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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
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Rakesh Kumar

Rakesh Kumar

Bengaluru

Summary

Results-driven management professional with a proven track record of leading teams to success through collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence. Recognized for adaptability and consistently meeting evolving organizational needs. Seeking to leverage these skills in a challenging role within the fields of Finance, Project Management, or Political Risk and Credit Insurance, in an organization that values performance, offers growth opportunities, and provides the necessary infrastructure to support professional development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager - Finance

Gameskraft Technologies Private Limited
09.2022 - Current
  • Set up and managed the end-to-end process for Payment Gateway (PG) and bank reconciliation from scratch, ensuring accuracy and automation.
  • Reconciled payment gateway transactions regularly and posted daily financial transactions in SAP.
  • Set up over 40 plus Escrow accounts, managed Escrow Trustee operations, and ensured compliance with regulatory norms.
  • Performed regular Escrow account reconciliations, ensuring transparency and accuracy.
  • Established and implemented new business processes from scratch; automated and streamlined operations to boost efficiency and reduce manual work.
  • Managed cross-functional teams and contributed to product development through financial input and interdepartmental coordination.
  • Handled Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes for Escrow Process & Payment Gateways(PG's), including vendor management, while maintaining accurate and timely accounting records.
  • Recognized revenue in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Supported statutory and IFC audits by preparing required documentation and ensuring compliance.
  • Assisted with internal and external audits by providing necessary financial and operational data.
  • Prepared and analyzed MIS reports for management decision-making.
  • Managed projects end-to-end, ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment.
  • Utilized MySQL and Databricks for data extraction, reporting, and in-depth analysis.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.

Manager - Finance

Camden Town Technologies Private Limited
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Managed lender repayments and Payment Gateway (PG) settlements, ensuring accurate processing and fund flow.
  • Automated the lender repayment process, saving 3 FTEs and enhancing accuracy and operational efficiency.
  • Ensured timely and precise disbursements to institutional and individual lenders.
  • Monitored multiple repayment schedules and proactively resolved timing and coordination issues.
  • Reconciled high-volume payment data across internal systems and external financial platforms.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve repayment variances.
  • Prepared audit-ready reports and maintained comprehensive repayment documentation.
  • Coordinated with accounting and treasury teams to ensure sufficient liquidity and correct fund routing.
  • Responded to lender inquiries with detailed and timely information.
  • Maintained accurate repayment records to support regulatory compliance.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Manager - Finance

Bundl Technologies Private Limited
02.2018 - 04.2022
  • Led Center of Excellence (CoE) initiatives to drive finance process improvements and best practices.
  • Led the Finance team for PAN India restaurant onboarding, ensuring seamless integration of new restaurants into the system.
  • Set up and managed the restaurant finance query handling process across PAN India, ensuring timely resolutions and consistent support.
  • Managed a team of 40 plus direct reportees, overseeing daily operations and performance to meet departmental goals.
  • Supported internal, statutory, and IFC audits by preparing documentation, ensuring compliance, and facilitating timely closures.
  • Participated in due diligence processes by providing financial data, reconciliations, and compliance insights.
  • Utilized Snowflake, MySQL, and Redash for data analysis, reporting, and process optimization.
  • Reconciled more that 6 crores payment gateway transactions month, ensuring accuracy across internal systems and external settlements.
  • Created and managed process reports and dashboards to monitor performance and compliance.
  • Prepared the PAN India Restaurant weekly Payout files process it on weekly basis and analyzed MIS reports to support data-driven decision-making and financial oversight.
  • Led end-to-end payment processes, ensuring SLA/TAT adherence and full regulatory compliance.
  • Oversaw KYC documentation and verification processes in alignment with compliance requirements.
  • Automated existing finance workflows, reducing manual effort and improving operational efficiency.

Process Specialist

XL India Business Services Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 02.2018
  • Conducted detailed risk analysis on countries to support informed underwriting decisions.
  • Created bound insurance documents, including invoices and endorsements, in compliance with company standards.
  • Provided underwriting support by reviewing applications and identifying risk exposures.
  • Verified and checked policy coverages to ensure completeness and regulatory compliance.
  • Managed end-to-end policy administration, including data entry, system updates, and document control.
  • Issued accurate and timely policy documents in accordance with underwriting and client requirements.
  • Handled KYC (Know Your Customer) processes to ensure client identity verification and regulatory adherence.
  • Processed insurance claims by reviewing documentation and coordinating with relevant stakeholders.
  • Managed policy renewals and processed declines based on underwriting evaluations and client interactions.
  • Maintained accurate records and supported compliance across all underwriting, policy, and claims functions.

Senior Process Associate

Accenture
08.2015 - 11.2015
  • Performed KYC (Know Your Customer) analyses to verify client identities and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Indexed and organized invoices for streamlined processing and accurate financial reporting.
  • Reported and investigated payment discrepancies to resolve client and internal finance issues.
  • Created invoices in alignment with company policies and client contractual terms.
  • Managed recovery and payment clearance processes for clients using ERP systems such as SAP.
  • Conducted process checks to ensure operational efficiency and compliance with financial procedures.
  • Processed and tracked credit memos for adjustments and reconciliations.
  • Monitored adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Turnaround Time (TAT) targets.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve billing and payment-related issues.
  • Maintained accurate documentation and audit trails for financial transactions and compliance purposes.

Process Associate

Capgemini Business Services (India) Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2015
  • Indexed invoices to ensure accurate documentation and streamlined processing in financial systems.
  • Verified the validity of all payment discrepancies and resolved issues in coordination with stakeholders.
  • Completed final payment clearance for clients through ERP systems, including Oracle.
  • Processed payments to vendors via bank transactions, including both individual and bulk disbursements.
  • Ensured payments were successfully initiated and completed from the bank’s end.
  • Maintained adherence to SLA (Service Level Agreements) and TAT (Turnaround Time) requirements throughout the payment lifecycle.
  • Monitored and tracked all payments, including successful and rejected transactions.
  • Communicated payment statuses to clients and ensured timely resolution of any issues.
  • Collaborated with finance and operations teams to support smooth end-to-end payment processing.
  • Maintained organized records and audit trails for all payment activities to ensure transparency and compliance.

Education

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) & MBA - Finance

National School of Business
Bengaluru, India
04.2014

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Finance

University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India
03.2012

Higher Secondary School (HSC) - Accounting And Finance

Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Colaba
Mumbai, India
03-2009

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -

Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Colaba
Mumbai, India
03-2007

Skills

  • Payment Gateway (PG) Reconciliation
  • Escrow Account Management
  • PMP Certification
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Payment Processing
  • Client Onboarding
  • Process Automation
  • Project Management
  • Program Management
  • Nodal Account Management
  • Political Risk Analysis
  • Data Analysis
  • MySQL
  • Snowflake
  • Redash
  • Databricks

Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute (Pennsylvania, USA), 12/31/20, 12/31/26, # 2935095

Languages

English
Hindi
German
Portuguese
Marathi
Kannada

Hobbies and Interests

  • Listening to Music
  • Football
  • Cricket

Timeline

Manager - Finance

Gameskraft Technologies Private Limited
09.2022 - Current

Manager - Finance

Camden Town Technologies Private Limited
04.2022 - 09.2022

Manager - Finance

Bundl Technologies Private Limited
02.2018 - 04.2022

Process Specialist

XL India Business Services Pvt Ltd
11.2015 - 02.2018

Senior Process Associate

Accenture
08.2015 - 11.2015

Process Associate

Capgemini Business Services (India) Ltd
04.2014 - 08.2015

Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGPM) & MBA - Finance

National School of Business

Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) - Finance

University of Mumbai

Higher Secondary School (HSC) - Accounting And Finance

Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Colaba

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) -

Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Colaba

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