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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Systems Summary
Sunny Ahuja

Sunny Ahuja

CPA (AICPA), Finance Control & Process Transformation Expert
Hyderabad

Summary

With over 16 years of finance expertise, I specialize in process optimization, GAAP reporting, and defining scalable systems and procedures. My experience spans implementing robust internal controls, enhancing compliance frameworks, and designing sustainable financial processes. As a Financial Controller, I lead teams to deliver measurable outcomes and align finance functions with strategic business objectives.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
5
5

Years as Financial Controller

2
2

System & GAAP Implimentations

1
1

E2E Finance Function Setup for GCC

7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Deputy Director (GCC Finance Controller)

Pepsico Global Business Service India LLP
07.2020 - Current
  • As the Infra Finance Lead at PepsiCo, I oversee critical financial operations and reporting for both US GAAP and IGAAP standards
  • In this role, I ensure seamless day-to-day finance functions while leading high-value projects, such as a USD 33M office setup, and implementing scalable processes that align with strategic business objectives
  • Developed strategic plans to achieve organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company''s mission and vision.
  • Led end-to-end AP, Capex, AR, payroll, T&E operations, and tax cross-charges
  • Increased overall efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Develop financial policies and procedures
  • Conducted detailed P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reviews, providing insights to management
  • Perform control and fraud risk assessments
  • Design and implemented ESOP accounting procedures
  • Delivered a USD 33M office setup project, managing all financial controls and reporting
  • Ensured statutory compliance and monitored KPIs to enhance performance
  • Foster a high-performing finance team through mentoring and performance management

Manager – Lease Accounting

Genpact India Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 07.2020
  • Managed lease portfolio of USD$70mn (65k+ Leases) for Mondelez International, Supported by a team of 48 members and 5 direct reports
  • Managed a lease portfolio of USD 70M for Mondelez International
  • Implemented ASC 842 & IFRS 16 standards, establishing lease accounting processes
  • Enhanced process controls and aligned financial reporting to organizational goals

Associate Manager – Finance Business Partner

ANZ Ops & Technology pvt ltd
11.2016 - 06.2018
  • Finance Business Partner supporting ANZ Institutional Banking E&A region
  • Providing the business insights & financial assessments required to derive major corporate decisions
  • Developed rolling forecast and strategic plan for E&A region
  • Conducted revenue and cost analysis along with variance analysis

Manager – Finance Control

Royal Bank of Scotland IDC Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 11.2016
  • Flash Reporting, Variance analysis & PnL Review
  • Balance sheet substantiation
  • Regulatory reporting to Financial Conduct Authority UK & Finrep reporting to EU Central bank

SME – Inter Company & Accounts Payable

Accenture services Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 03.2012

Associate – Balance Sheet Substantiation

Genpact India Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 11.2009

Accounting Executive

Vanshika Service Point
06.2006 - 12.2008

Education

CPA -

AICPA
01.2023 - 01.2024

Certification in IFRS - undefined

ACCA

Strategic Cost Management - undefined

IIM

LLB - Corporate and Tax laws

Bikaner University
01.2004 - 01.2007

B.Com - undefined

Punjabi University
01.2001 - 01.2004

Skills

Financial Control

Accomplishments

  • Capitalization Leadership, Executed a $33M office setup capitalization project at PepsiCo, acting as a controller. Delivered on CAR documentation, approval workflows, commitment reviews, payment workflows, capitalization, and reporting.
  • ESOP Accounting, Implemented ESOP Accounting procedure for an Indian subsidiary of US Parent.
  • Resource-Related Accounting Processes, Designed and implemented resource-related accounting processes, including establishing operational structures, cost booking, overhead allocations, and billing to 52 entities.
  • Billing Automation, Deployed a BOT for end-to-end billing automation in SAP, saving 1 FTE.
  • PR-to-PO Release Strategies, Established PR-to-PO release strategies in SAP, automating approvals and strengthening control frameworks.
  • Lease Accounting Process, Implementing lease accounting process compliant with ASC 842 and IFRS 16 for 65,000 leases.

Timeline

AICPA - CPA,
01.2023 - 01.2024
Deputy Director (GCC Finance Controller) - Pepsico Global Business Service India LLP
07.2020 - Current
Manager – Lease Accounting - Genpact India Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 07.2020
Associate Manager – Finance Business Partner - ANZ Ops & Technology pvt ltd
11.2016 - 06.2018
Manager – Finance Control - Royal Bank of Scotland IDC Pvt Ltd
03.2012 - 11.2016
SME – Inter Company & Accounts Payable - Accenture services Pvt Ltd
11.2009 - 03.2012
Associate – Balance Sheet Substantiation - Genpact India Pvt Ltd
01.2009 - 11.2009
Accounting Executive - Vanshika Service Point
06.2006 - 12.2008
Bikaner University - LLB, Corporate and Tax laws
01.2004 - 01.2007
Punjabi University - B.Com,
01.2001 - 01.2004
ACCA - Certification in IFRS,
IIM - Strategic Cost Management,

Systems Summary

SAP, Oracle,People Soft, JDE, Hyperion – Web,  Smartview,FDM, Power BI,Power Query, Qlick packs, Tableau

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