JOEL VARGHESE

Lead global finance service delivery across 15 accounts, 2,000+ FTEs, and $50M portfolio revenue. Championed finance transformation initiatives and implemented automation to improve client satisfaction and operational resilience.

Marketed and supported eco-friendly wastewater recycling solutions across Maharashtra. Established transparent property management services for NRIs, ensuring compliance and trust.

Successfully launched and operated a preschool franchise, overseeing project management, marketing, and operations.

Standardized and enhanced process performance, developed a knowledge management model, and led the Global Finance Business Process Support Team. Improved Manager Effectiveness Index to 76% and reduced master data errors by 91%.

Analyzed and redesigned finance processes to meet business objectives, implemented process/system changes, and ensured simplification and standardization. Set up AutoBank for automation of bank statement posting/clearing by approximately 85%.

Performed audits of multinational companies for statutory compliance, management assurance reviews, and due diligence audits. Prepared management accounts in compliance with IFRS and US-GAAP guidelines.

Defined and implemented strategies for financial transparency, focused on working capital optimization, and implemented financial transformation projects. Optimized resource utilization by off-shoring accounting and reporting activities.

Accomplished SLA parameters and team engagement scores, implemented process improvement initiatives, and led seamless migration of processes to shared service centre. Reduced staff strength by 34% against target of 20%.

Completed Intermediate Course Group 1 at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India in 1999.

Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Pune, completed from 1996 to 1999.