Mahip Ahuja

About Mahip Ahuja

I bring over 20 years of experience as a seasoned finance professional adept in managing finance operations, controls, and revenue. Educated in New Delhi, India, I\'ve cultivated my expertise through diverse roles, continuously seeking to explore new aspects of the finance domain.In my current role, I act as a vital liaison between the Head of Finance, Regional Controllers, and my team of Order to Cash specialists. Recognized for my swift responses and proactive approach, I take pride in being labeled \"An Asset for the Organization\" by my peers.Outside of work, I dedicate my time to the stock market and thoroughly analyze company financials.🤝 How I Can Support You:• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Standardizing management reports, Reconciliation Reports, forecasting sales/revenue, and reporting variances with actionable insights.• Accounts Receivable Mastery: Proficient in addressing aged debt, generating WIP & DSO reports, and resolving billing discrepancies. I\'ve successfully reduced DSO from 140 Days to 74 Days for my organization.• Subject Matter Expertise: Leading day-to-day regional hub operations for Accounts Receivable - Billing & Collection, Finance & Reporting.• Project Management: Skilled in overseeing Oracle projects and facilitating effective cross-functional communication.• Hands-on Gemba experience and strong facilitation skills & Exposure to the GBS industry.• Process Optimization: Spearheading transitions through SOP establishment, workflow streamlining, and implementing quality parameters.• Automation & Innovation: Driving lean initiatives, process automation, and ERP system implementations to enhance efficiency and productivity. Implemented Automated Invoice Delivery for 150+ customers via the billing system. Areas of Expertise:• Accounts Receivable & Collection • Management Reporting• Billing Process Improvements• Accounts Payable• General Ledger & Accounting Journals• Process Automations (Oracle, ERP, SAP)• Stakeholder Management• Month-End Closing & Audit Support• Team Leadership & Management• Business Process Analysis• SaaS Software Billing• Operations Support• Master Data Management & On-Boarding customer • Salesforce IntegrationI\'m driven by a passion for operational excellence, technology utilization, and cultivating collaborative environments that empower teams to thrive. If you\'re seeking to optimize finance operations, streamline processes, or elevate stakeholder satisfaction, let\'s connect and explore potential synergies!

Experience

1. Reporting Accountant

   Smith Nephew

   May 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Ensure balance sheet integrity and perform accurate reconciliations to safeguard company assets. • Maintain compliance with group accounting standards and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. • Deliver high-quality, timely financial reporting for both group and statutory purposes. • Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and decision support to business stakeholders. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process standardization, cost efficiency, and risk reduction. • Collaborate closely with transactional accounting teams to ensure smooth operations. • Manage requests and documentation for internal and external audits, advisors, and regulatory authorities. • Monitor and implement changes to comply with external reporting requirements and evolving accounting standards. • Support adaptation to internal business changes and updates in the accounting environment.

Education

• Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College

  B Com (Hons.), Business/Commerce

  1998 — 2001

• S S MOTA SINGH MODEL SCHOOL

  12th, Business Studies (Commerce) Maths, English, General

  1996 — 1998

• Lawrence Public Sr. Secondary School

  Xth, English, Maths, Science.

  1984 — 1996

• Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad

  PGDBM, Finance

Skills

• General Ledger
• Business Development
• Bank Reconciliation
• Cash Management
• Accounts Receivable
• Budgets
• Finance
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Internal Audit
• Financial Audits
• Internal Controls
• Teamwork
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Corporate Finance
• Service Delivery
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Foundation Ip
• Accounting
• Vendor Management
• Auditing
• Financial Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Inprotech
• Account Reconciliation
• Erp
• Management Consulting
• Business Process
• E-Billing
• Oracle Financial
• Invoicing
• Management
• Team Building
• Transition Management
• Microsoft Office
• Oracle 11i