Sindhu Priya Jayakumar
Hyderabad
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Viatris, excelling in statutory accounting and compliance. Proven track record in enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting. Skilled in US GAAP and stakeholder engagement, I drive impactful process improvements and lead high-performing teams to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy General Manager – Finance
Viatris
Hyderabad
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw the integration of finance and statutory accounting operations across multiple regions, enhancing compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Prepared financial statements and statutory filings, ensuring full compliance with local GAAP requirements through meticulous audits.
- Maintained ownership of financial statement accuracy and compliance with local statutory requirements, post-review.
- Identified statutory adjustments and developed reconciliations for financial statements, driving precision in reporting.
- Guaranteed the accuracy and completeness of statutory financial statements by implementing stringent review processes.
- Resolved complex accounting challenges, facilitating efficient financial operations.
- Enhanced statutory reporting processes to positively impact the company's growth trajectory.
- Identified and executed opportunities for process improvements, fostering compliance and efficiency.
- Applied local accounting policies and standards effectively, ensuring compliance.
- Acted as a gatekeeper for high service quality in financial accounting functions.
- Managed month-end closures for different legal entities adhering to US GAAP.
- Effectively reconciled local GAAP with IFRS standards, optimizing account reconciliations.
- Scheduled and coordinated audits with external auditors and internal stakeholders seamlessly.
- Strategized audit processes, enhancing efficiency and compliance.
- Collaborated extensively with stakeholders during audits and financial statement preparations.
- Oversaw the entire scope of interim and year-end audits, ensuring stringent adherence to standards.
- Strategically managed tax provision calculations and income tax return processes.
- Utilized KPIs and automated reporting to improve operational performance monitoring.
- Led and mentored a team of managers in statutory accounting and control activities, enhancing overall competencies.
- Implemented robust performance management strategies through clear expectations and constructive feedback.
- Participated in ERP implementation initiatives, supporting comprehensive business integration.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Tax Manager
Amazon Development Centre India Pvt Ltd
Hyderabad
06.2022 - 10.2023
- Ensured compliance and effectiveness by leveraging expertise across various tax types and jurisdictions.
- Oversaw ASC 740 income tax accounting and provision computations with advanced proficiency.
- Identified efficiency opportunities, implementing impactful changes independently.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of GAAP principles and tax analysis methodologies.
- Prepared complex tax filings and detailed adjustment workpapers with precision.
- Conducted root cause analyses, developing proposals to resolve intricate tax issues.
- Analyzed emerging trends, engaging stakeholders to enhance tax outcomes.
- Managed audit readiness documentation, facilitating thorough reviews with stakeholders.
Financial Acct Advisory Associate Manager
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2018 - 06.2022
- Streamlined business processes to ensure services met established service level agreements.
- Supervised financial and accounting operations, guaranteeing accuracy in reporting.
- Managed costs, revenue, and billing while ensuring compliance with internal standards.
- Cultivated strong stakeholder relationships to achieve client objectives effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to strategize business expansion initiatives.
- Developed accurate financial reports for senior management, aligning with compliance requirements.
- Assisted in tax provision calculations during quarterly and year-end financial reviews.
Risk and Compliance Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversaw the controls and compliance team, managing daily operations to enhance performance.
- Ensured timely completion of global financial statement audits, consistently meeting quality benchmarks.
- Identified and executed strategies for operational improvements, driving efficiency.
- Developed monthly analytics and scorecards to evaluate and report on key performance indicators.
- Facilitated a structured approach to manage and track monthly issues and concerns effectively.
Finance & Admin Delivery Team Leader
IBM India Pvt Ltd
Chennai
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Led and managed a team of finance and admin professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and excellence.
- Streamlined and enhanced financial and administrative operations to achieve greater efficiency.
- Proactively addressed and resolved issues in accordance with regulatory compliance standards.
- Improved customer support services while maintaining strict adherence to SLA requirements.
Senior Process Associate
TATA Consultancy Services
Chennai
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Maintained comprehensive accounting records to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Forecasted cash flow requirements while identifying investment opportunities accurately.
- Managed general ledgers, performing reconciliations to uphold financial integrity.
- Compiled financial statements and generated reports to analyze variances and trends.
Article Assistant
J.V. Ramanujam & Co
Chennai
09.2007 - 12.2012
- Executed comprehensive statutory audits for diverse entities, including public sector undertakings and corporations.
- Facilitated meticulous income tax planning for public companies to enhance compliance and efficiency.
- Performed risk-based internal audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Madras
ChennaiChennai
Master of Business Administration -
University of Madras
ChennaiChennai
Skills
- Accounting and financial management
- Statutory accounting and compliance
- Tax reporting and international taxation
- US GAAP and SOX compliance
- Internal audits and controls
- Transfer pricing strategies
- Financial reporting standards
- Project management methodologies
- Process improvement initiatives
- Stakeholder engagement strategies
- Audit management practices
- Budget coordination skills
- Multimillion-dollar P&L oversight
- Multi-unit operations management
Accomplishments
- Efficacy improvement, realized a 25% increase in operational efficiency over two years by overseeing around 80 full-time employees in statutory and tax compliance, while also expanding a team of approximately 100 AML investigators focused on fraud and investigation
- Tax provision standardization, enhanced accuracy, quality, and turnaround time from 80% to 100% by leading a project to standardize corporate income tax provisions for 156 legal entities, transitioning from forecasts to actuals
- Quarterly provision management, managed a $1 billion quarterly provision, realizing a 70% reduction in average processing time by eliminating manual steps, and establishing a robust process framework
- Global expansion leadership, led global expansion efforts across the APAC, LATAM, and EU regions by managing a team of 100 finance analysts, operations managers, and delivery leads, ensuring successful project completion aligned with client operational metrics
Projects
Corporate Income Tax Provision Standardization, Led the successful standardization of corporate income tax provisions across 156 legal entities, transitioning from forecasts to actuals to enhance accuracy and expedite processing times. Global Expansion Project, Directed a global expansion initiative across APAC, LATAM, and EU, successfully leading a 100-member team of finance analysts to achieve project completion while adhering to key operational metrics.
Recognitions
- SSON Honorable Mention, Recognized with the SSON Honorable Mention for exceptional contributions to process innovation within the Compliance and Controls program.
- SSON Honorable Mention, Awarded the SSON Honorable Mention for exceptional innovation in processes within the Compliance and Controls program.
Timeline
Deputy General Manager – Finance
Viatris
10.2023 - Current
Tax Manager
Amazon Development Centre India Pvt Ltd
06.2022 - 10.2023
Financial Acct Advisory Associate Manager
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 06.2022
Risk and Compliance Specialist
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2018
Finance & Admin Delivery Team Leader
IBM India Pvt Ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
Senior Process Associate
TATA Consultancy Services
07.2013 - 08.2015
Article Assistant
J.V. Ramanujam & Co
09.2007 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Madras
Master of Business Administration -
University of Madras
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