Rakesh Kumar

Operations Associate

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 12+ years in finance operations and compliance.
  • Expert in financial management and operational efficiency.
  • PMP certified with strong team management skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Finance Transformation expert with extensive experience in Fintech and operational efficiency.

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Skills

Core Skills

Financial ManagementOperations ManagementFinancial PlanningProcess AutomationFinancial ProcessesRepayment ManagementFinance Process ImprovementTeam ManagementRisk AnalysisPolicy AdministrationKyc AnalysisInvoice ProcessingPayment ProcessingVendor Payments

Other Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingData AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceComplianceKYC ProcessesPayment RecoveryClient CommunicationAnalytical SkillsCash FlowSocial MediaMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceFacebookSocial Media Marketing

About

Seasoned finance professional with 12+ years in financial operations, automation, and compliance, driving scalable systems and strategic growth across multinational and startup environments. I focus on financial management and operational efficiency. My expertise includes team management, business analysis, and process automation, supported by my PMP certification and MBA in Finance.

Experience

12 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Sequoia

Finance Manager

Nov 2025Present · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • ● Lead full-cycle controllership including month-end close, financial statements, accruals, and intercompany accounting.
  • ● Perform P&L and Balance Sheet flux variance analysis.
  • ● Manage GST, TDS, transfer pricing compliance requirements.
  • ● Oversee inter-company transactions, reconciliations, eliminations, transfer accounting processes.
  • ● Supervise AP, AR, vendor payments, receivables aging reports.
  • ● Processing payroll, recording ST bonus provisions and actuals, and accounting for LT bonus provisions and actual payouts
  • ● Manage treasury, cash flow, corporate card reconciliations.
  • ● Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis.
  • ● Strengthen internal controls, ensure audit readiness compliance.
  • ● Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.
Financial ManagementOperations ManagementTeam ManagementFinancial AnalysisProcess Automation

Gameskraft

Finance Manager

Sep 2022Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • ●Set up and managed end-to-end Payment Gateway and Bank reconciliation processes.
  • ●Automated reconciliation and posted daily transactions in SAP.
  • ●Managed financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
  • ●Provided analytic support and developed insights to guide revenue displacement.
  • ●Opened and managed 40+ Escrow accounts and ensured regulatory compliance.
  • ●Performed regular Escrow reconciliations for accuracy and transparency.
  • ●Built new business processes and automated operations to improve efficiency.
  • ●Managed cross-functional teams and supported product development financially.
  • ●Handled AP/AR for Escrow and PGs, including vendor management.
  • ●Recognized revenue per accounting standards.
  • ●Supported statutory and IFC audits with accurate documentation.
  • ●Assisted audits by sharing financial and operational data.
  • ●Created MIS reports to support management decisions.
  • ●Led projects from start to finish with timely delivery.
  • ●Used MySQL and Databricks for data analysis and reporting.
Financial PlanningBudgetingProcess AutomationData AnalysisRegulatory Compliance

Zestmoney

Finance Manager

Apr 2022Sep 2022 · 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • ●Defined and implemented scalable financial processes to improve efficiency
  • ●Managed lender repayments and PG settlements, ensuring accurate fund flow.
  • ●Preparation of AOP, ARR, MRR, Budget vs Actuals
  • ●Automated repayment processes, saving 3 FTEs and improving efficiency.
  • ●Ensured timely disbursements to both institutional and individual lenders.
  • ●Monitored repayment schedules and resolved coordination issues.
  • ●Reconciled large volumes of payment data across systems.
  • ●Worked with teams to investigate and resolve repayment variances.
  • ●Prepared audit-ready reports and maintained detailed documentation.
  • ●Coordinated with accounting and treasury for liquidity and fund routing.
  • ●Handled lender queries with accurate and timely responses.
  • ●Maintained repayment records for regulatory compliance.
  • ●Completed multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
Financial ProcessesRepayment ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Swiggy

Finance Manager

Feb 2018Apr 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos · India

  • ●Led CoE initiatives to improve finance processes and implement best practices.
  • ●Headed finance onboarding for PAN India restaurants.
  • ●Preparation of AOP, ARR, MRR, Budget vs Actuals
  • ●Set up and managed finance query resolution for restaurants across India.
  • ●Supervised a team of 40+, driving daily operations and performance.
  • ●Supported internal, statutory, IFC audits and compliance.
  • ●Participated in due diligence by providing financial data.
  • ●Used Snowflake, MySQL, and Redash for reporting analysis.
  • ●Reconciled over 6 crore PG transactions monthly, ensuring system accuracy.
  • ●Created dashboards and reports to track performance and compliance.
  • ●Prepared and processed weekly PAN India restaurant payout files and MIS
  • ●Led end-to-end payment processes with strict SLA and regulatory compliance.
  • ●Oversaw KYC documentation and ensured verification aligned with regulations.
  • ●Automated finance workflows to reduce manual tasks and boost efficiency.
Finance Process ImprovementTeam ManagementCompliance

Xl catlin

Process Specialist - Insurance Specialty - PRTC (Political Risk & Trade Credit)

Nov 2015Feb 2018 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • ●Conducted country risk analysis to support underwriting decisions.
  • ●Prepared bound insurance documents, invoices, and endorsements per standards.
  • ●Supported underwriting by reviewing applications and identifying risks.
  • ●Verified policy coverages for accuracy and regulatory compliance.
  • ●Handled full policy administration, including data entry and updates.
  • ●Issued accurate policy documents based on underwriting and client needs.
  • ●Managed KYC processes to ensure client verification and compliance.
  • ●Processed claims by reviewing documents and coordinating with stakeholders.
  • ●Handled policy renewals and declines based on underwriting reviews.
  • ●Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance across functions.
Risk AnalysisPolicy AdministrationKYC Processes

Accenture

Senior Process Associate

Aug 2015Nov 2015 · 3 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area · On-site

  • ●Performed KYC analyses to verify client identities and ensure compliance.
  • ●Indexed and organized invoices for efficient processing and reporting.
  • ●Investigated payment discrepancies to resolve client and finance issues.
  • ●Created invoices in line with company policies and client contracts.
  • ●Managed payment recovery and clearance using ERP systems like SAP.
  • ●Conducted process checks to ensure efficiency and compliance with procedures.
  • ●Processed and tracked credit memos for adjustments and reconciliations.
  • ●Monitored SLA and TAT targets to ensure adherence.
  • ●Coordinated with teams to resolve billing and payment issues.
  • ●Maintained accurate documentation for financial transactions and compliance.
KYC AnalysisInvoice ProcessingPayment Recovery

Capgemini

Process Associate

Apr 2014Aug 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Roles & Responsibility –
  • ●Indexed invoices for accurate documentation and efficient processing.
  • ●Verified and resolved payment discrepancies in coordination with stakeholders.
  • ●Completed client payment clearance using ERP systems like Oracle.
  • ●Processed vendor payments via bank transactions, including bulk disbursements.
  • ●Ensured successful payment initiation and completion from the bank.
  • ●Met SLA and TAT requirements throughout the payment lifecycle.
  • ●Monitored and tracked payments, including successful and rejected transactions.
  • ●Communicated payment statuses to clients and resolved issues swiftly.
  • ●Collaborated with finance and operations teams for payment processing.
  • ●Maintained organized records and audit trails for transparency and compliance.
Payment ProcessingVendor PaymentsClient Communication

Education

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP) — Project Management

Jan 2020Dec 2026

National School Of Business - Bangalore

Master of Business Administration (MBA) — Finance and Financial Management Services

Jan 2012Jan 2014

National School Of Business - Bangalore

PGPM — Finance and Financial Management Services

Jan 2012Jan 2014

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

Jan 2009Jan 2012

Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2 Colaba Mumbai

HSC (CBSE) — Commerce

Jan 2004Jan 2009

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