Akshay W.

About Akshay W.

With several years of experience in Project Management within the accounting and finance domain, I’ve consistently delivered high-impact projects that drive efficiency, cost savings, and business growth. My expertise spans financial reporting, FP & A, R2R, and P2P, enabling me to optimize financial operations and streamline critical processes. I specialize in financial system integrations like SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics, where I\'ve led successful implementations that reduced month-end closing time by 30% and enhanced reporting accuracy by 15%.I thrive in cost management, having led initiatives that cut operational expenses by 12%, and my deep knowledge of financial modeling has boosted ROI by 10% on key capital projects. With a strong foundation in GAAP and IFRS, I’ve ensured transparent, compliant financial reporting and minimized financial discrepancies by 20% through robust internal controls and audit preparation.Beyond technical skills, I excel at driving data analytics with tools like Power BI and Excel VBA. By creating intuitive dashboards, I’ve improved forecasting accuracy by 25%, enabling smarter decision-making across teams. My approach to cash flow management has enhanced liquidity by 20%, optimizing working capital and reducing financial risk.I’m passionate about leading cross-functional teams to innovate and solve complex financial challenges. My goal is to continue transforming financial operations, driving efficiency, and enabling growth through data-driven strategies and smart project execution. Let’s connect to discuss how I can help your organization achieve financial excellence!

Experience

1. Accountant

   Upwork

   Feb 2019 — Present · Pune, IN

   Financial Reporting: Proficient in preparing financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS.• FP & A (Financial Planning & Analysis): Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, contributing to a 15% reduction in operational expenses.• R2R (Record to Report): Experienced in managing general ledger, month-end closing, and financial reporting, streamlining processes to reduce closing time by 30%.• Cost Accounting: Implemented cost control initiatives, resulting in 12% savings on operational expenses and improved cost allocation and product costing.• Accounts Payable/Receivable (P2P/R2R): Proficient in managing A/P, A/R cycles, optimizing working capital, and improving cash flow by 20%.• ERP Systems: Skilled in SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, and Microsoft Dynamics, improving financial processes and reporting accuracy by 15%.• Power BI & Excel Macros/VBA: Advanced in data visualization, creating dashboards and automating tasks, improving efficiency by 40% and reducing reporting time.• Tax Compliance & Planning: Ensured 100% compliance in tax filings, reducing tax liabilities by 10% through effective tax strategy.• Internal Controls: Implemented audit trails and internal controls, reducing financial discrepancies by 20% and preventing errors and fraud.• Financial Modeling: Developed DCF and P&L models, increasing ROI by 10% on capital projects and enhancing decision-making.• Data Analytics: Applied data analytics to identify financial trends, improving forecasting accuracy by 25% and supporting strategic planning.• Cash Flow Management: Improved liquidity management by 20% and optimized working capital, contributing to better cash flow forecasting.• Communication: Delivered clear, concise financial insights to non-financial stakeholders, improving cross-departmental decision-making by 20%.• Project Management: Led cross-functional teams to accuracy and process efficiency by 15%.

Education

• Pune University

  Bachelor's degree