Manikanta Alapati

RTR/GL Accounting professional with 8+ years of experience in Record-to-Report, Financial Close, General Ledger Accounting, Oracle, SAP FICO, SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, and Financial Reporting. Proven track record of leading teams, reducing month-end close cycles by 20%, improving reporting accuracy by 30%, and delivering high-quality financial reporting while ensuring IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX compliance.

Senior Analyst - Capgemini

(2026-02 - 2026-08)

• Managed end-to-end RTR activities for APAC legal entities while consistently achieving SLA targets and ensuring timely month-end close.
• Prepared monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Performed balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Performed 80+ monthly balance sheet reconciliations with 99% accuracy.
• Supported internal/external audits and management reporting.
• Maintain accurate and timely reconciliations of vendor and customer accounts.
• Manage financial reports, records, and general ledger entries to ensure accuracy.
• Close accounts and perform reconciliations as part of month-end and year-end processes.
• Prepare financial statements, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and trial balances.
• Conduct variance analysis, revenue, and expenditure assessments to support financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with taxation, branch accounting, and internal financial policies.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities for business decision-making.
• Automated reporting using Excel(Power Query, VBA).

Assistant Manager - Sincro India

(2025-01 - 2025-07)

• Managed accruals, prepayments, GL vs SL reconciliations and cash flow.
• Monitor compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and internal controls for service delivery.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation in RTR operations.
• Support financial audits by preparing and maintaining necessary documentation.
• Participate in daily huddles and governance meetings, providing operational insights.
• Maintain audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.
• Develop and update SOPs, workflow charts, and process manuals to standardize financial operations.
• Collaborate with external auditors and stakeholders to ensure adherence to compliance and controls.
• Delivered month-end close within SLA.

Management Trainee (TL) - Genpact

(2023-07 - 2024-12)

• Led a team of 6 accountants managing end-to-end RTR activities while consistently meeting SLA and quality targets.
• Led UK transition and knowledge transfer independently.
• Managed journals, accruals, intercompany, EBS and reconciliations.
• Posted journal entries using SAP FICO.
• Support knowledge transfer (KT) sessions and SOP creation with Team Leads.
• Ensure adherence to current procedures while identifying& implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Participate in transition governance meetings, providing operational insights.
• Document key learning's and best practices to facilitate future transitions.
• Executed month-end close in SAP S/4HANA.
• Managed GL reconciliations using SAP ECC.
• Reduced month-end close cycle by 20% (7 days to 5 days).
• Received Best Team Leader and Star Performer awards.

Accountant - Infosys

(2020-05 - 2022-09)

• Prepared standard/non-standard journals and reconciliations.
• Managed intercompany, bank reconciliations and MIS reporting.
• Improved reporting accuracy by 30% through automation.
• Participate in daily huddle meetings to align on priorities and address issues.
• Follow the governance and service management framework, ensuring compliance with risk controls and performance reviews.
• Maintain audit readiness by ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.
• Adhere to risk controls, financial reporting standards, and compliance policies.
• Coordinate with onshore PICs and support teams to address challenges in RTR operations.
• Supported 15+ internal and external audits with zero major findings.
• Received Quarterly Excellence Award (2021) and Kaizen Awards (2022).

Process Associate - Capgemini

(2018-11 - 2019-11)

• Prepared journal entries and reconciliations.
• Supported ICO process and SAP uploads.
• Analyze existing RTR processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend enhancements.
• Work with stakeholders to implement automation tools for improved accuracy and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, monitoring performance metrics and gathering feedback.
• Received Customer Support and Best Performer awards.

Process Developer - Genpact

(2016-05 - 2018-07)

• Managed fixed assets, FAR, depreciation and CWIP.
• Supported audits and financial reporting.
• Prepared SOPs based on KT given by client.
• Act as a mentor and trainer for junior team members, guiding them on best practices.
• Stay updated on industry standards, taxation regulations, and financial compliance.
• Participate in process enhancement initiatives and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Implemented SOPs and process improvements.

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com - Acharya Nagarjuna University (2010)