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Arnhem, Ge, Nl

Wageningen, Gelderland, Netherlands

- Collecting and analysing accounting entries in the financial (project) administration- Keeping track of budgets and project expenditures; ensuring execution on a stipulated budget- Describing and updating financial project policies and procedures and monitoring compliance - Providing the monthly financial reports for all projects- Lead project audits and financial accountability- Oversees expenditure and revenue to provide business opportunities- Manage the cash flow forecasting process in the head office- Preparation of financial management reports upon request- Providing analysis on all internal and external financial reports, budget and organizational figures- Maintaining and further developing the financial and project accounting system and enable easy usage- Creating and updating financial workflows- Responsible for keeping the projects moving forward by ensuring timely financial management on the projects.- Responsible for the organizational finances and processes: month-end reconcile ledger accounts and sub ledgers (accounts receivable and account payable) and analyse movements

Ahmedabad Area, India

Business developer and entrepreneur, establishing world class prenatal and post natal education centers (PregnancyDost). Building a brand and a successful startup with complete business acumen from financing, sales and marketing, social media campaigns, analysis, accounting and reporting, tax and regulations - a complete entrepreneur journey!

Greater Noida, India

Founding member & key initiator of Not For Profit organization for upliftment of underprivileged women and children. Managing all aspects of the organization - project management of government grants, tax filing, funding and financial planning, on the ground implementation of resources, communicating with the govt. authorities and all sections of the society, handling accounting and financial analysis for the organization.

New Delhi Area, India

-Setting up of the Internal Audit/Controls department at the Head Office in Delhi for this Non Banking Financial Company as Head of the department -Working includes COSO framework, SOX documentation, risk management, establishment of control framework, testing and effective implementation of internal controls across the company.-Operational and Financial Audits for various departments at head office and various locations in Asia.-Extensively worked on COBIT framework based Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) -Preparing various ad hoc reports, audit reports and internal controls related reports for top management, department heads, the Audit Committee.-Conducted various training and workshops for employees on compliance with internal controls

Dallas, Texas, United States

-Key member of company's Internal Controls team implementing internal controls over financial reporting Worked intensively on section 404 and 302 based SOX audit documentation, testing, remediation of internal controls -Self assessments and walkthroughs to design, verify & implementation of internal controls with various process owners, at multiple US and international sites in Europe. -Hands on experience with risk analysis, compliance, understanding of control activities based on Sarbanes Oxley Act.-Worked with teams of external auditors -In depth knowledge working with COSO framework Accounting Standards, PCAOB and US GAAP- Assisted IT internal controls team with Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) - Projects including company level controls related to corporate policy and ethics, code of business conduct

- Responsible for complete month end closing, key account reconciliations, accounts payable, fixed assets and revenue recognition - Leading a team of 3 people working on cash flows, fixed assets and payroll, accounts payable- Performed detailed analytics based on profit and loss statements and comparing KPIs with actual, budgeting, forecasting, complete financial planning and analysis, return on investments - Variance analysis, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, inventory and tax management - Handled accounts based on International accounting standards and US GAAP- Worked on various costing methods, pricing policies, VAT, learning curve, production costs- Has completed Special Training in Credit Card Fraud Investigation & Collection

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

- Worked on various projects related to budget and financial planning for clients- Member of an external audit team for financial institutions, retail, banking and non banking financial institutions and manufacturing clients- Hands on experience with Audit projects that includes financial statements audit, fraud analysis, operational audits and internal controls

Cpa

Activities and Societies: California Board of Accountancy

Accounting And Finance

Bachelor'S Degree

Business