Financial Management Resume
SUMMARY
Extensive experiencedeveloping and implementing financial systems, strategies, processes, and controls that significantly improved P&L scenarios. Expert in establishing accounting functions, automated systems, and best practices. Implemented efficient cost-reduction and tax strategies to ensure goal-surpassing fiscal performance. Excel, QuickBooks, and MS Office.
Financial & Management Reporting
Continuous Improvements (Best Practices)
Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence
Contract & Agreement Negotiations
Budget, Cost & Internal Controls
Banking & Public Accounting Liaison
Operational & Financial Analysis
Project Planning & Management
Regulatory Compliance Reporting
Organizational Development
Recognized for establishing long term business relationships and strategic alliances. Demonstrated effectiveness managing multiple projects and resolving complex issues in a timely manner. Excellent communications, negotiations, organizational and analytical skills. Multi Cultural/ Multi Lingual – English, Hindi & Marathi. US Citizen.
Selected Career Accomplishments
- Reorganized and analyzed G/L, and financial systems to improve the forecasting and reporting procedures.
- Introduced business process improvements that enhanced A/P functions, established common vendor files, eliminated duplication and reduced monthly processing time by 20%.
- Revamped G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures.
- Completed comprehensive valuation analysis and credit review of acquisition target, and played a key role in the due diligence effort that was crucial to successful merger.
Education & Certifications
Masters of Accounting/Commerce
Bachelors in Accounting/Commerce
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Certification Pending (passed all 4 papers in the first attempt)
Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
Managerial & Financial Accounting Training
Professional Experience
Confidential
Accountant
Supervised and oversaw financial analysis, financial audits, G/L, A/R, A/P and fixed-asset accounting. Developed and managed external financial relationships (e.g., banks, insurers, auditors) and constantly look for ways to strengthen overall financial performance.
- Revamped G/L, financial systems, reports and schedules to improve forecast precision and standardize reporting procedures.
- Uncovered Rs125K in accounting overpayments during a six-month period and delivered a 20% expense reduction throughanalytical studies of business performance.
Confidential
Accountant
Performed A/P functions for this spare parts supplier, including purchase order entry and inventory accounting. Processed monthly accruals; prepared checks, production documentation and schedules; and reconciled bank statements.
- Introduced business process improvements that enhanced A/P functions, established common vendor files, eliminated duplication and reduced monthly processing time by 20%.
Confidential
Staff Auditor
Audit lead for several Internal & Statutory Audits. Prepared final accounts for trusts, societies, and partnership firms. Performed Internal and Management audits of companies and firms. Filed Income Tax returns for Individuals and Companies. Prepared Books of Accounts for small and medium size organizations. Scheduled and implemented audit programs. Reviewed P&L Statements and Balance Sheets.
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