial statements for multiple business units and coordinated with auditors for both statutory and internal audits. Managed capital expenditure budgeting, accounting, and reporting to support strategic financial planning.

Managed monthly management reporting, analyzing performance and variance, conducting government and statutory audits, and reconciling inter-unit accounts.