Pradyumna Rout

Pradyumna Rout Gurugram, Haryana, India |-| - | linkedin.com/in/pradyumnarout PROFILE SUMMARY A dedicated financial professional with over 15 years of experience and a proven track record in optimizing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic financial management across global organizations. Skilled in managing financial processes for multiple geographies, implementing automation tools to enhance efficiency, and delivering strong business insights. Recognized for leadership, project management, budgeting, and risk mitigation expertise, with the ability to align finance functions with overall business goals. WORK EXPERIENCE Finance Consultant​ Apr 2025 - Sep 2025 (Short-term Contractual) Heifer International US| Remote – Supporting Heifer Asia Finance Team ●​ Processed and reviewed vendor invoices, reimbursements, and supporting documents to ensure accurate coding and timely approvals. ●​ Supported accounts receivable by tracking customer invoices, monitoring outstanding balances, and reconciling payments. ●​ Maintained cash flow reporting tools to provide visibility on daily transactions and short-term liquidity. ●​ Conducted account reconciliations and assisted with financial close activities. ●​ Delivered training to accounting staff on reconciliations, compliance checks, and ERP usage. Associate Director - Finance​ Jan 2024 - Feb 2025 Bhumi | Chennai, India ●​ Managed full cycle accounts payable and receivable operations, including vendor invoice processing, approvals, and customer collections. ●​ Oversaw payroll, statutory compliance, and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts and ledgers. ●​ Prepared cash flow forecasts, reviewed AR aging reports, and followed up on overdue receivables to improve collection timelines. ●​ Supported procurement and vendor management to strengthen internal controls and ensure accurate billing. ●​ Assisted with monthly closing, journal entries, and financial reporting under accounting standards. International Finance Manager​ Mar 2022 - Dec 2023 Future CFO Ltd. | London, UK ●​ Administered AP/AR functions for international clients, including invoice processing, payment runs, and customer receipts. ●​ Maintained reconciliations between ERP systems and bank accounts using FinancialForce, QuickBooks, and Sage. ●​ Prepared accounts receivable aging schedules, monitored past-due balances, and coordinated follow-ups with customers. ●​ Processed intercompany transactions, VAT filings, and journal entries to support accurate financial close. ●​ Implemented AP automation tools (Expensify, Pleo, Lightyear), improving accuracy and reducing manual work. International Senior Finance Coordinator​ Oct 2018 - Mar 2022 (International Finance Manager from May 2020 to Dec 2020) Restless Development UK | London, UK ●​ Managed vendor payments, payroll disbursements, and customer receivables across multiple country offices. ●​ Conducted monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, intercompany balances, and general ledger accounts. ●​ Monitored accounts receivable, prepared aging reports, and followed up on overdue invoices. ●​ Supported month-end close by preparing accruals, adjustments, and journal entries under GAAP. and IFRS ●​ Assisted with financial audits and maintained compliance with company accounting policies. Finance Coordinator​ Nov 2011 - Oct 2018 Restless Development India | New Delhi, India ●​ Managed daily AP operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and ledger postings in Tally ERP. ●​ Processed customer receipts, performed bank reconciliations, and prepared AR reports to track outstanding balances. ●​ Handled payroll, statutory filings, and monthly financial reconciliations. ●​ Supported preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for management. ●​ Coordinated with external auditors for statutory and financial statement reviews. Account Executive​ Apr 2011 - Nov 2011 Shark Design Studio Pvt. Ltd. | New Delhi, India ●​ Processed vendor invoices, managed petty cash, and posted journal entries in Tally ERP. ●​ Recorded customer payments, reconciled bank transactions, and resolved outstanding balances. ●​ Assisted auditors with financial documentation and compliance checks. Accountant​ Apr 2010 - Apr 2011 R.K. Mishra & Co. (CA firm) | New Delhi, India ●​ Managed AP/AR for SME clients, including invoice processing, payment tracking, and collections. ●​ Prepared MIS reports, financial statements, and supported tax filings. ●​ Performed ledger reconciliations, maintained accounting records, and ensured compliance with VAT, CST, and Service Tax. ACHIEVEMENTS ●​ Designed a month-end reconciliation tool for FinancialForce, automating 90% of processes. ●​ Developed a real-time global cash flow system for nine countries, improving visibility and efficiency. ●​ Implemented accounts payable automation, reducing manual effort by 80% while improving accuracy. ●​ Conducted five-year financial data analysis, mitigating bad debt risks and achieving savings of £10M. ●​ Led an internal audit in Tanzania, delivering comprehensive recommendations and strengthening internal controls.​ EDUCATION MBA in Financial Management (Jaipur National University)​ 2016 - 2017 Master in Commerce (KSOU Mysuru University)​ 2014 - 2015 SKILLS Financial Analysis and Modeling | Budgeting and Forecasting | Reporting and Automation | Risk Management | Cash Flow Forecasting | Team Leadership | Accuracy | IFRS | IND AS | Communication Skills | Taxation and Compliance | FinancialForce | QuickBooks | SAP FICO-S/4HANA | Sage | Tally ERP | Pastel ERP | Expensify | Pleo | Lightyear | MS Office | Salesforce | Zoho Books | GAAP | FCRA | Zoho Analytics| Slack | Agresso Unit 4 ERP | Power BI | Looker Studio REFERENCES Kshama Ghimire Director of Finance - Asia of Heifer International Email:-Phone: +1 - Vivek Kumar Agrawal Director – HR & Operations at Bhumi Email:-Phone: - Mutaf Rifat Founder & CEO of Future CFO Ltd. Email:-Phone: - Stephen Hawthorne Founder & Director at Wairoa Contracting Ltd. and previously Finance and Administration Manager at Restless Development Email:-Phone: - Genevieve Seddon Finance Director at Restless Development Email:-Phone: -