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SDM - Digital Finance Transformation
CognizantSDM - Digital Finance Transformation
Jun. 2021Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaResponsible for leading and driving transformation projects through automation as a Digital Transformation Lead. Digital Transformation Leadership: implemented strategic digital transformation initiatives, streamlining finance and accounting process through automation, process reengineering, and continuous process enhancements. Automation Solutions: Crafted and deployed robust automation solutions using UiPath, Power Automate, and Power Query, achieving significant workflow optimization. Data Analytics and Visualizations: Spearheaded the design and implementation of data insights and visualization projects, leveraging Excel, Power Query, and Power BI to meet reporting and diverse visualization needs. Black Line Implementations: Led Black Line implementations, integrations, and system administration to optimize financial close processes, strengthen compliance, and enhance data transparency. Hyperion Migration Management: Led Hyperion FDM and HFM migrations, ensuring seamless transitions and data integrity while partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and achieve key project goals. Achievements: Successfully implemented various automation solutions, resulting in streamlined workflows, reduced manual effort, and enhanced data accuracy. Developed and delivered training programs for team members on newly implemented processes, automation tools, and data analysis techniques, driving adoption of digital transformation initiatives
Digital Finance Transformation Manager
CognizantDigital Finance Transformation Manager
Jul. 2018 - Jun. 2021Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaResponsible for leading the implementation of digital finance and automation initiatives to optimize financial processes as Manager - Digital Transformations. Digital Finance and Automation: Spearheaded the implementation of digital finance and automation initiatives, utilizing UiPath, Power Automate, VBA, and Power Query to streamline workflows and enhance financial processes. Data Analytics and Visualizations: Spearheaded the design and implementation of data insights and visualization projects, leveraging Excel, Power Query, and Power BI to meet reporting and diverse visualization needs. Process Standardization and Hyperion Solutions: Successfully standardized processes and deployed Hyperion FDM and HFM solutions, improving data accuracy and boosting reporting efficiency. Black Line Implementations: Led Black Line integrations and implementations to optimize reconciliation processes, strengthen compliance, and improve data visibility. Knowledge Transfer and Process Transition: Facilitated the transition of new financial processes from US-based teams by conducting client workshops, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer and successful adoption. Collaboration with AP/AR Teams: Partnered with accounts payable and receivable teams to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, mitigating financial risks and maintaining data integrity. Achievements: Successfully streamlined balance sheet and record-to-report (R2R) processes, improving accuracy and reducing manual effort. Successfully implemented various automation initiatives, leading to increased efficiency, improved data quality, and reduced risk in financial processes.
Assistant Manager - Finance & Accounting and Automations
Genpact IndiaAssistant Manager - Finance & Accounting and Automations
Apr. 2016 - Jun. 2018Hyderabad Area, IndiaResponsible for supervising a team of accounting professionals, overseeing general ledger accounting, month-end close processes, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, and providing training and mentorship as an Assistant Manager. Accounting Operations: Supervised and guided a team of accounting professionals, managing general ledger accounting, month-end close procedures, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations with precision and efficiency. Process Improvements: Championed F&A process improvement initiatives by automating tasks and onboarding new activities, ensuring accuracy and meeting critical deadlines. Data Analysis and Insights: Conducted thorough data analysis to identify discrepancies, enhance financial statement accuracy, and provide actionable insights for informed decision-making. SOX, Audit Support: Collaborated with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX regulatory requirements, safeguarding financial and operational integrity. Accounting Task Transitions: Facilitated the seamless transition of new accounting tasks from clients, streamlining integration processes and guaranteeing timely, accurate execution. Achievements: Led a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt project that reduced manual interventions, optimized process efficiency, and generated significant time savings equivalent to one FTE. Implemented process automation solutions, improving operational efficiency and significantly reducing manual effort. Successfully resolved issues related to duplicate vendor payments, mitigating potential financial losses and strengthening internal controls.
Management Trainee - Finance & Accounting and Automations
Genpact IndiaManagement Trainee - Finance & Accounting and Automations
Jul. 2014 - Mar. 2016Hyderabad Area, IndiaResponsible for leading a team of accounting professionals in executing general ledger accounting tasks, including month-end close processes, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations as a Management Trainee. Accounting Operations: Supervised and guided a team of accounting professionals, managing general ledger accounting, month-end close procedures, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations with precision and efficiency. Process Improvements: Championed F&A process improvement initiatives by automating tasks and onboarding new activities, ensuring accuracy and meeting critical deadlines. Data Analysis and Insights: Conducted thorough data analysis to identify discrepancies, enhance financial statement accuracy, and provide actionable insights for informed decision-making. SOX, Audit Support: Collaborated with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with SOX regulatory requirements, safeguarding financial and operational integrity. Accounting Task Transitions: Facilitated the seamless transition of new accounting tasks from clients, streamlining integration processes and guaranteeing timely, accurate execution. Achievements: Successfully executed a quality improvement project that minimized errors in general ledger processes, resulting in the achievement of 100% Service Level Agreement (SLA) adherence. Successfully implemented two process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the prepaid amortization and legal accrual processes
Process Developer - Accounting
Genpact IndiaProcess Developer - Accounting
Nov. 2011 - Jun. 2014Hyderabad Area, IndiaResponsible for executing core general ledger functions and supporting SOX compliance, external audit, and tax audit requirements, showcasing a strong understanding of financial regulations and internal control procedures as a Process Developer. General Ledger Expertise: Performed critical general ledger accounting tasks, including month-end close procedures, fixed asset accounting, prepaid expense amortization, and cash and accrual accounting, ensuring precision and efficiency. Data Analysis and Decision Support: Conducted comprehensive variance analyses to identify financial discrepancies, ensuring accurate financial statements and delivering actionable insights to support informed decision-making. Audit and Compliance Support: Provided strategic support for SOX compliance, external audits, and tax audits, showcasing a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and robust internal control frameworks. Achievements: Successfully implemented standardized procedures for prepaid amortization schedules, resulting in increased accuracy, consistency, and efficiency within financial reporting processes.
Finance Executive - Accounting
HSBC Electronic Data Processing IndiaFinance Executive - Accounting
Dec. 2009 - Jan. 2011Hyderabad Area, IndiaResponsible for executing core general ledger functions and contributing to the efficient execution of the month-end close process as a Finance Executive. General Ledger Operations: Managed essential general ledger activities, including month-end close procedures, cash and accrual accounting, and tax provision calculations, ensuring precision and compliance. Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Performed detailed balance sheet reconciliations to uphold financial reporting accuracy, resolving discrepancies through strong analytical and problem-solving expertise. Variance Analysis for Financial Planning: Conducted in-depth variance analyses to identify and explain deviations from budgeted figures, delivering actionable insights to enhance financial planning and decision-making. Achievements: Successfully streamlined the month-end close process, improving efficiency and reducing the time required for completing critical financial reporting activities.

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