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Richa C. — Senior Finance Analyst - Corporate Controllership from India

Richa C.

Senior Finance Analyst - Corporate Controllership

India 1-2 years
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Richa C. is a seasoned professional in finance and controllership with over 12 years of experience managing global reconciliation, balance sheet governance, and audit readiness across APAC, EMEA, and US regions. She has adeptly handled financial control within SOX-regulated environments, overseeing more than $120M in monthly transactions. Richa's career at American Express showcases her expertise in financial reporting and variance analysis, where she spearheaded reconciliation governance for 35+ bank and suspense accounts. Notably, she managed monthly transaction volumes and ensured stringent adherence to balance sheet integrity and SOX frameworks. Her role as a Senior Finance Analyst at American Express involves enhancing financial process optimization and ensuring timely financial close. She has effectively collaborated with global entities and auditors to resolve financial reporting exceptions, improving SLA adherence and reducing reconciliation aging significantly. Richa's proficiency in ERP and financial systems such as Oracle, AXIOM, and IRIS, along with her advanced skills in MS Excel, underscores her capabilities in driving process improvements and enhancing financial visibility.

Experience

  • SR. LEAD ANALYST - CORPORATE CONTROLLERSHIP CMAC (R2R, REMITTANCE & PAYMENTS)

    American Express India Pvt. Ltd · 2022 — 2026
    Oversaw reconciliation governance for over 35 bank and suspense accounts managing approximately $120M in New Zealand, Taiwan remittance, and Italy Non-Remittance portfolios. Managed monthly transaction volume to ensure balance sheet integrity in compliance with SOX control frameworks across two regions. Directed daily RSR aging governance for APAC and US portfolios, successfully reducing reconciliation break aging and enhancing SLA adherence across multiple global entities. Facilitated on-time month-end closing processes with zero material audit escalations. Engaged with stakeholders across two global regions to expedite resolutions of high-risk reconciliation discrepancies. Collaborated with 5 to 6 auditors to address financial reporting exceptions, leveraging variance analysis and control documentation. Reviewed and updated 5 SOPs annually to align with internal compliance and regulatory standards. Governed GLR reporting activities for the APAC region across seven markets, promoting timely financial closing and improved transaction visibility. Ensured compliance with review processes for 20 to 25 manual journal entries to prevent aging of bank and suspense accounts. Enhanced reconciliation SLA adherence through improved governance and SOP alignment to reduce exposure across APAC bank portfolios.
  • FINANCIAL ANALYST III - CORPORATE CONTROLLERSHIP CMAC (R2R, REMITTANCE & PAYMENTS)

    American Express (Manpower Payroll) · 2019 — 2022
    Handled complete GL reconciliations for credit card and bank portfolios with a monthly transaction volume of around $100M. Prepared and posted between 10 to 12 journal entries for debit and credit transactions. Contributed to month-end close, including the execution of automated journals related to inventory across two regions. Resolved merchant-related accounting discrepancies within the JAPA region for a single market. Maintained 5 to 6 samples quarterly, ensuring audit-ready documentation and compliance with internal control standards.
  • FINANCIAL ANALYST - CORPORATE CONTROLLERSHIP/CMAC - MERCHANT PAYMENTS

    American Express (Manpower Payroll) · 2020 — 2020
    Managed merchant and vendor accounting across the LAC, EMEA, and JAPA regions for more than 10 bank and suspense accounts. Conducted balance sheet substantiation and sub-ledger reconciliations for three regions, ensuring timely adjustments for merchant credit and debit within SLA timelines. Assisted with financial closing activities, contributing to the accuracy of reporting for three regions.
  • FINANCIAL ANALYST - BALANCE SHEET ASSURANCE (PREPAID CARDS)

    American Express (Manpower Payroll) · 2018 — 2019
    Managed suspense and clearing accounts for prepaid card refund transactions involving over five accounts. Ensured accurate accounting and prompt resolution of refund discrepancies across three regions. Generated weekly aging reports and facilitated monthly review processes.
  • OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

    Axis Securities Ltd · 2012 — 2013
    Supervised Demat documentation management and executed KYC verification for over 50 cases each month, ensuring compliance and accuracy in all reporting.
  • EXECUTIVE, ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

    RMS India Pvt. Ltd · 2009 — 2010
    Processed more than 1,500 invoices daily utilizing Oracle and PeopleSoft.
  • CUSTOMER CARE EXECUTIVE

    AT Call · 2007 — 2008
    Maintained accurate records and reports while making over 50 outbound calls daily to support clients and promote investment offerings.

Skills & Expertise

Education

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration in Human Resources Management
    Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune, India
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce
    D.A.V. (PG) College Dehradun, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Dehradun, India

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