SAP
Alaghes Ram
Senior Finance Analyst
Summary
Accomplished Senior Finance Analyst with a proven track record at Pall Corporation, adept in leveraging Microsoft Excel and SAP for financial analysis and process improvements. Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, successfully led T&E migration projects, enhancing operational efficiency. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and adaptability, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and reconciliation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Analyst
Pall Corporation
2020.08 - Current
- Verified employees’ claims in compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Resolved T&E claims queries via email/Teams call within 24 hours.
- Prepared monthly reports for selected expenses, identifying and analyzing above-threshold expenses.
- Prepared quarterly reports for Wheel Card claimants, identifying and analyzing above-threshold expenses.
- Prepared six different monthly accrual reports (journal entries) for the local US team with forecasted values.
- Utilized Excel skills (pivot tables, Vlookups) for daily reconciliation processes and managing pending reports in Concur queue.
- Manually posted transactions into SAP Tcode ZFI03X for expenses rejected due to errors.
- Led US & CA T&E migration process in 2021, involving data gathering and meetings with local teams.
- Led LATAM T&E migration process in 2023, involving data gathering and meetings with local teams.
- Led process improvement for PSP US & EMEA rejection reasons in 2022/2023, identifying improvements from existing reports.
- Provided coverage for team members during annual leave or busy periods.
- Updated standard work instructions and master scoping files for US & CA as needed.
- Conducted monthly meetings with the team on US T&E issues and collaborated with the local compliance team for solutions.
- Joined a new role in Query Management Invoice Processing in April 2024.Managed invoice processing, including Pcard posting and urgent invoice posting.
- Investigated PO issues and resolved queries related to vendor/stakeholder reconciliation and payment.
- Conducted monthly balance sheet reconciliation.
- Handling a process improvement in this team for EMEA auto scanning.
Accounts Payable Specialist
IHS Markit
2018.07 - 2020.06
- Processed invoices and payments accurately and efficiently using the SAP system.
- Managed employee claim reimbursements through the SharpOwl system, assisting finance teams with transaction processing.
- Followed up on unapproved overdue invoices and provided weekly reports on outstanding invoices.
- Logged and cross-checked employee expenses to ensure compliance with expense policies.
- Handled credit card checks and payments for company P-card, TE card, and CTM.
- Pioneered the use of the Open Text System and trained colleagues in both Open Text and SAP systems.
- Developed and maintained a new migration manual process for Ipreo South Africa.
- Executed weekly payment runs, urgent payments, and settlements in the bank.
- Assisted with the monthly clearing process, including vendor refunds.
- Conducted weekly audits of employee claims based on the company’s Travel and Expenditure Policy.
- Verified GL codes and cost centers for team expense claims.
Accounts and Business Studies Teacher
Wesley Methodist International School
2015.12 - 2018.06
- Planned and implemented lessons using diverse teaching strategies to meet student needs.
- Prepared unit and lesson plans following curriculum guidelines and common core standards.
- Set and communicated classroom ground rules to encourage respect and personal responsibility.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects to ensure success.
- Employed effective teaching methods, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modeling, and explicit instruction.
- Monitored student progress through classwork, coursework, and project marking, providing extra support for struggling students.
- Provided positive feedback to instill confidence in students.
- Designed presentations, visual aids, and worksheets to enhance the learning experience.
Fund Accountant
RBC Royal Bank
2014.06 - 2015.11
- Reconciled cash book and bank statements based on JP Morgan statements.
- Led a new migration process for Belgium funds within the team.
- Cross-checked pricing using Telekurs and Bloomberg.
- Analyzed and calculated the value of derivatives for futures and options using a macro system developed by the team.
- Assisted in the migration process by maintaining archive systems daily and training juniors on NAV checking.
- Double-checked and validated team members’ funds as the final NAV price for clients.
- Analyzed stock breaks and prepared daily reports for the team supervisor.
Tax Associate
Moore Stephens Associate & Co
2013.03 - 2014.04
- Prepared tax returns for individuals and businesses.
- Interviewed clients to obtain additional information on taxable incomes and deductible expenses.
- Prepared initial and revised estimations for companies.
- Managed client penalties with the Inland Revenue Board (IRB), including installment payments.
- Provided administrative assistance to establish updated statutory books and complete documentation.
- Assessed and reviewed tax data to verify validity and accuracy while preparing tax returns.
- Consulted with tax experts to gather and apply sound advice for planning and processing transactions.
- Maintained strict client data confidentiality to comply with privacy laws and regulations.
- Communicated with tax authorities to request amounts due on accounts and billing statements.
- Maintained and organized electronic and hard files, records, and statements to preserve accurate information and enable tracking history.
Education
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Multimedia University
Melaka 2001.04 -
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Strong Organization
Documentation skills
Finance
Knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Multitasking Abilities
Excellent Communication
Decision-Making
Self Motivation
Time management abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Team Collaboration
Effective Communication
Document Management
SAP
Concur
Open Text
Enterprise Scanner
Software
Concur
Enterprise Scanner
Timeline
Senior Finance Analyst
Pall Corporation
2020.08 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
IHS Markit
2018.07 - 2020.06
Accounts and Business Studies Teacher
Wesley Methodist International School
2015.12 - 2018.06
Fund Accountant
RBC Royal Bank
2014.06 - 2015.11
Tax Associate
Moore Stephens Associate & Co
2013.03 - 2014.04
Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting
Multimedia University
2001.04 -
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