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Prince Ramesh

Lead - Business Analyst
Chennai

Summary

As a commerce graduate, I am driven to secure a challenging position where my strong academic foundation can be leveraged to enhance organizational operations. With hands-on experience in day-to-day accounting processes , I am eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to drive financial excellence and efficiency within your organization.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Lead Business Analyst

Freshworks
Chennai
01.2025 - Current
  • Developed detailed functional specifications to guide development teams in creating robust software solutions for clients.
  • Increased team productivity through effective communication, collaboration, and resource management strategies.

Senior Business Analyst

Freshworks
Chennai
06.2023 - Current

Strategic Support for Leadership Team:

  • Provided invaluable support to the leadership team through comprehensive reporting, in-depth analysis, and data-driven business presentations. These efforts played a critical role in shaping divisional strategies and informed key decision-making processes.

TAM Account Allocation:

  • Demonstrated strategic acumen by effectively allocating Total Addressable Market (TAM) accounts to sales teams. This allocation maximized sales opportunities and alignment with the organization's growth objectives.

Pipeline Health Assessment:

  • Produced and delivered Pipeline Health reports, enabling a real-time assessment of the sales pipeline's status. These reports were instrumental in identifying and addressing potential bottlenecks and streamlining sales processes.

Deals Tracking for Commit and Target Alignment:

  • Developed a Deals Tracker to meticulously monitor and ensure that the sales pipeline remained in alignment with Commit and Target goals. This proactive approach enhanced control and accountability while improving overall sales performance.

Pipeline Generation Analysis:

  • Leveraged data analysis to create Pipeline Generation reports, which provided a valuable overview of new sales opportunities and their development within the organization. These reports were essential for strategic planning and resource allocation.


Comprehensive TAM Movements Documentation:

  • Conducted a thorough analysis of Total Addressable Market (TAM) movements and meticulously documented changes.

Senior Revenue Accountant

Freshworks
Chennai
04.2020 - 05.2023


IPO Revenue Accounting Support:

· As a key member of the Revenue Accounting team, I played a crucial role in meeting all revenue and accounts receivable (AR) requirements essential for a successful IPO.


ERP Transition and Data Migration:

· Led the transition of OTC processes to the NetSuite ERP platform, ensuring seamless integration and data migration for revenue-related information.


Billing and Accounting Integration:

· Spearheaded the integration between the billing platform, Chargebee, and the accounting software, NetSuite, streamlining financial processes and data flow.


Customer Receipt Allocation and Integration Rectification:

· Managed the allocation of customer receipts to their respective invoices in the billing portal, Chargebee.

· Proactively identified and rectified integration errors between the billing and accounting tools, ensuring data accuracy.


Bank Reconciliation and Expense Reporting:

· Conducted weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for both online and offline payments.

· Posted charges to the appropriate cost centers and prepared schedules for monthly expenses.


Billing and Credit Adjustments:

· Responsible for billing and credit adjustments within the organization, ensuring invoices align with signed contracts.


Customer Refunds and Financial Reporting:

· Processed online and offline refunds in cases of customer disputes.

· Prepared comprehensive financial reports for management, offering insights and analysis to guide decision-making.


Revenue Waterfall Analysis:

· Created a revenue waterfall model to analyze revenue and deferred revenue movement


Management of Audit Queries and Workpaper Maintenance for SOX Compliance:

· Effectively managed audit queries, responding promptly and providing accurate and relevant information to external auditors and internal stakeholders.

· Skillfully prepared, organized, and maintained workpapers strictly adhering to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements.

· Ensured work papers were thorough and well-documented, serving as a reliable source of evidence for financial controls and procedures.

Associate

Hatsun Agro Products
Chennai
11.2019 - 03.2020


Posting Bank Entries for Various Receipts:

  • Skillfully managed the posting of bank entries for a variety of receipts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations and company standards. This included handling payments from diverse sources and maintaining detailed records of transactions.

Expense Booking in Alignment with SOA:

  • Proficiently booked expenses in accordance with Statements of Account (SOA), guaranteeing that financial records were consistent and reflective of actual expenditures.

Reporting Receivables to Management:

  • Compiled and presented comprehensive receivables reports to the management team, offering insights into outstanding payments and facilitating informed decision-making. These reports played a vital role in maintaining financial stability and optimizing cash flow management.

Junior Process Executive

Redington Gulf FZE
Chennai
07.2017 - 11.2019


Journal Entries for Receipts, Payments, Monthly Revenue, and Expenses:

· Proficiently prepared and recorded journal entries for various financial transactions, including receipts, payments, monthly revenue, and expenses.


Monthly Invoicing for Customer Services:

· Managed the timely and accurate generation of monthly invoices to customers for the services provided. Ensured invoices were compliant with contract terms and company policies.


Internal and Vendor Invoice Handling:

· Skillfully processed both internal invoices and those received from vendor portals, maintaining meticulous records of all financial transactions.


Customer Book Maintenance and Claims Allocation:

· Maintained detailed customer books, documenting financial interactions and ensuring accurate allocation of claims based on vendor data. Maintained a high level of data accuracy and integrity.


Invoices Reconciliation with Customer Receipts:

· Successfully cleared invoices with receipts received from customers, reconciling accounts to maintain accurate financial records.


SOA Distribution to Customers and Aging Reports:

· Regularly provided Statements of Account (SOA) to customers on a monthly basis, ensuring that unpaid invoices were highlighted for prompt attention.

· Sent aging reports to internal teams, offering insights into receivables management and aiding in decision-making processes.


Monthly Revenue Reporting to Management:

· Compiled and presented comprehensive monthly revenue reports to the management team. These reports provided a valuable overview of financial performance and supported informed decision-making.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Commerce

SIVET College
Chennai
07.2014 - 04.2017

Skills

Revenue Analysis

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Software

Netsuite

Sage Intacct

Chargebee

Numbers

SAP

Power Bi

Blackline

Insight

MS Office

Accomplishments

Recipient of 'Employee of the Quarter' Award for Automation Initiative:

  • Earned recognition as the 'Employee of the Quarter' for the innovative implementation of an automation process using Power BI.
  • The automation initiative significantly improved efficiency and data analysis, contributing to more informed decision-making and resource optimization within the organization.

Pioneering Sales Finance Policy Establishment:

  • Took the lead in creating and implementing a Sales Finance policy within the organization.
  • Developed a comprehensive approval matrix for billing adjustments, enhancing control and compliance while streamlining financial processes.

Successful NetSuite Migration with Rigorous Testing:

  • Spearheaded the NetSuite migration project, meticulously testing records in sandbox instances to ensure a smooth transition.

Timeline

Lead Business Analyst

Freshworks
01.2025 - Current

Senior Business Analyst

Freshworks
06.2023 - Current

Senior Revenue Accountant

Freshworks
04.2020 - 05.2023

Associate

Hatsun Agro Products
11.2019 - 03.2020

Junior Process Executive

Redington Gulf FZE
07.2017 - 11.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Bachelor of Commerce

SIVET College
07.2014 - 04.2017
Prince RameshLead - Business Analyst