nikita Johri

Led the transition from US PCA to the shared service centre in India while overseeing month-end close activities, including accruals, amortization, and prepaid expense postings. Conducted cost run reviews, material-level true-ups, SMOG reviews in SAP, and cross-functional cost centre variance analysis to improve reporting accuracy and operational insights.

Managed shared service centre operations supporting month-end closing and operating profit reporting to management. Handled AP/AR and book closing processes in SAP, supported secondary cost allocation runs, and contributed to cost reduction, headcount analysis, and monthly revenue forecasting.

Ensured accurate inventory valuation and clean inventory GLs by validating material costs and monitoring inventory aging and risk. Calculated overhead rates for SAP product costing uploads, managed inventory provisions and write-offs, and produced month-end closing and inventory MIS reports.

Performed monthly standard cost runs and cost centre-wise GL variance analysis, supporting profitability analysis across plants based on OPEX and OEM order validation. Managed inventory valuation and WIP adjustments, tracked actual vs. standard labour/material usage, and drove cost-saving initiatives through overhead analysis and cost control measures.

Conducted GL-wise variance analysis for fixed and variable costs and prepared partner-wise profitability statements for current and capital year performance review. Managed fixed asset register reconciliation, prepared cost-benefit analyses to support capital investment decisions, and monitored production efficiency and material usage variances.

Completed a CMA professional degree through The Institute of Cost Accountants of India in 2016.

Completed a master’s degree in International Business & Marketing at Balaji Institute of International Business, Pune in 2008.

Completed a Bachelor degree in Commerce (Honors) at Osmania University, Hyderabad in 2006.