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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Delivered highest YTD revenue and best functioning year for Pillar 3 through development of new tactical reports and processes that drive critical actions that improve bottom-line• Head the Global accounting, reporting and tax practice services, and ensure timely completion of client financial statements for FATCA, CRS and local compliance purposes• Responsible for oversight of day-to-day finance and accounting operations (including consolidation, general ledger, accounts payables, accounts receivable to ensure timely and accurate financial information with appropriate and effective internal controls.• Ensure the finance function, globally, is robust with continuously improving systems and process• Propose action plans and provide timely update to the board to meet challenges of regulatory changes, tackle process constraints and improve bottom line.• Work closely with CFO, CTO, CRO and heads of global offices, to strategize and implement organizational objectives for Pillar 3 LOB.• Own the Global Anti Money Laundering, TMS (Transaction Monitoring Services); including building awareness across all offices globally and adequate training to officers in all jurisdictions• Lead the Global BAMS (Bank Account Management Services) team that manages bank account of managed entities; including access control and automated bank statement download and monitoring

Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• Financial Control of Group Line of Businesses; Global Brands, Global Technology and Global Functions• Own the end-to-end process of financial accounting, reporting and regulatory needs of the organizational • Approve and control monthly deliverables deadline to ensure smooth P&L and Balance Sheet close• Own the Statutory audit function of legal entities, working directly with onshore external auditors• Own the FP&A process and drive the preparation of Annual Budgets, Quarterly Forecast and Monthly flash forecasting process of P&L and Balance Sheet. Control and monitor through monthly variance analysis.• Act as single point of escalation for all finance related activities, integrated processes consolidation and technical challenges• Identify and take corrective actions to alleviate financial risks and bridge process gaps of all integrated teams that impact the company’s financials, corporate governance and control commitments• Lead Financial Transformation and Automation initiatives across the group• Maintain an in-depth and up to date knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and IFRS and advise management on potential changes in accounting regulations and practices• Manage the working capital requirements and mitigate financial FX exposure through weekly hedging decisions • Close coordination with Global function heads to drive organization wide updates and initiatives• Control the day to day accounting operations and reporting responsibilities• Successfully led the accounting system migration from Great Plains to Microsoft D365

Toronto, Canada Area

• Prepare Quarterly Business Performance Dashboard for CFO review.• Analyze, Investigate and Comment on Business Performance Variances against Operating Plan and Forecast.• Interact and Liaise with Business teams to understand Significant drivers of business.• Automate and Streamline Top of the House reports for Management Presentation.• Build Reporting Templates for Faster and more Effective Analysis and Decision Making

Bangalore

• Produce and Present Operational and Strategic Plans across Business and Senior Management levels, including successful Complex Corporate Initiatives, Operations and Organizational integrations.• Produce and Present Operational and Strategic Planning topics across Business and Senior Management levels.• Direct the development and installation of corporate procedures and controls to promote effective communication and integration between departments.• Contribute to transformational agenda in terms of strategic, consensus building, driving and contributing to objectives and participate and support in Global Initiatives and Projects.• Expert generalist in overseeing all aspects of a multi-million dollar business including Financial Planning and Analysis, developing and implementing financial controls and processes and change management.• Strong Analytical and Strategic mindset, to provide Insights to senior leadership on various financial challenges, projections, cost identification and allocation, and revenue and expense analysis relevant to operational planning.• Prepare Global Company-wide Financials, including Earning Release Preparation and Coordination for Press release. • Lead Balance Sheet Analytics, through Strategic Deposit Trend Analysis, Capital Metrics, Funds Transfer Pricing, Business Unit and Clients Return on Capital Performance and Net Interest Margin Trend Analysis of the Firm.• Pilot the strategic direction of the Organization through Share of Wallet Analysis of firms, to identify business lines and clients to enhance business opportunities.• Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to excel in challenging and deadline driven environment.

Bengaluru Area, India

• Overall Financial Control and Responsibility of all Thomson Reuters Group entities registered in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Indonesia• Direct Financial Controllership; extending beyond Direct and Indirect Tax, SOX, Corporate and Secretarial Compliance and Statutory Audit.• Timely and Accurate Financial reporting and Risk Analysis of Balance Sheet and Income Statement.• Smooth Month, Quarter and Year Close Activities including Coordination and Monitoring• Partnering with Regional Tax teams in Direct and Indirect Tax Computation and timely filing with Government Authorities.• Develop Process Improvisation within the Controllership team to achieve organizational objective of timely and consistency of Organization wide reporting and Control Activities. • Gap Analysis and Quarterly review of Working Capital Requirements, Transfer Pricing Model and Balance Sheet Risk Mitigation.• SOX and Corporate Compliance Adherence.• Budgetary Control and Analysis• Responsible for assisting in Change Management Process, for respective countries due to changes in local country or an Organizational Change.• Managing primary relationship with Finance, Internal Audit, Treasury, General Accounting and Outsource teams.• Responsible for ensuring successful Statutory Audit for each entity in assigned countries. • Authorized Signatory for Critical documents; fraud questionnaire, engagement letters, Bank related payment and bank guarantees.• Manager relationship with third parties, reviewing their competitive pricing and professional repute. Including responsibility for Change Request Management of scope of services required.• Preparation and review of financial information for completeness and accuracy for use in analyzing complex business opportunities. (GAAP and IFRS compliant)• Communicate with senior leadership and external stake holders on the results of economic analysis and risk indication.

Bengaluru Area, India

• Direct an Effective Accounts Payable and Account Receivable management across South Indian Operations of 26 Entities.• Control and Evaluate Operation Data that Comply with Industry Practices, Regulatory Requirements and Accounting Principles [GAAP & IFRS]• Develop Process Improvisation across locations and Finance Transformation methodology, implementing Checklist, SIPOC, BAB, RCA, SWOT, Best Business Practices• Responsible to Develop Fund Management Process to predict working capital requirements of day to day operations.• Facilitate Financial support in analyzing and prioritizing projects. Create financial dashboard for presentation to Senior Management and Director.• Develop Awareness and Accountability within the region on all aspects of internal controls in both Financial and Operational Environments to ensure that Assets are protected and that the Integrity of Databases is Assured.

Bangalore Area, India

• Steer the End-to-End General Accounting Function, which includes Accounting, Reconciliations, Financial Reporting & Review, Fixed Asset Management, Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis, Inter-Company Activities, Close Process Co-ordination and Balance Sheet Analysis.• Manage the End-to-End Accounts Payable Function which includes Purchase Order generation, Invoice Processing, Payment Forecast, Payment Run, Document Preparation, Vendor Reconciliation, Check Printing & Processing and Working Capital Management.• Oversee, Coordinate and Facilitate the completion of day-to-day Financial Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting and Variance Analysis.• Perform Tactical Analysis (Financial and Operational) for recommendation to Sales, Business Development and Solutions, Continuous Improvement, Work Flow Management and Transitions Teams for Developing New Client Deals.• Partner with Client to develop the Annual Budget and Ongoing Forecasting process, factoring savings from Process Efficiencies.• Ensure a smooth and effective Transition Migration of UK General Accounting Function to India.• Lead the Process Stabilization Process, including Coordination, Planning and Implementation of Financial Transformation Initiatives, including Head Count Management.• Provide the granularity of Financial Information in order to comply with various Internal and External Regulatory Compliance including GAAP, IFRS requirements and SOX testing.• Significant Interaction and Close Collaboration with Senior Client Stakeholders and Country Controllers for reviews and providing guidance with respect to Balances, Reconciliations and Reports.• A Key liaison for the business with Group Finance as well as Internal and External Auditors.• Ensure a smooth and timely execution of Project Objectives & MIS Reporting.• Control Project Profitability, through Effective, Accurate and Timely Reporting, including Process Improvisation and Resource Management.

Bangalore Area, India

General Accounting – Financial Process (Morocco, Philippines & India)Accounts Payable – Financial Process (UK)• Ensure Smooth Operations of the Financial Accounting Function of India, Morocco & Philippines Financials.• Review and oversee Business Integration and Financial Planning & Analysis functions for Global Outsourcing-Countries.• Conduct Testing for Migration and post Migration, Implementation of Cognos Controller and Cognos TM1, from existing Hyperion Reporting System.• Control and Monitor data flow from Financial Accounting System to Cognos Reporting System, including Data Drill Analysis and Reporting.• Effective People Manager ensuring regular Coaching and Feedback to Team Members.• Oversee a smooth integration of Financial Accounting and Financial Reporting System [including Implementation and Post-Implementation Review and Support] across GO-Countries for functions such Accounts Receivable, Financial Data Management, Forecasting and Commissions.• Communicate P&L results and variance analysis across the region.• Assess, Recommend and Implement New Business Proposals and Financial Processes as appropriate.

Bangalore Area, India

• Ensure Smooth and Effective functioning of the Accounts and Finance Departments.• Prepare, Collect & Controlling Budgets of Various departments within the Organization. • Prepare & Ensure Sufficiency and Adequacy of Financial Records, in compliance with various Internal and External Reporting Requirements.• Prepare appropriate Financial Schedules and Reconciliations to provide insightful Analysis to Senior Management and documentation for Audit purpose.• Perform Monthly General Ledger Review before Presentation of Financial Statement to Management.• Liaise Closely with Statutory Auditor & Company Secretary to ensure an effective communication to meet the External Reporting requirements. • Advise management on Direct and Indirect Tax & Other Corporate Compliance matters.• Ensure Compliance adherence to all External Reporting Agencies. Chandran and Raman - Audit Firm Responsibilities performed across locations in India• Process Implementation and Review • Statutory and Tax Audits• Investigations• Systems cum Internal and Concurrent Audits• Others; including close coordination with Local Tax Department and Registrar of Companies

Bengaluru Area, India

• Prepare Financial Accounts, Consolidation and Finalization, including Journal Entry Posting, Cash Flow Statements, P&L Account, Balance Sheet and necessary schedules.• Prepare various Reports like Directors Report, Auditors Report, Management Discussion and Analysis.• Conduct Statutory and Tax Audit of clients based across the country for reporting to external regulators.• Perform Systems and Internal audits for Monthly and Quarterly Reporting on Systems for Test of Design and Test of Effectiveness.• Prepare Client Tax Returns and Timely File with Tax Department.• Prepare Relevant Corporate Structure Changes and Updates Record for filing with The Registrar of Companies as part of Corporate Compliance.

Certified Public Accountant, Accounting, Finance, Tax And Audit

Activities and Societies: California Board of Accountancy National Association of State Boards of Accountancy. Certified Public Accountant.

Chartered Accountant, Financial Planning And Services, Compliance, Controller, Tax, Audit

Activities and Societies: Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Southern India Regional Council Karnataka State Chartered.

Global Certificate In Data Science, Artificial Intelligence

Python, Automation, Machine Learning

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Accounting, Finance And Tax

Activities and Societies: Bangalore University Bachelor of Commerce from Bangalore University

Master'S Degree, Finance, General