Kailash Chouhan D
Bangalore
Summary
With over 11 years of experience in finance and accounts, my current role as a process specialist at Cargill Business Services India Pvt Ltd has allowed me to refine my skills in process optimization and workflow enhancement. Using strong analytical abilities, I identify areas for improvement and successfully implement changes. Expertise in process analysis and problem-solving drives efficiency and effectiveness within the organization. Excel in team collaboration, adapt to changing needs, and remain focused on delivering measurable results. Known for reliability and a strategic approach to achieving organizational goals, committed to making a positive impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Specialist
Cargill Business Services India Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - Current
- Served as a subject matter expert for process-related inquiries, providing guidance to colleagues when needed.
- Conducted regular audits of processes, identifying areas for improvement and recommending corrective actions.
- Streamlined communication within the team, leading to better project coordination and timely completion of tasks.
- Designed and executed training programs for new hires, fostering a culture of continuous learning among employees.
- Implemented new process automation tools, resulting in reduced manual labor and increased productivity.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on quality outcomes.
- Led root cause analysis efforts on process failures, preventing future occurrences through corrective action implementation.
- Conducted regular process reviews, identifying inefficiencies and implementing improvements that led to increased productivity and cost savings.
- Produced financial statements and reports to comply with regulations.
- Analyzed and interpreted financial data to inform business decisions.
- Built and established relationships with clientele to improve future business opportunities.
- Analyzed financial trends and provided detailed financial reports to management.
- Tracked budget forecasts and monitored budget performance.
- Developed user-friendly documentation for processes, increasing employee understanding and reducing training time.
- Reviewer of SG&A Analysis and provide analytical commentary for the variance during close
- Verify the sub-ledger transactions worksheets for all the entities
- Monitor Intercompany balances with counter parties in details
- GST Reporting and reconciliation between P&L and BS account on monthly basis
- Reviewer of Balance sheet accounts analysis of key and non-key accounts in Black Line tool
- Involved in close calls, meeting, and query discussion with stakeholders
- Part of Audit engagement both internal and external
- Experience in Remote Process Migration from Singapore to India – Preparation of Process flow map, SOP documentation and Knowledge Transfer
- Monitor the teamwork and update their work and leave management to my supervisor
Analyst / Process Developer
American International Group (AIG) Analytics & Business Services Ltd.
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Preparation of daily state and federal tax deposit from 24 subsidiaries of AIG
- Reconciliation of the daily reports with the OaSys mainframe system, SAP and other legacy systems
- Determine the residential status of the individual policy holder
- Analysis of various types of transactions like trusts, companies etc
- Providing adjustments for the reversal’s entries / non quarter / prior years
- Posting adjustment journal entries to move the balances as per the residential status of the individuals (i.e., Resident or Non-Resident Alien)
- Correction requests for OaSys and Convey (Taxport) using AWD and Tax-Database
- Handling the queries regarding the discrepancies between the Finance Center and Tax department
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly deposit reports to tax departments
- Providing adjustments and clarification whenever there would be the discrepancies in the filing
- Creation of workflows in AWD and correction requests in Tax-Database to correct the system
Process Associate / Associate Consultant
Hewlett-Packard
05.2012 - 08.2014
- Preparing Daily Bank Reconciliation Tracker
- Allocate & post the fallouts to the appropriate Customer, Vendor or GL accounts
- Clearing the open items in daily basis
- Preparing Monthly Bank Reconciliation Report
- Attending all the Market Calls as well as Governance calls
- Part of Quality Check (QC) Team
- Update Forecasting Tracker & Quantum Tool on receiving the Forecasting Information on Payments & Collections
- Daily Prepare Accuracy Reports and analyze on Variance occurring on Forecasted versus Actual
- Top Customers are analyzed for receiving appropriate collection information
- Monthly Forecasting slides are prepared and are discussed with the business
Education
Post Graduation Diploma in Management -
Dayanand Sagar University
01.2024
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bangalore University
01.2011
PUC -
Pre-University Board
01.2008
SSLC -
Karnataka Board
01.2006
Skills
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Financial Record Keeping
- General Ledger Management
- Intercompany Coordination
- Analysis and reconciliation of accounts
- Cash Flow Forecasting
- Financial Month-End Closure
- Mapping Business Processes
- Process automation
- Continuous improvement
- Process documentation
- Metrics tracking
Languages
Kannada
English
Hindi
Marwari
Hobbies and Interests
- Singing
- Drama
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all the information given above is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I assure you that I would serve you sincerely, honestly to the best of my abilities.
Personal Information
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
- Hobbies: Singing, Drama
Timeline
Process Specialist
Cargill Business Services India Pvt Ltd
08.2016 - Current
Analyst / Process Developer
American International Group (AIG) Analytics & Business Services Ltd.
02.2015 - 07.2016
Process Associate / Associate Consultant
Hewlett-Packard
05.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bangalore University
PUC -
Pre-University Board
SSLC -
Karnataka Board
Post Graduation Diploma in Management -
Dayanand Sagar University
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