Rakshita Pattankar

About Rakshita Pattankar

Chartered Accountant and seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in Business Finance and Controllership,specializing in Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Strategic Business Performance Analysis, and Financial Reporting.Currently working as Financial Analyst- Global Finance Operations, American Express, where I lead a team of 3 members managing Opex reporting and financial processes under US GAAP and IGAAP, delivering actionable insights through variance analysis and cross-functional collaboration.Previously, worked as Manager – Business Finance at ITC Infotech India Limited, leading critical financial operations and driving key financial decisions. I have successfully assisted in the closure process with Big 4 auditors during statutory and limited reviews. I initiated and led the roll-out of a budgeting framework, significantly improving financial forecasting accuracy.During my articleship, I assessed and strengthened internal financial controls by implementing risk control matrices and standard operating procedures, and also conducted comprehensive statutory and independent tax audits.

Experience

1. Financial Analyst

   American Express

   Apr 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Finance professional with strong experience in managing end-to-end Opex accruals for India entities under US GAAP and IGAAP, ensuring accurate expense recognition and robust month-end reporting. Proficient in TDS accounting, compliance, and reconciliation in line with the Income Tax Act, including intercompany charge-outs. Experienced in preparing and analyzing P&L and Balance Sheet schedules during statutory audits, enhancing financial transparency and reporting accuracy. Skilled in GL reconciliations, identifying aged and regulatory-impacting items, and driving process improvements to strengthen financial controls. Proven team leader managing a team of three, delivering high-quality analytical reporting and partnering with Business Finance and cross-functional stakeholders to support budgeting, forecasting, expense optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2022

• Jain (Deemed-to-be University)

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2017 — 2020