Lead Financial Analyst - R2R GL Transformation

Harish R

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harish-r-246206100

Email: **************@*****.***

Mobile: 984-***-****

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

B. Com – 1997, CA Intermediate – Nov 1999 and ICWAI Intermediate – Dec 2002 Lead Financial Analyst R2R O2C Controllership support Finance Transformation About

Strategic Finance Leader with 23+ years of experience across R2R, GL Accounting, Revenue Assurance, Accounts Receivable, Financial Reporting, Audits, and large-scale process transformation. I specialize in building strong control frameworks, driving operational excellence, and delivering executive insights that shape business decisions.

Known as a trusted business partner with strong analytical capability, leadership presence, and a consistent record of elevating finance processes through automation, standardization, and cross-functional collaboration. Currently part of R2R GL processes at OpenText. Experience – OpenText, Bengaluru

Lead Financial Analyst – R2R / GL (Oct 2019 – Present: 6 yrs 6 mo)

- Lead month-end close, P&L (selected) and BS reviews, Variance analysis (critical activity).

- Technical accounting & recons: (employee related) Restructuring

Sales commission – Xactly and accounting recon (across plans) Incentives (annual bonus, quarterly & special incentives) Social security taxes on sales commission & incentives Supporting role - Deferred commission, capitalization (ICE load), Accrued asset, LT ST reclass & impairment

- Key wins: Prepaid RFT, recon standardization, dashboards, KPIs, Ops reviews & SOP updates.

- Control mechanisms:

PO analysis, IR analysis, Missing accruals; duplication check

<10k recons, pre-recons, fx analysis and forced fx rate validation Non-PO & Unaccounted invoices, Roll Forward Templates (RFT) Prepaid master file, amortization job run & validation, prepaid expiry Local entity postings

Job Responsibilities:

1. Month-End Close

Execute month-end close activities in line with defined checklists, control checks and timelines

Continuously review and enhance the month-end close process

Ensure all SLAs and reporting deadlines are consistently met

Record all financial transactions within agreed timelines

Prepare and circulate dashboards by the third working day

Provide key data points for management reporting by the fourth working day of each month

Drive the assigned close calendar independently without escalations

Conduct review meetings with team members & supervisors each day during close

Ensure operations review meetings are completed by the 25th of each month

Proactively identify and highlight issues during pre-close and post-close discussions 2. Transaction Accounting

Ensure timely and accurate accounting for journal entries, accruals, prepaid and technical accounting transactions

Resolve accounting issues within the same reporting period

Prepare and maintain process documentation and desktop procedures

Track and execute action items from monthly review meetings within defined timelines 3. Schedules & Reconciliations

Prepare balance sheet schedules in line with reporting and audit requirements

Ensure no aging in balance sheet accounts, clear open items promptly

Identify process gaps and escalate unresolved issues

Ensure all reconciliations are reviewed and approved in reconciliation tools by the T10 of each month

Improve quality of analysis and standardize reporting formats 4. Audit & Compliance

Support SOX, internal and external audits with minimal observations

Manage group and interim audit requirements efficiently

Ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting standards 5. Projects & Continuous Improvement

Identify and lead process improvement initiatives

Drive projects that deliver measurable business value

Define clear timelines and ensure successful execution

Monitor progress and provide regular updates

Contribute innovative ideas to enhance efficiency and effectiveness 6. Customer & Stakeholder Management

Maintain customer satisfaction levels to the fullest

Engage regularly with stakeholders to gather feedback

Collaborating with business teams on cross-functional initiatives

Address customer pain points and drive service improvements

Focus on productivity enhancement and cost efficiency 7. Technical Skills

ERP systems (SAP – beginner, under migration); NetSuite & Blackline

Excel skills, Co-Pilot

8. General Competencies

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset Experience – EY, Bengaluru

Associate Manager – Revenue Assurance & AR - Feb 2008 to Mar 2013) & Experience – EY, Bengaluru

Lead Finance Executive (IC role) – Revenue Assurance, AR & Technical accounting (expats / secondment) - Sep 2014 to Oct 2019)

Led AR & revenue assurance – per annum: $350M and 8K invoices.

Improved DSO & reporting accuracy

Cash application, unapplied & bank reconciliation for invoice receipts

Team management

Strengthened end-to-end process compliance.

Expat taxation: Budgeting, Forecasting, tax compliance, control measures. Experience – Café Coffee Day (CCD), Bengaluru

Senior Manager – Finance & Accounts (Mar 2013 – Sep 2014)

- Managed accounting, MIS, audits, tax compliance for multiple entities.

- Led finance operations for ~30 estate entities across Karnataka. Prior Experience

Tesco HSC Pvt. Ltd, Bengaluru Jul 2006 to Feb 2008 Officer – Tax & Compliance – Direct Taxes – Tax audit, TP audit, FBT, TDS, Secretarial

compliance

Wipro GE Medical Systems Pvt Ltd,

Bengaluru

Aug 2005 to Jul 2006 Assistant Manager – Direct Taxes Padmini Products Private Limited,

Bengaluru

Jun 2003 to Aug 2005 Senior Accounts Officer – Finance & Accounts Freelancer, Bengaluru Oct 2000 to May 2003 Freelancer – Accounting services Mallya & Mallya, Bengaluru Oct 1997 to Sep 2000 Article trainee Personal Details

DOB: 30 August 1976

Marital status: Married

Permanent Address: No. 435, 12th Cross, 3rd Block, BEL Layout, Vidyaranyapura, MES college

Permanent Address: Bengaluru, 560097, Karnataka, India

Passport: Available

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