CA Priyanka Shukla
Pune
Summary
Highly-motivated and result-oriented accounting professional with experience in accounting, financial analysis, and audit-related settings. Quick and eager learner with acute attention to detail and a consistent track record of identifying process improvements to drive quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Johnson Controls
05.2021 - Current
- Accountable for delivering accounting, reporting, and controls as RTR lead for Fire business in North America while leading an impactful team of 11 members
- Successfully facilitated seamless offshore transition within an unprecedented timeframe while maintaining accuracy in book closure
- Successfully overseeing SOX compliance and audits, working closely with business unit/stakeholders to facilitate seamless daily operations
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate balance sheet reconciliations through regular review
- Maintaining team engagement during process re-engineering, automation, and transformation activities.
- Offer opportunities for self-development to cultivate a high-performance culture to consistently achieve targets as per key performance indicators
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
- Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
Business Analyst
Sandvik Asia
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Reported consolidated actual performance, forecasts, and targets timely as a member of the Business Control team
- Managed cost allocations and generated monthly financial reports as well as ad-hoc reports for a high-volume manufacturing business
- Implemented measures to optimize Net Working Capital management through control frameworks
- Conducted detailed analysis of financial records to assess sales revenues, cost allocations, expenses, and head count across all business units
Credit Controller and Business Analyst
Atlas Copco
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Successfully managed the business control function of a brand design business unit, growing turnover to 180 MINR and serving internal customers effectively
- Streamlined and enhanced the efficiency of the Business unit's payables and receivables, resulting in a decrease in outstanding amounts to 30-45 days
- Effectively monitored and reduced accounts receivables for a 623 MINR turnover business unit by ensuring prompt payment from customers and implemented systems for receivables control, maintained credit limits for 100+ dealers, to reduce the overdue percentage by 15%
- Delivered accurate business and financial information by providing high-quality analysis and generating management reports
- Assisted in the decision-making process of local managers by offering market share analysis and effectively managing working capital
- Enhanced accuracy of financial reporting by consolidating financial operations in compliance with IFRS and IndAS standards
- Ensured adherence to applicable statutory and internal audit guidelines by diligently managing and maintaining an effective internal control system.
Finance Analyst
Maersk Global Service Centres
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Streamlined and managed the timely execution of business process transition for Maersk Oil, encompassing monthly accounts closing and MIS preparation
- Assisted business owners by analyzing actuals reports on a monthly basis
- Executed various month end responsibilities such as accruals, allocations, pre-payments and reconciliations
- Executed internal cost allocation to enhance financial management
- Delivered concise monthly reports to Business Units, showcasing disparities in financial results from projected budgets/forecasts
Senior Financial Analyst
Atlas Copco
05.2011 - 08.2016
- Ensured accuracy of financial statements used by management to make informed decisions
- Contributed to the development and implementation of efficient accounting systems and templates
- Managed financial statement preparation and collaborated in conducting regulatory audits within the R2R framework
- Demonstrated ability to adhere to Indian GAAP regulations and Companies Act, 2013 guidelines by efficiently preparing annual financial statements and integrating relevant Notes to Accounts
- Maintained the precision of business account reconciliations
- Streamlined Transfer Pricing processes and ensured accurate reconciliation of intercompany payables and receivables
- Optimised various accounting functions procedures, including bank reconciliations and cash inflow reports to complete reconciliation by WD+1
Deputy Manager
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation
08.2007 - 04.2011
- Managed entire process of capital commitment and successfully completed the Capitalisation of Ishanya mall, a project valued at 221 Crores, with meticulous data collection and reconciliation
- Maintained adherence to the Service Tax Act regulations by analyzing data and effectively utilizing Cenvat Credit for timely and accurate monthly payment of Service Tax dues
- Prepared and filed on timely basis Service Tax and Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)returns
- Optimized financial operations by implementing streamlined accounting procedures for accounts payable, receivables, and general ledger
- Managed and analyzed financial information for Notes to Accounts and segment reporting
Article Assistant
M.L.Baheti and Company
07.1998 - 07.2001
- Efficiently managed audits for a wide range of businesses such as companies, partnerships, proprietorships, and financial institutions
- Ensured the accurate filing of Income Tax returns for both individual clients and businesses
- Efficiently managed financial records for various types of organizations including Proprietorships, Partnership Firms, and Co-operative Societies
- Provided tax planning advice to clients and assisted in minimizing tax liability while resolving various tax-related issues
Education
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
11-2006
B.Com -
Pune University
04-2000
Skills
- Controllership
- Record To Report
- Credit Control
- Corporate reporting and analysis
- Variance analysis
- Accounts Finalisation
- General Accounting
- MIS Preparation
- Process Transition
- ERP (SAP, BPCS) Implementation
- Process Implementation, automation and redesign
- US GAAP, IFRS, IndAS
- Deadline-oriented
- SOX Compliance
- Leadership and team building
- Performance Evaluations
Sociallinks
LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-shukla-5a17b929
Timeline
General Manager
Johnson Controls
05.2021 - Current
Business Analyst
Sandvik Asia
02.2020 - 07.2020
Credit Controller and Business Analyst
Atlas Copco
03.2017 - 01.2020
Finance Analyst
Maersk Global Service Centres
08.2016 - 03.2017
Senior Financial Analyst
Atlas Copco
05.2011 - 08.2016
Deputy Manager
Deepak Fertilisers and Petrochemicals Corporation
08.2007 - 04.2011
Article Assistant
M.L.Baheti and Company
07.1998 - 07.2001
Chartered Accountant -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B.Com -
Pune University
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