PUZIL BAPNA
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Master of Science in Finance Graduated – May 2024
Suffolk University, Boston, MA GPA: 3.75/4
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering Graduated – Aug 2022 NMIMS MPSTME, MH, India
SKILLS
• Finance: Capital Budgeting, Cash Management, Portfolio Management, Investment Analysis, DCF, NPV Analysis, Financial Reporting and Forecasting, Invoice Management, Invoice Processing, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, ERP
• Softwares: Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel, Citrix, R, Python, QuickBooks, Netsuite, Power BI,
• Certifications: Bloomberg market concepts (BMC), HUD Housing Counselor, Artificial Intelligence Fundamentals
(IBM), Financial Modeling
EXPERIENCE
Audit Associate (Contract)
Boston Financial Investment Management Feb 2025 – Mar 2025
• Managed input of 2023-2024 year-end financial statements for low-income housing tax credit properties, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company standards.
• Contributed to the financial management of a portfolio exceeding $15 billion, encompassing more than 1500 properties, by effectively handling financial data inputs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in efficiently and accurately inputting statements into a proprietary system, ensuring adherence to company mapping standards.
Accounting Analyst (Part Time)
Staples Inc, Boston, MA Dec 2024 – Feb 2025
• Maintained accounts receivable reports and follow up with clients in a timely manner
• Prepared financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Evaluated reports and verify discrepancies to resolve client billing issues and finalize client payments
• Organized and control activities in workspace to minimize the effects of risk on earnings Loan Administrator (Contract)
Robert Half, Boston, MA Sep 2024 – Oct 2024
• Gathered financial information and followed program guidelines to advise the client for mortgage qualifications
• Managed detailed financial information, maintaining compliance with policies and procedures to improve financial standing and customer satisfaction
• Demonstrated expertise in analyzing financial records, ensuring all information was accurate for reporting and decision-making
Equity Research Analyst (Part Time)
Suffolk University, Boston, MA Jan 2023 – Apr 2024
• Managed a $200,000 investment portfolio, executing trades and recording transactions accurately in Excel
• Conducted detailed analysis and created reports documenting financial performance, ensuring clarity and accuracy for stakeholders
• Presented a compelling stock pitch on Centene Corporation, Convincing the board to invest in 255 shares and allocate 8.1% stake in the portfolio
PROJECTS
Stock Track Portfolio Management Sep 2023 – Dec 2023
• Managed a $1million portfolio and executed over 100 trades in 3 months, gaining diverse range of hands on experience across several financial instruments including equities, bonds, etc
• Achieved a 4.71% outperformance in portfolio return compared to the benchmark, driven by a positioned investment strategy