JOB OBJECTIVE
Seeking opportunities in contributing to the growth of an Organization with Operations, Process Excellence & Technology
being the key drivers and provide an excellent value proposition to the client.
MY VISION
To utilize my diverse and varied experience in Operations & General Accounting towards the growth of the Shared Services
Organization
SUMMARY
 A dynamic professional with over 17 years of rich Global experience both within and outside India
 Experience pans Financial Accounting and Reporting, Finance Operations, Treasury operations, Financial Planning,
Technology Implementation, Global Projects and MIS.
 Presently working with Genpact, having decided to move along with the processes from my earlier employer Thomson
Reuters
 Leading the Global General Accounting functions for my client, based out of Hyderabad
 Managing a team of 260 Finance & Accounting Professionals across multiple levels comprising AVP, Senior Managers
and other levels
 Ensuring that the critical service levels are met each month. Remedial actions are taken in case of any misses
 Reporting the Process performance against the Critical Service Level & Key Performance Indicators in the Strategic &
Functional Governance Board meetings with the Senior Client Leadership
 Actively involved in managing the strategic decisions around finance operations and ensuring end-to-end execution
 Proficient in managing Process Transformations leading to adherence to productivity levers
 Expertise in analyzing existing systems & procedures, process migrations, preparing business continuity plans,
designing internal control systems & review compliance (per SOX) and facilitate effective decision-making.
 A keen analyst with exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills and
abilities in liaising with internal/external clients and other external agencies.
 Ensured that all technology related transformations like ERP cut-over and upgrades were planned and executed in a
seamless manner
CORE COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
 Developing the Service Level Agreements and key
metrics on which process performance would be
measured
 Ensuring that the process meets the Compliance, SOX &
Controls requirement
 Imbibing quality initiative in the team to constantly look
at areas for process improvements leveragingsix sigma
techniques and technology upgrades
 Establishing documented systems, policies, desk manuals
and procedures
 Having an established procedure to integrate new
acquisitions / divestures in a smooth manner
 Improving operations, impacting business growth,
reducing costs, creating & executing strategic plans
 Analyzing expenses and recommending corrective actions
as required, for any variations compared to budget /
forecast
 Directing and coordinating company’s financial affairs
according to financial principles & government
regulations
 Establishing major economic objectives and policies for
the company along with directing / preparing financial
analyses of operations for guidance of management
Key Competencies
Shared
Services -
Finance &
Operations
Key Hiring
Transition
&
Consolida
tion
Designing
Service
Levels
Re-
engeeneri
ng
Identifyin
g
Improve
ments
Driving
Efficienci
es
Experience Summary
Treasury
Operations
Payments
Clearing &
Deposits
Nostro Recon
Account Opening
F&A
Operations
Accounts Payable
Cash Applications
Collections
Fixed Assets
General
Accounting -
RTR
Intercompany
Procure To Pay
People Cost
Order To Cash
Project Acc
Fixed Assets
Enterprise Acc.
GAURAV CHADHA
: +91 - 9908159000
: gchadha17@rediffmail.com
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE
May 2014 to Date – Genpact Service Delivery Leader – RTR Accounting
Role:
 Leading a team of 260 Finance Professionals comprising AVP, Senior Managers and so on
 Responsible for delivery across 7 towers within RTR
 Driving transformation initiatives and Six Sigma projects for improving processes
 Ensuring that Critical Service Levels and Key Performance indicators are met each month
 Completely own the P&L for the tower and take independent decisions to keep the AOI
positive
 Ensure that a very stringent productivity glidepath contracted with the client is adhered to
 Maintaining a very close people connect and ensuring the teams are motivated at all times
Jan’07 to April 2014 - Thomson Reuters (TR), Hyderabad& London UK
Details across the tenure:
Since Mar’10 – Date AVP – RTR Accounting
Role:
 Steering the functions related to General Accounting
 Spearheading a team of 260members including Sr. Manager & Managers across 2 locations
Bangalore & Hyderabad
Jun’09 – Feb’10 AVP Operations – Bank Consolidation Project
Role:
 Extending support to the GBS Operations Team in the Selection of the right Banking Partners
for TR &Post Selection Migration
 Planned and operated out of London office for over 5 months and ensured that the products
offered by the banks met the requirements of the businesses and competitive pricing was
offered
 Responsible for preparing RFP (Request For Proposal), evaluating RFP, selecting banking
partners and managing implementation
Jan’07 – May’09 AVP Operations
Role:
 Involved in managing the Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Applications & Collections
Processes and handling migration of the processes from businesses to India
 Steered a team of 150 individuals
 Liaised with the Finance Heads of businesses and controllers to ensure that the operations
are carried on smoothly
 Engaged in taking key decisions on Hiring, Compensation, and process and ensuring that the
processes are in compliance with the SOX requirements
Involved in:
o Managing the transition of the processes from the various SBU locations of Thomson
Corporation Globally and handling affairs of the center as a member of the Hyderabad
leadership group
o Grew the AP/AR/FA/Collections team from 25 (Jan 2007) to 150+ (May 2009) consisting
of Managers, Asst Managers, Team Leads and other Staff
Nov’04 – Dec’06 with Bank of America, Hyderabad as Senior Manager Operations - Global
Treasury Services
Role:
Accountable for:
o Heading Payments, Deposits, Clearing, Account Setups, Expenses & Nostro Reconciliation
processes for Bank of America, Asia and Europe Markets
o Steering total span of 78 team members including Assistant Managers & Team Leaders and
taking corrective actions when required
o Ascertained that all assigned processes are as per Service Level Agreement (SLA) with clients
and ensured that there is an adequate framework for process controls
o Managed reward & recognition programs for the team and ensured that they are executed in
a fair and transparent manner and have the desired impact on employee motivation
o Took care that all regulatory and compliance guidelines as per Bank of America requirements
BRANDS
ASSOCIATED WITH
o Forwarded accurate cost MIS reporting to Senior Management of the countries handled
 Managed a team of 31 members including 4 team leaders
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
 Aug’00 – Apr’03 with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), Mumbai as Associate Manager Accounting Operations
 Aug’97 – Jul’00 with ANZ Grindlays Bank Limited (ANZ) – Mumbai as Manager Cost Management & Control
TRAINING
o Successfully undergone Green Belt Training for Six Sigma
EDUCATION
o PG Diploma in Management (Finance & Marketing) from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune in 1997
o B.Sc. from Pune University, Pune in 1995
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of Birth : 17th
September, 1974
Linguistic Skills : English and Hindi
Address : 159-5E, Darjeeling Tower, Hill CountyNizampet Road, Bachupally, Hyderabad 500090

Gaurav Chadha

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    JOB OBJECTIVE Seeking opportunitiesin contributing to the growth of an Organization with Operations, Process Excellence & Technology being the key drivers and provide an excellent value proposition to the client. MY VISION To utilize my diverse and varied experience in Operations & General Accounting towards the growth of the Shared Services Organization SUMMARY  A dynamic professional with over 17 years of rich Global experience both within and outside India  Experience pans Financial Accounting and Reporting, Finance Operations, Treasury operations, Financial Planning, Technology Implementation, Global Projects and MIS.  Presently working with Genpact, having decided to move along with the processes from my earlier employer Thomson Reuters  Leading the Global General Accounting functions for my client, based out of Hyderabad  Managing a team of 260 Finance & Accounting Professionals across multiple levels comprising AVP, Senior Managers and other levels  Ensuring that the critical service levels are met each month. Remedial actions are taken in case of any misses  Reporting the Process performance against the Critical Service Level & Key Performance Indicators in the Strategic & Functional Governance Board meetings with the Senior Client Leadership  Actively involved in managing the strategic decisions around finance operations and ensuring end-to-end execution  Proficient in managing Process Transformations leading to adherence to productivity levers  Expertise in analyzing existing systems & procedures, process migrations, preparing business continuity plans, designing internal control systems & review compliance (per SOX) and facilitate effective decision-making.  A keen analyst with exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship management skills and abilities in liaising with internal/external clients and other external agencies.  Ensured that all technology related transformations like ERP cut-over and upgrades were planned and executed in a seamless manner CORE COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE SUMMARY  Developing the Service Level Agreements and key metrics on which process performance would be measured  Ensuring that the process meets the Compliance, SOX & Controls requirement  Imbibing quality initiative in the team to constantly look at areas for process improvements leveragingsix sigma techniques and technology upgrades  Establishing documented systems, policies, desk manuals and procedures  Having an established procedure to integrate new acquisitions / divestures in a smooth manner  Improving operations, impacting business growth, reducing costs, creating & executing strategic plans  Analyzing expenses and recommending corrective actions as required, for any variations compared to budget / forecast  Directing and coordinating company’s financial affairs according to financial principles & government regulations  Establishing major economic objectives and policies for the company along with directing / preparing financial analyses of operations for guidance of management Key Competencies Shared Services - Finance & Operations Key Hiring Transition & Consolida tion Designing Service Levels Re- engeeneri ng Identifyin g Improve ments Driving Efficienci es Experience Summary Treasury Operations Payments Clearing & Deposits Nostro Recon Account Opening F&A Operations Accounts Payable Cash Applications Collections Fixed Assets General Accounting - RTR Intercompany Procure To Pay People Cost Order To Cash Project Acc Fixed Assets Enterprise Acc. GAURAV CHADHA : +91 - 9908159000 : gchadha17@rediffmail.com
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    ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE May 2014to Date – Genpact Service Delivery Leader – RTR Accounting Role:  Leading a team of 260 Finance Professionals comprising AVP, Senior Managers and so on  Responsible for delivery across 7 towers within RTR  Driving transformation initiatives and Six Sigma projects for improving processes  Ensuring that Critical Service Levels and Key Performance indicators are met each month  Completely own the P&L for the tower and take independent decisions to keep the AOI positive  Ensure that a very stringent productivity glidepath contracted with the client is adhered to  Maintaining a very close people connect and ensuring the teams are motivated at all times Jan’07 to April 2014 - Thomson Reuters (TR), Hyderabad& London UK Details across the tenure: Since Mar’10 – Date AVP – RTR Accounting Role:  Steering the functions related to General Accounting  Spearheading a team of 260members including Sr. Manager & Managers across 2 locations Bangalore & Hyderabad Jun’09 – Feb’10 AVP Operations – Bank Consolidation Project Role:  Extending support to the GBS Operations Team in the Selection of the right Banking Partners for TR &Post Selection Migration  Planned and operated out of London office for over 5 months and ensured that the products offered by the banks met the requirements of the businesses and competitive pricing was offered  Responsible for preparing RFP (Request For Proposal), evaluating RFP, selecting banking partners and managing implementation Jan’07 – May’09 AVP Operations Role:  Involved in managing the Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Cash Applications & Collections Processes and handling migration of the processes from businesses to India  Steered a team of 150 individuals  Liaised with the Finance Heads of businesses and controllers to ensure that the operations are carried on smoothly  Engaged in taking key decisions on Hiring, Compensation, and process and ensuring that the processes are in compliance with the SOX requirements Involved in: o Managing the transition of the processes from the various SBU locations of Thomson Corporation Globally and handling affairs of the center as a member of the Hyderabad leadership group o Grew the AP/AR/FA/Collections team from 25 (Jan 2007) to 150+ (May 2009) consisting of Managers, Asst Managers, Team Leads and other Staff Nov’04 – Dec’06 with Bank of America, Hyderabad as Senior Manager Operations - Global Treasury Services Role: Accountable for: o Heading Payments, Deposits, Clearing, Account Setups, Expenses & Nostro Reconciliation processes for Bank of America, Asia and Europe Markets o Steering total span of 78 team members including Assistant Managers & Team Leaders and taking corrective actions when required o Ascertained that all assigned processes are as per Service Level Agreement (SLA) with clients and ensured that there is an adequate framework for process controls o Managed reward & recognition programs for the team and ensured that they are executed in a fair and transparent manner and have the desired impact on employee motivation o Took care that all regulatory and compliance guidelines as per Bank of America requirements BRANDS ASSOCIATED WITH
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    o Forwarded accuratecost MIS reporting to Senior Management of the countries handled  Managed a team of 31 members including 4 team leaders PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE  Aug’00 – Apr’03 with Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), Mumbai as Associate Manager Accounting Operations  Aug’97 – Jul’00 with ANZ Grindlays Bank Limited (ANZ) – Mumbai as Manager Cost Management & Control TRAINING o Successfully undergone Green Belt Training for Six Sigma EDUCATION o PG Diploma in Management (Finance & Marketing) from Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies, Pune in 1997 o B.Sc. from Pune University, Pune in 1995 PERSONAL DETAILS Date of Birth : 17th September, 1974 Linguistic Skills : English and Hindi Address : 159-5E, Darjeeling Tower, Hill CountyNizampet Road, Bachupally, Hyderabad 500090