Vikram Bhagat Acca
About Vikram Bhagat Acca
Vikram Bhagat is a Shared Services Accountant at The Economist, with extensive experience in finance and accounting. He previously worked at DHL Supply Chain for a total of ten years in various finance roles, and he holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Mumbai and an ACCA qualification from Kaplan International College London.
Work at The Economist
Vikram Bhagat has been employed at The Economist as a Shared Services Accountant since 2018. In this role, he is responsible for preparing management reports and ensuring compliance with audit and legal requirements. His work includes producing weekly profit statements for Yoox Net-A-Porter and comparing them to the latest forecasts. Bhagat's position involves overseeing financial processes and maintaining accounting ledgers, contributing to the financial integrity of the organization.
Previous Experience at DHL Supply Chain
Prior to his current role, Vikram Bhagat worked at DHL Supply Chain for a total of ten years, split between two positions. He served as an Assistant Finance & Admin Manager from 2015 to 2018 and as an Assistant Finance Manager from 2008 to 2015, both based in Radlett, Hertfordshire. His responsibilities included managing the purchasing system, overseeing sales ledger management, and handling debt collection. Bhagat also prepared management reports and ensured compliance with financial regulations during his tenure.
Education and Expertise
Vikram Bhagat holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai, where he studied Accounts. He furthered his education at Kaplan International College London, achieving ACCA certification. His academic background provides him with a solid foundation in accounting principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles.
Accounting Responsibilities
In his current position and previous roles, Vikram Bhagat has taken on various accounting responsibilities. He prepares management reports, conducts GMS reporting, and engages in Carbon Accounting. His duties include the monthly close process, maintaining accounting ledgers, and reviewing account reconciliations and journal entries. Bhagat's work ensures that financial operations align with compliance standards and organizational goals.