Finance & Accounting Leader with 19+ years global experience

+** – 739-***-**** *************@*****.***

To lead and develop high-performing finance teams, streamline global accounting functions, and implement innovative financial systems and automation solutions that support strategic decision-making and sustainable organizational growth. CORE COMPETENCIES

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Accounting, Budgeting & Taxation: IFRS

(Accounting Standards), IND-AS, UK GAAP,

US GAAP, Direct and Indirect Taxation,

Reconciliation of accounts,

Financials review, MS Office, SAP ERP,

FACT, TALLY ERP 9, Accounting and MIS

Reporting, Budgeting & Variance Analysis,

Power BI

Comparative Analysis & Pricing Proposal

PROFILE SUMMARY

Finance & Accounting Leader with 19+ years of international experience, delivering excellence in Financial Reporting, Global Accounting Standards, Governance, and Enterprise-wide Business Transformation across India, Singapore, and global service delivery landscapes.

Financial Planner & Analyst (FP&A), brings deep expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Demonstrates strength in business partnering, strategic thinking, financial modeling, improved profitability, and effective cost and growth management across the organization.

Authority in IFRS, US GAAP, UK GAAP, and IND-AS, with a proven ability to interpret, implement, and operationalize complex accounting standards—ensuring compliant statutory reporting, precise consolidations, and robust internal control environments for multinational organizations.

Strategic architect of R2R transformation and digital finance modernization, spearheading global automation programs, ERP/RPA-led process optimization, CoE establishment, and unified governance frameworks to drive operational efficiency, financial integrity, and audit preparedness.

Recognized expert in SOX, internal controls, and enterprise risk management, experienced in designing control frameworks, leading global audit cycles, performing risk assessments, and implementing remediation strategies to strengthen financial governance and regulatory compliance.

Proven leadership in end-to-end global finance operations, including R2R, P2P, O2C, reconciliation governance, statutory close, budgeting, forecasting, and internal/external audit management— ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality financial outputs.

Influential cross-functional collaborator and people leader, adept at managing multicultural teams, driving capability development, and aligning Finance, IT, and Shared Services to deliver seamless process integration, change adoption, and operating model excellence.

Champion of continuous improvement and automation, delivering enhanced reconciliation frameworks, error-management models, integrated reporting platforms, and digital solutions that significantly improve cycle times, strengthen compliance, and support long-term organizational scalability.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Accenture Solutions Private Ltd. - Associate Manager – Operations Nov’2021 – Nov’2025 Key Result Areas:

Led enterprise-wide Record-to-Report (R2R) transformation programs, aligning Finance, IT, and Operations to implement automation solutions across General Ledger, Cash & Bank, and Payroll processes—significantly enhancing accuracy, cycle-time efficiency, and overall process reliability.

Directed Quality Control and Training governance for R2R, P2P, and O2C towers, overseeing 171+ team members and driving enterprise-wide standardization of process quality, capability building, and adherence to best-in-class operating practices.

Pioneered the rollout of a Center of Excellence (CoE) operating model, enabling cross-functional collaboration, structured knowledge sharing, and accelerated resolution of complex accounting, reporting, and reconciliation activities.

Strengthened reconciliation governance and controls by establishing disciplined weekly and monthly review mechanisms, achieving 100% on-time completion and consistently high data integrity across all client deliverables.

Implemented proactive error-management and continuous improvement frameworks, including comprehensive error logging, root cause analysis, and targeted corrective actions—ensuring sustained production of high-quality financial reporting outputs.

Led end-to-end stabilization of Payroll and Cash & Bank operations, eliminating legacy open items, driving escalations to zero, and ensuring a seamlessly executed delivery model that strengthened client satisfaction and confidence

Standardized and enhanced process controls by designing unified reconciliation templates, updating Desktop Procedures, strengthening compliance readiness, and securing client approvals for continuous process optimization and control maturity.

Provided strategic leadership for holistic R2R transformation, spanning financial close, reconciliations, reporting, and internal control frameworks, while driving automation and process excellence through ERP, RPA, and advanced analytics solutions. Financial Accounting & Reporting

Operational Excellence Management

Regulatory Reporting Compliance

Process Re-engineering & Optimization

Shared Services Process Migration

Policy Development & Standardization

KPI Development & Performance

Tracking

Internal & External Auditing

Digital Finance Transformation

Enterprise Risk Assessment

Budgeting & Forecasting

SOX Compliance

Business Transformation

Financial Governance & Controls

Strategic Finance Leader Driving Compliance, Transformation & Enterprise Performance Excellence PADMAPRIYA SRIRAM

EDUCATION

ACCA, Association of Chartered

Certified Accountants (ACCA), UK –

Dec’2010

CA, Institute of Singapore Chartered

Accountants (ISCA), Singapore –

Sep’2013

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Annamalai University, Chidambaram

1996 – 2000 (Full Time)

CERTIFICATIONS

Anti-Money Laundering / Combating

the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT)

Certification

Internal Audit Masterclass – A Risk-

Based Approach

Not for Profit (Charity) Accounting

Standards completion

MEMBERSHIP

Fellow Chartered Certified

Accountant (FCCA), United Kingdom

PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: 6th September 1978

Languages Known: English, Tamil, Hindi

Address: Chennai, India

Enhanced global compliance across SOX, IFRS, and US GAAP, elevating audit readiness, internal control effectiveness, and governance rigor across all financial reporting processes.

Partnered effectively with Finance, IT, and Shared Services teams to ensure seamless change adoption, integration of new technologies, and sustained value realization from transformation initiatives. Digital Finance Innovation: Knowledgeable in leveraging emerging technologies such as RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and AI-enabled analytics to streamline finance operations, reduce manual interventions, and enhance predictive forecasting.

Driven financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting while analyzing business performance to provide actionable insights. It partners closely with business leaders to support strategic decision- making, develops financial models and scenario analyses, monitors key performance indicators, and ensures accurate, timely reporting to help improve financial discipline and achieve business objectives.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting Excellence: Adept at building strong partnerships with cross- functional teams, external auditors, regulators, and investors, consistently delivering accurate, transparent, and timely financial reporting in adherence with US GAAP and UK GAAP for the respective entities.

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Data Patterns India Ltd, Chennai – Manager Jul’2021 – Nov’2021 Manage end to end financial accounts and transactions, month closure as per IND AS and Indian GAAP. Ensure adherence to regulatory compliance standards and audit standards. Treeline Business Solutions Pvt. Ltd, Chennai – Manager Nov’2020 – May’2021 Led and driven the end-to-end Record-to-Report process, ensuring accurate, timely financial close, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Wabco India Ltd., Chennai - Manager – Finance May’2017 – Jun’2020 FP&A: Driven financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to support strategic decision- making and business growth.

Regional Controller: Oversees regional financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, controls, and alignment with corporate financial policies. Month close: Pass journal entries to make up the difference between IND AS and US GAAP. Prepare financials as per IND AS and Indian GAAP, in adherence to the audit standards and compliance. India International Insurance Pte. Ltd., Singapore - Executive – Finance Oct’2015 – Jan’2017 Heading the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams and ensure timely processing of claims and monitor incoming receipts for Premiums due. Month close activities and audit coordination and ensure regulatory compliance applicable for BFSI industry. NACN International PAC, Singapore - Audit Senior Jan’2015 – Sep’2015 Statutory audits- Audit planning, fees negotiation, execution and finalization of audit. Assist and direct the team with the necessary protocols and drive the audit for closure. Sudima International Pte. Ltd., Singapore - Internal Auditor Oct’2012 – Aug’2014 Internal audit of books of accounts maintained by HQ and zonal offices across the globle and strengthen internal controls and finance policies. Woodcraft International Pte. Ltd., Singapore – Accountant Apr’2012 – Sep’2012 End to end accounting and ensure statutory compliance and audit coordination required. Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA), Singapore - Senior Executive – Finance Aug’2011 – Apr’2012 – Not for Profit Organisation

Budgeting, Forecasting and variance analysis, fund utilisation, Strengthening internal controls and SOPs, ensuring donor and statutory compliance, monitor and manage grants from donor and government, preparation of donor financial reports and monthly management dashboards, compliance with Not for Profit regulations and finance policies within the organization. Sashikala Devi Associates, CPA, Singapore - Audit Senior Apr’2009 – Jul’2011 Audit planning, fees negotiation, execution and finalization of audit. Assist and direct the team with the necessary protocols and drive the audit for closure. Pushpa Visuals, India - Accounts Manager Mar’2000 – Nov’2005e Dec’1997 – Feb’1999 End to end financial accounting and administration duties necessary to run the operations. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Award Recognition:

o Award winner for outstanding efforts in Record to Report (R2R) processes. o Recipient of Performance Excellence Award from the Women Achievers’ Forum.

Process Improvement & Automation:

o Successfully implemented the Center of Excellence (CoE) model across the R2R tower, ensuring cross-functional training and knowledge sharing among teams. o Automated bank reconciliation and control account clearance, improving efficiency and reducing manual effort.

o Designed and implemented an automated recheck system for offshore transactions within the accounting software, achieving cost savings of $200K. o Enhanced budgeting process by introducing a new strategy for fund release, improving financial planning and control.

Compliance & Controls:

o Established internal controls in regional accounting during internal audit visits at a global level. o Successfully cleared central sales tax proceedings by receiving C-forms from all customers in India, creating cost savings of Rs.6M for the company.

Professional Excellence:

o Ranked 26th in ACCA Exams (December 2010).

o Professional Memberships: FCCA, UK & ISCA, Singapore. o Certified Faculty for the New Joiner Orientation Programme, facilitating knowledge transfer and onboarding of new employees.

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