Shreenidhi Hegde

Finance Operations professional with 8+ years of progressive experience owning end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end close, and fiscal/tax compliance reporting. Applied US GAAP principles across accounting operations, reconciliations, accruals, expenses, and reporting. Proven record processing high-volume PO and Non-PO invoices, executing internal control testing, and ensuring compliance with fiscal and internal control requirements(GST, TDS).

Skilled across ERP and cloud accounting platforms (SAP, QuickBooks, Tally), with strong analytical ability in MS Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) and a consistent track record of improving finance processes through automation, system upgrades, and cross-functional stakeholder coordination.

Accounts Analyst - Evolve Squads

(2020-01 - 2024-04)

• Supported US accounting operations in accordance with US GAAP, including accounts payable, expense accounting, account reconciliations, accrual support, and month-end close activities.
• Processed and reviewed 600+ PO and Non-PO invoices per month across 200+ vendors, applying accounting policies, approval controls, and US GAAP-aligned financial processes to ensure accurate and timely recording.
• Reduced overdue payables by 25% by preparing vendor payment analysis reports, reconciling employee expense claims, and optimizing payment scheduling.
• Supported internal control and compliance activities, assisting in Balance Sheet and P&L preparation, filing GST and TDS returns, and supporting internal audits.
• Verified invoices against fiscal and internal control requirements, resolving discrepancies and cutting invoice turnaround time by 20%.
• Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders as the primary point of contact for AP and finance queries, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Analyst - Merck (Sigma Aldrich Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd.)

(2017-02 - 2019-10)

• Processed and verified 1,500+ PO and Non-PO invoices per month against fiscal policy and internal control/approval matrices, achieving 99%+ first-pass accuracy.
• Achieved a 98% on-time payment rate across a large vendor base through disciplined payment scheduling and proactive vendor follow-up.
• Resolved 95% of open invoice discrepancies before month-end close, coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to reduce aged payables.
• Delivered zero audit exceptions across 3 consecutive audit cycles by supporting AP sub-ledger reconciliations, internal control testing, and audit documentation.
• Identified and corrected 100+ duplicate or incorrect postings per quarter through systematic quality checks.
• Executed cash application for 100+ customer receipts monthly with 99% reconciliation accuracy.
• Reduced billing disputes by 15% through accurate invoice and credit/debit note processing.
• Resolved customer queries within a 24-hour average turnaround, improving account clarity.
• Maintained 500+ vendor master records in SAP, reducing payment failures caused by incorrect master data.
• Cut average vendor onboarding time by 20% through cross-functional coordination with vendor management teams.

Accounts Executive - Vistaar Financial Services Pvt. Ltd.

(2016-03 - 2017-01)

• Managed end-to-end accounts payable activities, including employee reimbursements and petty cash for a 50+ employee organization, with zero disbursement errors.
• Reduced outstanding receivables ageing by 18% within 6 months through proactive monitoring and reconciliation.
• Maintained accurate billing, data entry, and payment tracking, ensuring error-free daily operations.

Consultant Executive - New Horizon Search Services

(2015-08 - 2016-02)

• Supported onboarding for Deutsche Bank's HRS team, verifying documentation for 100+ employees with 100% regulatory compliance.
• Coordinated across HR, IT, and Compliance stakeholders to ensure smooth, timely, error-free onboarding.

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com