Dynamic finance professional with a proven track record at Ernst and Young, excelling in financial analysis and reporting. Expert in SAP and QuickBooks, I leverage advanced Excel skills to drive budget management and enhance financial accuracy. Known for my proactive approach and attention to detail, I consistently deliver impactful results.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Coordinator
The Royal Architectural Institute Of Canada
09.2021 - 06.2024
Generated payroll for employees utilizing Ceridian Powerpay.
Produced profit and loss statements for multiple departments.
Reconciled bank statements with QuickBooks for accurate financial tracking.
Reviewed payment gateway statements from Stripe, Moneris and IATS for discrepancies.
Processed online store orders for CCDC seals efficiently.
Supported day-to-day financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
Managed government contracts related to architect projects.
Processed weekly payments to suppliers/ vendors.
Managed accounts receivable and followed up for timely payments from customers.
Handled employee insurance premium payments and enrollments.
Managed payments to employees for their expenses.
Financial Analyst
Ernst and Young
Bengaluru
09.2018 - 07.2019
Analyst in Accounts Payable department with following responsibilities:
Proficient in Invoice Processing
Verification of Invoices
End-to-End management of Invoice workflow in SAP and Oracle GFIS.
Handling of various different scenarios which requires necessary approvals and verification
Ensuring SLA is adhered in all tasks following the relevant processes.
Proficient in utilizing SAP features in order to process invoices.
Accounts & Finance Executive
Vipra Organics
Bengaluru
05.2016 - 07.2017
I was responsible for Accounts and Finance related jobs of the company
Payroll processing and maintenance of company accounts
Management of credit and debits using Tally ERP, and SAP FI and CO.
Responsibilities also included documents preparation and miscellaneous back-end office works.
Additionally I was responsible to handle tax payments and Vendor statement reconciliation
Created financial reports for expenses including employee compensation, and expenses.
Cost center management, leveraging Excel skills like Vlookup and Pivot Tables.
Education
Certification - Accounting
George Brown College
Toronto, ON
01.2026
Bachelors - Business Management
Mangalore Univerity
India
01.2011
Skills
AI Tools
Accounting and financial reporting
Financial analysis and budgeting
Invoice processing and reconciliation
Excel expertise including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
SAP and ERP systems
Ceridian payroll system
QuickBooks proficiency
Projects
01/01/18, 12/31/19, GFIS Migration, We were part of the migration project that was considered as one of the major milestones at Ernst and Young. The project involved replacing the GFIS software with SAP software. We had to map the functionalities of GFIS with SAP, and this involved various training programs and processes. The project was marked as a major success in data migration and empowered both company and employees with betterment of Invoice processing process.
<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.<ul><li>Company Overview: Group Company of PUIG, Spain</li><li>Team Leadership & Process Excellence: Organised the transformation of the Finance & Accounts function, establishing performance-driven goals, and embedding a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Drove operational efficiency through process redesigns, SOP implementation and optimal resource deployment, leading to measurable improvements in turnaround time and accuracy.</li><li>Strategic Partnering with CXOs: Acted as a key advisor to the CEO, CFO, and other CXOs on business planning, pricing strategies, and business model pivots to support scale-up and profitability. Contributed to investor communications with data-backed insights to enhance stakeholder confidence and secure strategic funding.</li><li>Cross-Functional & Global Stakeholder Management: Functioned as the strategic finance business partner to cross-functional heads and the PUIG global finance team, aligning local execution with global financial strategies and compliance requirements.</li><li>ERP Transformation & System Automation: Led end-to-end ERP reimplementation to address system gaps, enforce role-based controls, and automate core finance processes—resulting in enhanced data accuracy, faster reporting and improved internal controls.</li><li>Costing, Inventory & Profitability Optimization: Designed and implemented plant-level costing models to ensure accurate COGS determination. Improved inventory management across pricing, consumption tracking, and aging analysis—enabling better working capital control and cost efficiency.</li><li>Manufacturing Finance & Statutory Compliance: Supervised end-to-end accounting for manufacturing operations and ensured full statutory compliance.</li><li>Financial Reporting, MIS & Profitability Analytics: Delivered accurate and timely monthly MIS reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet and KPI dashboards with deep-dive variance analysis across stores, business verticals, and geographies. Supported board-level decision-making through insightful presentations on financial health and business performance.</li><li>Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Planning: Led the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and market dynamics. Monitored key financial metrics to enable business decisions and proactive cost management.</li><li>Statutory, Internal & Tax Audit Management: Finalized standalone and consolidated financials under Ind AS and IFRS, ensured timely group reporting and compliance with international standards. Delivered clean and timely closures of statutory, tax, and internal audits in coordination with Big 4 auditors. Strengthened audit readiness through pre-audit diagnostics and rectification of recurring control gaps.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Ensured end-to-end compliance which includes ROC, RBI, FEMA, Income Tax, GST, Transfer Pricing, DTAA, and Customs. Reviewed cross-border contracts and transactions to ensure arm’s length pricing, accurate TDS application, and proper documentation under Transfer Pricing regulations.</li><li>Commercial Negotiation & Contract Governance: Led commercial negotiations and structured deals with vendors and franchisees. Reviewed key business contracts to ensure financial viability, risk protection, and compliance with regulatory standards.</li><li>Treasury & External Commercial Borrowing (ECB): Managed fund planning and liquidity management including ECB drawdowns, bank negotiations, and interest optimization. Improved working capital cycles through proactive cash flow forecasting and receivables control.</li><li>Internal Controls & Governance Framework: Led organization-wide reviews of internal control systems, identified process gaps, and redesigned or implemented over 40 SOPs and IFCs. Established a governance structure for financial discipline, risk mitigation, and policy compliance across departments.</li></ul> at Kama Ayurveda Pvt. Ltd. & PUIG India Pvt. Ltd.
Finance Specialist & General Accountant at Towers International Group of Companies under sister company-Modern Business Constructions, (MBC) and Jiwani InvestmentFinance Specialist & General Accountant at Towers International Group of Companies under sister company-Modern Business Constructions, (MBC) and Jiwani Investment