Pravin Sawant
Team Leader at Cognizant| Private Equity |Fund Accounting| Investment Compliance| Reconciliation| AR & AP | Ex - State Street Corporation| Ex - Principal Global Services Pvt Ltd| Ex - WNS Global Services.
- Role
- Team Leader at Cognizant
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Pravin Sawant
11+ years in finance, growing from Accounts Receivable to Private Equity…
Experience
Team Leader
Sep 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
As the Team Lead overseeing the Journal Entries and Client Reporting team, I am responsible for managing a dynamic group of professionals who handle the preparation, review, and submission of daily and quarterly journal entries. My primary focus is to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial data, which is critical for our client\'s reporting requirements.Key responsibilities include:Team Management & Leadership: Lead, mentor, and support a team of accountants to ensure efficient workflows and high-quality outputs. I conduct regular training sessions to enhance the team\'s skills and keep them updated on accounting standards and best practices.Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee the preparation of journal entries, ensuring alignment with accounting principles, company policies, and regulatory requirements. I monitor the team\'s performance to ensure all entries are processed accurately and reported on or before client deadlines.Client Communication & Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients regarding financial reporting. I collaborate closely with stakeholders to understand their needs, address any concerns, and provide timely updates on the status of financial deliverables.Process Improvement & Optimization: Continuously analyze existing processes to identify areas for improvement, implement best practices, and leverage technology to streamline journal entry management. This includes automating repetitive tasks and reducing the time required for closing cycles.Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Prepare internal performance metrics and reports, offering insights into team productivity, accuracy rates, and turnaround times. I use this data to drive performance improvements and align with client expectations.
Education
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
2012 — 2014
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