Haresh Saroj

I help multinational organizations close faster, report cleaner, and forecast smarter.

With 15+ years of Accounting & Finance experience—spanning R2R, FP&A, and Finance Transformation—I have led high-performing, audit-ready teams across global enterprise environments, delivering measurable and compliance-driven results.

✅ 30% reduction in month-end close timelines through automation and process redesign

✅ 99%+ financial reporting accuracy across US GAAP and IFRS-compliant entities

✅ 15-day DSO reduction improving liquidity and working capital management

✅ 40% reduction in manual FP&A effort through workflow automation

✅ 20% improvement in collection efficiency and budget overrun reduction

Core expertise

• General Ledger (GL) & R2R — end-to-end close · consolidation · statutory reporting
• FP&A — annual budgets, rolling forecasts, scenario modeling, variance analysis
• Systems — SAP · Oracle · HFM/FCCS · Sage Intacct · BlackLine . Power BI · SQL
• Compliance — IFRS · US GAAP · VAT · internal controls · audit readiness
• Leadership — Team building · SOPs · cross-functional stakeholder management

📍 Guadalajara, Mexico | Permanent Resident

🎯 Open to: Accounting Manager · Finance Manager · Financial Controller (Mexico / Remote / Global)

Tata Consultancy Services

Full-time · 15 yrs 8 mos

Accounting Manager

Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 5 mos

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Lead global R2R operations and finance transformation across GL, AP, AR, intercompany, fixed assets, and reconciliations for multinational entities, strengthening compliance, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Key Achievements

Key Achievements: -

-Reduced month-end close timelines by 30% via workflow redesign & BlackLine automation

• Achieved 99%+ reporting accuracy across IFRS & US GAAP with zero material audit adjustments
• Cut DSO by 15 days and improved collection efficiency by 20%, strengthening liquidity
• Improved forecast accuracy by 15% and reduced budget overruns by 20% through driver-based FP&A modeling
• Reduced audit adjustments by 30% and rework by 25% via stronger internal controls
• Enhanced operational tracking by 12% with executive MIS, KPI dashboards & variance analysis
• Governed ERP ecosystem (SAP, Oracle, Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, BlackLine, HFM/FCCS) ensuring multi-entity reporting integrity
• Mentored and developed finance teams, embedding SOPs and compliance standards for audit-ready performance

Business Process Lead

Oct 2017 - Dec 2021 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Led a team of 10 FP&A analysts, driving enterprise-wide budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning for a large-scale BPO engagement.

Key Achievements

• Reduced budget overruns by 20% and improved forecast accuracy by 15% via driver-based modeling & scenario analysis
• Built 6+ Power BI dashboards & KPI frameworks, cutting reporting turnaround by 25% and strengthening leadership visibility
• Automated FP&A workflows, reducing manual reporting effort by 40% and enhancing analytical efficiency
• Delivered executive-level variance analysis, improving operational performance tracking by 12%
• Partnered with Operations & HR to integrate workforce analytics, improving retention by 9% and productivity by 14%

Senior Process Associate

Jul 2014 - Sep 2017 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Promoted to lead quality assurance and process improvement across GL accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities for a multinational client portfolio.

Key Contributions

• Reviewed and approved account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial schedules prepared by junior team members, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal control standards
• Led vendor and customer reconciliation cycles, collaborating with AP and AR teams to resolve payment discrepancies and reduce open items by improving turnaround time
• Built and maintained operational dashboards tracking quality metrics and SLA adherence, improving visibility for team leads and client stakeholders
• Conducted root cause analysis on reconciliation breaks and process deviations, implementing corrective actions that reduced error rates and rework
• Trained and onboarded new joiners, standardizing process documentation and SOPs to build team consistency and reduce dependency on individuals
• Supported month-end close activities including preparation of financial schedules, accruals, and supporting documentation for senior review

Process Associate

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Foundation role building core accounting expertise across General Ledger, bank reconciliations, and statutory compliance for European client entities.

Key Contributions

• Prepared and posted routine and month-end journal entries in SAP GL, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
• Performed bank reconciliations and basic account reconciliations, identifying and escalating discrepancies for timely resolution
• Supported VAT and Intrastat return preparation and filing for European entities, ensuring 100% on-time compliance submissions
• Assisted in month-end close activities, preparing supporting schedules and documentation to enable senior review and sign-off
• Maintained complete audit trail documentation across transactions, supporting internal and external audit readiness
• Developed foundational expertise in ERP-based accounting (SAP), reconciliation discipline, and financial close processes that formed the basis for rapid career progression

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Accounts and Finance

Jul 2005 – Jun 2008

Completed a comprehensive 3-year degree in Commerce with core subjects including Financial Accounting, Costing, Taxation, Business Law, and Economics.

Gained a strong foundation in financial management and reporting, which has been instrumental in my 15+ year career in Finance.

Participated in case study workshops and worked as an intern with a mid-sized accounting firm during the final year.

Actively involved in college finance club activities and seminars on financial planning and corporate accounting