Gaurav Jain

CEO

Greater Delhi, India20 yrs experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

20 years of experience in Finance and Accounting operations.
Proven track record in financial transformation and process improvement.
Strong leadership in managing large finance teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Finance Operations Leader with expertise in financial reporting and process optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

R2rFinancial Planning And Analysis (fp&a)Investment AccountingFinancial ReportingRecord To ReportInvestment ReportingRegulatory ReportingInsurance AccountingProcess ImprovementReal Estate Financial ManagementFinancial AccountingIntercompany Transactions

Other Skills

Digital TransformationBalance Sheet ReviewFinancial AnalysisAutomationRPATeam ManagementProject ManagementChange ManagementP&L reviewSolvency II reportingIFRSU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)SOX 404 Top–Down Risk Assessments (TDRA)Trend AnalysisTeam Building

About

- A result-oriented Finance professional with 20 years of extensive experience in F&A Operations, Regulatory and Financial Reporting, Internal Audit & transition of services - Proven skills in managing work in sync with the corporate set parameters for achieving business as well as individual goals - Communication & interpersonal skills with proven abilities in customer relationship management & Quality Management - Abilities to cementing healthy relationship with the clients and rendering effective service - Proficient in managing & leading teams for running successful operations & experience of developing procedures, service standards for business excellence - Drive process improvement initiatives to support annual savings along with additional business commitment - Skilled in applying IFRS changes (IFRS 9 & IFRS 17)

Experience

20 yrs

Total Experience

3 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

2 mos

Current Experience

Wood

GL Leader/SM - FSS

Mar 2026 – Present · 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Leadership & Scale:
Leading global Finance Shared Services operations with 100+ FTEs, managing end-to-end delivery across R2R and FP&A for multiple regions.
Drive a multi-layered leadership structure, ensuring strong governance, succession planning, and team capability building.
Service Delivery & Governance:
Accountable for SLA/KPI adherence, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery across finance processes.
Lead monthly governance reviews and service performance discussions with global finance leadership.
Transformation & Process Excellence:
Spearheaded large-scale finance transformation and process standardization initiatives, improving consistency across global operations.
Led end-to-end transitions into shared services, ensuring smooth knowledge transfer and stabilization.
Financial Controls & Compliance:
Strengthened internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance frameworks across shared services operations.
Successfully led internal/external audits with minimal observations, ensuring adherence to global policies.
Stakeholder Management:
Act as a strategic partner to global controllers, CFO organization, and business finance team.
Manage senior stakeholder relationships across geographies, driving alignment on priorities and transformation agenda.
Cost Optimization & Efficiency:
Delivered significant cost optimization through offshoring, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
Improved productivity and resource utilization across large teams through standardization and workload balancing.
Talent & Culture:
Built and led high-performing teams of 100+ professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Enhanced employee engagement and retention within shared services environment.

R2RDigital TransformationBalance Sheet ReviewFinancial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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Senior Manager Finance Operations

Sep 2022 – Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Prudential Financial - Investment Reporting, Accounting and Analysis
Leadership & Scale:
Led and managed large, diverse teams, driving performance through clear goal setting, regular reviews, and continuous feedback.
Directed Investment Accounting and Analysis operations for PGIM Inc.
Service Delivery & Governance:
Led month-end and quarterly close cycles, ensuring timely book closure with strong review mechanisms and controls
Established robust operating cadence, dashboards, and escalation frameworks to enhance transparency and control.
Core Accounting & Financial Oversight:
Oversaw review of complex journal entries, including acquisitions, disposals, MTM, accrued interest, depreciation, accruals/prepayments, commissions, and income recognition.
Managed balance sheet accounts review, reconciliations, and substantiation, ensuring integrity of financial statements.
Transformation & Process Excellence:
Developed SOPs, training frameworks, and knowledge repositories, enabling smooth onboarding and transition from onshore teams.
Drove Lean and process re-engineering initiatives, delivering measurable improvements in cycle time and productivity.
Automation & Digital Finance:
Championed automation and RPA initiatives, enabling touchless processing and reducing manual intervention.
Implemented BlackLine ICH for intercompany transactions, strengthening control and efficiency.
Led automation projects using cloud-based platforms such as Quick Submit and Auto Recurring Journals (Oracle).
Partnered with IT and digital teams to optimize ERP (Oracle) utilization and implement workflow-based solutions.
Stakeholder Management & Business Partnering:
Collaborate with business and solutioning teams on high-value RFP/RFI initiatives.
Led cross-functional problem-solving for complex operational and process challenges.
Recognition:
Awarded “Best Manager 2023” and “Numero Uno – Q4 2024” for outstanding leadership and performance excellence.

Investment AccountingRecord to ReportFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingInvestment Reporting

Hsbc electronic data processing india private limited

Manager Finance Operations

Oct 2016 – Sep 2022 · 5 yrs 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Investment Reporting, Accounting and Analysis
Directed financial operations of Malta Insurance legal entity.
Filed regulatory annual and quarterly Quantitative Reporting Templates (QRT's) for Solvency II Reporting which includes Solvency II Balance sheet, Assets, Own funds.
Filed manual returns like Cash Flow Statement, IFRS 12.
Automated month-end close activities and increased operational efficiency by 10% each year.
Led transition of the process from Malta.
Submitted MI and ALCO packs; ensured reporting integrity and forecasting accuracy.
Played a key role in IFRS 17 implementation by leading system testing, validating data integrity, and aligning reporting processes with regulatory requirements.
Partnered with cross-functional teams (IT, Transformation, Business Finance) to deliver key initiatives
Fostered a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Record to ReportInvestment ReportingInvestment AccountingTeam ManagementProject ManagementChange Management+3

Aig analytics & services private limited

Assistant Manager

Jul 2015 – Oct 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Reinsurance Financial Reporting
Prepared statutory schedules (FAS 5, Schedule F, Schedule 16, BE-45, CQ-2).
Analyzed earned premium/income/losses and ensured accuracy in federal reports.
Reviewed reinsurance reserve calculations and reconciliation.
Developed tracking systems for close processes and reporting deliverables.
Implemented structured training programs, SOPs, and knowledge management practices to enhance team capability.

Team ManagementProcess ImprovementRegulatory ReportingFinancial ReportingU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Axa business services pvt ltd

Process Leader

Apr 2013 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area · On-site

Insurance Accounting and Reporting
Monitored the monthly and quarterly closing process.
Year End Equity Reconciliations - verification of prior year equity balance get roll forward to current year as opening balance. In case of variance, creating journal entries to allocate balance in correct accounts
Reconciled GL/SL accounts, handled cash receipts/disbursements, suspense accounts.
Reviewed SOX-compliant reconciliations and posted complex journal entries.
Increased operational efficiency by 15% through automation and SOP revamp.
Managed Service Delivery as per agreed SLAs.
The position also involved supervisory role by ensuring timely completion of assigned task by all team members as per the guidelines and standards set by the organization
Led transition of the process from US.
Awarded “Best Performer Q3 2014” for outstanding performance.

Team ManagementProcess ImprovementSOX 404 Top–Down Risk Assessments (TDRA)Balance Sheet ReviewInsurance AccountingTrend Analysis+1

Metlife global operations support center pvt ltd

Sr. Accounts Associate

May 2009 – Apr 2013 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Real Estate Financial Management/Accounting & Reporting
Responsible for clearing the pending suspense entries that do not feed the GL.
Responsible for performing the Suspense Reconciliations for Real Estate Contributions and Distributions.
Accounts Receivable/Payable – Maintenance of General Ledger, Debtors and Creditors Ledger etc.
Reconciliation of Bank Accounts, General Ledger and Subsidiary Ledger Accounts.
Report to client on state side regarding the status of each account by sending Weekly Open Items Report, Follow up on them; escalate the high value & aged items.
Monthly System Reconciliations of GAAP & STAT Balance Sheets & Income Statement.
Identify research, analyze & resolve the reconciling items on the accounts reconciled.
Prepare and organize supporting documentation for reconciliations.
Twice awarded the “Going Extra Mile” recognition.

Process ImprovementReal Estate Financial ManagementRecord to ReportTeam Building

Ibm global process services

Sr. Executive

Sep 2005 – Oct 2008 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

Intercompany Reconciliation
Oversaw intercompany balances for Sprint Corp., prepared journals, resolved variances.
Coordinated across global teams for settlements and SOX documentation.
Maintained 100% production quality; part of the Top 10% Performer group.

Financial AccountingConsolidationIntercompany TransactionsU.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)