SUGANYA M
Chennai
Summary
Results-oriented Finance Manager with 16 years in Financial Controllership and Reporting across EMEA, MENA, and APAC. Led month-end close processes, balance sheet governance, and budgeting initiatives while enhancing internal controls and stakeholder engagement. Delivered process transformations and cost-saving strategies, driving efficiency in financial operations and operational compliance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager – Finance
Teleperformance
Chennai
09.2019 - Current
- Led finance operations for 10+ legal entities in MENA and SEA regions, streamlining processes to enhance financial reporting.
- Handled MEC reporting for 5+ MENA & 4+ SEA entities, eliminating submission errors and achieving 100% accuracy by standardizing processes and controls.
- Served as Regional SPOC for MEC reporting packages (R/F/Q/BW/RBW), coordinating timely consolidation and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Optimized balance sheet review processes, including EBIT landing analysis and Deferred Revenue (DFR) calculations, enhancing financial accuracy.
- Directed governance review of audit adjustments, BRS control files, and cash dashboards across 30+ entities within SSC Chennai, reducing control discrepancies by 85%.
- Managed payment cycles for UK entity, overseeing vendor payments, refunds, and chargebacks to maintain operational accuracy.
Senior Accounting Specialist
Philips
01.2017 - 08.2019
- Directed Record to Report (R2R) operations for DACH region, leading a team of 10+ members and enhancing close process efficiency by 90% through implementing an additional scrutiny layer before final submission.
- Reviewed and validated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with corporate reporting standards.
- Delivered variance analysis and actionable financial insights to CFO and key stakeholders, facilitating data-driven decision-making.
- Implemented Blackline-based reconciliation standardization, reducing manual effort by 30% via ready-to-update templates and enabling audit readiness at all times.
- Spearheaded payroll standardization initiative across Europe, improving process consistency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Assistant Manager – Finance
Atos
03.2015 - 01.2017
- Managed budgeting processes for over 30 projects, enhancing forecast accuracy by 50% across Nordic entities and aligning budgets with strategic business objectives.
- Supervised month-end close (MEC) activities, including accruals, deferrals, and preparation of comprehensive financial reports.
- Conducted detailed variance analysis and delivered actionable financial insights to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making and performance monitoring.
- Strengthened internal control mechanisms for financial reporting, ensuring strict compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
Process Lead – Fixed Assets
Capgemini
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Led a team of 10 professionals in managing fixed asset accounting and Asset Under Construction (AUC) reconciliation processes with precision.
- Reviewed asset capitalization, depreciation, and disposals to ensure compliance with accounting standards and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Strengthened reconciliation control frameworks, increasing accuracy in asset reporting by 20%.
Accountant
Temenos
11.2012 - 06.2014
- Managed general ledger (GL) activities, including accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and efficient month-end close processes for multiple international entities.
- Prepared and reviewed VAT returns and withholding tax (WHT) filings, ensuring full compliance with local and international regulatory requirements.
- Maintained and monitored robust internal control frameworks to support audit readiness and reinforce financial compliance.
- Led balance sheet clean-up initiatives, enhancing reconciliation accuracy and significantly reducing aged items.
Senior Team Member
Ford Business Service Centre
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Attained Yellow Belt certification by leading and completing process improvement projects, enhancing team capabilities.
- Identified process inefficiencies and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives, streamlining operational workflows.
- Executed accounting activities and conducted quality audits to ensure compliance in European credit operations.
Education
Financial Analyst Pro Degree -
KPMG Certified
Online07-2026
CS Executive -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
01-2011
MBA – Human Resource Management -
Pondicherry University
01-2010
B. Com - Corporate Secretaryship
University of Madras
01-2008
Skills
- Month-end close and reconciliation
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Audit and compliance management
- Process improvement and automation
- Team leadership and collaboration
Websites
Awards
- Employee of the Year, Torch Bearer, Star Performer & Employee of Quarter – Teleperformance
- Best Kaizen Award, Minimum Natchathiram Award & Employee of the Month – Philips
- Best Employee – Temenos
- Employee Excellence Award & Yellow Belt Certification – Ford
Systems And Tools
- SAP
- BlackLine
- Oracle
- D365
- Workday
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
Timeline
Assistant Manager – Finance
Teleperformance
09.2019 - Current
Senior Accounting Specialist
Philips
01.2017 - 08.2019
Assistant Manager – Finance
Atos
03.2015 - 01.2017
Process Lead – Fixed Assets
Capgemini
06.2014 - 01.2015
Accountant
Temenos
11.2012 - 06.2014
Senior Team Member
Ford Business Service Centre
08.2008 - 10.2011
Financial Analyst Pro Degree -
KPMG Certified
CS Executive -
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI)
MBA – Human Resource Management -
Pondicherry University
B. Com - Corporate Secretaryship
University of Madras