Rahul PM
Team Lead - Intercompany Accounting
Coimbatore
Summary
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.
Forward-thinking Operations Specialist bringing 10 years of expertise in Accounting & Credit. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
TEAM LEADER - Intercompany Accounting
Ford Business Services
Coimbatore
08.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded cross-departmental initiative that consolidated project reporting, enhancing team efficiency by 25% and cutting reporting times by half through implementation of agile methodologies and automated workflow tools
- Oversee inter-company accounting operations for 60 legal entities across 17 countries with annual transaction volumes of $25Bn
- Led regional finance team of 30 members providing strategic direction and coaching
- Ensure adherence to global transfer pricing guidelines and statutory compliance across all entities
- Drive process improvements leveraging SAP modules resulting in 20% efficiencies
- Utilized SAP to Approve journals and accrual entries during month-end close for precise financial reporting
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering positive and collaborative work environment
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all levels of organization and implementing actionable changes accordingly
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response
SENIOR ASSOCIATE - Inter-company Accounting
Ford Business Services
Coimbatore
08.2018 - 08.2022
- Managed portfolio of 30+ client accounts, consistently achieving client satisfaction rate of over 95% through effective communication, meticulous attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving strategies
- Managed client portfolios exceeding $500 million in assets, delivering customized investment strategies that resulted in 15% average annual return over 5-year period
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures to ensure efficient and accurate inter-company transactions
- Provided payment forecasts to treasury for foreign exchange trades and effectively handled bank queries for timely fund release
- Directed due diligence for portfolio of 50+ accounts worth over $30M, improving risk assessment efficiency by 25% through creation of comprehensive analytics dashboard
- Streamlined inter-company reconciliation process, reducing monthly close cycle time by 30% through development and implementation of macro-driven Excel model that automated data matching and discrepancy reporting.
- Boosted overall team morale by creating positive work environment and encouraging open communication channels among colleagues
- Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential
- Increased client satisfaction through thorough analysis of project requirements and delivering high-quality results
- Played pivotal role in securing new business opportunities through tailored proposals and presentations
- Proactively identified potential risks, developing mitigation plans to minimize impact on project timelines or outcomes
Analyst - Ford Credit Operations
Ford Business Services
Coimbatore
06.2013 - 08.2018
- Successfully managed and resolved high volume of repossessions, resulting in 15% decrease in outstanding delinquent accounts
- Handled disbursement activities for customer and dealer refunds, ensuring accurate processing of excess or short payments
- Conducted detailed audits of payments to maintain cent percentage accuracy
- Supported Team & clients in providing timely details for performing Internal & External Audits
- Ensure proper documentation and receipts are available for disbursement made.
- Raise stop payments for incorrect disbursement initiated by peers.
- Implemented predictive analytics techniques that enabled proactive adjustments to business strategies based on emerging trends
- Identified trends and patterns in large datasets, leading to actionable insights for business growth
- Spearheaded efforts to migrate existing systems onto cloud-based platforms, resulting in improved accessibility, security, and scalability
- Utilized machine learning algorithms to analyze historical data, leading to more informed strategy development
- Supported company expansion efforts through careful market research and competitive landscape assessments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Kongunadu Arts And Science College
Coimbatore 05.2010 - 05.2013
Skills
Alteryx
PeopleSoft Ledger
Journal Entries
Inventory Accounting
Change Management
Payment Handling
Treasury FX Trades
Balance Sheet
Flux Analysis
Reconciliation
Complaint resolution
Overtime Management
Client Service
Mentoring
Cash Handling
Awards
- Bagged 5 Asia Pacific recognition Awards
- Received Best employee award for 6 Years.
Timeline
TEAM LEADER - Intercompany Accounting
Ford Business Services
08.2022 - Current
SENIOR ASSOCIATE - Inter-company Accounting
Ford Business Services
08.2018 - 08.2022
Analyst - Ford Credit Operations
Ford Business Services
06.2013 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting and Finance
Kongunadu Arts And Science College
05.2010 - 05.2013