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Vinay Jain

Vinay Jain

Bengaluru

Summary

Seasoned financial management professional with 17 years of experience in auditing, accounting, and strategic planning. Skilled in delivering accurate financial reports, implementing cost-reduction strategies, process improvements and improving internal controls. Strong leader with a track record of team building and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Accounting Manager

Amazon India
Bengaluru
04.2023 - Current
  • Headed controllership function for India entities, overseeing accounting operations for Capex, Leases, and Operating expenditures including transportation, marketing, and payroll with a team of 11 members.
  • Implemented robust financial controls for enhanced compliance with regulatory standards and facilitated new business initiatives.
  • Resolving complex data integrity issues through collaboration with stakeholders and providing recommended solutions for new business launches/initiatives.
  • Collaborated with Legal and secretarial compliances, direct tax compliance, and GST leadership to ensure adherence to regulatory matters.
  • Conducted cost-benefit analysis on new projects and investments to guide strategic decision-making.
  • Partnering with the members of the global accounting organization to develop process improvement initiatives and assist in the identification of standards for global consistency.
  • Involved in preparing technical accounting positional papers to ensure compliance with global and Indian accounting standards.
  • Supervised, trained, and mentored accounting staff, promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.

Finance Manager

Amazon India
Bengaluru
04.2020 - 03.2023
  • Oversaw capex, lease, and transportation domain across all Amazon India entities.
  • Successfully managed the migration from the old accounting standard to the new Ind-AS 116 for over 600 leases. Implemented lease integration system (Tririga) as part of the transition.
  • Led a range of initiatives in the fixed asset domain to enhance system integration, process efficiency, and automation adoption for enhanced closing performance.
  • Collaborated with Amazon's Transportation team to optimize logistics across various modes of transportation, including trucks, railways, warehouse transfers, and aircraft.

Senior Financial Analyst

Amazon India
Bengaluru
11.2017 - 03.2020
  • Successfully managed and oversaw the accounting and reporting responsibilities for multiple Amazon retail entities.
  • Managed the transition of the vendor funding (i.e.; contra cost of sale) process and accounting from the accounting team at Amazon UK.
  • Significantly contributed to the establishment and successful implementation of a new retail food entity in India for Amazon, ensuring all deliverables were met and reported.
  • Played a critical role in collaborating with FP&A, finance, and business to drive strategic decision-making by improving working capital efficiency and controllership.

Assistant Manager - Finance

Inditex Trent Retail India Pvt Ltd
Gurgaon
04.2015 - 11.2017
  • Part of the core finance team responsible for overseeing accounting operations, implementing robust financial controls, contributing towards process design, business automation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Enhanced decision-making through the effective presentation of budgetary forecasts and analysis of actual performance to board members.
  • Led the successful e-commerce launch for Inditex Trent, the retailing company of Zara in India.
  • Played a vital role in the success of Inditex Trent's GST implementation during India's roll out of GST.
  • Collaborated with operational counterparts/departments to establish standardized processes, address improvement needs, and foster the exchange of best practices within teams.

Assistant Manager

S R B C & CO LLP (Ernst & Young)
Gurgaon
04.2013 - 04.2015
  • Successfully executed and led a wide range of assignments across different industries, including e-commerce, retail, and technology, in EY's Capital Market and International GAAP - Assurance practice.
  • Provided guidance and leadership to ensure the team successfully accomplished diverse assignments, consistently meeting or surpassing client's expectations.
  • Delivered classroom trainings and coached team members on complex accounting treatments/matters.
  • Achieved on-time completion of assignments by effectively communicating and coordinating with various teams within E&Y including Tax, transfer pricing, the group audit team based in the US, and other geos.

Deputy Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Kolkata
07.2010 - 04.2013
  • Conducted thorough audits utilizing PwC audit methodologies and employing analytical procedures to examine various financial statement line items and disclosures.
  • Ensured compliance of documentation with PwC audit methodologies, accounting, and auditing standards through risk and quality reviews.
  • Successfully conducted manual control testing, focusing on clients' business process controls, as well as ITGC testing for logical access and change management.
  • Part of the core group that was responsible for rolling out PwC's Aura Audit Technology Platform.
  • Worked on statutory audit assignments for complex non-financial services clients during a short-term assignment at PwC Australia from January 2010 to March 2010.

Senior Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Kolkata
03.2007 - 06.2010
  • Actively participated in audits of Australian Mutual Funds and registered Companies, ensuring successful project outcomes.
  • Handled various tasks related to project management including resourcing, training, on-the-job coaching, and review of deliverables.

Education

Skills

  • Controllership
  • GAAP knowledge
  • Forecasting & Budgeting
  • Financial Data Analytical Skills
  • SOX Compliance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Audit Coordination
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Decision Making
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Team Building and Supervision

RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS

Sandeep Square Apartment, Gear School Road, Wing-III, Flat No - 621,  Bengaluru, Karnataka, 560103

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: MR. VIJAY KUMAR JAIN
  • Date of Birth: 2nd July, 1983

LANGUAGES

English | Hindi | Bengali

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Accounting Manager

Amazon India
04.2023 - Current

Finance Manager

Amazon India
04.2020 - 03.2023

Senior Financial Analyst

Amazon India
11.2017 - 03.2020

Assistant Manager - Finance

Inditex Trent Retail India Pvt Ltd
04.2015 - 11.2017

Assistant Manager

S R B C & CO LLP (Ernst & Young)
04.2013 - 04.2015

Deputy Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
07.2010 - 04.2013

Senior Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
03.2007 - 06.2010

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