Akanksha G

Finance Controller – Multi Countries

Carestream Dental • Fulltime

Jun 2023 - Present • 3 yrs

Own end-to-end monthly and quarterly close for Canada, Mexico & UK entities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting ▸ Prepare and review payroll entries, inventory, royalties, bad debts, consigned inventory, accrual and other complex journals ▸ Conduct in-depth Balance Sheet and P&L variance analysis, delivering actionable insights to senior management ▸ Prepare Quarterly Management Reports and present findings to stakeholders ▸ Lead and manage shared service centre team (TechM, Chennai) across multiple entities ▸ Review balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline; ensure zero open items at quarter-end ▸ Manage group and statutory audits, acting as primary liaison with PwC auditors ▸ Prepare financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and UK GAAP standards

Senior Analyst – Finance & Taxation

Walt Disney • Fulltime

Sep 2021 - May 2023 • 1 yr 8 mos

▸ Led migration and stabilisation of financial activities for Walt Disney Company France and Disney Stores France ▸ Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual close including accruals, prepayments, WIP, DI, and WHT reconciliations ▸ Partnered with Local Finance Controllers for mid-month reviews and quarter/year-end finalisations ▸ Drove budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes to support strategic planning ▸ Managed a team of 4 analysts during a high-priority transition period ▸ Prepared ad-hoc management reports and presentations on request

Associate Analyst – Finance

Colgate-Palmolive • Fulltime

Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 • 1 yr 11 mos

▸ Supported General Accounting and Corporate Reporting for Colgate Global Business Services and Colgate-Palmolive India ▸ Prepared MIS reports and supported month-end close activities across both entities ▸ Handled Indian statutory reporting and ensured compliance with Ind AS requirements ▸ Contributed to US GAAP, Form 10-K, and monthly SOX control compliance activities ▸ Liaised with internal and external auditors to ensure robust internal controls