Sarannya Kengkathran
Fixed Assets Senior Team Lead
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Dynamic and high-achieving Fixed Assets Senior Team Lead with 3 consecutive promotions. A Chartered Accountant (MIA) focused on personal development and continuous improvement. Proven track record of leading global teams, driving process automation, and delivering significant operational efficiencies. Committed to enhancing stakeholder value through strategic leadership, innovative solutions, and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Fixed Assets Senior Team Lead
AstraZeneca Asia-Pacific Business Services Sdn Bhd
04.2025 - Current
- Showcased a world-class presentation on FAVE Automation at the Finance Senior Leaders Meeting in Warsaw (Mar'25), highlighting successful implementation of Python scripting, Power App, and Power BI solutions across 80 over entities globally.
- Lead a team of 6 Fixed Asset accountants supporting 28 APAC entities, ensuring operational excellence while successfully onboarding new legal entities into the standardized Fixed Asset process framework.
- Actively involved in the SAP S/4HANA Pioneer Project workshops, contributing to solution design and Fixed Asset process alignment for future system transformation and scalability.
Fixed Assets Team Lead
AstraZeneca Asia-Pacific Business Services Sdn Bhd
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Spearheaded the rollout of the standardized and automated SOX control on Gain/Loss report for APAC, UKSE & NAM region achieving nearly 50% reduction in lead time and enabling the team to reallocate capacity toward more strategic, value-added activities.
- Successfully led high-priority initiatives such as the FAVE Automation Project, overseeing timelines, risk mitigation, and stakeholder alignment. Through consistent communication and meticulous planning, I ensured the timely delivery of 2024 milestones. I also collaborated cross-functionally with Genpact and internal stakeholders, driving seamless execution of UATs, training sessions, and change impact assessments to support smooth project transitions and adoption.
Senior Lease Accountant II
AstraZeneca Asia-Pacific Business Services Sdn Bhd
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversee the global lease accounting team of 10 members, driving continuous improvement initiatives with a LEAN mindset and successfully overseeing the migration of over 80 countries' leases from EY Lease Enabler Tool to CoStar Real Estate System (9-month project).
- Performed detailed Financial Control Framework (FCF) testing for Thailand Marketing Company and Middle Office controls, identifying effective controls and providing actionable recommendations for enhancements.
- Coordinated with multiple stakeholders, including Middle Office, Embedded Finance, and vendors, to ensure seamless lease data collection, validation, and IFRS16 journal preparation, while maintaining compliance with global accounting standards.
Senior Fixed Asset Accountant I
AstraZeneca Asia-Pacific Business Services Sdn Bhd
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Led the migration of the UK entity from ICON to EUSAP and supported company code harmonization for UK Medical and UK Pharms, ensuring seamless transition and system alignment.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of ledger vs subledger and prepared asset-related notes for the Audited Financial Statements (AFS) for Sweden and UK entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Engaged in Blackline workshops, UAT, and migration activities, playing a key role in system enhancements and ensuring smooth transition through effective user training and testing.
Education
Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Tenaga Nasional University
Muadzam Shah, Pahang, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Foundation in Accounting - Accounting
Tenaga Nasional University
Muadzam Shah, Pahang, Malaysia 04.2001 -
Skills
- People management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Influencing skills
- Attention to detail
- SMART goals
- Strategic thinking
- Leadership
- Process optimization (LEAN mindset)
- Change management
- Effective Communication
- Automation
Accomplishments
- Most Engaging Award (AYLTLC 2016, Singapore)
- Best Paper Award (International Symposium & Exhibition on Business and Accounting 2018)
- Global CoStar Subject Matter Expert (SME)
- Process Champion Award (CoStar System Roll-Out for Leasing)
- Process Prodigy Award (FA Gain/Loss Report Standardization & Automation)
- Lean Digital Champion
- World-Class Presentation Award – Finance Senior Leaders Meeting (Mar 2025, Warsaw)
Certification
7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Edition 4.0
Timeline
Fixed Assets Senior Team Lead
AstraZeneca Asia-Pacific Business Services Sdn Bhd
04.2025 - Current
Lean Six Sigma Certified Yellow Belt Diploma
10-2024
Reverse Mentoring Program
08-2024
Fixed Assets Team Lead
AstraZeneca Asia-Pacific Business Services Sdn Bhd
02.2024 - 03.2025
Flight or Fight Program - Ultimate Public Speaking Program (Won "Most Surprising Speaker")
10-2023
Lean Six Sigma Certified White Belt Diploma
09-2023
Senior Lease Accountant II
AstraZeneca Asia-Pacific Business Services Sdn Bhd
04.2023 - 01.2024
7 Habits of Highly Effective People Signature Edition 4.0
03-2023
Senior Fixed Asset Accountant I
AstraZeneca Asia-Pacific Business Services Sdn Bhd
07.2020 - 03.2023
Chartered Accountant - Accounting
Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Accounting
Tenaga Nasional University
04.2001 -
Foundation in Accounting - Accounting
Tenaga Nasional University
04.2001 -
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