PRIYANKA AGARWAL
Kolkata,West Bengal
Summary
Highly efficient professional, well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate 2
PwC Service Delivery Center
05.2023 - Current
- Handled month end closure activities which includes direct and indirect expense analysis and Operation metrics working
- Monthly Forecasting and variance analysis reporting to maintain data integrity and accuracy
- Developed and implemented a new budget format inline with the new structure of the organization
- Prepared detailed budget for a year and analyzed budget variances, recommended corrective action which resulted in a 15% reduction in over spending and cost savings
- Collaborated with senior management to prepare and present budget reports and presentation, resulting in an increase in budget transparency and accountability.
Controlling and Planning Analyst
ABB Group
02.2021 - 02.2023
- Performed analysis of business performance versus Plan and forecast
- Performed month end closing activities and MIS reports for the respective business / functions
- Worked with the other financial professionals in Divisions / Hubs / Countries / functions to understand and analyze the drivers of financial performance
- Analysed overhead under / over absorption indicating root cause
- Prepared ad-hoc reports as per business / function's request
- Maintained SOPs for all activities performed
- Supported audits, validating accuracy of financial data and business information and reports by performing reconciliation and review of exceptions
- Identify areas for process / report standardization across different countries, divisions and business units.
Senior Associate
Capgemini
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Responsible for monthly accounts end closing activities involving posting Accrual entries, T&E reclass etc
- Monthly analysis of variances of actual in the P&L from forecast, action to control variation and reporting to clients, need based analysis of project profitability
- Working on projects for process improvement, FTE reduction, and increased productivity
- Communicate with Project Managers and other teams for forecasting, variance analysis, receivables, payables related to projects
- Recognizing revenue for signed projects as per IFRS-15
- Ensuring that the reporting related to the projects is done within deadlines
- Monthly reconciliation WIP/BIA on the project to avoid Write offs at project
- Responsible to raise the external invoices.
CFM Analyst
Accenture
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Performed planning, forecasting, budgeting and trend analysis using sophisticated forecasting, variance analysis tools and excel macros; Keeping track of all variances encountered and suggesting ways to mitigate variances and ensuring compliance; Performed and monitored Accenture internal financial accounting processes; Was responsible for revenue recognition and accrual of expenses, ensuring compliance with statutory regulation and internal policies; Review of statement of work orders (SOW) for new deals, extensions and expansions of existing deals according to the legal requirements and policies; Tracking and reporting of engagements time & expenses; review and seek clarification on questionable and invalid expenses;
Education
ICWA (CMA) -
Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI)
01.2017
B.Com - Commerce -
Calcutta University
01.2015
12th -
CISCE(ICSE/ISC)
01.2012
10th -
CISCE(ICSE/ISC)
01.2010
Skills
Variance Analysis
Revenue Recognition
Forecasting
Budgeting
Headcount Reporting
SAP
Oracle
Excel
PowerPoint
Invoicing
Attention to Detail
Time Management
Additional Information
5 Years 6 Months
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Bengali
Professional Working
Timeline
Associate 2
PwC Service Delivery Center
05.2023 - Current
Controlling and Planning Analyst
ABB Group
02.2021 - 02.2023
Senior Associate
Capgemini
05.2019 - 02.2021
CFM Analyst
Accenture
02.2018 - 09.2018
ICWA (CMA) -
Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI)
B.Com - Commerce -
Calcutta University
12th -
CISCE(ICSE/ISC)
10th -
CISCE(ICSE/ISC)
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