Lakshman Ramaswamy

Senior Rtr Accounting Manager @Warner Bros. Discovery

Warsaw, PL

Managed accounting processes for multiple UK legal entities, ensuring precise and timely financial consolidation in close coordination with FP & A, Shared Services, and offshore accounting teams. Oversaw the General Ledger close process, including P&L/Balance Sheet signoffs and the preparation of month-end financial reports, ensuring the accuracy and timely submission of deliverables. Conducted comprehensive balance sheet reviews, including detailed reconciliations and the timely resolution of aged balances, while presenting complete reports to senior management. Reviewed and prepared US-GAAP financial statements, complete with extensive footnotes and disclosures. Directed intercompany activities, ensuring the prompt settlement of balances and maintaining seamless financial operations. Ensured strict compliance with SOX, audit, and statutory requirements while adhering to company policies and internal control procedures. Served as the primary point of contact for accounting inquiries from UK finance teams and US global consolidation teams, fostering robust and professional relationships. Directly supervised a Senior Accountants based in Poland and provided strategic oversight to a team of over ten professionals in an offshore Service Delivery Center in India. Implemented robust process improvement initiatives that significantly reduced manual effort and enhanced the control environment across all accounting operations.