Supraja Kankanala
Sugar Hill
Summary
Finance professional with strong background in accounting and financial management. Known for accuracy in financial reporting and ability to streamline accounting processes. Collaborative team player focused on delivering results and adapting to changing needs. Skilled in financial analysis, regulatory compliance, and budget management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Staff Accountant
Talbots
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Increased accuracy in financial reporting by reconciling accounts and conducting thorough research for discrepancies.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Gathered, analyzed and reported financial information.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining the month-end closing process and implementing improved accounting procedures.
- Reduced late payments by closely monitoring aging reports and following up with vendors.
- Applied customer payments to accounts on day of receipt.
- Participated in cross-functional projects that improved financial processes across the organization.
- Assisted in the development of an internal controls system, reducing errors and fraud risk.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
SAP FICO Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Documented functional designs and test cases.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex SAP projects within tight deadlines.
- Mentored junior consultants on SAP FICO best practices and methodologies, cultivating a culture of learning and professional growth within the organization.
- Supported internal audit functions through diligent monitoring of access controls in the organization''s SAP system, reducing risks associated with unauthorized access.
- Established strong relationships with key business users, fostering effective communication channels that facilitated prompt issue resolution and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reduced month-end closing timeframes by automating key financial processes using advanced SAP FICO functionalities.
- Managed multiple full-cycle implementations of SAP FICO solutions across diverse industries, resulting in significant cost savings and process efficiencies for clients.
- Improved overall project efficiency by streamlining SAP FICO processes and optimizing configurations.
Staff Accountant
Yash Technologies
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Assisted comptroller with year-end financial audits.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements, and month-end accruals.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support, and documentation of accounting processes.
Education
MBA - Finance
Osmania University
Hyderabad06-2017
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- General Ledger Management
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Month-End/Year-End Close
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Bank Reconciliations
- Financial Statement Preparation
- Cost Accounting
- ERP & Accounting Software Proficiency
Timeline
Senior Staff Accountant
Talbots
09.2022 - 07.2024
SAP FICO Consultant
Capgemini Technology Services
09.2019 - 01.2022
Staff Accountant
Yash Technologies
08.2016 - 11.2019
MBA - Finance
Osmania University
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