OBJECTIVE
Financial Analyst
HIGHLIGHTS
. *+ years experience in Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, and
Full-Cycle Accounting
. Prepared Financial Statements, Management Discussion &Analysis
. Finalized operational Budget, Forecast, and Variance Analysis
. Proficient in various financial systems - SAP R/3, BWP Business
Warehouse, SEM-BPS, ECC 6.0, Airs, MAS 90, Lawson, Impact, Cognos,
Access, Oracle, Ceridian, Seibel, QuickBooks
. Advanced computer skills including recent Microsoft excel (v-lookup,
pivot table) and word
. Strong communication, organizational, analytical, planning, and
preparation skills
EXPERIENCE
Analyst
Apr 2011 - Mar 2013
Balaji Inc., Kolkata, India
Moved to India after US work permit expiry and became engaged in supply
chain operations of family owned business in Kolkata. Balaji Inc. is a
privately owned firm with a headcount of five employees in the property
development business.
. Prepared payable analysis
. Liaised with vendors for material contracts
. Reconciled company bank accounts
. Handled bank accounts streamline procedure
. Prepared tax remittance to regulatory bodies
. Consulted with legal for dispute resolution
. Provided oversight to company accounts
. Responded and resolved daily operational issues
. Created workflows in accordance with business requirements
Senior Financial Analyst
Mar 2008 - Mar 2011
Warner Bros, Burbank, CA
One of the largest film studios in Hollywood, Warner Bros is a subsidiary
of Time Warner with its headquarters in Burbank, California and New York.
Warner owns half of The CW Television Network
. Ensured revenue recorded agreed to Contractual amounts
. Tracked deliverables in accordance to contract terms and conditions
with internal departments
. Populated modifications to models with contract agreement, amendments,
notices, letters, supporting documents
. Prepared financial models based on summary of various GUILDs
agreements
. Maintained, monitored title listings in the business warehouse to
ensure accurate management reporting
. Participated in the continual development of the BW application with
suggestion of enhancement
. Prepared monthly costing reports
. Developed budget and planning scenarios for P&L calculations
. Prepared variance analysis between budget and forecast
. Analyzed the drivers against historical trends
. Prepared monthly, quarterly financial close documentation for audit,
and SOX requirements
. Prepared operational budget, mid-year forecast for Television products
. Prepared quarterly amortization schedules for intangible assets
. Prepared impairment schedule for animation titles
Accountant Jul 2007 -
Mar 2008
Internet Brands, El Segundo, CA
Internet Brands is a unique internet-based company located in El Segundo in
Los Angeles, California. It provides technology platform to 100+ sites
dealing in automotive, careers, health, home, legal, licensing, money,
shopping, and travel. The website has 100 million visitors per month. It
is listed on NASDAQ.
. Prepared reconciliation of unearned revenue account relating to
complex business relationships
. Maintained and monitored chart of accounts for intercompany accounts
. Prepared monthly / quarterly close reports, and regulatory reports
. Worked with various parties to ensure overseas online sales data into
and out of the Host is accurate and reliable
. Prepared tax provisions and reconciled taxes payable with deferred tax
asset / deferred tax liability
. Approved wire payments
. Accrued and booked liabilities using macro-enabled schedules
. Prepared schedule using V-lookup and Pivot table to capture after sale
revenue records
. Reconciled monthly balance sheet accounts
. Prepared account analysis and provided liaison support to regulatory
and public auditors during audits
. Prepared training materials
. Reconciled intercompany accounts
. Prepared reporting models in MS excel using access and pivot tables
. Practiced / tested internal controls by enforcing SOX
. Prepared year-over-year analysis of cash flow statements
Financial Analyst Dec
2005 - Jul 2007
Hunter Douglas, Los Angeles, CA
Hunter Douglas is a Dutch public corporation and major worldwide
manufacturer of window coverings and architectural products. The company is
considered as the leading manufacturing company in the window blinds and
coverings. With over 800 employees, and two different sales channels it
distributes 50 different product lines all across US.
. Prepared and analyzed sales margin reports of different product lines
. Prepared analysis of accruals and journal entries for monthly close
. Prepared Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) reports for monthly review
. Prepared labor variance reports for effective decision making for VP
of operations
. Prepared headcount and compensation expense analysis from Ceridian
reports for budget and year-end process
. Prepared inventory, distribution reports for senior management for
data analysis
. Coordinated in the preparation of financial cost and benefit
information using Cognos reporting system tool
. Collaborated with senior business managers in the establishment of key
financial metrics for new report requests
. Managed entries and controls for corporate credit cards
. Reviewed coded invoices for payments prior to check run
. Reconciled inter-company transactions in a multi-entity environment
. Prepared Payroll reports and assisted HR with yearend Payroll duties
. Assisted VP in establishing control for revenue reporting
. Assisted in external and internal audit
. Maintained and monitored employee expense report
Accountant (3 months Contract)
Sep 2005 - Dec 2005
BIKRAM YOGA, Los Angeles, CA
Bikram Yoga College of India is a worldwide organization offering yoga
teaching in a heated room of about 40 degrees. Los Angeles is the location
for international headquarters of the organization. It is a privately held
organization but has got branches all across the globe.
. Prepared cash flow projections
. Prepared monthly bank reconciliation
. Performed collection
. Prepared month-end statements
. Prepared revenue report for CEO
. Prepared and processed check runs
. Reviewed daily cash position
Staff Accountant
Jun 2004 - Jun 2005 TFI, CA
TFI is the industry leader in the production, marketing, and distribution
of products made from DuPont Corian. The company's "Easy Elegance" line of
products is showcased at over 1,300 Home Depot and Lowes Home Improvement
Centers. Located in Chico, California and Lakewood, New Jersey it runs its
operation in US.
. Prepared and processed Profit & Loss (P&L) statements and Balance
Sheet entries
. Prepared and processed government remittances and corporate tax
returns
. Prepared financial package at month end
. Coded vendor invoice payments
. Processed payables
Lab Assistant
Aug 2003 - Apr 2004
College of Business, CSU, Chico, CA
. Assisted students with SAP applications
. Responsible for hardware and software upgrades and replacement
EDUCATION
2004 Bachelor in Business Administration, (Major in Accounting),
California State University, Chico
Minor in Management Information System with emphasis in Enterprise
Resource Planning
Dean's Honor List, CSU Chico, 2004
Relevant Coursework:
Cost Accounting using SAP, Financial Accounting using SAP, Accounting
Information Systems & Control, Data Communications and Networking,
Business Systems Analysis, ERP: Systems Configuration and Use
Scheduled for CFA- Level 1 on Dec 7th, 2013
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Snorkeling, Swimming, Yoga
Professional References Available Upon Request