Varsha Sivadalla

Financial Controller @GUS Education India

Hyderabad, IN

As Finance Controller for a UK-based University, I oversee the full spectrum of financial operations within the Record to Report (R2R) domain. My focus is on delivering financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and strategic insight.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Actively contribute to the year-end close process, including journal entries, deferred income adjustments, discount accruals, and prepayment analysis.Spearhead debtor cleansing projects and manage AR aging reviews to improve collections and reporting accuracy.Provide audit samples and address auditor queries related to deferred revenue and other key balances.Perform variance analysis and prepare financial commentaries to support strategic decision-making.Develop and implement KPI dashboards to track team efficiency and process timelines.Supervised the debt collection function, ensuring timely follow-ups and data accuracy.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support automation efforts and strengthen financial controls.Present financial insights and project outcomes to the CFO, contributing to tool upgrades and process improvements.Strengths and Focus areas:Record to Report (R2R), Financial Reporting, Audit Support, AR & Debt Management, Deferred Revenue, Prepayments & Accruals, KPI Dashboards, Excel Automation, Variance Analysis, Team Leadership, Compliance, Strategic Reporting, Financial Transition and Transformation

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

CA Final, Accounting and Finance

Osmania University

Bachelor's in commerce

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

CA IPCC, Accounting and Finance