Management Project

Vishal Jain

Unit ***, ** Benton Street, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4L9 Cellphone: 226-***-****

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LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/vishaljainlinkedin1809 PERSONAL SUMMARY

Ø A results driven, self-motivated & organized professional with 10+ years of experience providing thorough and skillful support to finance and non-finance teams.

Ø Extensive international experience, with a deep understanding of diverse cultural and business practices.

Ø An ability to effectively coordinate tasks to accomplish projects with timeliness and creativity.

Ø Proficient with MS Office, SAP, Oracle, Business Objects, EUS, Imagine, ADP, Bloomberg, P2P, PEARL BO, SOLAR BO and SMART BO, SW Cap Java Tool. AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Financial Reporting Team Management

Audit Process Improvement

Project Migration Product control

Reconciliation Re-engineering / Change Management

Variance Analysis Relationship Building

CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Ø Transitioned EMEA and NAM Fixed Asset Controller role from UK and USA, respectively for Citi Bank.

Ø Awarded with the Team of the Quarter in Citi Bank led by me. Ø Received the Praise Award in Citi Bank within 6 months for helping the team on Expense Database Project which had helped in reducing 73 hours of monthly work, 66 reports a month and the cost ~$100,000. This achievement had been registered in Citi’s Simplicity Challenge Program.

Ø Received appreciation from the UK Controllers Head for handling the Software Capitalisation process and this was printed in Citi Finance Newsletter in Q4 2013. Ø Trained professional in Lean White Arc certification & Six-Sigma Green Belt training programmes.

Ø Subject Matter Expert for Front to Back project transitioned from USA to automate the Business Trading and Settlement system for Deutsche bank which saved the cost of ~$100,000. This project was to automate the P&L and Balance Sheet direct postings to ledger (SAP) reducing manual workaround for the financial statements. Ø Received various R&R awards in Deutsche Bank for having an outstanding performance in month - end process.

Ø Received Spot award from the Business Controllers within a month of joining for performing 18 Trial Balances well before the deadline in Deutsche Bank. Ø Received Star Award from JPMorgan’s CFO for presenting TS & WSS to RED reconciliation.

Ø Received Star Award in Kale Consultants Ltd for helping the IT Support Team for making the SQL query which leads to software like RevEra & Business objects. Ø Countries Visited for Migration: USA, UK, Ireland and UAE. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

ASSITANT VICE-PRESIDENT, GE CAPITAL

APRIL 2015-AUGUST 2015

FRONT OFFICE CONTROLLERSHIP AND STRATEGY

Ø Performing monthly P&L and balance sheet analytic review of the US GAAP close. Ø Performing analytical review of period end financial results. Ø Responding to monthly queries to senior management on key issues. Ø Building healthy working relations and partnership with all the stakeholders. Ø Reviewing account reconciliations and performing best practices with Accounting Services to ensure proper accounting and controls are in place. Ø Leading finance department efforts to deliver improvements to existing processes. Ø Assisting senior management in quarter-end and year-end review process. Ø Preparing local GAAP financial statements as well as budgeting and forecasting processes, and MIS reporting.

Ø Preparation of audit readiness for internal and external auditors. Ø Producing meaningful commentary and analysis of financial data. Ø Playing a key role with senior management in Change Management & Re- engineering, and ensuring simplification opportunities are identified. Ø Performing UAT testing, KPI’s, Dashboard for the key financial numbers. MANAGER, CITI BANK GROUP (CITICORP SERVICES INDIA LIMITED) MAY 2013 – MAR 2015

FINANCE & RISK OPERATIONS (FROM) – For NAM and EMEA regions Ø Transitioned as well as the Subject Matter Expert for EMEA and NAM Fixed Asset Controller role from UK and USA, respectively.

Ø Leadership – Providing leadership and direction to direct reportees. Ø Recruiting, organizing, training and managing staff. Managing a team of 7 people. Ø Preparation of P&L and Balance sheet (MRP) reporting, and reconciling with general ledgers.

Ø Performing detailed level of variance analysis and summarization, and presentation for senior management.

Ø Maintaining and developing good working relations with all the stakeholders. Ø Providing support to EMEA and NAM teams for any business matters. Ø Preparing local GAAP financial statements and assisting in GL entry preparation. Ø Posting necessary accrual entries on a monthly basis. Ø Driving forecasting and assisting FP&A teams in budgeting. Ø Monitoring the project plan for any new migration, and participating in meetings. Ø Played a key role with senior management in Re-engineering process for improvements to existing processes as well as FTE utilization. Ø Reviewing and presenting monthly KPI’s, Dashboard and Risk and Control documents.

Ø Implemented a personal plan to be seen as a role model for ethics and integrity. SENIOR ANALYST, DEUTSCHE BANK GROUP (DBOI GLOBAL SERVICES INDIA PVT. LTD) MAR 2010 – MAY 2013

FINANCE – FINANCE CONTROL DEPARTMENT IN GME

Ø Preparation of Trial Balances for T+1 YTD P&L & providing variance explanation. Ø Preparation of CRES Inventory (FO & BO) and Dividend reconciliation for Accruals. Ø Subject Matter Expert for automating Front office and Back office system on Equity Posting Engine (EPE).

Ø Investigating and understanding the key business issues and providing clear, concise and timely analysis.

Ø Relationship Building - Providing assistance and support to various stakeholders Ø Complete understanding of trade information process flows. Ø Review and preparation of FX Exposure report on a weekly basis. Ø Preparation of LTD cash integrity reconciliation Ø Performing reconciliation between P&L / Balance sheet and ledger (SAP) balance and MRP (Balance Sheet Substantiation packs).

Ø Played a key role with senior management in identifying process improvement opportunities.

Ø Ensuring accuracy and completeness of the financial statements. Ø Managed multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritized conflicting demands, and appropriately monitored progress towards milestones. Ø Managing a team of 2 people.

TEAM SPECIALIST, J P MORGAN

JUNE 2008 – MAR 2010

TREASURY SECURITIES AND SERVICES, REPORTING & CONTROL Ø Performing various Financial close books on monthly basis responsible in compliance with US GAAP requirements on a legal entity basis. Ø Preparing various daily reports for providing variance & explanation to the clients. Ø Investigating & explaining the key movements in major P&L and balance sheet lines. Ø Preparation of monthly financial metrics and key business drivers. Ø Responsible for stabilizing & financial reporting migrations, and improving processes.

Ø Preparation of P&L reporting (Accruals / adjustment entries) & Balance Sheet substantiation packs.

Ø Performing GL (SAP) adjustments and reconciliation for any breaks between GL and Risk Management System.

Ø Imparting process training to the team members and new recruits. FINANCE ASSISTANT

QATAR AIRWAYS – FINANCE DEPARTMENT

NOV 2007 – JUNE 2008

Ø Processing of Suppliers Invoice & proper accounting of transactions for financial month end closing in Oracle.

Ø Reconciliation on Bank Statements on daily basis & supplying Ageing report. Ø Preparation of Schedules Cost Center Reports & Budgets Report on Monthly basis. Ø To attend Suppliers queries & take appropriate action for discrepancies in Invoice. IAM ANALYST

CFC INTERNATIONAL (BANK OF AMERICA) – IAM DEPARTMENT JUNE 2007 – OCT 2007

Ø Reconciliation & performing month-end and year-end activities. Ø Reviewing of breaks and providing analysis along with an detailed explanation Ø Transformed poorly managed reconciled accounts in an efficient manner. Ø Ensuring all service level agreements is met for the financial reports. ASSOCIATE

KALE CONSULTANTS LTD. – REVENUE ACCOUNTS DEPARTMENT AUG 2005 – JUNE 2007

Ø Review and analyze monthly financial statements. Ø Coordinate the weekly, monthly, quarterly/annual processes. Ø Performing reconciliation and month-end close process includes P&L reporting

(Accruals / adjustment entries) & Balance Sheet substantiation. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION (Equivalent as per Canadian Credentials by WES) AUGUST 2005 – MAY 2006 DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, A+ GRADE WELINGKAR INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, MUMBAI UNIVERSITY MARCH 2001 – MARCH 2004 BACHELORS IN COMMERCE, A GRADE MUMBAI UNIVERSITY

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