Results-driven Senior Financial Specialist with 10 years in Finance and Accounting, specializing in Record to Report and General Ledger. Experienced in delivering financial insights and supporting organizational objectives. Holds an MBA in Finance from Bangalore University, showcasing a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Finance Specialist - General Accounting and Reporting (R2R)
ABB GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES AND CONTRACTING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
Bengaluru
03.2016 - Current
Lead and execute General ledger month end close activities includes journals postings, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, Prepaid, Accruals, Provisions etc…
Managed accounting and reporting activities for Asia, Middle East, Africa, and European countries, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
Ensured compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and relevant regulatory requirements, safeguarding financial integrity.
Performed all processes, so the deadlines for financial reporting were met and all accounting and reporting activities were performed in accordance with the accounting policies.
Managed a team of 8 full-time employees, allocated work responsibilities, and guided team members to meet deadlines.
Preparation of Inter-Group IG's and reconciling with SAP and reporting in HFM.
Prepared monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliation on general ledger accounts using Trintech Cadancy tool.
Identified and analysed reconciling items and taking appropriate actions to clear aged line items.
Preparation of SAP vs Hyperion report, variation analysis and explanation of accounts balances using Hyperion Financial.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline process and improve financial data integrity.
Identified process gaps and implemented improvements, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of R2R function.
Resolved audit requests from internal and external auditors in a timely manner and followed strict audit procedures.
Conducted quarterly reviews of the chart of accounts to maintain financial integrity.
Actively participated in Migration activities from the old system to the new system.
Assist in the development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures.
User acceptance test (UAT) support to the technical team on process implementation.
Performed Forex revaluation and reconciliations on monthly basis.
Analyzed financial statements to identify trends and variances in performance.
Analyzed financial statements to identify trends and variances in performance.
Projects
Successfully transitioned the accounting and reporting activities from AMEA counterparts remotely to INGBS hub and ensured process stabilization within timeline.
Acquired and transitioned activities from SMEs in Tallin (Estonia)to INGBS Bangalore successfully.
Successfully had a knowledge transition from GBS from Krakow (Poland)to INGBS Bangalore.
Education
MBA - Finance
Acharya Bangalore B-School
Bangalore
08-2014
B.COM - Finance & Accounting
Davangere University
04-2012
Skills
General accounting
Financial reporting
USGAAP Principles
Financial analysis
Month-end close
Account reconciliation
Controls implementation
SAP
Oracle Hyperion (HFM)
MS Office Suite
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Languages
Kannada
Hindi
English
Telugu
Timeline
Senior Finance Specialist - General Accounting and Reporting (R2R)
ABB GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES AND CONTRACTING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
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