Ranjan Pradhan
About Ranjan Pradhan
Ranjan Pradhan serves as the Accounts and Tax Manager at The Economist in Gurgaon, India, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in finance, having held various positions at companies such as Polycom, Aricent, and Telstra, and holds an MBA from Indira Gandhi National Open University.
Work at The Economist
Ranjan Pradhan has been serving as the Accounts and Tax Manager at The Economist since 2018. Based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India, he has contributed to the financial management of the organization for six years. His role involves overseeing accounting practices and ensuring compliance with relevant taxation laws. His expertise supports the financial operations of The Economist, enhancing the organization's fiscal integrity.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining The Economist, Ranjan Pradhan held several finance-related positions. He worked at Polycom as Manager-Finance from 2008 to 2017, where he managed financial operations for nine years. Prior to that, he served as a Financial Consultant at Clove Dental for five months in 2018. He also worked at Aricent as a Senior Executive in Finance from 2005 to 2008 and at Telstra as a Finance Associate from 2000 to 2003.
Education and Expertise
Ranjan Pradhan holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Indira Gandhi National Open University. He also studied for a CPA from ICFAI, focusing on Accounting & Finance and Financial Management. His expertise includes proficiency in SAP-FI Module, PeopleSoft GL Accounting, Oracle R12, and Tally Financial Accounting Packages, along with US GAAP reporting.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Ranjan Pradhan has led initiatives aimed at process improvement within financial operations. His focus has been on enhancing timelines, cost efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness. He has implemented Oracle ERP systems to facilitate mergers and demergers, which improved financial consolidation processes.
Tax Compliance and Team Management
In his current role, Ranjan Pradhan ensures compliance with both indirect and direct taxation laws, including GST and Income Tax. He has managed General Ledger and Accounts Payable teams across regions such as China and Singapore, emphasizing training, development, and performance monitoring of team members.