Amit Jha

About Amit Jha

CMA-qualified Finance Professional with 10+ years of experience in General Accounting…

Experience

1. Financial Controller

   Publicis Sapient

   Mar 2024 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Finance Controller at Publicis Groupe, I oversee end-to-end general accounting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial operations.Key responsibilities include:• Financial Oversight: Review and validate financial transactions, including journal entries, invoices, and payments, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and proper documentation.• Journal Entry Preparation: Prepare critical journal entries (e.g, sales tax, VAT, CIT) and conduct thorough validations to enhance the accuracy of financial reporting.• Reporting Accuracy: Execute final checks ahead of group reporting deadlines, ensuring all financial data is consolidated correctly and meets reporting requirements.• Account Reconciliation: Lead the review of balance sheet accounts, investigating discrepancies, utilizing Blackline for reconciliations, and ensuring completion and accuracy.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Organize governance calls with stakeholders during the close process to address issues and facilitate adjustments.• Process Improvement: Develop standard templates for routine tasks, streamlining processes to reduce manual effort and enhance efficiency during the close.• SAP Support: Assist colleagues with SAP-related issues, providing troubleshooting guidance and tracking unresolved transactions for timely resolution.Through these efforts, I contribute to the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our organization.

Education

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  Cost Management Accountant