With over 10 years of experience in leading industries such as Residential & Commercial Real Estate, Interior Design & Architecture, and Outsourcing & Offshore Consulting, I possess a diverse cross-cultural background and proven expertise in Financial Accounting, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, and Audit Matters.As an Assistant Manager in Finance & Accounts - General Ledger at EXL Service, I collaborate with the onshore team to address queries and requests in a timely and effective manner. I establish and maintain accounting internal controls, conduct thorough reconciliations of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and bank transactions, and oversee intercompany accounting reconciliations. I support team members during tight deadlines, liaise with external auditors, and ensure that all close-related tasks are completed promptly.As a Senior Accountant at The Total Office LLC, Dubai, UAE, I managed internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable invoices, proactively managed vendor statement reconciliations, and organized and processed the closure of large projects for our main suppliers. I prepared month-end schedules and ensured successful month-end close processes were completed.I hold a Master's in Business Administration (Finance & Marketing) from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Ranchi, India (International Campus), and a Bachelor's in Business Management (Finance & Marketing) from Amrita Vishwavidyapeetham, Mysore, India.With strong planning, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, I provide strategic financial guidance to achieve organizational goals while respecting and appreciating diverse cultures.Area of ExpertiseFinancial Accounting | Cost Accounting | Finalization of Accounts | Accounts Payable & Receivables, Audits | Bank Reconciliation | MIS Reporting & Documentation | Treasury Management | Statutory Compliance | Budgeting and Forecasting | Journal Entries (Accounting) | Cash flow | Payroll | General Ledgers | Accounting and Financial Reporting | Audit | Financial Services | Payments | Variance analysis | Invoicing | Fixed assets management | Banking and cash transactions | Cross-cultural experience | Problem-solving skills | Communication skills | Relationship building | Financial statements | Diverse industries expertise | Self-starter | Analytical skills | Decision-making | Strategic Financial Guidance | Team Management