Lavanya Gowda

Junior Manager - Financial Controllership Overhead @Diageo

IN

Financial Oversight Taking full responsibility for overseeing and managing financial activities related to overhead costs within the organization.• Internal Control Adherence Ensuring adherence to internal control procedures, policies, and compliance standards pertaining to overhead expenses.• Collaboration with Stakeholders Working closely with overhead business partners and other stakeholders to understand overheads, address financial implications, and accurately reflect these in financial and statutory statements.• Analysis and Reporting Conducting value-added analysis, identifying trends in overheads, investigating variances, and providing accurate presentations of financial materials related to overhead costs.• Leadership in Annual Operating Plans (AOP) Leading activities related to the Annual Operating Plan, which involves budgeting and planning for overhead expenses for the upcoming year.• Month-end Closures Ensuring smooth and accurate month-end closures while maximizing the benefits of standardized global processes.• Continuous Process Improvement Taking the lead in driving continuous improvement initiatives within overhead processes to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness.• Policy Compliance Ensuring that overhead-related policies and procedures are well understood and followed across relevant departments.• Support for Audits Supporting both internal and external audits related to overhead expenses by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance.• Accounting and Reporting Taking ownership of monthly accounting, reporting, causal analysis, and supporting other team members in their priorities related to overheads.• Collaboration and Accuracy Actively collaborating with overhead business partners and stakeholders with a focus on accuracy and achieving desired outcomes.

Bangalore University

Master of commerce, Accounting and taxation

Bangalore University

Bachelor's of commerce, Finance and Taxation