Sahil Batheja
Accounting Professional
Summary
Encouraging team lead and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact companies process. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager (Grade 10) Finance Operations
Accenture-AIG
11.2020 - Current
- Preparing various reports for different schedules like Sch F, Sch Y, Sch 13 etc
- Handling various internal and external reporting activities which help the senior management make further business decision based on the reinsurer performance. Some of the prominent ones are IBNR and its reallocations, International & domestic scorecard giving details on performance of various reinsurers, early warning reports giving status of penalties and collateral for reinsurers doing business in different states/provinces marked as affiliates, unaffiliated, authorized and unauthorized, preparing journal entries and other adjustment entries while finalizing the accounts for quarter close, performing reconciliations comparing sub ledgers vs general ledgers Various adhoc requests after quarter close related to audit where we do some reconciliations and provide other required details which help both internal and external auditors with their process.
- Training new joiners and reviewing their work before sending it to the client or onshore team
Assistant Manager
AXA XL
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Direct, manage and lead the support services accounting team for US & Lloyds region having 7+ members
- Responsibilities include hiring, scheduling, preparing performance evaluations, and making reward recommendations of the team members
- Review and approve sub-journal entries to ensure they accurately record the company's financial transactions and comply with existing accounting policies ensure that supporting documentation is maintained
- Provide guidance in the identification and explanation of variances for Support Services general ledger accounts like cash logs, premium estimates etc
- Ensure adherence to, standard operating procedures (SOP's) and policies and procedures, prepare and update the SOPs as and when required for any new transition
- Develop and manage dashboards reporting the key metrics (KPIs) for the team which are presented to the top management
Sr. Finance Associate
AXA XL
10.2016 - 03.2019
- In addition to the below responsibilities I was further involved in various process transition from onshore teams to India shared services for eg: TA process of Fac business and Lloyds UK & China business
- Training all the new joiners with in my team as well TA team of shared services in Poland and bringing them up to speed to execute the desired responsibilities
- Have worked for different regions i.e US, EMEA, UK and ASIA Pacific region which has provided me a broader scope of interaction with different people and know process and exceptions of different regions
- Worked on various monthly and quarterly closing activities which includes premium accrual report, unclosed risk report, overdue accounts and over aged balances report which are a part of FIC reporting
- Proactively taking new responsibilities as every new opportunity helps to grow
Finance Associate
AXA XL
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Processing transactions in the sub ledger accounts
- These are a part of the general ledger, and finally affect the company's financial statements, i.e., the profit and loss account and the balance sheet
- Processing cash activity for assigned brokers and ceding companies including application, collection and accounts payable, within a team environment
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external clients
- Analyzing, booking and reconciliation of various reinsurance accounts, including those with adjustable features such as commissions and premium adjustments
- Assisting in the monthly & quarterly closing process of the accounts and reporting of the balance
- Work closely with other internal departments on special projects as and when required
- Handling and supporting other team members with all their queries related to the processes
Education
B.B.A, General -
JIMS/ IP University
M.B.A, Dual Fin. & Mrkt. -
Amity University
Skills
Operations Management
Problem-solving abilities
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Team motivation
Compliance understanding
Team building
Self Motivation
Performance Tracking and Evaluation
Process Improvement
Accomplishments
- Got recognized for my work and awarded with 'Pat on the back' for my support in integration process after merger with Catlin
- Has been appreciated and awarded 'You have earned it award' for streamlining Lloyds process which is considered as one of the complex portfolios
- Have been awarded certificate for participation and successful implementation of 'Paper saving technique' in impact challenge at AXA XL
- Active member of 'Learning and Development' team who works for improving soft and technical skills of the employees
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Grade 10) Finance Operations
Accenture-AIG
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
AXA XL
04.2019 - 10.2020
Sr. Finance Associate
AXA XL
10.2016 - 03.2019
Finance Associate
AXA XL
06.2014 - 09.2016
B.B.A, General -
JIMS/ IP University
M.B.A, Dual Fin. & Mrkt. -
Amity University
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