Manager Accounting

ac0unq@r.postjobfree.com PIYUSHI SHARMAN 908-***-****

ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE

Kean University, New Jersey

ACADEMIC SPECIALIST Nov 2016 – Present

Currently leading a team of eight members; supervising student workers, assigning work, managing schedules

Handling budgets & bills for the Health Services, maintaining records of cash inflow, outflow and coordinating with medical supplies vendors

NewsX TV News Broadcaster, India

FINANCE MANAGER Sept 2012 – Aug 2016

Achieved >20% growth in revenue for the organisation by assisting the executive management to strategize and optimize core financial policies. Improved planning and forecasting procedures by co- ordinating with Sales and Marketing departments

Took a lead role in risk assessment, implementing relevant controls to plug exposures, compliance with statutory regulations and preparing for external audits

Supervised a team of 11 members involved in cash flow management/projections, business/financial analysis & month-end reporting compliant with US GAAP standards Kumar Samantaray & Associates, CPA Firm

ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER Feb 2009 – Aug 2012

Managed statutory compliances, budgeting & bank reconciliations for private investors with portfolios of

$10M and above. Served as a key liaison to clients; and co-ordinated with Statutory and Tax Auditors

Managed accounting and tax advice for critical customer accounts including Boeing, Whirlpool India, Coal India, and Orissa Hydropower Corp.

Led an Accounting team working on Cash, Bank Management, and Income Taxes. Provided active support to individual and corporate client accounts requiring tax advice. Pawan Kumar Gupta & Associates, CPA firm

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT May 2007 – Jan 2009

Interfaced with auditors for evaluating internal control systems to help the company gear up for external audits. Worked closely with senior management to bridge gaps by providing compliance recommendations.

Prepared financial statements and analysed them for future profitability to strike a balance between profits and the risks associated with cost cutting

P.R. Kumar and Company, CPA firm

SENIOR ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE Mar 2006 –April 2007

ACCOUNTS EXECUTIVE Feb 2005 – Mar 2006

Implemented accounting systems & procedures for preparation of financial statements; prepared consolidated reports thereof.

Assisted in performing analytical review of financial statements and evaluation of internal control systems for our clients.

Graduate Accountant with over 10 years’ experience in Accounting, Management and TV News Anchoring

M.S. degree in Accounting (GPA 3.9)

Recognized by management and peers for tenacity, drive, taking on challenging roles, meeting deadlines in diverse and fast-paced environments

Excellent interpersonal, communication skills – routinely interviewed CXO-level & political figures as a television news anchor

Winner of outstanding achievement award and Best Journalist Award TRAINING

P.R. Kumar And Company May 2004 – Jan 2005

Gained exposure to different facets of business, managed budgets of expense group and closed monthly accounts and payroll.

Executed implementation of RAMCO ERP package in the firm. Assisted in preparing reports, detailed system study, risk assessment and plan of action.

BROADCASTING EXPERIENCE

(May 2006- Aug 2016)

NewsX TV News Broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) News, India PART TIME BUSINESS ANCHOR WEEKEND NEWS ANCHOR

Anchored Budget & Finance related shows on special occasions holding discussions with panellists from the Indian industry and even abroad. Interviewed top govt officials in Finance ministry, even Finance minister of India Mr Arun Jaitley.

Succeeded in Interviewing the President of India Dr Pranab Mukherjee during his first official visit after assuming his office. Accompanied the President on the tour.

Contributed to crucial content for biggest shows on business & economy especially during annual Union Budget. Compiled & Presented English news bulletins for India’s only government TV broadcaster DD News

EDUCATION

Kean University, Union, NJ

Masters of Science in Accounting Major, GPA 3.9

Graduating in August 2017 (Authorized to start work immediately as an intern). EAD start date – 8/28/2017. Qualified to take CPA exam

Delhi University, India

Bachelors of Commerce : Accounting Major, First Division M.S. in Mass Communication (2008), Post-Graduation in Journalism & Mass Communication (2007)

& Audio Engineering Diploma (2003)

AWARDS & ACHEIVEMENTS

As a Finance Manager: Winner of ‘YOU DID IT’ award in the year 2013 and 2015. The award is meant for ‘Outstanding Performance and Contribution towards Organizational Goals

As a Journalist: Won the BEST NEWS ANCHOR (BUSINESS) award for 2 consecutive years at NewsX National Network

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Well versed with Excel, QuickBooks and Fresh books. Also worked on Tally, Oracle, SAP

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