Shahidha Banu T.
London,United Kingdom
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in SAP (FICO) and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Proven ability to adapt quickly and collaborate effectively within teams. Experienced in monthly reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in results. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and organizational strengths to enhance business operations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Finance Executive
ASDI Machinery & Equipment Rental LLC
Dubai, UAE
09.2020 - 07.2025
- Processed Local Purchase Orders efficiently.
- Created rental quotations for clients and ensured accurate data entry.
- Generated monthly invoices for services rendered and dispatched to clients.
- Followed up on outstanding receivables, clearing aged invoices promptly.
- Addressed supplier queries and directed them to appropriate teams.
- Prepared month-end journals, allocating costs across various G/L codes and profit centres.
- Analysed variances between current and prior month financials, providing commentary for review.
- Executed weekly and monthly bank reconciliations alongside other GL account reconciliations.
- Negotiated favourable terms with vendors to optimise cost savings without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
General Accountant
Sudhir Gensets
Sharjah, UAE
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Processed journals for accruals, provisions, prepayments, and adjustments.
- Checked regular invoices and payments for accuracy.
- Generated monthly, quarterly, and annual profit and loss statements alongside balance sheet reports.
- Prepared account reconciliations including bank statements and resolved aged items.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable to ensure timely transactions.
- Posted payroll journals and conducted reconciliations efficiently.
- Supported internal and compliance audits to enhance operational integrity.
- Executed additional ad hoc duties as requested by senior finance team.
Assistant Manager
Atos India Private Limited
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Processed monthly fixed and non-fixed journal preparations, ensuring accurate uploads in SAP.
- Performed allocations, recharge journals, and verified month-end entries for P&L and B/S.
- Analysed monthly account movements, confirming correctness and completeness of P&L and B/S.
- Reported variances between current and prior month actuals for P&L and B/S with insightful commentaries.
- Executed month-end close procedures and financial reporting across all entities.
- Reviewed balance sheet account reconciliations, addressing aged items and clearing discrepancies.
- Analysed GR/IR accounts monthly, collaborating with Accounts Payable on significant deviations.
- Conducted variance analysis against budget/forecast, reviewing profit and cost centre performance with Business Partner.
Process Analyst
Accenture Services Private Limited
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
07.2011 - 06.2015
- Prepared and reconciled monthly inter-company charges, prepayments and accruals for EMEA Region.
- Ensured accuracy of Intercompany statements and matched balances with counterparties prior to book closure.
- Analysed and prepared month-end and year-end financial statements, including Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet.
- Executed month-end activities, such as Depreciation and Forex Revaluation, ensuring completion before deadlines.
- Conducted Cash and Bank reconciliations, ensuring SOX compliance across all ledger balances for EMEA Region.
- Cleared and posted necessary adjustments to the accounting system to maintain entry accuracy.
- Facilitated meetings with clients to address open items and ensured resolution before book closure.
- Managed general accounting activities, including management reporting, process improvements, and query handling.
Financial Associate
R R Donnelley
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
10.2009 - 07.2011
- Calculated retirement benefits and filed tax returns for 401(k) plans.
- Generated reports to reconcile income and expenses.
- Analysed fund allocation and refunded excess contributions to participants.
- Prepared necessary forms in compliance with plan requirements.
- Established customer database for U.S. 401(k) retirement plans.
- Transferred funds from record keeper to customer's system for trading purposes.
- Provided record-keeping services for clients.
- Compiled daily utilisation report, weekly and monthly reports, and individual statistical reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
JBAS College
06.2004 - 03.2007
MBA - Finance And Human Resources
Measi Institute Of Management
07.2007 - 06.2009
Skills
- SAP (FICO) end user
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Written and interpersonal communication
- Monthly reporting
Languages
English
Hindi
Tamil
Accomplishments
- Award received from client – appreciating for excellent year-end close.
- UK Region: Received Appreciation from the Director & Finance Controller in successful stabilizing the off-shore process.
Personal Information
Languages
5,6,6
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Finance Executive
ASDI Machinery & Equipment Rental LLC
09.2020 - 07.2025
General Accountant
Sudhir Gensets
09.2018 - 08.2020
Assistant Manager
Atos India Private Limited
06.2016 - 10.2017
Process Analyst
Accenture Services Private Limited
07.2011 - 06.2015
Financial Associate
R R Donnelley
10.2009 - 07.2011
MBA - Finance And Human Resources
Measi Institute Of Management
07.2007 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Commerce
JBAS College
06.2004 - 03.2007
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