Versatile Senior Manager specialized in Accounting and Finance, adept at driving significant improvements and automation, notably in the R2A vertical Excelled in strategic planning, team leadership, and fostering client relationships, achieving streamlined processes and enhanced efficiency. Skilled in data analytics and cross-functional team coordination, consistently delivering high-quality results and fostering continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Manager
IRON MOUNTAIN SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2021 - Current
Led improvement, automation and robotization opportunities for R2A vertical.
Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders (controllership, FP&A, Tax, External Audit, BPO etc) ensuring long-term partnerships.
Held monthly/quarterly business review meetings with IRM leadership to create business plans and workshops to drive successful business and show progress.
Led teams such as GL, FA COE, C&B COE, IC etc to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Managed global BPO links and mitigations for R2A vertical.
Facilitated system audits, SOX audits and internal audits.
Led Balance Sheet cleanup and journal rationalization projects.
Created monitoring controls for proactive alerts.
Instrumental in Oracle EBS to Cloud migration.
Managed global escalations and relationship for BPO in R2A.
Reviewer of key journal entries, balance sheets, report packages.
Single point of contact for all audits.
Facilitated vital MEC issue solving and tracking.
Coordinated with Cadency product owner and Trintech for Cadency upkeep.(Cadency is a reconciliation management tool)
Established reportable controls to uphold global R2A standards.
Conducted meetings and training sessions on critical issues about process heath, challenges and mitigation plans
Implemented and maintained cadence over all R2A BPO deliveries.
Directed BPO transition for R2A across 34 countries.
Level V –Financial Analyst II
AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
08.2019 - 03.2021
Identified and cleaned up Balance Sheet AP Reconciliations (Trade AP, AP accrual, Prepaid others, Withholding Tax etc) open items through root cause analysis and deep research.
Managed and mentored a team of nine-ten members and have enhanced team collaboration and partnership by providing clear communication and guidance.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams (Treasury, IC, Payroll, Tax, AP operations etc) to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency.
Review of worldwide AP Balance Sheet deck, carry out variance analysis on AP accrual, quick pay discounts, PQV, holdbacks and providing commentaries on the same for leadership review
Streamlined AP accrual process, managed global cash-in-transit program ((worldwide impact crosses monthly billions of dollar)
Owned and managed end to end Accounts Payable Process accounting, which involved of APGL accounting close Balance Sheet reconciliation review and sign off, open item classification aging and reporting.
Preparation of Health Tracker and white paper for FinOps AP, highlighting health of the AP accounts to leadership
Streamlined and managed complicated process like netfound reserve sufficiency.
Key contributor in launch of Automated Central Engine (a cash & bank auto match reconciliation tool) saving annual 500 hours.
SLA/KPI's and report out any miss or near miss with
Participated in hiring employees, have done regular one on one sessions with direct reports, sharing feed back and have always engaged in career growth discussions.
Assistant Manager
MEREDITH INDIA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2017 - 08.2019
Implementation of Accounting Standard Code 842 on Real Estate Leases.
Standardization of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation.
Setting up accounting methodologies for Sale of Titles.
Budgeting and Re-forecasting and review of end to end lase accounting of Real Estate and Admin Services Division.
Review and Maintenance of Reserves, Deferred Rent Schedules and Financial Analysis of Leases.
Responsible for Review and signing of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation in the system.
Review and Analysis of Month End and Quarter End Reports.
Led critical areas like Divesture Accounting, Held for Sale Accounting, Inter-company bookings, Stat audits etc.
Managed two teams ‘Postal Accounting' and ‘Treasury Accounting' consisting of eight members.
Senior Analyst
CREDIT SUISSE SERVICES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2014 - 10.2017
Standardization of Balance Sheet Signoff Reconciliation process for the Division.
Creation and Implementation of Standardized templates on Expense Accruals and Pre-paid Amortization.
Part of the team for transitioning and streamlining the Budget Transfer and Reorganization Process.
Setting up of simplified reconciliation Process for Budget Transfer & Restatements.
Responsible for Month-end expense accounting (accruals, prepayment, allocations etc.)
Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation sign off, analyzing the costs for MoM variances and monthly cost projections.
SPOC for all related accounting queries from stakeholders, auditors, etc.
Identifying appropriate methodology of restatement and preparation and posting of restatement journals.
Pre and post impact analysis of reported numbers and reconciliation to ensure no change in pre-tax income and externally reported numbers.
Articled Assistant
K. C KHANDELWAL & CO.
10.2007 - 04.2011
Assisted senior accountants with complex tax filings, ensuring accurate submissions and minimized liabilities.
Prepared Financial Statements, verified ledgers, compliance of accounting standards, auditing standards and Companies Act.
Physical verification of stock, performed statutory audit of private companies, firms and proprietorship businesses.
Enhanced client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate financial reports.
Engaged in filing of Income tax returns and statutory audits for Private Sector Corporate, Banks, Individuals, HUF, trust etc.
Education
MBA - Finance
ICFAI UNIVERSITY
Kalka, India
04.2001 -
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
Kolkata, India
04.2001 -
B.COM (Hons) - Accounting, Economics And Management Studies
UNIVERSITY OF KOLKATA
Kolkata, India
04.2001 -
High School (XII) - Commerce
KHALSA MODEL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Kolkata, India
04.2001 -
School Final (Class X) - English, Bengali, Maths, Science And Social Study
INDIRA GANDHI MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (CBSE)
Kolkata
04.2001 -
Skills
Customer Obsession and Maintaining Relationship
End to End Accounting, Finance and Data Analysis
Budget Administration and Forecasting
Team Building and Leadership
BPO Engagement and Partnership
Data-driven decision-making
Cross-Functional Communication and Team Coordination
Data Analytics, Review, Documentation and Reporting
Resource Management, Allocation and Stress Management
Operations Management and Planning
Strategic Planning and Talent Development
Data-driven decision-making
Timeline
Senior Manager
IRON MOUNTAIN SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2021 - Current
Level V –Financial Analyst II
AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
08.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Manager
MEREDITH INDIA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
10.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Analyst
CREDIT SUISSE SERVICES (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
04.2014 - 10.2017
Articled Assistant
K. C KHANDELWAL & CO.
10.2007 - 04.2011
MBA - Finance
ICFAI UNIVERSITY
04.2001 -
Chartered Accountant - Accounting And Finance
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
04.2001 -
B.COM (Hons) - Accounting, Economics And Management Studies
UNIVERSITY OF KOLKATA
04.2001 -
High School (XII) - Commerce
KHALSA MODEL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
04.2001 -
School Final (Class X) - English, Bengali, Maths, Science And Social Study
INDIRA GANDHI MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (CBSE)
04.2001 -
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