Jan 2018 – Dec 2022 · 4 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Consumer & Community Banking, Bengaluru (April 2022 – December 2022)
• Assisted in the implementation and monitoring of Control Programs impacting CCB Finance, including Intelligent Solution Standards, Model/Estimations Governance, and User Tools.
• Monitored adherence to CCB and Firmwide Policies and Standards. Maintained integrity of program management and reporting documentation for various reviews.
• Contributed to enhancing the business control environment through execution of Control and Operational Risk Evaluation (CORE).
• Supported ongoing implementation and monitoring of Control Programs and compliance with policies.
• Commercial Banking, Bengaluru (January 2018 – March 2022)
• Led Control Evaluation Services (CES) testing: CORE, SOX, CCAR, and KPI governance, ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to internal policies.
• Conducted control walkthroughs, risk assessments, data sampling, and escalated control issues with root cause analysis and remediation support.
• Supported CORE Data Quality QA Reviews by ensuring system descriptions and rationales met CORE Procedures and Guidance expectations.
• Conducted peer reviews to verify control accuracy, managed resource bandwidth, and monitored productivity.
• Collaborated with business and operations control teams on upcoming controls, progress monitoring, and issue/action plan recommendations.
• Drove process improvements and automation by identifying gaps and proposing innovative solutions.
• Managed a team of control managers, leading 1:1s, team meetings, and performance reviews; implemented communication and recognition programs to improve retention.
• Oversaw access recertification programs and led Spot Recognition and Internal Mobility initiatives within Commercial Banking Global Corporate Centers.

Nov 2015 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Handling daily operational processes and Lead the team towards accurate and efficient monthly custodial account reconciliations in accordance with mortgage industry and investor servicing guidelines, Reg. AB, Accounting and Pooling and Servicing Agreement for GSE (Government Sponsored Enterprise) Deals (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Ginnie Mae) and to reduce write-offs.
• Preparation of MIS reports, Payables & Receivables report, Ageing Analysis Report, Monthly Reserve Creation and Report, Aged Reconciling Items report to Management and provide action plan for resolution.
• Perform monthly/annual performance review, Regular 1:1 and identify and formulate training requirements. Optimize team performance and increase morale by establishing regular team meeting and provide an open forum for team members and management to openly discuss policy and procedural changes.
• Design staffing module & manage staff attrition, Design & Oversee Employee Rewards and recognition program, Employee Welfare Program for investor accounting Bangalore & Pune group

Aug 2015 – Nov 2015 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• • Forecasting and Month-end Accounting Close, Revenue & Cost Accruals, Deferrals, Journal Entries & Variance Analysis

Jul 2013 – Jul 2015 · 2 yrs · India

• Establish and integrate strategies to achieve financial goals and objectives.
• Manage Procurement, Pricing & Billing. Receivable and Payables Management & cash inflow and outflow.
• Follow up on bills receivable to keep check on receivable outstanding.
• Monitor business performance against budget and goals and explore investment opportunities.
• Develop sales and marketing plans and programs for company sales personnel

Sep 2008 – Feb 2013 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Dubai

• Prepare and provide periodical financial report requirements to Headquarters such as Journals, Ledger, Forecast, Cash Flow & Management, Budgeting, P&L, balance sheet, inventory, Overhead costs, and accounts payable & receivable.
• Coordinate with Contracts/Accounts/Billing Departments to conduct an in-depth research on cost & budget overruns, prepare justifications, assistance to the realignment of funds and final billing of all unbilled costs.
• Facilitate project accounting and billing Team in obtaining necessary supporting documentation such as correction timesheets, ICOR approvals, etc.
• Assisting Corp Tax department with the in-country tax requirements
• Conduct Reconciliation of Accounts Payable & Receivable, Payroll and Cash/Bank Transactions.
• Execute internal audits of complex financial and compliance activities, financial reporting, asset management, cash management, various financing arrangements and valuation processes
• Ensuring internal financial functioning and reporting requirements are compliance with corporate, government contractual and legal requirements(Local Labour Law/FAR), by Conducting internal Audit, Preparing training plans, generating report and submitting to the management with suggestion for improvement.
• Manage employee payroll by reviewing & Approving employee timesheets, Reconciliation of payroll and manage and maintain leave tracker.
• Set up employees on Peoplesoft and TLS and Coordinate with HR for necessary paper works.
• Validate Vendor Invoice and process for Payment & Billing and accounting the same in Costpoint.
• Creation/Modification of Vendor Master in Cost Point and Electronic fund transfer (EFT).
• Through regular visits and constant interaction with Site Management and Headquarters, monitor any deficiencies in current processes and provide Standard operating procedure and assist on process improvement and Standardization.
• Other duties include - Training , Expense reports, PO etc.

Dec 2006 – Jul 2008 · 1 yr 7 mos

• Audit and Process Employee Business Travel, Client Entertainment expense and Payroll Deduction and Relocation Expense Reports
• Ensure strong, clear process documentation and controls are in force
• Communicate employee expense payable policies and procedures
• Audit and control of ongoing Expense Reporting System (ERS) payable processes
• Organizing events and seminars for the employees.
• Training the new Joiners

May 2006 – Nov 2006 · 6 mos · Mangalore, India

• Measure client market performance and Analyze market dynamics
• Diagnose and solve marketing and sales problems, and Identify and capture growth opportunities.
• To organize client meetings and requirements thereof (Events, press meets and Press releases etc.)
• To check the quality of all work leaving the agency (video tapes, proofing documents etc.)
• To regularly monitor and analyze competitive advertising and competitive product activity
• Work Closely with the Client, Creative Designer and Media to Design, Coordinate and Communicate Media Planning and Buying Activities.
• Follow up on bills receivable and submit weekly and monthly Receivable V/s Collection report