Padmaja Katkar
@padmajakatkar
Senior accountant with 9 years' experience in US GAAP financial reporting, analysis, and process improvement.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a detail-oriented senior accountant with nine years of progressive experience across shared services and operational finance. I have led general ledger operations, month-end and year-end closes, variance analysis, forecasting and financial reporting under US GAAP, delivering process improvements that reduced reconciliation errors by 15% and shortened month-end close by 25%.
I have managed small teams, prepared management reports for senior stakeholders, and implemented cost-saving recommendations that lowered expenditures by 10%. I am proficient with Tally.ERP9, SAP FI, BPC Portal and Power BI, and I bring strong communication, analytical and process-driven leadership to finance teams seeking reliable, results-focused accounting support.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Directed US GAAP general ledger and month-end close activities for multiple clients, reducing month-end close time by 25% and reconciliation errors by 15% while improving financial transparency.
Senior Accountant
Logic Computer Center
Jan 2013 - Aug 2015 (2 years 7 months)
Managed accounting operations using Tally.ERP9, prepared financial statements and maintained ledgers to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Senior Accountant
Corporation Control Room
May 2009 - Jan 2012 (2 years 8 months)
Performed comprehensive accounting duties including reconciliations and financial records maintenance to support accurate monthly and annual reporting.
Account Assistant
Raghavendra Rao & Associates
Oct 2005 - Oct 2007 (2 years)
Assisted audit and accounting tasks including bookkeeping and preparation of audit schedules to support firm engagements.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
A.S.S College, Gadag
Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce program focusing on accounting and finance principles.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
IndiaAuthorized to work in
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