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SAURAV CHHABRA

Gurgaon

Summary

Dynamic Senior Project Manager with extensive experience at RioTinto, specializing in finance transformation and process improvement. Proven expertise in SAP and project management, driving successful automation initiatives and stakeholder engagement. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and standardizing finance processes, contributing to significant organizational growth.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Project Manager

RioTinto
Gurgaon
01.2020 - Current
  • Executed end-to-end Finance Transformation projects while prioritizing Process Improvement initiatives in collaboration with Service Delivery teams.
  • Partnered with Automation team to enhance project pipeline and foster synergies.
  • Standardized finance processes, maintaining comprehensive documentation and compliance with best practices.
  • Drove integration initiatives with stakeholders at all levels to streamline operations.
  • Implemented SAP Process Improvement strategies to leverage full system capabilities in line with organizational goals.
  • Provided regular updates on project progress and potential opportunities outside formal channels.
  • Remained informed on industry trends in finance and shared services for process enhancement.
  • Reviewed and established the correct Finance Taxonomy as per evolving business needs.

Manager

Genpact
Gurgaon
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Directed team of 21 FTEs in Finance & Accounting for healthcare client, focusing on RTR & OTC.
  • Led team of eight accountants in finance division for hospitality client, ensuring high performance.
  • Participated in two remote process transitions from U.S. Princeton.
  • Engaged in strategic planning and decision-making for operational improvements.
  • Contributed to finance transformation initiatives involving Lean Six Sigma and automation projects.
  • Facilitated resource hiring process to enhance departmental capabilities.
  • Prepared yearly appraisals to assess and motivate team performance.
  • Managed client visits to cultivate strong relationships.

Assistant Manager

Serco Global Services
Gurgaon
05.2012 - 01.2016
  • Managed a team of three FTEs to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Aligned with General Accounting role at Serco Immigration Services Australia in Shared Services Gurgaon.
  • Executed successful finance transition from Genpact for critical Australian and UK processes.
  • Conducted two year-end audits and client audits, achieving high client satisfaction.
  • Prepared and submitted pass-through cost billed to Australian Government.
  • Performed month-end activities, including accrual and prepayment entries based on billing templates.
  • Executed intercompany reconciliations and prepared various provision entries, optimizing financial accuracy.
  • Analyzed P&L and balance sheet, preparing correction journals and monthly profitability analyses.

Subject Matter Expert

Accenture
06.2010 - 04.2012
  • Executed successful onsite transition for logistics client from Houston, Texas to Accenture.
  • Delivered process training to three full-time employees, stabilizing operations.
  • Managed complex bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations for critical U.S. markets.
  • Completed two year-end processes and client audits, receiving positive client feedback.
  • Performed month-end activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Reported final month-end figures in Hyperion for statutory reporting purposes.
  • Prepared variance analysis report to highlight financial discrepancies.

Process Developer

Genpact
10.2007 - 06.2010
  • Executed four onsite transitions to Belgium, Netherlands, France, and South Africa for General Accounting role at Genpact.
  • Facilitated a reverse onsite transition of finance and accounting operations to Romania at Genpact.
  • Collaborated in General Accounting role with Invensys within Global F&A framework.
  • Successfully managed year-end processes for critical European markets.
  • Conducted three client audits, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
  • Maintained fixed asset records, including asset creation and depreciation calculations in SAP.
  • Reconciled various accounts, including prepaid expenses, accruals, recharge accounts, and loan accounts.
  • Prepared group loan reconciliations for three entities while maintaining control over financial accuracy.

Education

Project Management Professional PMP -

Project management Institute (PMI)
01.2022

Six Sigma Green Belt -

01.2019

PGDBA Finance -

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
01.2011

B.Com. -

Lucknow University
01.2007

Skills

  • ECC 60 SAP expertise
  • Project management
  • Oracle database systems
  • Sun Financials software
  • Wordport application
  • PeopleSoft solutions
  • Hyperion financial tools
  • SAP BPC proficiency
  • SAP HANA knowledge
  • Windows operating systems
  • MS Visio diagrams
  • BPMN tools Adonis & SAP Signavio
  • IBM Blueworks process mapping
  • MS Project planning
  • Excel spreadsheets
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Word processing skills
  • Team leadership abilities
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies
  • Automation initiatives execution
  • Change management techniques
  • Multi-project coordination
  • Agile methodology practices

Accomplishments

  • Received Best Team Leader of the Year award for Year 2014-15 in Serco.
  • Received best Manager Award for Year 2017-18 Genpact.
  • Handled six onsite transitioned end-to-end and received accolades from client.
  • Successfully identified and implemented several LEAN Six Sigma, Standardization and Automation projects.

Summary Profile

PMP Certified Project Manager with more than 14 years of total Finance & Accounting (General Accounting) and Project Management, Transition and Transformation experience. Six Sigma Green Belt trained & tested. Sound knowledge of Process Transition Management, Business Transformation, Closing & Reporting, Consolidation, Order-to-cash and Procure-to-Pay. Team leading experience of more than seven years. Handled teams ranging from 2 to 21 FTEs. Handled Six Onsite and five remote Accounting process Transitions. A team player who prefers to work closely with a wide variety of people from all areas across an organization and caters to the growth of the organization.

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: Mr. P K Chhabra
  • Date of Birth: 05/26/85

Certification

  • Project Management Professional - PMP
  • PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

Timeline

Senior Project Manager

RioTinto
01.2020 - Current

Manager

Genpact
01.2016 - 01.2020

Assistant Manager

Serco Global Services
05.2012 - 01.2016

Subject Matter Expert

Accenture
06.2010 - 04.2012

Process Developer

Genpact
10.2007 - 06.2010

Project Management Professional PMP -

Project management Institute (PMI)

Six Sigma Green Belt -

PGDBA Finance -

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)

B.Com. -

Lucknow University

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