STAFF ACCOUNTANT

MRINAL GAJANAN HATKAR

Email: ************@*****.*** Contact No.: 512-***-****

OBJECTIVE

Accomplished finance professional with over 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, and trade finance. Holds a master’s degree in management studies (Finance) and has demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and managing end-to-end accounting operations. Proven ability to lead accounting teams, streamline processes, and support organizational financial objectives with high accuracy and timeliness. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

IBM Southern Staffing Services Group LLC

Staff Accountant (May 2020 – Current)

• Manage general ledger entries, month-end closing, and financial statement preparation.

• Lead a team of 4 accountants responsible for managing day-to-day financial transactions and month- end closing activities.

• Prepare and review financial statements including Balance Sheets, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, and Trial Balance reports.

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

• Manage trade finance instruments such as Letters of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantees (BG), and Bills for Collection.

• Collaborate with auditors to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices.

• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

• Managed and monitored end-to-end trade finance operations, including Import Payments, Letter of Credit Issuance, Settlements, Amendments and Bank Guarantees.

• Developed forecasting models and variance analysis to support strategic decisions.

• Streamlined trade finance documentation and coordination with banks and stakeholders. Deutsche Bank Mumbai, India

Process Executive (November 2017 – January 2020)

• Conducted monthly reconciliations for balance sheets, income statements and general ledger accounts and resolved issues with discrepancies.

• Assisted with the preparation of financial reports and month-end closings.

• Monitored daily cash flow and assisted in managing financial transactions for the company.

• Updated and maintaining general ledger and ensure proper recording of accounting records.

• Managed AP/AR, general ledger entries, and bank reconciliations.

• Assisted in budget preparation and monitored spending against financial plans.

• Implemented new tracking system for trade finance instruments, improving visibility and control. SKILLS

• Experience in communication with all levels of management Financial Analysis and Reporting.

• Skillful at problem solving, self-motivated and able to prioritize work load

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to communicate complex financial / operational information to various levels to the organization, from Vice Presidents to shop Service Managers

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities

• International Trade Finance.

• People soft general ledger

EDUCATION

Master’s in Management Studies (Finance)

Bharati Vidyapeeth’s Institute of Management Studies and Research, Navi Mumbai, India Mumbai University (2006–2008)

Bachelor’s in Commerce

Swami Vivekanand, Sindhi Society, Mumbai, India

Mumbai University (2003–2006)

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)

Swami Vivekanand, Sindhi Society, Mumbai, India

Maharashtra State Board (2001–2003)

CERTIFICATIONS

• Completed Accounting and Financial Statement Analysis: Complete Training (online certification during career break).

• QuickBooks Certification.

• Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAAP) – Issuing Organization, 2022

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