KRITIKA CHOPRA SINGH
Senior Financial Analysis Manager
+1-778-***-**** ad5vq4@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kritika-chopra-singh-920779297/ EXPERIENCE
Senior Analyst
Corus Entertainment
01/2024 Canada
Implementing data migration plans for historical financial information, including data cleansing.
Reconciling financial information for program rights accounts with source systems for both current and historical periods. Using advanced Excel functions to analyse large datasets and provide actionable insights to management.
Entering financial contract information into RightsLogic and ensuring accurate system calculations.
Conducting end-to-end user acceptance testing.
Communicating project status to the senior finance team. Providing general assistance to the entire RightsLogic Project team. Senior Financial Analysis Manager
American Express
02/2016 - 09/2023
Responsible for managing end-to-end filings of various US Regulatory Reports (FR Y9LP, FR Y15 (CFO signed reports), FFIEC 031, FR Y11/2314, FFIEC 009, DOC statistical surveys etc) as per U.S. GAAP
Consolidate, analyze, and report on the financial performance of multiple portfolios at consolidated level and segment level disclosed in 10K (SEC Reporting) and senior management package Analyzes financial results in support of financial period close and reporting processes; provides insights and recommendations Provide in-depth analysis of financial statements to ensure accurate external reporting, including key SOX controls testing Variance analysis to provide reasoning to management and US regulator's queries
Investigation of all financial and regulatory reporting matters issued by U.S. Federal Reserve
Prepare various dashboards & presentations for senior leadership
(Director, VPs, CFO) during each reporting cycle for review and sign offs
Preparation of journal entries and adjustments entries as per the reporting requirements. Deconstruct the accounting entries & business situations for reporting impact
Prepare complex Sub ledger & General Ledger reconciliations of various accounts as part of GL assurance process to ensure accurate reporting.
Prepare cross report reconciliations to ensure consistent and standard reporting across all reports.
Perform department level testing to ensure compliance as per prescribed SOX guidelines, Process Risk Self-Assessment & Regulatory Reporting Item Log (Process & Reporting Gaps) Inventory Maintenance to control over spreadsheets for financial reporting
Managing the maintenance of FRX database application used by wider External Reporting team to ensure the appropriate level of reviews and approval
Support the Fed examination and internal audit queries. Also, part of core team responsible to ensure the readiness & preparedness before the Federal Exams
Lead various automation & rationalization initiatives for Regulatory Reporting team (Rationalization & elimination of heavy volumes of manual submissions, revamping the redundant working files etc.) Collaborated with various teams to identify regulatory reporting impact because of organization level changes.
SUMMARY
Exceptional result-oriented Accounting and
Financial professional with extensive
experience in Financial Reporting, Financial
Planning, Senior Management Package,
Accounts Payables, Regulatory and
Management Reporting. Proficient in various
accounting software and tools, and contributed
to multiple projects and initiatives to improve
the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of the
reporting process. Passionate about delivering
high-quality financial information and analysis
to stakeholders and regulators, and always
eager to learn new skills and best practices.
Value teamwork, integrity, and innovation, and
strive to provide excellent service and support
to colleagues and clients. Recipient of multiple
Rewards from American Express for
improvisation, pro activeness, in-depth analysis
and accountability.
SKILLS
External Reporting
Management Reporting FP&A
Budgeting & Forecasting
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Reconciliations Accounting
Revenue Recognition
MS Office Suite Citrix Essbase
US GAAP HFM - OBIEE
Internal Audit SAP
Federal Reserve Exam Oracle
Peoplesoft SOX Compliance
Process controls & compliance
Tableau Variance analysis
Leadership People management
Process improvement & automation
SME role Business Analysis
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EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager
Xchanging Technologies India Pvt. Limited
04/2013 - 01/2016
Analyzed monthly and quarterly revenue performance, identifying key drivers and performing variance analysis against forecasts. Led preparation of customer profitability reports and budget management; liaised between finance and business owners for consolidated reporting.
Successfully managed month-end processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and entity-level reporting. Designed and implemented sales commission plans, ensuring accurate calculation and payout of commissions.
Supervised Accounts Payable team, enhancing internal controls, and optimizing processes for efficiency, including paper reduction. Managed all Accounts Payable month-end closing tasks and daily operations, significantly improving process accuracy and efficiency. Sr. Lead Analyst
American Express
10/2009 - 04/2013
Worked on doing business analysis, validation and consolidation of the financial submissions in coordination with the inputs from the market
Acting as a single point contact to provide various analytical solutions related to financial submissions
Supported worldwide markets across geographies in validating and preparing consolidated reports of financial submissions Developed desk instructions, SOP & capability presentations for customers to help in preparing financial submissions Maintained and designed the database and forms used for external financial reporting in customer submissions
Helped the team in transition of Oracle process, supported in the consolidation of existing operations, and prepared review dashboard Supported external and regulatory team in preparing, validating, and consolidating BHC submissions
Created trackers to improve timelines and distributed them to different markets to enhance yield
Prepared 1120 Tax Packages and Annual surveys to meet the needs of NY Tax Team and Singapore market respectively
Vendor Maintenance Associate
InterContinental Hotels Group
09/2006 - 10/2009
Global Vendor Maintenance
Vendor's Bank Reconciliation
Quality Analysis of Global Vendors
Consolidated report of Vendors
Vendor Payments
Support voucher production & pay cycle teams
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
08/2008 - 08/2010 New Delhi, India
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India B.Sc in Mathematical Sciences
University of Delhi
2003 - 2006 India
University of Delhi, India
LANGUAGES
English
Native
Hindi
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