Raghuvardhan Godala
Bengaluru
Summary
- MBA (Finance) professional with 14+ years of experience in Finance & Accounts across IT and consulting domains.
- Strong expertise in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Proven track record in driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and implementing financial system automation.
- Experienced in financial analysis, MIS reporting, and supporting strategic decision-making for senior leadership.
- Hands-on experience in statutory audits, regulatory compliance, and coordination with internal & external auditors.
- Skilled in cost control, budgeting, and monitoring expenditure vs. plan to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
- Exposure to business planning, fund management, banking relationships, and tax planning (direct & indirect).
- Strong capability in developing policies, SOPs, and governance frameworks to enhance financial discipline.
- Demonstrated success in leading and managing teams, setting KPIs, and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
- Known for driving operational excellence, productivity improvements, and business growth initiatives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
Mobily Infotech India Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
01.2017 - Current
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process for revenue and capital expenditure, conducting variance analysis to ensure financial reliability and cost reduction.
- Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and the finalization of financial statements.
- Collaborated with CEO and Finance Head to optimise income streams and align financial functions with long-term strategic goals; contributing to overall profitability.
- Manage Profit & Loss functions for new and existing income streams, collaborating with onsite teams to hit business milestones.
- Supervise and mentor high-performing finance teams by setting KPIs/OKRs and driving continuous professional development.
- Forecast monthly inflows/outflows and manage treasury operations, coordinating with multiple bankers to optimize liquidity.
- Coordinate end-to-end internal, statutory, and tax audits; manage indirect tax filings (GST/ST) and statutory returns across multiple jurisdictions.
- Presented monthly MIS and financial reports to executive leadership, offering insights into cost monitoring and supporting margin improvement initiatives.
- Delivered spend analytics to identify risks and enhance gross margins while strengthening global vendor relationships through regular reconciliations.
- Implement and oversee billing processes and revenue planning to ensure accuracy and minimize leakage.
- Oversee the validation and processing of payroll, ensuring accurate salary disbursements and the timely filing of related statutory reports.
- Manage cross-border payment cycles (NEFT, SWIFT, ACH), ensuring adherence to vendor terms and maximizing outward remittance efficiency.
- Oversee the full AP cycle, including 3-way matching (PO/Non-PO), vendor onboarding, and exception handling within a robust internal control framework.
- Lead and manage end-to-end Accounts Payable (AP) and General Ledger (GL) operations across India, Egypt, and Riyadh, ensuring compliance with global policies and statutory requirements.
- Work with Project Heads to ensure operational activities and commercial plans remain synchronized with company-wide objectives.
Senior Finance Executive
ANI Technologies Private Limited
Bengaluru
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Produced reports on AP aging, Purchase Order Reconciliation, and budget versus actual variances, supporting informed financial decision-making.
- Verified and validated invoices and employee reimbursements, ensuring compliance with company policies and enhancing accuracy in financial reporting.
- Consolidated payable transactions from all branches and processed them in a timely manner.
- Contributed to Corporate Finance team, focusing on optimisation of Accounts Payable process.
- Supplied provisions, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets purchase details to the MIS team.
Accounts Executive
Resolve Business Services Private Limited
Bengaluru
08.2011 - 04.2015
- Achieved notable accomplishments in delivering efficient and accurate accounting and payroll services to clients.
- Coordinated end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate employee compensation.
- Directed generation of statutory reports for clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Verified vendor invoices and employee reimbursements, ensuring accurate accounting practices.
- Prepared MIS reports, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, petty cash, and bank reconciliation statements (BRS).
- Prepared payment files and submitted them to the manager for uploading.
- Facilitated regular communication with clients, enhancing business process efficiency.
Education
MBA - Finance
S V University
Tirupati01-2022
B. Com. - Computer Applications
S V University
Tirupati01-2009
Skills
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Variance Analysis
- Accounts Payable
- Revenue Management
- Reconciliations
- Statutory audits
- Compliance
- SAP FICO
- Oracle EBS
- MIS Creation Management
- MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Board presentation
- Business acumen
- Planning
- Team Management
- Relationship Management
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Achieved substantial cost savings by transitioning direct tax services from an external vendor to an in-house setup, resulting in the recognition and appreciation from top executives at Mobily.
- Collaborated with an indirect tax consultant to file ST refund applications for the financial years 2011-12 to 2016-17, successfully securing a refund of over 5 Crore. Additionally, facilitated the filing of a GST refund claim amounting to more than 10 Crore.
- Played a crucial role in the migration of Tally to Oracle at ANI Technologies, specifically overseeing the successful migration of the AP (Accounts Payable) module.
Languages
English
Telugu
Timeline
Finance Manager
Mobily Infotech India Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - Current
Senior Finance Executive
ANI Technologies Private Limited
05.2015 - 01.2017
Accounts Executive
Resolve Business Services Private Limited
08.2011 - 04.2015
MBA - Finance
S V University
B. Com. - Computer Applications
S V University