Sagar Homkar

Architected and led end-to-end accounting operations and month-end close for 34 international entities across US, EMEA, and APAC, managing payroll, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and PO reviews under IFRS and US GAAP. Spearheaded AI-driven automation initiatives delivering 60+ hours saved monthly and targeting elimination of 160+ manual hours.

Led US payroll accounting and processing, ensuring GAAP compliance and adherence to federal/state social security requirements. Managed a team of 6 and partnered with IS to automate payroll reporting workflows, reducing manual touchpoints and close risks.

Served as Regional Finance Controller for 4 US entities and 1 Netherlands entity, driving end-to-end close and preparing financial statements under IND AS/Companies Act. Led a team of 8 and managed M&A integration and revenue recognition governance across SOW contracts.

Directed month-end close for the Pune business unit, preparing financial statements and delivering P&L and balance sheet variance analysis. Managed RBI compliance for export invoicing and inward remittances, including TDS filings and SEZ statutory frameworks, while enforcing revenue recognition across intercompany agreements.

Led internal audit cycles across capital expenditure, payroll, procure-to-pay (P2P), and order-to-cash (O2C) processes. Delivered strategic findings and actionable operational improvements to client management.

Managed foundational accounting operations including bank reconciliations and statutory compliance (TDS and VAT). Coordinated with external tax consultants and auditors to support accurate financial processing.

Qualified as a Chartered Accountant (CA) through the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) in May 2012.

Completed a Diploma in IFRS through the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) (UK).

Grade: First Class with Distinction

Earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce (BMCC), Pune.