SANDEEP KUMAR SAHU
Bangalore
Summary
Finance professional with extensive experience in RTR operations and financial reporting at Infoyss, Otis, and Genpact. Demonstrated success in driving automation initiatives through Blackline, resulting in enhanced efficiency and compliance. Expertise in stakeholder management and team leadership, promoting innovation and accountability within high-performing teams. Proficient in JD Edwards and MS Excel, contributing to streamlined financial processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Record to Report (RTR)
Genpact
03.2025 - Current
- Oversaw end-to-end RTR operations, including GL accounting and month-end close for SEA entities.
- Led global balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
- Mentored teams to meet SLAs and KPIs consistently.
- Ensured audit readiness, including compliance with SOX requirements.
- Collaborated with senior stakeholders to align financial strategies across the organization.
- Supported finance transformation initiatives to improve reporting processes.
Senior Supervisor, RTR
Otis Global Shared Service Pvt. Ltd.
07.2018 - 02.2025
- Directed global record-to-report operations across multiple entities, ensuring timely, accurate financial closes.
- Championed automation initiatives, implementing Blackline reconciliation and JD Edwards ERP enhancements to streamline processes.
- Established KPIs and performance dashboards for transparent monitoring of record-to-report operations, fostering accountability.
- Standardized transitions across entities, harmonizing processes for improved operational consistency across geographies.
- Strengthened SOX compliance and internal controls, mitigating financial risks in diverse regions.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration with tax, treasury, and FP&A teams for seamless integration of financial processes.
- Prepared monthly governance presentation decks, delivering insights on performance and process improvements to leadership.
- Built high-performing teams while mentoring future leaders and promoting a culture of ownership and innovation.
Process Lead, RTR
Infosys BPO Limited
09.2014 - 07.2018
- Managed daily RTR operations and month-end activities for timely financial reporting.
- Ensured adherence to SLAs and KPIs, contributing to consistent service delivery.
- Facilitated client communication to clarify financial processes and enhance understanding.
Senior Audit Assistant
C.S. Hariharan & Co., Chartered Accountants
- Executed statutory, internal, and bank audits to assess compliance and identify risks.
- Conducted internal audits to verify compliance with financial regulations.
- Prepared audit working papers and financial reviews to support findings and recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to review client financial statements for accuracy.
- Assisted in preparing audit reports for various client engagements and reviews.
Articleship Trainee
C.S. Hariharan & Co., Chartered Accountants
- Developed practical skills in audits and taxation processes through hands-on experience during articleship.
- Assisted in preparing financial statements for client review.
- Supported auditing processes by gathering necessary documentation.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions and accounts.
Education
Chartered Accountancy - CPT Cleared, Articleship Completed
ICAI
Bachelor of Commerce - Honours
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application -
PGDCA
Skills
- JD Edwards
- SAP FI
- BlackLine
- MS Excel
- PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Accomplishments
- Led RTR for multiple SEA entities and global reconciliations, improving accuracy and on-time close performance.
- Standardized journals and reconciliation templates across entities, reducing manual effort (~25–30%) and improving consistency.
- Implemented a standardized bank reconciliation framework, enhancing audit traceability and reducing review effort.
- Successfully transitioned EMEA entities into shared services with stable post-go-live performance.
- Strengthened controls and documentation, minimizing audit risks and improving audit outcomes.
Transformation Process Excellence
- Drove cross-entity standardization of journals and reconciliations, improving scalability and control.
- Leveraged BlackLine and ERP capabilities to automate reconciliations and reduce manual dependency.
- Led EMEA transition (knowledge transfer, process alignment, stabilization) with minimal disruption.
- Embedded Lean/Kaizen practices to continuously improve cycle time and quality.
Controllership Reconciliation
- Owned balance sheet reconciliation governance across global entities, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Reduced aged/open items and improved certification quality through standardized reviews and templates.
- Strengthened SOX controls and audit readiness; enhanced financial integrity and documentation.
Awards Recognition
- Gold Award – Genpact (Top performance and high-impact contribution within 1 year)
- Bronze Award (2x) – Genpact (Delivery excellence, process improvement, stakeholder impact)
Technology Skills
- ERP & Automation: JD Edwards, SAP FI, BlackLine
- Accounting Tools: Tally ERP 9
- Productivity: MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Odia
Personal Information
Title: Manager – Finance Operations | Record to Report (RTR)
Leadership Impact
- Led and developed a global RTR team (~10 FTEs), driving KPI-based performance and accountability.
- Established SLA/KPI governance and review cadence to sustain quality and timeliness.
- Primary interface with client leadership (Directors/CFOs), aligning delivery with business priorities.
Core Expertise
- Global RTR Operations
- Close Optimization (WD-5 to WD+3)
- Balance Sheet Ownership & Reconciliation Governance
- SOX Compliance, Audit & Risk Mitigation
- Transformation, Standardization & Automation
- ERP & Tools: SAP FI, JD Edwards, BlackLine
- Stakeholder Management (Director / CFO)
- Team Leadership & Capability Building (~10 FTEs)
Timeline
Manager, Record to Report (RTR)
Genpact
03.2025 - Current
Senior Supervisor, RTR
Otis Global Shared Service Pvt. Ltd.
07.2018 - 02.2025
Process Lead, RTR
Infosys BPO Limited
09.2014 - 07.2018
Senior Audit Assistant
C.S. Hariharan & Co., Chartered Accountants
Articleship Trainee
C.S. Hariharan & Co., Chartered Accountants
Chartered Accountancy - CPT Cleared, Articleship Completed
ICAI
Bachelor of Commerce - Honours
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application -
PGDCA