Sep 2022 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

• Led a team of three product managers, ten engineers and created product NEEV, an internal B2B SaaS billing platform for Alexa Smart Vehicle (ASV), automating billing and driving scalability across geographies. Launched in 3 Geos in the US, EU and IN. This resulted in reduced operational costs, minimized data errors, and streamlined billing for ASV's core automotive products.

Jun 2020 – Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos

• Led a team of four product managers and launched the Amazon India affordability products (EMI) and increased the footprint to the MENA region. Later, strengthen Amazon India internal Payment systems to be compliant with RBI (Reserve Bank of India) regulation of Payment Aggregator and Payment Gateway (PAPG) License.

Nov 2017 – May 2020 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Led the setting up of a payment business to provide payment processing and prepaid issuance solutions for online and offline merchants in India, an internal project to be in compliance with RBI.
• Optimized the fund flow, with Legal, Tax, Finance and Engineering team.
• Led the development of Payments platform Disha aims at providing automated payments solutions compliant with the guidelines issued by RBI (OPGSP).

Jan 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• 1. Directed a team of four and led the development and execution of the Annual Operating Plan (Budget) and rolling forecasts for India, driving alignment between financial goals and business objectives, including cost control and productivity enhancements in collaboration with senior leadership.
• 2. Led key project, Nike's growth strategy for the school shoe business, leveraging cross-functional collaboration to achieve strategic goals and achieved 3% increase in Market Share.
• 3. Managed end-to-end revenue tracking and delivery processes, ensuring alignment with financial forecasts and business performance targets, contributing to cost control and operational efficiency.
• 4. Designed and implemented Integrated Marketing Investment Plans and part of Go-to-market strategies, enhancing the ROI of operating expenses through detailed cost-benefit analyses, resulting in improved financial visibility and profitability.

Sep 2013 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• 1. Re-engineered Nike India's T&E Claim policy, resulting in a more streamlined process that enhanced compliance and operational transparency.
• 2. Directed a team of three, managing complex vendor relationships and overseeing payment processes, while ensuring compliance with international accounting standards and improving vendor satisfaction.
• 3. Led Nike India's cash management efforts, including preparing cash flow statements and managing banking relationships, which resulted in enhanced liquidity management and cost savings.

Feb 2012 – Sep 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bangalore

• 1. Led a Kaizen initiative that standardized the reconciliation process for Accounts Payable, significantly improving the accuracy of financial reporting and reducing reconciliation discrepancies across multiple countries.
• 2. Managed the AP balance sheet for nine countries, ensuring accurate financial reporting and improving cross-departmental collaboration for better financial control and strategic planning.

Feb 2010 – Feb 2012 · 2 yrs

• Managed inter-group/entity transactions, eliminating internal revenue discrepancies of $1M and enhancing overall financial integrity across profit centers, which contributed to clearer financial insights and more effective decision-making.

May 2008 – Feb 2010 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Optimized Period End Close processes by implementing streamlined ledger closures and enhanced financial accuracy, improving the timeliness and quality of financial reporting.

Jan 2007 – May 2008 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Prepared month-end journal entries following corporate policies, including revenue and expense accruals, and fixed assets entries. Conducted variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliation, and cleared open items in reconciliations.