SURESH BABU S
Bangalore
Summary
Finance and Accounting professional with 11+ years of experience in revenue accounting, management reporting, and budgeting & forecasting. Proven expertise in project accounting, statutory compliance, controllership, and stakeholder collaboration across domestic and international projects. Skilled in process automation, internal audit, and financial reporting with hands-on ERP experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Principal Accountant | Deputy Manager Finance & Accounts | Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts
AspenTech India (Emerson Electric Subsidiary)
01.2017 - Current
- Established project accounting as the first hire, streamlining AR/AP, revenue recognition, and budget control.
- Managed financial & management reporting, forecasting, and period-closure requirements throughout the OSI → Aspen → Emerson acquisition/transition phases, ensuring seamless continuity across all three entities.
- Finance Controller for 10+ major projects (Bescom, KPTCL, TATA Power, Adani Power, CESC, WBSEDCL, KLIA Malaysia, BPCL Bhutan), overseeing financial management of projects with total value of ~USD 30 million: budgeting, forecasting, cost control, financial reporting, and stakeholder liaison.
- Implemented dashboards, trackers, and checklists, improving utilization & reporting accuracy.
- Managed financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal audits across India & US teams.
- Coordinated trade compliance & project shipments (Bhutan, Malaysia, Oman & UAE).
- Honoured with CFO Excellence award for accuracy, quality, and timely closure.
Senior Analyst (Payables)
Northern Trust
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Oversaw dividend, interest, and corporate actions reporting across APAC markets.
- Supervised and trained a 4-member team, improving compliance & accuracy.
- Served as SME for APAC market, enabling process migration to Manila.
- Honoured with 5 Spot Awards for quality, training, and process improvements.
Education
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
01.2017
B. Com - Accounts
Bangalore University
01.2014
PUC - Accounts
Karnataka State
01.2011
SSLC -
Maria Niketan High School
01.2009
Skills
- Financial & Management Accounting
- Project Control Budgeting & Forecasting
- ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
- Statutory Compliance (GST, TDS, Audit)
- ERP: Epicor, Tally Advanced Excel
- Cash flow management
Certification
- CFA Level 1
- IND AS (EY) | US GAAP (EY) | Diploma in IFRS (EY)
- Accounting & Finance (IIM Bangalore, edX)
- Excel Skills for Business – Advanced (Coursera, Macquarie University)
- Tally ERP9
Timeline
Principal Accountant | Deputy Manager Finance & Accounts | Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts
AspenTech India (Emerson Electric Subsidiary)
01.2017 - Current
Senior Analyst (Payables)
Northern Trust
08.2014 - 01.2017
B. Com - Accounts
Bangalore University
PUC - Accounts
Karnataka State
MBA - Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
SSLC -
Maria Niketan High School