Samsheer Navas M
General Ledger Accountant
Bengaluru
Summary
Accomplished Process Lead with a proven track record at Siemens Technology & Services P.Ltd, specializing in GL Accounting and SAP GUI scripting. Expert in enhancing efficiency by automating processes, resulting in significant FTE savings. Skilled in fostering team development and stakeholder relationships, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and advanced Excel capabilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Process Lead - Closing & Reporting.
Siemens Technology & Services P.Ltd
02.2018 - Current
- Handling Closing & Reporting team Latin America Region.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement through data analysis and process evaluation.
- Automated 35+ manual activities which resulted savings of 2 FTEs.
- Enhanced employee engagement by organizing regular training sessions and promoting a culture of learning within the team.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, communicating project updates regularly for transparency and alignment on goals.
- Implemented new process technology, improving overall efficiency and reducing costs.
- Maintenance of SAP Runbook steps for Month-end activities.
- Preparation and Posting of Journal Entries for Provision creation, reversal, Exchange rate hedging, VAT Allocation etc.
Process Lead, General Ledger - RTR
Capgemini Business Services
02.2015 - 10.2017
- Successfully completed Project Transition for Unilever Southern Corn Countries RTR Process from Unilever Chile to Capgemini India.
- Management Reporting including Month End Closing activities and Reporting activities.
- Pre & Post month end review call, Governance call with Regional and Global business team.
- Preparation of Profit & Loss statement, Product wise and Customer wise P&L statement, Working Capital Analysis & Cost Variance Analysis for Management reporting.
- Creation and maintenance of Assessment Cycles for allocating various costs.
- Prepare and maintain PPTs for each process.
- Mentored junior team members, providing guidance on best practices and contributing to their professional development.
Senior Executive, GL Accounting
EXL Services
02.2012 - 10.2014
- Fiscal month close activities including preparation and posting of closing Journal entries and preparation of Intercompany Accounts Receivables Statements and Transfer Price Statements.
- Account reconciliations including Payroll with PeopleSoft and bank reconciliations, GL to sub-ledger reconciliations.
- Blackline tool – Complete reconciliation update in Blackline tool.
- Analyze transactions to determine root causes, variances and recommend corrections.
- Conduct an in-depth analysis (Sub Ledger & General Ledger) to correct differences.
- Transmission of final trial balance to FDM for consolidation, FDM Tie Out and Certification processes.
- Preparation of Journal Entries & various Pre-month end activities.
Accountant
Maliyekkal Roller Flour Mills P.Ltd
03.2010 - 05.2011
- Accounts Finalization including preparation of Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet and other Financial Statements on a Periodic basis.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Inventory Report Preparation and Inventory management.
- Profit analysis and Production result analysis.
- Sales forecast and financial planning.
- Meeting with clients to assure Accounting data accuracy.
- Cost Analysis and budgeting.
Education
Associate of Arts - CMA - Intermediate
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Ernakulam, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
The University of Calicut
Calicut 04.2001 -
Skills
Team Lead GL Accounting
Automation - SAP GUI scripting
MS Excel Automations
Advanced MS Excel Knowledge
Month End GL Closing & Reporting
Management Reporting
Accounts Finalization
SAP, Oracle, Blackline & Tally
Accomplishments
- Automated 35-plus manual activities using SAP Scripting - saved Two-FTEs (3,500+ hours savings/Year).
- Successfully Completed Project Transition from Unilever Chile (South America) to Capgemini India for RTR Process.
- Received many Excellence Awards from all the Organizations for Contribution & Commitments towards Profession.
Timeline
Process Lead - Closing & Reporting.
Siemens Technology & Services P.Ltd
02.2018 - Current
Process Lead, General Ledger - RTR
Capgemini Business Services
02.2015 - 10.2017
Senior Executive, GL Accounting
EXL Services
02.2012 - 10.2014
Accountant
Maliyekkal Roller Flour Mills P.Ltd
03.2010 - 05.2011
Associate of Arts - CMA - Intermediate
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
The University of Calicut
04.2001 -
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