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Suraj Kulkarni

@surajkulkarni

I’m a finance and accounting professional specializing in Record-to-Report, debt, and fixed-asset accounting with SOX-ready accuracy.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to join a global finance team where I can own R2R, debt and fixed-asset accounting, strengthen SOX-ready controls, and drive automation and process improvements across month-end close and audit readiness.

I bring 14+ years of finance and accounting experience across Record-to-Report (R2R), general ledger, debt and fixed assets, financial reporting, and month-end close. I’ve managed debt portfolios, maintained debt schedules, and supported interest expense calculations and reconciliations, while owning the fixed-asset lifecycle and ASC 842/ASC 360 activities. I’m hands-on with US GAAP, IFRS, ASC 842, ASC 360, and platforms like SAP, Oracle, HFM, BAAN, and advanced Excel.

In my current role as a General Ledger Accounting Specialist – Debt & Fixed Assets at Redaptive Services, I prepare month-end journal entries, partner with Treasury and Finance, and support internal and external audits. Previously, as Deputy Manager – Record to Report (MEA Region) at Johnson Controls, I led IFRS 15 revenue recognition, SOX testing, and process transitions for multiple MEA and Nordic countries—building SOPs and driving automation to improve operational efficiency.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

GL Specialist – Debt & Fixed Assets

Current

Redaptive Services

May 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Manage debt and fixed asset accounting, including transaction recording, reconciliations, and month-end journal entries. Support lease accounting under ASC 842 and fixed asset accounting under ASC 360, including audit support and process automation.

Fixed Assets Accounting Month End Close Journal Entries Accounts Reconciliation Amortization Of Debt Issuance Costs Audit Support Process Improvement Automation SAP Oracle Microsoft Excel

Deputy Manager, R2R (MEA)

Johnson Controls – India Business Center

Apr 2019 - May 2024 (5 years 1 month)

Lead record-to-report activities for the MEA region, focusing on revenue recognition under IFRS 15. Perform reconciliations, variance analysis, SOX testing, and support project accruals, WIP review, and audit readiness.

Record to Report (R2R)Revenue Recognition Multi Deliverable Accounting Cost Allocation SOX Compliance ERP Systems Month End Close

Senior Analyst – HQ Finance & Accounting

Maersk Global Service Centre

Dec 2015 - Apr 2019 (3 years 4 months)

Perform financial controlling and consolidated reporting, including month-end accruals, provisions, and journal entries. Support FX revaluation and hyperinflationary accounting analysis, fixed asset accounting schedules, and period-end activities.

GRIR Clearing Financial Controlling Consolidation Reporting Provision Journal Entries Foreign Exchange Revaluation Hyperinflationary Accounting HFM Consolidations Reconciliations IAS 18)Depreciation Runs AUC Settlements Fixed Asset Accounting Financial Reporting

Senior Account Officer

Wipro Limited

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015 (3 years 11 months)

Manage month-end close activities including HFM uploads, accrual reversals, depreciation runs, and currency revaluation. Handle AP, AR, and intercompany reconciliations, support invoice accounting and vendor issue resolution, and create SOPs to improve processes.

Month End Close HFM Uploads Accrual Reversing Depreciation Runs AP Reconciliation Reconciliations Inter Company Reconciliation Invoicing SOP Development Process Improvement

Senior Finance Associate

WNS Global Services

May 2011 - Sep 2011 (4 months)

Process accounts payable invoices, resolve invoice discrepancies, and coordinate with vendors for payment and remittance issues. Support month-end close activities and manage query resolution and stakeholder communication.

Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Invoicing Discrepancies Vendor coordination Month End Close Query Resolution