Rakesh Chatwal Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

Developed and implemented data quality standards, resulting in 20% improvement in data accuracy within the first year.Conducted regular data audits and quality assessments, identifying and resolving 95% of data discrepancies and inconsistencies.Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve data governance and compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements such as FINRA.Implemented data cleansing and validation techniques, reducing data errors by 15% and enhancing overall data integrity.Created customized reports and dashboards using EXCEL, providing actionable insights to stakeholders and enabling data-driven decision making.Participated in project teams to assess data quality requirements, contributing to successful project deliveries and customer satisfaction.

New Delhi Area, India

• Responsible for planning investments of $43 MM retirement fund of 1800 locally engaged staff of Mission India • Monitored interest earning of $43 MM corpus invested in government and private business • Reviewed market trends to invest $5.2 MM of employee and employer contribution in secured company bonds • Reconciled bank accounts with provident funds in TALLY software to prepare profit/loss accounts and balance sheets • Responsible for reconciling wealth management program for employees with Life Insurance Corporation of India to provide annuity benefits at the time of separation

New Delhi Area, India

• Developed annual budget in WebRabit software to improve financial planning and ensure internal financial control • Determined financial objectives in US government developed software to provide accurate forecasts and funding • Provided financial management advisory services to management counselor to supervise the internal financial metrics • Lead a team to perform financial planning, budgeting, and an accounting analysis to maintain a state budget of $15 MM • Coordinated with Global Financial Centers (GFS) in Bangkok and Charleston to resolve accounts and system issues

New Delhi Area, India

Reviewed availability US government funds and obligated purchase request, travel orders and grants • Maintained grade to calculate salary and benefits requirements for more than 1000 employees in Mission India • Advised the Financial Management Officers (FMO) on USG funding regulations and during lack of appropriation and Continuing Resolution (CR) at the end of year • Prepared financial reports to track progress of monthly projects to ensure expenditures are in line with budget allocations • Compiled data and prepare reports for initial, mid-year and other data calls from the bureau fund managers • Resolve problems and suggest improvements to General Services Office, Human Resource and Facility Maintenance

New Delhi Area, India

Responsible for maintaining account books for PL-480 allocated to mission India for research and development of agriculture, science and technology, dairy and veterinary programs • Reviewed the financial statements from agricultural universities to release balance amounts of grants • Performed on-site audits of financial statements and inventory of equipment purchased using grant funds • Designed and implement accounting tools and procedures to ensure timely preparation of statutory books of accounts • Prepared financial status reports and provided feedback to top management on funds and variance analysis reports • Reviewed allotment, obligation and commitment documents, for funds control and validated statutory requirements • Created custom reports, using Coast utility software and trained admin and finance staff in COAST reporting functions