Sangeeta Bhuyan
Bangalore
Summary
A highly motivated and results-driven Team Lead with over 10 years of experience across corporate accounting, general accounting, IFRS 16 lease accounting, intercompany accounting, insurance accounting, and financial reporting processes. Experienced in leading teams, managing large engagements, implementing process enhancements, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships in shared services and BPO modules. Adept at driving operational efficiency, optimizing financial processes, and delivering quality service with an analytical, customer-centric approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Booking Holdings Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Leading a team of 6 accounting professionals, overseeing daily accounting processes, and reporting for the organization.
- Managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GAAP.
- Reviewing and approving journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting and account analysis for accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.
- Overseeing cash accounting, bond accounting, investment accounting, accruals, prepaid, BS and P&L variance analysis, footnotes, corporate financial review deck, ERP to Reporting tool reconciliation etc. activities as part of reporting close.
- Preparing reporting package to senior leadership (CAO) and key stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Coordinating on internal and external audits, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with SOX, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
- Implementing process improvements, reducing the month-end closing time and increasing efficiency.
- Led ERP system implementation and upgrades, significantly improving the accuracy and efficiency of financial data management.
- Managing team performance through regular evaluations, feedback, and tailored coaching, resulting in improvement in team output and efficiency.
- Conducting regular process reviews, recommending and driving changes that improved efficiency and compliance.
- Developed and implemented reporting frameworks, tracking KPIs and providing actionable insights for both the team and leadership.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for senior management, providing regular updates on team performance, challenges, and successes.
- Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration to achieve business objectives.
Business Process Lead
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Led the transition of leasing processes for European entities, managing a team of 4 lease accounting professionals.
- Oversaw the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes for leasing and intercompany entities, ensuring smooth operations and accurate financial reporting.
- Reviewed month-end journals, reconciliations, provisions, accruals, reporting and close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
- Prepared and presented monthly/quarterly/annual Balance Sheet (BS) & Profit & Loss (P&L) statements with detailed analysis to controllers.
- Managed intercompany accounting, including cost and recharges, cross-charge checks, and cost center reconciliations.
- Supported internal and external audit activities and resolved audit-related queries.
- Drove process improvements, documentation, and training initiatives for the team, increasing operational efficiency and standardization.
- Managed control compliance and collaborated with cross-functional teams for process optimization.
- Provided day-to-day leadership, motivation, and direction to team members, resulting in increase in team productivity.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and setting clear goals to foster professional development.
- Identified areas of improvement within team workflows and implemented changes that resulted in improved efficiency.
- Promoted continuous improvement by leading brainstorming sessions to solve challenges and optimize daily operations.
Senior Finance Professional
Rolls - Royce India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Led the transition and implementation of IFRS 16 lease accounting processes.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Documentation of end to end leasing process, designed the MEC close and streamlined the process.
- Managed the lease administration and accounting for global leases, ensuring compliance with IFRS 16 and US GAAP (ASC 842).
- Performed end to end lease accounting process of review and update of leases, MEC journals and close, lease reporting, cashflow reconciliation, forecasting, BS reconciliations etc.
- Supported year-end disclosure activities, statutory reporting, and compliance with SOX controls.
- Prepared and analyzed balance sheet reconciliations, cashflow reconciliations, FX calculations, and liability ageing reports.
- Led monthly governance calls with business point-of-contacts to review lease details, rents, and other key financial metrics.
- Conducted knowledge sharing and training for business teams on IFRS 16 standards and implementation.
Senior Process Executive
AON Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 09.2018
- Prepared standardized management accounts, cashbook, bank reconciliations, and working papers for captive insurance companies.
- Handled treasury and payment processing activities for captive insurance companies.
- Liaised with external auditors, handled audit queries, and supported on statutory reporting.
- Supported the preparation of VAT returns and annual statutory returns, including BOP 42 and Benchmarking Reports.
- Actively participated in standardization projects, process documentation, and peer review.
- Handling monthly pre-close calls, process review calls with domicile finance leads
Article Assistant
Haridas & Associates
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Conducted internal, statutory, tax, VAT, and bank audits for various clients, including State Bank of Mysore, Bangalore.
- Assisted with income tax computations, filing for companies, professionals, firms, and individuals.
- Performed accounting tasks such as ledger scrutiny, preparation of financial statements, and supporting taxation processes.
Education
CA - Intermediate - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants, India
India08-2015
B. Com - Accountancy Major
Gauhati Commerce College
Guwahati, Assam01.2011
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger Accounting
- IFRS & GAAP
- Lease Accounting
- Team Leadership
- Process Optimization
- Stakeholders Management
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Accounting Software - HFM, OneStream, S4, SAP, Oracle, Blackline, Cadency
Accomplishments
- Reduced the month-end close process by 20% through the implementation of automated workflows and streamlining reconciliations, resulting in faster financial reporting and improved decision-making timelines.
- Leading a team that achieves 98% accuracy rate in financial reporting.
- Successfully led the implementation of IFRS 16 lease accounting standards across the team, ensuring compliance and enhancing transparency in lease reporting.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Assamese
Native or Bilingual
Achievements and rewards
- Promoted as Business Process Lead in 2023
- Promoted as Senior Finance Professional in 2021
- Multiple awards for outstanding performance
- Rated always as a high performer
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/15/90
- Marital Status: Married
Transition experience
- Booking Holdings: Corporate Accounting Process transition from US to India COE
- Rolls Royce: IFRS 16 Process transition from UK to India COE
- Accenture: Leasing Process transition from UK to India
Timeline
Team Lead
Booking Holdings Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Business Process Lead
Accenture Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
02.2021 - 07.2023
Senior Finance Professional
Rolls - Royce India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2018 - 01.2021
Senior Process Executive
AON Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 09.2018
Article Assistant
Haridas & Associates
08.2013 - 07.2016
B. Com - Accountancy Major
Gauhati Commerce College
CA - Intermediate - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants, India
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