Avikash (Vik) Prasad
About Avikash (Vik) Prasad
Avikash (Vik) Prasad is a Senior Operations Accountant at Emerson in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, with over 15 years of experience in financial management accounting within various blue-chip manufacturing companies.
Current Role at Emerson
Avikash (Vik) Prasad is currently employed at Emerson in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He serves as the Senior Operations Accountant. In his current role, he is tasked with overseeing financial operations, which likely includes duties such as managing accounting procedures, budgeting, and cost control.
Previous Experience at Parmalat Australia
From 2019 to 2021, Avikash (Vik) Prasad worked at Parmalat Australia in South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. During his two-year tenure, he held the position of Operations and Costing Accountant, where he was responsible for operational accounting and cost analysis.
Roles at LafargeHolcim
Vik Prasad worked at LafargeHolcim in various capacities from 2014 to 2019. Initially, he served as the Operations Accountant/Product Costing - Aggregates at their Milton headquarters from 2014 to 2017. Following this, he transitioned to the role of Regional Finance Controller WA Aggregates & Inventory Controller, which he held until 2019. His responsibilities involved financial control, product costing, and inventory management.
Educational Background
Avikash (Vik) Prasad has a diverse educational background, starting with his high school education at Grace Davis High in Modesto, California. He earned an Associates/ BACF in Business & Finance from the College of San Mateo. He also holds a Master's Degree in Arts and Percussion of Tabla from Melbourne Tabla School & Monash University. In addition, he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Business/Management from the Australian Institute of Management.
Skills and Expertise
Avikash (Vik) Prasad has over 15 years of experience in Financial Management Accounting. His areas of specialization include business partnering, forecasting, budgeting, mid-term planning, product costing, finance and inventory control, fixed assets management, and CAPEX. He has demonstrated ability to work both autonomously and in team settings, with strong communication skills and an emphasis on efficient planning and follow-through. He is known for his hands-on approach and continuous improvement processes.