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GYANENDRA GAUTAM

GYANENDRA GAUTAM

Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor
Bangalore

Summary

Currently working as a Global Business Process Expert (GBPE) under Record to Report (RTR) function, with Schneider Electric Limited (Bangalore, India). I am a qualified chartered accountant with extensive experience of more than 7 years in the field of Financial reporting, Month End Close Processes, financial management Accounting, risk management & assurance demonstrating strong collaborative & leadership ability. I am also having more than 3 years post-qualification experience in the field of Audit, assurances, Internal Controls, limited review & Taxation. I am seeking challenging assignments under the similar domains with the growth oriented organizations where I can utilize my professional knowledge by seeking opportunities for professional growth & advancement & to contribute towards organization's goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certificates

Work History

Global Business Process Expert (GBPO) - RTR

Schneider Electric
04.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated change management efforts throughout the organization during significant process overhauls.
  • Reduced costs by identifying and eliminating inefficiencies in various business processes.
  • Coordinated with IT teams to ensure proper integration of technology solutions into existing workflows.
  • Implemented new software systems to automate repetitive tasks, improving productivity levels.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency with thorough process analysis and optimization strategies.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for effective process improvement initiatives.
  • Streamlined business processes by analyzing current procedures and implementing improvements.
  • Conducted regular audits of business operations, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Evaluated risks associated with proposed changes in processes, developing mitigation plans accordingly.

Internal Auditor - Global Internal Audit

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED
1 2023 - 03.2024


  • Performed internal audits of financial and departmental operations, developing risk assessments and conducting process walkthroughs for compliance with documented processes.
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls.
  • Assisted in the preparation of audit reports that clearly communicated findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
  • Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance.
  • Evaluated compliance with regulatory requirements, mitigating potential risks, and protecting organizational reputation.
  • Evaluated company's policies to determine how well standards adhered to best practices.
  • Enhanced internal control systems by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective audit recommendations.
  • Improved operational efficiency by identifying and addressing financial discrepancies through meticulous examination of financial records.
  • Involvement in the internal projects, preparation, and communication of the project milestones, like task forces for clearing various Internal Audit open items, such as the Overdue Action Plans and recommendations.
  • Managing and administering the use of HighBond (GRC Tool for managing the Internal audit recommendations and action plans).
  • Periodically updating and preparing the Guidelines for HighBond usage (for both the Internal Auditors and Process Owners) in accordance with the development of Internal Audit Methodology and Framework.

SENIOR MANAGER (RTR)

SCHENIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED
07.2018 - 12.2022
  • Parallelly, leading the team of 6-7 team members, supervising and authorizing the period-end closing activities and HFM reporting activities, overseeing the performance of the team, organizing duties, and assigning tasks to the people according to their ability and skill, providing on-the-job guidance and training.
  • Implementing standardization and stabilization of the various R2R subprocesses by identifying improvement opportunities, ensuring that the best practices are implemented to drive the benefits of the team.
  • Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting of R2R KPIs and dashboards for the processes.
  • Carrying out the gap analysis and transition of the financial processes from various offshore units, also ensuring that all new knowledge/improvements are documented and added to SOPs and the knowledge management databases.
  • Coordination with the tax agents and providing them with all the relevant information with respect to the income and expenses having special tax treatments, so that a quality corporate tax return could be filed with the local tax body of Singapore, IRAS.
  • Coordinating and providing support for internal and external audits, including control walkthroughs, documentation support, and inquiry response.
  • Preparing and reviewing the various account reconciliations and Journal Entry Postings in Blackline.
  • Handling the various stakeholders, managing escalations, and coordinating with them through the various weekly and Monthly Governance connect, so as to understand their expectations in terms of any quality or process-related issue and forming action plans on the same.
  • Processing & supporting for Month-end close activities like cash & bank reconciliations, preparing & analyzing the accruals, GIT accruals, Intercompany accounts reconciliations & declarations, maintaining & reconciling General ledger/subledgers, Fixed Assets Accounting, Forex Revaluations, Executing Distribution & Allocation Cycles, Cost/Revenue Analysis, Computation of the Corporate Tax & deferred Tax accruals, managing the Sap period close, P/L & B/S finalization & So on
  • Monthly reporting of financial information in HFM OPUS (ORACLE) (Orders, Sales, Intercompany, Balance Sheet, Actual P&L, Analytical P&L, Margins, Upstream, Reconciling, and submitting the Tax reporting Package)
  • Review and analysis of the data through the use of DFL AFO reports (SAP S/4 HANA), smart view, and various HFM retrieve files.
  • Review and reporting of the Inventories and Margin rates.
  • Global costs and Rolling Forecasts (RF) analysis and reporting in Shuttle (Oracle Opus) tool.
  • Preparation and finalization of standalone and consolidated financial statements of the Company, along with the external auditors, under IAS/IFRS on a yearly basis so that the audited FS could be filed with ACRA within the statutory deadlines without any delay.

AUDIT ASSOCIATE

GURU & JANA, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
07.2016 - 05.2018
  • Planned and delivered audit and assurance processes to exact client requirements
  • Prepared and presented audit finding reports to clients & Audit partner, highlighting areas for growth
  • Led an audit team for carrying out assignments on various Internal, statutory & tax audits for reputed clients
  • Also performed audit testing to assess clients' internal controls
  • Gathered & analyzed financial data to determine improvement efforts
  • Audited the financial statements of corporate clients to ensure the same has been prepared & presented in accordance with the IND AS disclosure requirements
  • Involved in limited review & statutory audit of listed entities
  • Identified control gaps in processes, procedures & systems through in-depth research & assessments, & accordingly suggested the appropriate methods for improvement.

AUDIT TRAINEE/ARTICLE ASSISTANT

CK DHANANI & CO, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
12.2011 - 12.2014
  • Supported timely execution and Finalization of audit assignments against project deadlines
  • Provided accurate, reliable administrative support, keeping and filing precise, detailed audit records
  • Accurately prepared accounting data analysis from client records against assignment deadlines
  • Crosschecked audit files with associated documentation to ensure appropriate levels of supporting evidence
  • Reported to senior auditors, ascertaining daily duties and gathering relevant evidence precisely and efficiently
  • Gathered audit evidence to support analysis and findings across wider assignment work
  • Assisted Audit Manager in planning and implementing the audit fieldworks
  • Performed audit testing to assess clients' internal controls
  • Preparation & Filing of Income Tax Returns, VAT Returns, Service Tax Returns, TDS Returns, VAT & Service Tax Registration, Company Incorporation & Filing of Statutory forms
  • Preparing Invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents, using word processing, spreadsheet, database & presentation software
  • Bank Concurrent Audits & Bank Branch Audit
  • Financial Modeling (Profitability & Projections).

PAID TRAINEE

B.C SHETTY & CO., CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
01.2010 - 08.2010
  • Income tax calculation and filing of individuals & corporates
  • Supporting to the team lead for carrying out various Internal Audit assignments (Vouching/verification)/Bank Branch audits & statutory audits.

Education

B.Com (Accounting & Finance) - Finance & Accounts

IGNOU
Bangalore, India
04.2001 -

CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR (CIA) - Assurance & Consulting

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
Bangalore, India
05.2023 - Current

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (CA) - Accounting And Finance

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
Bangalore, India
05.2009 - 07.2015

HIGH SCHOOL (10+2), SCIENCE - Science

COLUMBUS HSS & COLLEGE
Kathmandu, Nepal
01.2007 - 01.2009

Skills

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) Reporting

Languages

Nepali
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1
Nepali
Proficient
C2

Certification

CIA

Timeline

CIA

08-2024

Global Business Process Expert (GBPO) - RTR

Schneider Electric
04.2024 - Current

CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR (CIA) - Assurance & Consulting

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
05.2023 - Current

SENIOR MANAGER (RTR)

SCHENIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED
07.2018 - 12.2022

AUDIT ASSOCIATE

GURU & JANA, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
07.2016 - 05.2018

AUDIT TRAINEE/ARTICLE ASSISTANT

CK DHANANI & CO, CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
12.2011 - 12.2014

PAID TRAINEE

B.C SHETTY & CO., CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
01.2010 - 08.2010

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT (CA) - Accounting And Finance

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
05.2009 - 07.2015

HIGH SCHOOL (10+2), SCIENCE - Science

COLUMBUS HSS & COLLEGE
01.2007 - 01.2009

B.Com (Accounting & Finance) - Finance & Accounts

IGNOU
04.2001 -

Internal Auditor - Global Internal Audit

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED
1 2023 - 03.2024

Data Analytics & digital tools, Programming Languages, Sports, Travelling/Trekking

Interested in learning data analytics techniques & digital tool including programming Languages. I also like to watch & play various sports like Table Tennis, Football, Cricket, Badminton etc during my leisure time. Travelling & trekking are also amongst my favorite hobbies.

Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Nepalese

Data Analytics & digital tools, Programming Languages, Sports, Travelling/Trekking

Interested in learning data analytics techniques & digital tool including programming Languages. I also like to watch & play various sports like Table Tennis, Football, Cricket, Badminton etc during my leisure time. Travelling & trekking are also amongst my favorite hobbies.

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