Pankaj Kumar

About Pankaj Kumar

Experienced financial professional with over 5 years in team leadership and financial analysis within the corporate sector. Currently serving as Team Lead adept at managing and empowering cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence and drive process optimization. Prior experience as a Senior Financial Associate Skilled in supervising teams, ensuring timely deliverables, and acting as the primary contact for clients. Adept at managing timelines, workflows, and addressing escalations promptly. Committed to exceeding client expectations and fostering team development.

Experience

1. Financial Controller

   Genpact

   Aug 2024 — Present · Kolkata, IN

   Joined as part of a transition project involving the migration of financial processes from a previous service provider to Genpact.• Acted as the Financial Controller for the Fixed Asset Accounting team, managing end-to-end asset accounting activities from capitalization to disposal across multiple entities and regions.• Oversaw capital expenditure (CapEx) monitoring for global projects, ensuring accurate classification of assets under construction (AUC) and timely capitalization to trigger depreciation.• Uploaded CapEx and Opex data into OneStream for centralized planning and depreciation forecasting across regions and business lines.• Validated and approved GL posting requests submitted by regional stakeholders or responsible team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.• After GL closing, Consolidated for inclusion in financial statements such as the income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies.• Conducted detailed variance analysis (actual vs. budget/forecast) and provided actionable insights to leadership for cost control and performance improvement.• Supported strategic planning cycles by providing financial insights, historical analysis, and predictive forecasting to drive data-informed decision-making.• Worked closely with controllership, R2R, and tax teams to ensure consistency in financial reporting, planning data, and audit readiness.• Monitor KPIs and identify the cause of any unexpected variances.• Expertly reviewed and analyzed P&L statements, Income Statements, Cash Flow Statements, and Balance Sheets, ensuring compliance with accounting standards such as IFRS and US GAAP.

Education

• Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV)

  Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC), Business/Commerce, General

• Sikkim Professional University

  Master of Business Administration, Finance, General

• Sikkim Professional University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance

• University of Calcutta

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Accounting and Finance