Gaurav Bhat

• Played an integral role in annual budget preparation by coordinating input from various departments and consolidating data into comprehensive forecasts aligned with company strategy.
• Liaised with budget holders to evaluate financial performance and offer financial management data and analysis.
• Produced financial reporting in Power BI to summarize financial performance and explain key variances.
• Drove process improvements in accounting practices that reduced errors and improved the timeliness of financial reporting.
• Ensured compliance with financial regulations and internal policies, mitigating risk and maintaining a strong control environment.

• Played key role in coordination between Japan, India hub & regional finance teams
• Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
• Enhanced financial reporting efficiency with thorough account reconciliations and analysis.
• Supported month-end closing process by preparing comprehensive journal entries and adjusting balances as necessary.
• Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information, ensuring the protection of company assets and maintaining a high level of professional integrity.

Progressed from Sr.Associate -Japan AP to Manager -APAC AP, overseeing regional accounts payable operations, process improvements, team leadership and managing various offshoring projects.

• Processed invoices and journal entries with efficiency and accuracy, resulting in decreased discrepancies.
• Contributed to year-end closing process by ensuring all outstanding payables were accurately recorded and settled promptly.
• Maintained compliance with internal controls and external regulations related to accounts payable processes.
• Monitored department performance metrics regularly, identifying inefficiencies or bottlenecks in order to continuously improve overall productivity levels.
• Managed a team of accounting staff, providing guidance and support to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Supported audit processes with well-organized documentation of accounts payable transactions, minimizing errors or discrepancies found during audits.
• Spearheaded process improvements initiatives resulting in increased efficiency within the accounts payable department.

• Handled the transitions of Accounts payable activities from Japan to India Hub.
• Reviewed vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and validity prior to payment.
• Involved in various standardization projects across APAC locations.

• Provided timely and accurate translations in Japanese and English language for multiple sectors including financial statements, product patents, and electronics devices, marketing presentations & software manuals.
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of quality translations.