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KAMAKSHI RAGHURAMAN

College Station,USA

Summary

Analytical and forward-thinking senior finance professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, BPO shared services operations, FP&A, and controllership within Fortune 500 companies. Proven track record in leading finance transformation projects, streamlining financial processes, and driving efficiency improvements.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager - Corporate accounting and controllership

Cognizant US
01.2015 - Current
  • Lead the monthly close process for corporate US and Canada , concentrating majorly on payroll costs and related accounts (3bn annual cost)
  • Provide monthly/ quarterly Flux analysis to management.
  • Developed detailed process / Standard Operating Procedures for all payroll related balance sheet reconciliations
  • Work with cross functional teams in assisting closing AP accruals, Prepaids and Intercompany
  • Work with FP&A team during budgeting session to provide inputs for forecast.
  • Co-ordinate internal and external audit (Financial, SOX and compliance audit)
  • Monitor funds outflow and inform Treasury team of any major change on all pay dates
  • Lead a process to develop a report to capture PTO balances of all US and Canada associates thereby improving the PTO accrual process. Also currently helping technical teams in developing the same report for UK and APAC regions
  • Championed a strategic overhaul by automating various sections of the close process thereby reducing the timelines from 5 days to 3 days
  • Pioneered the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) within the finance team, leading to the automation of key financial processes, thus increasing efficiency, and reducing error rates
  • Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
  • Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
  • Mentored junior staff members for skill development and career progression within the organization.
  • Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.

Shared Services Manager - Accounting Operations and Transitions

Cognizant
04.2011 - 07.2013
  • Company Overview: Leading European Car Manufacturer
  • Successfully completed the complex transition of Record to Report (R2R) and banking activities for a major European car manufacturer, consolidating services from 12 European locations to India, enhancing process efficiency and standardization
  • Worked with the clients in scheduling the project milestones and ensured that all are met as per the deadlines
  • Presented weekly and monthly reports to all stakeholders on the ongoing transition status as well as actual performance against SLAs for operational processes
  • Tracked & reported the failures with detailed action plan and control procedures
  • Created efficient processes by identifying linkages between Payables, payment and the cash application teams in order to clear the outstanding receivables /payables
  • Co-ordinate the annual self-assessment program to ensure that all internal controls are tested for AP, AR, Treasury and R2R activities
  • Optimized workforce planning, reducing employee turnover while maintaining high levels of productivity.
  • Spearheaded an internal assessment of Account reconciliations which triggered major changes in reconciliation methodology from the client's end
  • Leading European Car Manufacturer
  • Spearheaded implementation of SEPA (Single Euro Payment Area) project and ensured that all testing is done, issues identified and rectified
  • Recognized with the individual contributor award for successful Transition and delivery of activities
  • Recognized with Operational Excellence award for excellent project management
  • Motivated the team to generate innovative ideas which helped in winning the accreditation of Best Innovative Account for 2012 with over 50 process changes implemented

Assistant Manager - FP&A

Genpact
03.2009 - 12.2010
  • Company Overview: FP&A of IT division for US Healthcare Major
  • Responsible for analyzing expenses totaling USD 1.8MM per quarter and send reports to management for better control and planning
  • Managed month end close, cost accruals, quarterly forecasting and takes active part in the Annual Operational Planning process
  • Prepares detailed budget Vs
  • Actuals variance analysis for all major P&L heads
  • Ensures that all STPI (Software Technology Parks of India) and Customs related procedures are met on a monthly and quarterly basis
  • Works with the Statutory and Internal auditors to make sure that all accurate details are given for successful completion of the audit
  • FP&A of IT division for US Healthcare Major

Assistant Manager - IT Services FP&A

Genpact
06.2008 - 03.2009
  • Company Overview: IT Services
  • Responsible for cost and revenue accruals for 20+ Helpdesk processes aligned to IT Services
  • Analyzed P&L at each project level to ensure that all costs are accounted for
  • Performed FTE reconciliation monthly to ensure correct revenue recognition and proper allotment of costs
  • Managed the details of all on-going and future processes in pipeline which formed the basis for forecasting for the next year
  • Has been a part of a digitization process, which would facilitate End-to-End revenue accounting for all processes
  • IT Services

Various roles from Associate to Assistant Manager

Genpact
04.2002 - 11.2007
  • Company Overview: US based major Truck Leasing / Logistics firm
  • Performed detail review of all balance sheet account reconciliations before submission to the business which includes Cash, Accounts Payable, Intercompany, Payroll, Equity, Fixed Assets, Investment and Reserve Accounts
  • Managed the intercompany month close and payroll union dues closing processes
  • Zero defects achieved right from the time of takeover of the process
  • Created backup for critical accounts to ensure seamless delivery
  • Identified developmental needs of team members and created training map for future growth
  • Ensured that process maps / FMEA / SOP's and all related documentation are created and updated periodically
  • Successfully transitioned the Accounts Payable, Vehicle sales Depository & Vehicle purchase disbursement reconciliations from onsite within a short span of 2 months
  • Developed a new procedure for Accounts Payable Reconciliation that was eventually shared by other process as a best practice
  • Reduced wait time by designing queries to generate reports / data that was previously received in hard copies or through mails
  • Formulated a new procedure by identifying an independent source for Payroll Tax reconciliations thereby improving compliance and better control
  • Identified and developed a system to track overnight investment interests in ACH Disbursement Account that were previously not tracked by the management
  • Restructured the process by identifying the process linkages with other teams thereby sharing best practices that improved productivity and timeline
  • Performed key analysis for Environmental Projects Reserve account that provided the business with updates for further analysis
  • Automated the Corporate Account Reconciliation schedules, which was earlier done manually thereby improving accuracy and timeline
  • Appreciated by the business as a star performer of the team for overall improvement of the reconciliation process
  • Performed audit of Repair Order Capitalization - a post-transition check to ensure they are as per capitalization policies and procedures
  • Independently handled the Debt and Fixed Asset Reconciliation from the second month of joining the process
  • US based major Truck Leasing / Logistics firm

Accounts Assistant

M/s Shiva Kumar & Company
  • Company Overview: Chartered Accountants
  • Chartered Accountants

Education

Cost Accounting (Inter) -

Institute of Cost And Work Accountants of India

Bachelors in Accounting & Commerce -

Madras University
Chennai, India
04-1999

Skills

  • Internal Controls
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Variance Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Month end / Year end closing
  • BPO / Shared Services Management
  • Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Account Reconciliations
  • Effective Team Management

Professional Highlights

  • Expert in handling month close and the results reporting process for Corporate and big clients.
  • Proven track record of transitioning and managing process in a shared services environment.
  • Expert in handling all B/S reconciliations which includes Accounts payable, Account Receivable, Cash and Bank, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Accruals and Prepaids.
  • Extensive FP&A experience in handling Revenue Recognition, Forecasting & variance analysis.
  • Expert in Project Management who can deliver complex finance transformation and transition projects within tight deadlines.
  • Self-Starter with knowledge in Finance and Accounting concepts and GAAP / SOX requirements.
  • Experience in working in various ERPs including Peoplesoft Oracle Finance, SAP Finance & reporting tools such as Hyperion & Business Objects.
  • Advanced excel skills.

Academicexcellence

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Commerce, Madras University, India
  • CWA - Inter, Institute of Cost and Work Accountants of India

Timeline

Senior Manager - Corporate accounting and controllership

Cognizant US
01.2015 - Current

Shared Services Manager - Accounting Operations and Transitions

Cognizant
04.2011 - 07.2013

Assistant Manager - FP&A

Genpact
03.2009 - 12.2010

Assistant Manager - IT Services FP&A

Genpact
06.2008 - 03.2009

Various roles from Associate to Assistant Manager

Genpact
04.2002 - 11.2007

Accounts Assistant

M/s Shiva Kumar & Company

Cost Accounting (Inter) -

Institute of Cost And Work Accountants of India

Bachelors in Accounting & Commerce -

Madras University

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