Sumakumari V

Results-driven R2R Team Lead with 8.5+ years of experience in Record-to-Report (R2R), General Ledger Accounting, and Investment Banking operations within multinational environments. Proven expertise in managing end-to-end month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting. Strong track record in leading teams, driving process transitions, and collaborating with UK/EMEA stakeholders.

Skilled in handling complex accounting transactions, improving process efficiency, and ensuring compliance with SOX and audit standards. Recognized for leadership, problem-solving, and building high-performing teams. Open to UK shift opportunities.

Team Lead – General Ledger Accounting at Capgemini Business Services India Ltd. (2010-04 – 2017-04)

Managed a team of 15 in delivering end-to-end R2R activities including journal entries, accruals, provisions, allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations. Led period-end close activities, prepared reporting packs, and managed client interactions.

• Managed a team of 15 in delivering end-to-end R2R activities including journal entries, accruals, provisions, allocations, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Reviewed and approved General Ledger journals, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, SOPs, and SOX controls
• Handled complex accounting transactions and supported non-standard entries based on business requirements and accounting guidelines
• Led period-end close activities, monitored progress, and ensured timely closure in coordination with client stakeholders and Financial Controllers
• Prepared and reviewed trial balance, reporting packs and variance analysis, providing actionable insights to stakeholders
• Performed and reviewed bank reconciliations, intercompany reconciliations, and high-risk balance sheet accounts
• Monitored intercompany balances, follow-ups and settlements with counterparties to ensure accuracy and closure
• Managed client interactions, including governance calls, escalations and performance reviews at country level
• Ensured adherence to internal controls framework, audit requirements and compliance standards
• Supported tax and statutory reporting activities in line with business requirements
• Led process transition from Krakow (Poland) to Chennai, including knowledge transfer, SOP creation and training
• Drove process improvements, automation initiatives and KPI tracking (efficiency, accuracy, SLA adherence)
• Mentored and developed team members, conducted performance reviews and supported career progression

Process Associate – Investment Banking (Mutual Funds, CITI Bank Canada) at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (2008-10 – 2010-03)

Processed mutual fund transactions and performed ledger reconciliations within investment banking domain. Supported VAT and INTRASTAT reporting and SOX audit documentation.

• Processed mutual fund transactions and performed ledger reconciliations within investment banking domain
• Supported VAT and INTRASTAT reporting across multiple European countries
• Assisted in SOX audit documentation and compliance activities
• Cross-trained new associates and participated in quality control initiatives
• Maintained daily communication with stakeholders and generated regular reports

Independent Accounting Support at Independent

Managed finance and accounting activities for a private institution during career break period.

• Managed finance and accounting activities for a private institution
• Performed bookkeeping, reconciliations, and basic financial reporting
• Stayed updated with accounting practices, ERP tools, and compliance standards

Bachelor of Commerce in Commerce – Chellammal Women College, Chennai (2008)