Summary:
. Dynamic and results-oriented with knowledge of economic and accounting
principles and practices, the financial markets, and the analysis and
reporting of financial data.
. Strong data analysis skills including understanding of database tables
and relationships.
. Maintained, and analyzed budget reports that compare budgeted costs to
actual costs.
. Experience in identifying measures of system performance and the actions
needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the
system.
. Knowledge of posting adjusting entries, closing accounts and
preparing financial statements.
. Comprehensive experience in environments with problem resolution,
economic and business functions all in time critical and fast paced
settings.
Academic Profile:
. Master of Professional Accounting
University of Texas at Arlington. (Expected Graduation- Fall 2011)
. Master of Business Administration in Finance
University of Texas at Arlington
. Bachelor of Technology in Engineering
University of Madras, India.
Technical Skills:
Applications: Peachtree, ACCPAC, IDEA, WEKA, SPSS Database: SQL, Oracle
Essbase Hyperion System 9x, Access, Languages: JAVA, C, C++, Fortran98, OS:
Windows XP/2K/NT /NT Server, UNIX, DOS.
Academic Projects:
Attribute Project:
. Conducted an audit of a given voucher population using IDEA accounting
software and determined if the population is acceptable or not.
. Calculated minimum sample size and acceptance error count for various
sampling plans.
. Analyzed the effect on sample size as the sample error rate approaches
the tolerable error
. Calculated the alpha risk, beta risk and the probability of an
inconclusive outcome of the given population and made a statistical
conclusion based on the audit report.
General Ledger Project:
. Maintained and updated general ledger entries using Peachtree accounting
software.
. Created vendors and customers and placing inventory order based on
customer order.
. Maintained necessary inventory, preventing stock out costs and reducing
carrying costs thereby effecting a cost strategy.
. Identified end of period adjustments and made the necessary accrual and
deferral entries.
. Prepared financial statements and necessary reports for external and
internal reporting.
Access Project:
. Developed a working access database using sample data given for a
company.
Created tables and identified primary and foreign keys based on the
requirements.
. Created lookup fields for selected columns in the data table for ease of
entering data and reducing errors.
. Created relationships between tables and enforced referential integrity.
. Created queries for different requirements and to find patterns within
the data.
Investments Project:
. Created and maintained a portfolio of stocks for a specific time
period using assets given.
. Formulated an investment strategy using different variables for the
portfolio of stocks.
. The portfolio earned a positive return and the equity value of the
stocks also increased. .
. Calculated different financial ratios and performance measures using
regression analysis.
Professional Experience:
Veria International Inc,
June'10 to Present
Staff Accountant
. Handled routine aspects of accounting, including financial statements,
contracts, leases, general ledger, A/P, A/R, bank reconciliations, fixed
assets and depreciations.
. Provided analytical business information and proactive counsel to
management on accounting issues and ensured collaborative working
relationships with concerned department heads.
. Maintaining budgets, schedules of assets and liabilities, forecasts,
capitalization, tax reporting, and financial reports.
. Maintain cost controls to achieve annual expense objectives.
. Prepared monthly and annual reports and conduct monthly expense analysis,
comparing actual to budget and forecast.
. Designed and compiled a variety of accounting reports, including weekly
reports, month-end operations review, monthly metrics and quarterly
reviews.
Natural Wellness USA Inc
Dec'09 to May'10
Accounting Intern
. Procure to Pay Cycle P.O. validation, Bill verification, Accounts
Payables, Vendor Management and Contract Management.
. Handled receivable by ensuring invoicing accurately and on a timely basis
and collecting from clients as per contract and forecast.
. Balance Sheet, Income Statement Analysis & Notes update on a monthly
basis & ensure all mandatory provisions are as per requirement
. Review and data consolidation at the year end for external audit along
with inventory valuation
Beta Alpha Psi - Gamma Phi Chapter,
Jun'09 to Apr'10
Education Chair
. Providing support for the proper functioning of the accounting tutoring
lab.
. Maintaining adequate tutors during normal working hours of the lab and
developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with them.
. Organize review courses for the Intermediate I Entrance Exam conducted by
the department of accounting.
. Co-ordinated in organizing various events including site selection,
transportation arrangements, production of meeting materials and on-site
management.
The University of Texas at Arlington,
Department of Accounting
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sep'08 to Jun'09
. Research on pension fund allocations and SEC filings by corporations.
. Gathering Sales Tax allocation data and evaluating market cycles.
. Assisting in preparation of course syllabi, presentation slides and
lecture for the class.
. Proctoring and grading exams, homework and quizzes
The University of Texas at Arlington,
Department of Economics
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Sep'06 to Dec'07
. Data collection and analysis for various research projects.
. Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best
solution and solve problems
. Assisting the professor in the preparation of presentation
slides and lecture for the class.
. Evaluating online assignments and holding office hours to organize group
projects and tutor students.
Slash Support, India
Application Engineer,
Mar'05 to Jun'06
. Configured, managed and troubleshoot netgear routers, switch and Hubs.
. Reviewed network, hardware and software for proper operation.
. Maintained user accounts in Active Directory Services.
. Resolved network, computer, and user-related issues and regularly
performed hardware and software maintenance
Sutherland Global Services, India
Feb'04 to Mar'05
Help Desk Engineer
. Setup, troubleshoot and repair of personal computing equipment and
peripherals.
. Regularly perform hardware and software maintenance.
. Provided advanced support to clients and provided solutions to escalated
issues.
. Followed all processes and procedures established for the company.
Global Direct, INDIA
May'03 to Feb '04
Marketing Executive
. Involved in the development of new strategies and process for the
company.
. Prepared market surveys, design attractive presentation for promotional
campaign of product.
. Delivered client presentations on latest technology and trends.
. Responsible for providing quotes, generate sales, promote sales and
marketing