Drove a strategic F&A transformation project for a World’s #1 Professional Networking Giant.• Process Transformation: Spearheaded the migration of intricate finance and accounting operations (intercompany, transfer pricing, commissions, royalties) to an offshore location for a leading global professional networking platform. • Team Development: Built and mentored a high-performing 21-person offshore team, ensuring timely project delivery and surpassing client deliverables.• Strategic Leadership: Exhibited strong project management, in-depth process knowledge, and effective stakeholder engagement to drive successful project outcomes.

Driving financial accuracy and operational excellence for a UK-based energy giant with global operations. Skilled in building strong stakeholder relationships across locations and navigating diverse business units.Expert in:• Record to Report (R2R) Processes• Transitions, Continuous Improvements, Training and Developments• Advanced Excel, Macros, SAP ERP (HANA), AI GPT Prompts/Google Bard/ MS CoPilot• Financial Reporting and Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting, Management AccountingHighlights:• Budgeting & Forecasting Prowess: Assisted in budget preparation for various entities, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Reconciled actual expenses with forecasts and budgets (including G&A and Capex) for optimal cost control.• Financial Reporting & Analysis Powerhouse: Generated detailed expenditure statements and cash flow reports for business units, fueling informed decision-making. Provided insightful financial statement analysis with QTD/YTD variance explanations and P&L comparisons for proactive performance management.• Reconciliation & Compliance Expert: Maintained accuracy through bank account reviews, petty cash reconciliations, accrual proposals, and journal adjustments. Ensured smooth statutory audits by managing transaction listings, reviewing samples, and coordinating support with teams.• Intercompany Transactions & Cash Management: Streamlined intercompany expense recharges, receivables/payables, and cash settlements, optimizing liquidity and resource allocation.• Process Improvement Champion: Leveraged MS Excel macros, VBA, and AI prompts (Google Bard) to automate tasks and simplify workflows, boosting efficiency and accuracy.• Team Development Mentor: Empowered team members through process training, advanced Excel techniques, macro creation, and Google Bard utilization, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.Passionate about driving financial success and building high-performing teams in complex, global environments.

Accurate, efficient, and client-focused, I excel in managing financial operations for global energy giants, like a US-based leader with operations across continents. My 15+ years of experience encompass:FINANCIAL ANALYSIS. JOURNAL ENTRIES. MONTH END CLOSE. RECONCILIATIONS. TRANSITION & TRAINING. BALANCE SHEET REVIEW. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTS.• Posting & Reviewing Complex Journal Entries: Opex/Capex accruals, payroll, COGS, sales/revenue, reclassifications, and more.• Month End Close: Safeguarding financial integrity by reviewing G/L & G&A expenses, proposing accruals for accurate reporting.• Financial Analysis Masterclass: FX gain/loss analysis, balance sheet review (QTD/YTD), P&L analysis (Actual vs Budget/Forecast), and beyond.• Reconciliation Champion: Balancing key accounts (partner AR/AP, prepaids, cash & bank, FX revaluations, etc.) via Assurenet, including correction journal recommendations.• Joint Venture Accounting: Managing expenditures, creating bills, sending invoices/jibs, receiving partner cash, and reconciling accounts.• Continuous Improvement Advocate: Streamlining processes with MS Excel formulas/functions/macros for enhanced productivity and accuracy.• Technology Savvy: Skilled in SAP ERP, Excel, Hyperion, Assurenet, SAP BI.• Migration Expert: Facilitated client's SAP R3 to ECC 6 transition with seamless financial close reconciliation and new system testing.• Knowledge Transfer Champion: Training and developing team members on processes and advanced Excel techniques.Passionate about exceeding client expectations and driving financial success, I thrive in dynamic environments. Eager to leverage my expertise and client-centric approach to contribute to another global leader's growth.

Maintained meticulous financial hygiene for a leading global automotive company, ensuring precise general ledger reconciliations and efficient accounts receivable management.Skilled in:• Receivables and cash management• Reconciliation and data analysis• Process improvement and automation• Advanced Microsoft Excel• SAP R3 ERPHighlights:• Daily Cash Receipt Master: Prepared and analysed daily bank statements to identify customer payments, accurately matching them to customers and SAP account numbers.• Cash Application Maestro: Developed and maintained a detailed daily cash receipt tracker, efficiently posting cash to customer accounts and reconciling discrepancies.• Reconciliation Champion: Reconciled cash and bank accounts, identifying and resolving unapplied cash issues, ensuring a clean and accurate financial picture.• Lean & Automate: Championed lean principles, streamlining processes through automation with Excel formulas and functions, boosting efficiency and reducing manual tasks.• Receivables Expert: Generated insightful receivables analyses, identifying trends, top customers by value and transactions, and monthly turnover fluctuations, informing proactive credit management strategies.