Adarsh Kumar

About Adarsh Kumar

With an extensive background in financial reporting and fund management, my role as Vice President Fund Reporting at BNY Mellon has been a testament to my commitment to excellence in proof and audit processes. At the heart of my professional journey is a dedication to empowering teams, ensuring meticulous financial reporting, and fostering client relationships that enhance organizational trust and efficiency. My tenure as a People Manager has been marked by a steadfast focus on automation and business analysis, streamlining operations with an analytical approach that aligns with IFRS standards. These experiences have not only honed my skills in team leadership but also reinforced my role as a key contributor to the strategic direction of our fund reporting operations.

Experience

1. Senior Finance Manager

   Divo

   Dec 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   Deliver all DIVO related financial reporting, financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting, royalty reporting and internatal and external audit support. Provision of management reporting on deliverables and submissions. • Oversight of Billing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions. Role also to cover Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting information to local and international stakeholders (e.g. Corporate Finance, Emerging Market leadership, local leadership etc) on cyclical and ad hoc basis, sharing the business narrative and insights to inform strategic decision-making• Hold accountability for all aspects of day-to-day financial strategy and operations.• Ensure that regular financial reporting is in line with US GAAP and Warner Music policies.• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cashflow with local and international teams (e.g. Treasury in New York)• Prepare detailed annual budgets and monthly forecasts, plus monthly cash forecasts, in conjunction with variance analysis, commentary and annual budget presentation.• Provide Financial and Business support to Senior Management.Participate in functions of Royalty Accounting, Property/Office management and IT locally, in partnership, as appropriate, with global functional teams (e.g. Global Technology team for IT).• Build relationships with other functional teams and ensure effective collaboration between the finance department and other departments (e.g. A&R, Marketing, Admin).• Preparation and coordination of regulatory reporting and audit processes to ensure accuracy of financial information• Comply with local, state, and national government reporting requirements and tax filings according to Indian Accounting Standards.

Education

• University of Kerala

  Master's degree

• S N Public School (CBSE), Kollam, Kerala

  XII; S N Public School

  1998 — 2000

• Sree Narayana College ( Kerala University)

  Master’s Degree

  2003 — 2005

• S N College, Kollam, Kerala under Kerala University

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  2000 — 2003