Muralidharan Sekar

Lead end-to-end finance operations for US entities including AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations and financial statement preparation in QuickBooks Online, driving compliance and intercompany control improvements.

Managed end-to-end F&A processes and monthly close for US entities (~$10M revenue), overseeing expense approvals, payroll, ledger validation and tax filings to ensure accurate compliance.

Ensured KPI/SLA adherence and SoC control compliance, led governance and audit coordination, and drove RCA and process evaluations to strengthen control effectiveness.

Directed GL, MI, FP&A, AP/AR and expense management, instituted governance and transition controls, and delivered $100K+ annualized savings via automation and process transformation.

Managed general accounting operations and governance across finance processes, ensuring timely close and control adherence during service delivery.

Directed fixed assets and general accounting close cycles, partner with global Shell leadership on transitions, and led SOX audits and IFRS compliance to reinforce balance sheet integrity.

Governed global intercompany accounting across trading partners, enforced balance sheet reconciliation discipline and SLA-driven performance to support USD 15B intercompany transactions.

Performed accounting analysis and reporting for Ghana operations, supporting financial integrity and operational reporting requirements.

Handled finance operations and transactional accounting supporting client deliverables and month-end close activities.

Awarded the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential by the IMA in 2018.

Grade: 50

Activities and societies: None

Completed Chartered Accountant Intermediate level from ICAI in 1999 and obtained Certified Management Accountant (IMA US) credential in 2018.

Completed Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from A.M. Jain College, University of Madras in 1996.