Sales Engineer

Darshit Chokshi 847-***-**** abnfjy@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Experience:

Manager, ICICI Bank Ltd Dec 2007-Present

• Prepared reports to support decision making and identifying growth opportunities in the annual budget

• Record entries and prepare the Monthly, Quarterly and Yearly closing of budget vs. actual report

• Contribute to transactions from term sheet drafting through financial due diligence, and price allocation

• Prepare SOX documentation and conduct SOX testing of each product and process to ensure compliance

• Use accounting system to generate reports, conduct random research and identify problems and engineer solutions

• Maintain excel spreadsheets for using financial information and converting them into useful financial tools

• Drive the analysis, documentation, implementation and review of finance strategy for business processes

• Accountable for assigned projects with feasibility study, cost benefit analysis, initiation, prioritization and execution

• Generated cross border remittance volume of over $7 million and revenue of $120,000 in 5 months

• Designed the Internet Banking platform for the remittance business in line with the GAAP

• Compiled the Product and Process Manual for Check Issuance, Deposit Finder, and Remittance Transit Account

• Ensured adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements for all business activities

• Worked under minimal supervision as an individual contributor and a team member

Financial Analyst, BLA Properties LLC May 2007-Dec 2007

• Performed routine and complex financial analysis to support strategic decision-making

• Record, classify, summarize or audit financial transactions and data for operating company

• Prepared and Analyzed financial reports for budgeting, forecasting, and control of spending

• Assemble, manipulate and format data using spreadsheets to create reports

• Acted as a change agent for various business processes

• Coordinating and preparing financial planning and expense forecasting

• Assisted in planning & analysis during strategic planning process to meet financial objectives

• Assemble data, report, and provide recommendations as required by finance group and senior management

Senior Business Executive, Next Gen Publishing Ltd April 2005–Dec 2005

• Acted as support for monthly total company actual P&L

• Managed over 250 clients and exceeded the annual goal with a 108% achievement

• Responsible for individual and institutional sales, brand building and competition conversion

• Played an instrumental role in the launch of the Forbes Business Directory

• Prepared strategy for Monthly Sales Revenue and Collection cycle

• Managed team of 15 members at a time

Senior Executive – Sales, Infomedia India Ltd Jan 2001-Mar 2005

• Worked with middle management during the acquisition phase of company in February 2004

• Analyzed the knowledge transfer process and restructuring of products during acquisition

• Managed the individual and institutional sales channel and acquired 200 new relationships

• Formed successful acquisition strategy for special interest publications and trade convention

• Over-achieved revenue actual vs. budget and consistently ranked top among all managers

• Recognized by the CEO for consistently delivering business goals

Education:

CFA Level I Candidate Dec 2009

MBA (Finance) Stuart School of Business, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL Feb 2008

BS (Chemistry) Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, India June 2000

Computer Skills:

• Excellent Skills in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)

Extracurricular activities:

• Member of Stuart Investments @ Illinois Institute of Technology, TiE Tri-State Chapter

Volunteer Work:

• Raised relief aid for Tsunami victims on the southern coast of India

• Volunteer at American Cancer Society

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