Deputy Manager
Ibm - India
Total years of experience :14 years, 2 Months
1. Performed monthly inter company account reconciliation and resolving discrepancies
2. Supported Inter company daily operations and handle issues or inquiries from the stakeholders
3. Managed fixed assets activity by analyzing and activities performed by team members including project creation, capitalization of assets, asset retirements, asset transfers, depreciation, reconciliations in Black Line and worked with project managers to monitor the process
4. Responsible for general ledge month end close task for multiple legal entities and review general ledger activities
5. Determine adjustments required and prepare journal entries, monthly accruals and operating expense corrections, Perform management reporting on all internal as well as client facing.
6. Handled a team of 24 members of FP&A, closing and reporting, customer service and resolution for FMCG sector
7. Develop and implement financial plans for new business development, including market sizing, pricing strategy, sales forecast and budgeting.
8. Oversee the preparation of yearly budgets
9. Provide analytical support in developing strategies to improve profitability through cost reduction or revenue enhancement initiatives
10. Assist with the development of annual operating plans by providing input in to key assumptions used in forecasting future performance
11. Review all financial planning documents including budgets, forecast and cash flow statements
12. Manage monthly reporting processes for senior management review to ensure timely decision making
13. Collaborate with other departments to improve overall company performance
14. Prepare business plans on objectives set by the senior leadership team
15. Performed variance analysis
16. Prepared stock comparison reports and cleared reconciliation items with coordination of the plant manager
17. Performed balance sheet account reconciliation and supporting details. Update account master records as needed
18. Consolidate management reports and presented details to management for monthly review across multiple locations.
19. Prepared cost analysis reports and updated comments by coordinating with different teams
20. Consolidated vendor payable for all locations and checked for old due items
21. Consolidated P&L for different locations and provided business trends to higher management
22. Presenting reports to management on weekly basis like Local borrowings, business position as on date, pending GR/IR
23. Handled email queries and updated JIRA on a daily basis.
24. Release blocks for invoices for processing payment as per the due date.
25. Checked GR/IR accounts and cleared balances for long outstanding items.
26. Reviewed historical records, operational data, and forecasting information for system enhancement opportunities.
27. Presented weekly reports to management on business position, pending GR/IR, and monthly POR.
28. Complied with established internal controls and policies.
29. Mapped client requirements and developed and implemented processes in line with guidelines.
30. Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
31. Held weekly review calls with counterparts on productivity and process issues.
32. Prepared post-period close reports.
33. Participated in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and audit processes.
34. Prepared monthly P&L reporting packages and led budget vs. actual reviews with department heads.
35. Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve financial reporting accuracy.
36. Participated in local statutory and group audits, providing supporting documents and explanations for audit queries.
37. Implemented SOX control points and created process documentation and backups.
38. Updated various trackers, including New Learning Tracker, Query Tracker, Productivity Tracker, and Error Log.
39. Monitored SLAs and ensured turnaround times were met.
40. Monitored KPIs to identify the causes of unexpected variances and prepared root cause analysis.
1. Improved customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries and complaints quickly and effectively.
2. Served as a liaison, facilitating communication between management and associates.
3. Approached problems with a fresh mindset and applied analytical strategies to resolve concerns promptly.
4. Identified and resolved complex issues using advanced analytical and troubleshooting strategies.
5. Managed customer relations through effective communication and interactions.
6. Adapted to varying work hours to meet seasonal and business needs.
7. Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
8. Handled General Ledger (GL) reconciliation processes across different portfolios.
9. Identified discrepancies or breakages in the reconciliation tool and researched the reasons behind them on both the GL and sub-ledger sides.
10. Escalated reconciled breaks to the concerned teams for resolution.
11. Followed up with corresponding teams to resolve open items and aged it
12. Trained and supported new team members, fostering a culture of collaboration within the team.
13. Discussed the overall status of accounts with senior client management in monthly calls.
14. Prepared management information system (MIS) reports for regular presentations to top management.
15. Responded to client queries through calls and managed weekly and monthly client calls.
16. Reported progress to team leaders and assistant managers on account completions.
Received cross-training on various other accounts to serve as an effective backup for the team in meeting service level agreements (SLAs).
1. Documented sales, customer interactions, and concerns, and generated update reports for senior management.
2. Utilized advanced software to prepare various documents, reports, and presentations.
3. Validated and recorded invoices, resolving discrepancies with vendors to ensure accurate financial records.
4. Generated financial reports and summaries for management's review.
5. Presented monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to support financial planning and decision-making.
6. Verified the accuracy of postings, balanced accounts, and performed castings to ensure financial data integrity.
7. Prepared reconciliation statements to reconcile financial accounts and transactions.
8. Prepared audit reports and reported findings to the firm(s) and concerned authorities.
9. Worked closely with the Chief Auditor in the audit process, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial records.