Experience

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  State Street

  • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Financial Reporting Manager

    • Dec 2019 - May 2024
    • Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

    • Performing Technical Financial Statement Reviews: Conducting detailed technical reviews of private equity and hedge fund financial statements to ensure compliance with relevant GAAP and regulatory standards• Managing Client Relationships: Understanding the full scope of services provided to clients, maintaining effective communication, and demonstrating technical proficiency to ensure all client deliverables are met and relationships are effectively managed• Adhering to Controls and Processes: Maintaining strict adherence to all controls, checklists, and procedures while proactively identifying and implementing process improvements• Leading Risk Management Initiatives: Proactively managing business-level risks by overseeing all aspects of the production chain and implementing strategic risk mitigation practices• Coordinating Issue Resolution: Overseeing the research and resolution of accounting discrepancies, auditor or client feedback responses, and joint venture inquiries• Resolving Client Issues: Actively participating in the resolution of client issues to ensure high levels of client satisfaction• Developing and Leading Teams: Providing coaching and development opportunities for team members, responsible for the timely completion and delivery of performance reviews, and making recommendations for hiring, promotions, and terminations• Coordinating Interdepartmental Activities: Facilitating the coordination between various departments, including global offshoring partners, to ensure seamless operational execution• Managing Offshoring Partners: Drafting and updating task lists for offshoring partners, ensuring all necessary documentation is available, and serving as the primary contact for any queries or issues

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  Blackstone

  • Greater Hyderabad Area

  • Senior Accountant Lead

    • Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
    • Greater Hyderabad Area

    • Liaised Across Departments: Served as the primary liaison between portfolio managers, fund accounting, legal, compliance, and service providers, ensuring effective cross-departmental communication• Oversaw Order Management Systems: Supervised the Order Management System and its processes to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy• Managed Trade Processes: Handled the complete trade process lifecycle, including support for trading desks, security setup, allocations, affirmations, and settlements• Facilitated Complex Investments: Supported complex private and structured investment initiatives, demonstrating expertise in diverse financial instruments• Enhanced Prime Broker Relations: Secured necessary borrows for trading desks from prime brokers, aiding in smooth trading operations• Executed Transaction Settlements: Managed the settlement of both OTC and physical/private transactions, maintaining accuracy and compliance• Resolved Reconciliation Breaks: Addressed and resolved cash, trade, and position breaks and escalated aged open items appropriately• Managed Reporting and Exposure: Generated daily reports on counterparty exposure concerning cash, positions, and trades for senior management• Coordinated Vendor Oversight: Enhanced operational efficiency by coordinating and overseeing activities of outsourcing providers• Initiated Process Improvements: Identified and implemented enhancements in tools, process flows, and controls, increasing operational efficiency• Supported Month-End Processes: Assisted with the Net Asset Value (NAV) process and operational cash/position signoff during month-end closings

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  EY

  • Senior Auditor & Audit Staff

    • Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

    • Gained International Audit Experience: Accumulated significant on-site audit experience in EY's New York office and in the Grand Cayman Islands, enhancing global audit insights• Audited Financial Services Clients: Specialized in auditing financial service clients, focusing on substantive areas such as securities, receivables, payables, and deferred acquisition costs• Led Audit Teams: Supervised and coordinated audits, demonstrating leadership and contributing to efficient audit management• Enhanced Audit Procedures: Designed and implemented realized gain-loss testing procedures for options and swaps, adopted for similar clients• Improved Audit Processes: Led the design and execution of efficient audit strategies for complex engagements, achieving a notable reduction in audit costs• Managed Client Reporting: Conducted SOX 404 controls testing and walkthroughs and reviewed financial statements before partner approval• Specialized in Multiple Industries: Managed audits across diverse sectors, including funds, manufacturing, insurance, and banking, enhancing sector-specific expertise• Mentored Junior Staff: Directed and educated junior team members on audit techniques and software, fostering team development and skill enhancement

  • Audit Senior

    • Aug 2015 - Aug 2017

  • Audit Senior

    • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Lead Associate

    • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Audit Associate

    • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Audit Assistant

    • Jul 2011 - Jul 2012