• Finance Business Partner- Providing sound financial analysis. Negotiate and persuade Finance Business Partners to manage their budget and execute routine business plan with YTD & YTG budget analysis in different formats for a leading beverage company. Taking daily/weekly/monthly calls and provide status, highlight and resolve operational issues with client/stakeholders• Process Transformation and Transition- Analyze and identify scope for process transformation, co-ordinate with stakeholders, perform required testing and enable business to deliver project to client within agreed SoW. Completed three critical knowledge transfer programs in a short period of 1.5 years as per business requirements• Marketing Cost Allocation- Perform and review monthly cost allocation by ensuring timely inputs received, consolidating and preparing monthly JV for posting. Providing insights to respective zone/country and collaborate with the local teams to finalize their periodic forecast.• Monitor team performance- Plan and deliver training sessions for a team of 5 members. Timely and accurately delivery of pre-defined or ad-hoc task by providing regular coaching and mentoring to improve team’s effectiveness and address areas of weakness.• Management Support- Providing consistent and operational support to the manager in daily activities like preparing management reports, resource planning and conducting interviews. Timely completion of tasks facilitated enhanced efficiency & productivity

 Led the initiative to update and create Fixed Asset process documents in alignment with audit requirements, enhancing process transparency and compliance. Ensured compliance with monthly ICoFR testing (Internal Control of Financial Reporting), actively addressing failed controls related to provisions, capitalization, retirements, and statutory reporting, resulting in improved control and compliance outcomes. Acted as the Fixed Asset Subject Matter Expert (SME), actively involved in Fixed Asset projects like transition to oracle Fusion, support to FA accounting teams to successful completion of process automation.

 Spearheaded the preparation of monthly and yearly OPEX forecasts for UPE & UPW Mobile business, actively collecting inputs from all departments, incorporating them into the forecast model and providing detailed analysis that supports business decisions. Reviewed and prepared Month-End Schedules including P&L analysis with detailed commentary and variance analysis report to Management, ensuring transparency and facilitating informed decision-making. Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders, ensuring alignment with cost-saving initiatives and process improvements. Drove cost-saving WOW (War on West) projects tailored to the UPE and UPW circles, achieving significant cost reductions while maintaining operational efficiency Led key cost-saving projects in circle like:• Excess loading at mobile towers- Identification of extra loading charges from TOCO bills and physical verification, support creation and correction of ~3600 service requests resulting in an annualized savings of Rs 120 Mn for FY'21• FAR reconciliation and correction- Reconciling FAR v/s physical site for active assets, removing non-usable locations and consolidating materials to reduce loss and theft cases. This proactive effort reduced the exposure by Rs. 300 Mn through timely and accurate reconciliation• OPEX Provisions- Identification and reversal of excess provisions in collaboration with all the departments. Closed 598 non-usable purchase orders permanently, resulting in an excess provision reversal of Rs. 90 Mn for FY'21• Actively involved in transition of Energy billing from rate based to Pass-through Energy Model project, contributing to a cost saving worth of Rs. 240 Mn, reducing annual OPEX by 1%, ranking it as the top-performing project nationwideNotable Achievements and Awardso Silver Award (Custom Duty Advance Cleanupo Gold Award (WH Operations Consolidation)

- Played a central role in preparing monthly OPEX provisions by collaborating with all departments, consolidating inputs, and ensuring accurate and timely booking, resulting in a >90% accuracy rate- Conducted monthly reviews of PO-based provisions in collaboration with PFO (Principal Finance Officer) SCM Head, actively discussing actualization and reversals with departmental users to align with actual expenses- Generated various Circle and Center-specific KPI reports, consistently meeting reporting deadlines, maintaining accuracy, and providing actionable insights to management for informed decision-making- Provided essential support for Circle-related queries raised by the Shared Service team, facilitating month-end closing activities, addressing audit requirements, and resolving inter-departmental open points efficiently- Managed vendor queries related to excess TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on year-end provisions, payment/invoice holds, and effectively resolved vendor inquiries. Conducted monthly vendor reconciliations for top vendors, minimizing discrepancies- Actively communicated with internal stakeholders, including department heads, finance teams, and external vendors, to ensure clarity and alignment in expense provisioning and query resolution processes

- Successfully managed a team of 5 professionals responsible for GL, AP, and AR modules, ensuring that all responsibilities were delivered on time with 100% accuracy- Led a pivotal role in the successful onsite transition of Accounts Payable processes in Malaysia, ensuring a seamless transfer of responsibilities and operational efficiency- Led a dynamic team in supervising and managing end-to-end financial processes, including invoice processing, purchase orders, expense reports, credit memos, and payment transactions- Managed end-to-end SAP-based payroll accounting processes, including weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll uploads, resulting in streamlined operations and improved accuracy- Conducted monthly payroll reconciliations, meticulously reviewing payroll records, tax withholdings, and benefit deductions, resulting in precise financial reporting and compliance- Led the financial period close process by closing AP and AR books, posting month-end journals for provisions and accruals, resulting in accurate and timely financial reporting- Effectively managed inter-company activity in a multi-currency environment, facilitating seamless transactions among global subsidiaries and minimizing currency risks- Implemented comprehensive training courses for new recruits, enhancing their proficiency in financial processes, compliance, and company policies

- Managed the company's existing portfolio of short-term loans, ensuring timely repayments and compliance with loan covenants- Managed the accurate and timely payment of TDS . Issued TDS certificates to vendors promptly and accurately and maintained comprehensive records of TDS deductions, payments, and certificates for audit and compliance purposes- Spearheaded the preparation and presentation of financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, providing crucial insights to support decision-making- Managed relationships with external news agencies and financial publications to coordinate the timely release of financial results, enhancing the organization's transparency and investor relations- Actively tracked and managed a portfolio of tax refund claims- Collaborated with financial institutions to coordinate dividend cheque printing and distribution, conducted regular reconciliation of dividend payments to identify and resolve discrepancies, resulting in improved financial accuracy and shareholder satisfaction

- Generating bills for ready mix concrete (RMC) in India involves billing and tax norms. Maintain records and follow up with customers for payment- Conducted monthly bank reconciliation for multiple corporate accounts, ensuring accurate financial reporting- Managed accounts receivable reconciliation, reducing outstanding payment discrepancies through proactive communication with clients- Collaborated with the finance and sales team to identify and resolve financial discrepancies, resulting in improved financial accuracy- Conducted in-depth cost analysis and identifying cost-saving opportunities- Prepared detailed reports and presentations for senior management, providing insights into cost trends