Bhogeswara Rao Bodavula

Experience

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  Y S N Murty

  Aug 2004 - Mar 2009

  Sr. Accountant

   Demonstrated excellence in Vouching and Verification of books of account | Scrutinizing Cash Books and General Ledgers | Instrumental in reconciling Branch and Head office accounts | Distinguished efforts towards verifying the Financial Statements for compliance with accounting standards | Finalization of Accounts, Preparation of Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, Trading, Profit & Loss A/c , Income & Expenditure A/c, Cash & Funds Flow Statements, Receipts & Payments, Bank Reconciliations | Preparation of TDS, Service Tax, Income Tax, VAT & FBT returns | Internal Audit, External Audit and Statutory Audit. Show less

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  GENPACT

  Mar 2009 - Jun 2010

  Process Associate

  Intercompany reconciliationProcess transition R2R – GL Intercompany reconciliation process from Spain to HyderabadDTDF analysis and resolution of intercompany Accounts | Reconciliation of monthly & quarterly Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cash in transit accounts | AP Invoice processing & AR Invoice raising | Making Intercompany payments using Internal Billing System (IBS) & wire payments | AR Posting and cash applications | Resolving various errors & rejects in AP and AR invoices | Attending the weekly and monthly Global calls | Monthly Reporting of AR and AP statements on Controllership Dashboard | Pulling out various AP and AR reports from Oracle and making weekly, monthly and Quarterly analysis and reporting | Pulling out GL reports from Business Objects to analysis GL aging file weekly, monthly | Pulling affiliate statements from Controllership Dashboard | Upload Reconciliation Statements into Global Business Services (GBS) for monthly and Quarterly on High and Low risk basis | Preparing monthly Dash boards and explaining the customer on call and net meeting regarding activities done for the complete month | Preparing and posting Manual journal entries every monthly & quarterly. Show less

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  HP

  Jun 2010 - Oct 2015

  Team Lead

  • Lead a team of over 15 professionals in delivering Record to Report (R2R) and Intercompany services, ensuring high-quality financial operations• Closing of the Legacy Applications before Month End Starting to ensure all the Cost and Revenue has been booked, uploading, and maintaining of FX rates on daily Basis.• Preparation and posting of Monthly provisions, Accruals, Lease, Insurance, Pre-Paid, Notes Journal, statistical and Management Journals.• Preparation of Journals for transferring the costs booked under sub ledger to the main Ledger• Preparation of AR Aging and AP Aging based on the DSO and DPO report.• Uploading of financial data into the common reporting web site CREST which is based on SAP and clearing of all validation Errors and Partner Account Imbalances.• Blocking of CREST within the Corporate Deadlines after clearing all the errors• Calculation of EBIT and sharing the report to the Country CFO’s with analyzing reasons for variance.• Providing the Variance Analysis of P&L items with adequate commentary explaining the reasons of variances• Preparation of monthly Profit & Loss Account and Balance Sheet Schedule's. • Providing the Customer wise, shipment wise and operational period wise to retained organizations for the reviewing the financial performance• Preparation of Bank Reconciliation and identification of open Items and follow up with the AR and AP teams for clearance• Scrutiny of any suspended Journals posted by AR and AP and clear the same.• Posting of Revaluations entries for the open Items shown in the Month End.• Ensuring the Close of Cash Management on time. Preparation General Ledger Reconciliations. And Identify of the outstanding items.• Providing Ageing and RAG status to the open Items and Identify the root cause for open and follow up with the clients• Scrutinize the General Ledger Balances with the Trial Balance and gathering the supporting evidence to substantiate the Account Balance and as evidence during the Audit. Show less

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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  Nov 2015 - Mar 2017

  Project Manager
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  DXC Technology

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2022

  Finance Project Manager - PMP

  • Led high-impact, company-wide initiatives that aligned seamlessly with core finance functions, including R2R, Intercompany, P2P, OTC, Treasury, and Reporting, as well as areas such as accounting, tax, operations, and risk & control—ensuring comprehensive value delivery across the organization.• Conducted detailed evaluations to anticipate and manage the effects of new initiatives on finance functions and systems, providing strategic insights that empowered stakeholders and guided effective decision-making.• Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams—such as R2R, Intercompany, P2P, OTC, Treasury, and Reporting—to gather and finalize requirements, ensuring fully aligned project scopes that met stakeholder expectations.• Ensured consistent, clear communication between project teams and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining alignment on goals and priorities at every stage.• Represented finance interests effectively in cross-functional forums, influencing stakeholders to integrate finance requirements into product and business roadmaps to support financial objectives.• Monitored workstream progress to achieve project milestones, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies to maintain project momentum.• Partnered closely with the Release Management team to secure critical phase sign-offs, ensuring all project phases received thorough validation before advancing.• Led all phases of testing, including Unit Testing, System Integration Testing (SIT), and User Acceptance Testing (UAT), ensuring high-quality outcomes that aligned with business needs.• Designed and managed detailed cutover plans to ensure a seamless transition from implementation to go-live.• Managed go-live activities with hands-on post-launch support, ensuring system stability and prompt issue resolution to enhance user experience and project success. Show less

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  Capgemini

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2023

  SAP Project Manager - PMP

  • Led a team of 30 consultants in multiple S/4 HANA implementation projects, performing in the role of Project or Program Manager for SAP ERP (ECC and S/4 HANA).• Responsible for comprehensive program planning and deployment, overseeing budget management, P&L management, and risk management to ensure project success and alignment with business goals.• Managed project scope, schedule, resources, and budget for multiple concurrent projects, achieving timely delivery while maintaining high-quality standards.• Collaborated with stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables, significantly enhancing project visibility and communication, and ensuring stakeholder alignment.• Conducted thorough risk assessments and developed mitigation plans to minimize potential project risks, proactively addressing issues to maintain project momentum.• Fostered strong relationships with external vendors and partners, contributing to project success and stakeholder satisfaction, and facilitating seamless integration of external resources.• Implemented best practices in project management methodology, ensuring adherence to industry standards and improving project execution efficiency.• Championed team development by providing mentorship and guidance, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.• Utilized performance metrics to track project progress and outcomes, leading to improved decision-making and strategic adjustments when necessary. Show less

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  Haleon

  Sept 2023 - now

  Senior Manager - Finance Reporting & Projects - PMP

  • As a Project Controller focused on evaluating trade routes and supply chains to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.• I engage with suppliers, logistics partners, and internal teams to gather insights and secure buy-in for changes.• I develop and implement communication strategies to keep stakeholders informed about upcoming changes and their impacts.• I provide training to internal teams and external partners to facilitate the transition to new processes.• I assign tasks and manage teams, allocating resources based on project needs.• I conduct thorough testing and implement changes in stages to minimize disruptions and manage risks effectively.• I develop transition plans for trade route divestments, including asset and contract transfers.• I analyze trends to anticipate and address future project needs and opportunities.• As a Finance Controller focused on RTR (Close and Control), I manage P&L and balance sheet activities for accurate and timely financial reporting.• I review and approve journal entries, provisions, and balance sheets, overseeing Treasury Hedging Programs to manage exchange rate risks.• I prepare complex financial analyses to support decision-making and present results to senior stakeholders.• I ensure compliance with accounting standards and SOX controls while facilitating internal and external audits.• I supervise an outsourced BPO team, ensuring effective period-end close and balance sheet reconciliation activities.• I oversee direct reports, managing performance reviews and development plans for growth and efficiency.• I coordinate with outsourced resources to ensure smooth collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.• I standardize processes through well-documented SOPs and implement corrective actions to maintain operational integrity. Show less