CA BHAGYA SHREE YADAV

Senior Accountant | Lease Accounting Specialist | Oracle Expert

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About

Highly accomplished and results-driven Senior Accountant with over 8 years of progressive experience in financial management, specializing in IFRS compliance, month-end closing, and complex reconciliations. Proven expertise in leveraging Oracle, SAP, and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) to optimize financial processes, enhance data accuracy, and deliver timely, consolidated reports. Adept at driving operational efficiencies, supporting internal and external audits, and contributing to significant cost savings, poised to apply advanced accounting and analytical skills in a demanding finance role.

Work Experience

Senior Associate

Publicis Group

Jan 2024 - Present

Currently serving as a Senior Associate, overseeing critical month-end close processes, ensuring IFRS compliance, and managing complex financial reconciliations and reporting for a global advertising and communications company.

  • Managed end-to-end month-end close processes, including complex cost and revenue deferrals and manual journal entries, ensuring 100% compliance with IFRS requirements across Oracle and SAP systems.
  • Prepared accurate reconciliations for intricate accounts, conducting thorough investigations to identify and resolve root causes of open items, thereby maintaining financial data integrity.
  • Applied deep expertise in IFRS 15 and IFRS 16, managing comprehensive lease accounting processes from classification to remeasurement, and preparing detailed revenue recognition schedules to ensure regulatory adherence.
  • Spearheaded Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) reporting, delivering timely and accurate consolidated financial data that supported critical analysis and reporting for global stakeholders.
  • Facilitated seamless internal and external audits by providing comprehensive process walkthroughs and documentation, contributing to 100% audit compliance and accuracy.

Assistant Manager - Record to Report

Genpact

Oct 2019 - Jan 2024

Managed record-to-report functions, optimizing financial closing processes, enhancing data accuracy, and implementing automation initiatives to improve efficiency for a global professional services firm.

  • Orchestrated end-to-end month-end close and balance sheet activities for a portfolio of accounts, including preparing and reviewing account reconciliations to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Conducted critical reviews of Accounts Payable and revaluation data, delivering high-quality balance sheet reporting with detailed variance commentary to inform strategic decisions.
  • Resolved complex GL reconciliations for Accounts Payable, systematically clearing aged items and mismatched entries through root cause analysis and action plans, enhancing data integrity.
  • Led the implementation of quarterly Mass Backup Uploads (MBU) for reconciliations, resulting in a 50+ hour reduction in manual effort and significantly improved workflow efficiency for General Ledger teams across multiple business units.
  • Streamlined Record to Report (R2R) processes by identifying and proposing key automation opportunities, enhancing operational efficiency and data accuracy, and ensuring smooth transitions.

Credit Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd.

May 2019 - Oct 2019

Managed credit portfolios and assessed risks for credit card and unsecured loans, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards at a leading private sector bank.

  • Managed credit portfolios for Credit Card and Unsecured Loans, leveraging RLOS and APS software to evaluate credit applications and mitigate associated risks, contributing to sound lending decisions.
  • Conducted in-depth creditworthiness assessments for clients, ensuring informed lending decisions that aligned with risk appetite and financial stability objectives.
  • Ensured 100% adherence to internal policies and regulatory compliance standards across all lending practices, safeguarding institutional integrity and minimizing risk exposure.

Article Assistant

M/s N Bhandari & Co.

Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

Provided comprehensive audit support, performed financial reviews, and ensured compliance with statutory norms for diverse clients as an Article Assistant at a chartered accountancy firm.

  • Conducted comprehensive statutory, internal, and bank audits for a diverse client portfolio, preparing detailed LFAR reports and verifying financial documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Reviewed Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) deductions and executed rigorous vouching procedures, ensuring strict adherence to statutory compliance norms and financial accuracy.
  • Verified fixed assets and prepared internal audit reports, efficiently managing the generation of Udhyog Aadhaar certificates and other critical certifications for clients.

Education

Accounting & Finance

ICAI

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

Commerce

Rajasthan University

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

Certificates

Anti-Money Laundering Certification

ICAI

Jan 2023

Six Sigma Green Belt

Genpact

Jan 2022

Awards

Silver and Bronze Awards (3)

Genpact Leadership

Dec 2023

Received multiple performance awards (2 Silver, 1 Bronze) from Genpact leadership for consistently delivering exceptional quality and performance in financial operations.

Workflow Efficiency Improvement Award

Genpact (Six Sigma Green Belt Project)

Dec 2023

Recognized for leading a Six Sigma Green Belt project that reduced manual effort by over 50 hours quarterly and significantly improved workflow efficiency for General Ledger teams across multiple business units.

Client Appreciations & Special Cheers

Genpact Clients

Dec 2023

Commended by clients for outstanding contributions to financial operations and ensuring high levels of accuracy in reporting and processes.

Languages

English , Hindi , French

Skills

ERP & Reporting Tools

  • Oracle ERP
  • SAP
  • PeopleSoft
  • Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

Accounting Standards

  • IFRS
  • USGAAP
  • Indian GAAP

Financial Processes

  • Month-End Close
  • GL Reconciliation
  • Intercompany Variance Analysis
  • Lease Accounting

Audit Support

  • Internal Audits
  • External Audits
  • Compliance Reporting
  • Walkthroughs & Documentation

Automation & Data Analysis Tools

  • Excel Macros
  • Process Automation (RPA basic)
  • MBU Handling
  • Advanced Excel
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUP
  • Data Validation
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Communication & Collaboration

  • Stakeholder Reporting
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Email & Workflow Tools

Soft Skills

  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Team Work
  • Problem Solving
  • Accountability
  • Adaptability

Interests

Professional Development

  • Financial Analysis
  • IFRS & USGAAP
  • Audit & Compliance
  • Data Reconciliation
  • Lease Accounting
  • Process Automation

Language Learning

  • Learning French