Sandhya Sampath
Senior Accountant
Bern
Summary
6+ years of Corporate experience specialized in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, transformation management, reporting and analytics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Senior Accountant
Ernst & Young Ltd
Bern
08.2021 - Current
- Led accounting process standardization project, improving efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting across departments
- Developed Power BI dashboard reports for various leadership analysis, providing valuable insights into financial performance and trends
- Managed Record to Report (R2R) process in US GAAP accounting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
- Conducted GAAP to Statutory Adjustments, ensuring compliance with statutory accounting standards
- Implemented process improvement and standardization initiatives, reducing errors and streamlining accounting procedures
- Completed year-end closing processes with controllers and external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures, maintaining accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional service and ensuring their needs were met.
Senior Consultant
EY GDS LLP
Bangalore
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted monthly balance sheet and profit and loss (P/L) reviews, reconciling any discrepancies and identifying areas for improvement
- Assisted with month-end activities, including preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Reviewed asset accounting, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions to improve accuracy
- Led transition of new accounting processes and systems, ensuring smooth transition and successful onboarding of new team members
- Implemented process improvement and standardization initiatives, reducing errors and streamlining accounting procedures
Advanced Analyst
EY GDS LLP
Bangalore
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Processed accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures
- Conducted monthly balance sheet and profit and loss (P/L) reviews, reconciling any discrepancies and identifying areas for improvement
- Assisted with month-end activities, including preparing journal entries and performing account reconciliations
- Conducted GAAP to GAAP reconciliations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards
Accounts Executive
Textron India Private Limited
Bangalore
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed accounts receivable process, ensuring timely and accurate billing and collections
- Implemented cost plus mark-up billing for all business units, improving accuracy of invoicing and revenue recognition
- Developed and maintained trackers for receivables, improving visibility and tracking of outstanding payments
- Conducted inter-company reconciliations, ensuring accurate recording of inter-company transactions
- Utilized Hyperion Financial Management for reporting and analysis of accounts receivable data
- Ensured compliance with regulations relating to foreign inward remittances, maintaining accurate records and facilitating timely payments
Industrial Trainee
IBM India Private Limited
Bangalore
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Prepared cost estimates for international assignments, ensuring accuracy and completeness of data
- Conducted regular process audits of cost estimations team, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to improve accuracy and efficiency
- Automated Excel files used by team, streamlining cost estimation process and reducing errors
Article Assistant
Guru & Jana Chartered Accountants
Bangalore
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Assisted with legal and compliance research, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for clients
- Conducted internal audits and assisted with external audits, identifying areas for improvement and providing recommendations for corrective actions
- Prepared financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations
- Assisted in tax filing and provided support to senior team members as needed
Education
ACCA -
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United Kingdom 09.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bharathiar University
India 01.2014 - 07.2016
Chartered Accountancy (Intermediary) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
India 01.2011 - 05.2013
Skills
Microsoft Officeundefined
Accomplishments
- Secondment to EY Switzerland (2020)
Successfully completed a 3-month transition program to understand Swiss bookkeeping and accounting practices, demonstrating adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills
Applied knowledge gained from the transition program to successfully transition client work, ensuring timely and accurate monthly activities.
- Earned EY Bronze Badge in "Data Visualization"
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Ernst & Young Ltd
08.2021 - Current
Senior Consultant
EY GDS LLP
10.2020 - 06.2021
ACCA -
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
09.2018 - Current
Advanced Analyst
EY GDS LLP
06.2018 - 09.2020
Accounts Executive
Textron India Private Limited
05.2016 - 09.2017
Industrial Trainee
IBM India Private Limited
03.2014 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Commerce -
Bharathiar University
01.2014 - 07.2016
Article Assistant
Guru & Jana Chartered Accountants
02.2012 - 02.2014
Chartered Accountancy (Intermediary) -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)
01.2011 - 05.2013
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