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kasi raja

@kasiraja

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Experienced finance professional with expertise in financial management.

India

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that offers opportunities for growth and challenges in financial management.

I am an MBA in Financial Management with over 15 years of corporate experience, including more than a decade at Shell. My career has been marked by a proven expertise in Accounting and Reporting, Financial Planning, and Month-End Close Management. I have a strong ability to understand and interpret business requirements, manage stakeholders effectively, and maintain a consistent focus on professional development.

Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as serving as a Subject Matter Expert in Fixed Assets Accounting and receiving the Vice President’s Award for automating KPI tracking in Real Estate Operational Excellence. I have led end-to-end project management activities, ensuring accurate CAPEX/OPEX categorization and timely posting of accruals. My experience with major ERP platforms and change management initiatives has further enhanced my operational efficiency and effectiveness in financial reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Real Estate Process Analyst

Current

Shell

Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)

Currently supports Real Estate finance Operations Excellence, managing planning, budgeting, project cost tracking, and monthly MI reviews. Led change management initiatives including SAC Tool implementation and optimized invoice workflow aging using Power BI and PowerApps.

Power BI Financial Planning Budgeting Cost Tracking Contract Management Financial Reporting

R&A Upstream Financial Analyst

Shell

Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Managed planning, period close activities, intra-group cut-off, fixed asset close, and AP module close for Upstream Latam sites. Successfully tested and implemented the Blackline journal tool, significantly reducing reporting timelines.

Blackline Financial Analysis Period Close AP Modules ERP Systems

R&A Upstream Financial Analyst

Shell

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Migrated Gulf of Mexico wells accounting activities and provided support for OPEX, WBSE code setup, and intra-group billing. Responsible for cost tracking, VOWD computations, accrual processing, and variance analysis.

Cost Tracking Intra Group Billing

Fixed Assets Process Analyst

Shell

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Managed end-to-end Fixed Asset activities, including Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) project setup, monitoring Assets Under Construction (AUC), and timely asset capitalization. Ensured operational compliance by executing control activities within the Green-light framework.

AUC Monitoring Asset Capitalization Compliance

Fixed Assets & Manage close Analyst

Flextronics Technologies

Jan 2010 - Dec 2014 (4 years 11 months)

Responsible for managing fixed assets and overseeing month-end close activities. Contributed to financial reporting and data analysis processes.

Month End Close Financial Reporting Accounting Data Analysis ERP Systems

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

PSNA College of Engineering and Technology

MBA in Finance, Finance

Completed an MBA with a focus on Financial Management. Undertook a final project studying working capital management practices at B.M. Sornam Pillai Sons, Dindigul. Also completed an internship focusing on labor welfare measures adopted in Naga Mills Ltd., Dindigul.

PKN Arts & Science College

Bachelor of Commerce, Computer Applications

Pursued a Bachelor of Commerce with a specialization in Computer Applications. Developed a software application for a Library Management System as a final project. This project enhanced practical skills in software development.