Shivananda A.

Oversaw comprehensive month-end close activities for 15 global entities, which included managing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Handled balance sheet reconciliations for fixed assets, prepaids, and intercompany balances, ensuring all documentation was audit-ready. Executed multi-entity and multi-currency bank reconciliations while addressing reconciling items through analysis and process enhancements. Worked in close collaboration with AP, Payroll, Treasury, Legal, and Operations teams to rectify accounting discrepancies and reporting irregularities during close cycles. Enhanced ERP workflow in Oracle NetSuite by refining reconciliation processes and reporting schedules to improve accuracy. Prepared schedules and documentation for audits for internal, statutory, and external review, consistently achieving clean audit outcomes. Developed SOPs and close checklists to strengthen controls across finance operations. Directed the migration from Microsoft Navision to Oracle NetSuite, configuring accounting workflows and standardizing procedures to decrease monthly close timelines by 40%. Focused on workflow optimization and automation throughout the reconciliation process.

Assisted with treasury operations and ensured adherence to regulatory compliance reporting.

Managed general ledger accounting and supervised monthly close processes for a manufacturing entity.

Handled full-cycle accounts, including maintaining fixed asset registers and processing vendor payments.

Conducted statutory and internal audits for clients in the manufacturing and service sectors, establishing foundational controls and ensuring compliance.