Ashwani Kumar Praharaj

Ashwani Kumar Praharaj 📧-| 📞 - 🏠 D2, Trilok Singh Apt, Ward No-1, Mehrauli, New Delhi Professional Summary Senior Insurance Accounting & Reporting Professional with over 20 years of experience in P&C insurance finance operations. Proven expertise in Lloyd’s reporting, technical insurance accounting, client relationship management, compliance, audit readiness, and leading high-performance teams. Adept at driving automation, process improvements, and large-scale system integrations. Professional Experience WNS Global Services Pvt. Ltd – Sr. Group Manager Oct 2024 – Present Lead a 18+ member team in Lloyd’s insurance accounting and reporting. Oversee delivery of client reports within SLA timelines with a focus on accuracy and compliance. Manage quarterly Lloyd’s reporting and audits. Drive automation and system integration initiatives. Conduct governance calls and manage stakeholder relationships. EXL Service – Sr. Manager, Insurance Accounting and Reporting Dec 2022 – Oct 2024 Delivered multiple insurance accounting and reporting projects across the Lloyd’s and European markets. Supported client relationships and process transitions. Genpact India – Sr. Manager, Insurance Accounting Jul 2012 – Aug 2021 Managed a 15+ member team across FP&A, AP, AR, and insurance accounting. Specialized in Lloyd’s and Solvency II reporting for multiple syndicates. Ensured accurate financial close processes, reconciliations, and compliance. Trained team members on Lloyd’s processes; managed performance appraisals and hiring. Juniper Networks – Lead Assistant Manager – R2R Sep 2011 – Jul 2012 Oversaw record-to-report operations including month-end close, fixed assets, variance analysis, and compliance. Managed relationship with stakeholders in Dublin. EXL Services Pvt. Ltd. – Lead Assistant Manager, Business Process Risk Services Apr 2001 – Aug 2011 Handled onshore projects in New York for REITs and fund management including financials, swap entries, and variance analysis. Executed exception management projects across Asia-Pacific for a global insurer. Led insurance accounting work for clients like Aviva Life and Conseco Life Insurance. Education & Certifications Intermediate of Chartered Accountancy – ICAI B.Com – Utkal University, Bhubaneswar Lloyd’s Market Insurance Essentials (LM1) Pursuing Lloyd’s Market Insurance Essentials (LM2) Certified Trainings US GAAP, IFRS, AR/AP (Deloitte & KPMG-led training) Insurance LOMA Lean Certified | Green Belt Certified Leadership Development Workshops Personal Details Father’s Name: Pratap Chandra Praharaj Marital Status: Married