Finance Associate with 15+ Years Experience

Kushal Gheewala

Associate

********.*@*****.*** 983-***-**** Mumbai, India

Results-driven finance professional with over 15 years of experience across global organizations, specializing in general ledger accounting, financial controls, reconciliations, and process optimization. Proven ability to collaborate across teams, leverage technology, and deliver accurate financial insights in fast-paced environments.

Professional Experience

01/2022 – present

Mumbai, India

Associate, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

• Manage balance sheet records by identifying ownership, ensuring timely assignment, and obtaining controller sign-offs.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to investigate, escalate, and resolve ownership and reconciliation issues.

• Prepare analytical metrics and trend reports for regional governance forums.

• Actively participate in technology initiatives, including UAT and system enhancements using JIRA.

05/2021 – 01/2022

Mumbai, India

Project Billing Administrator, Worley

• Maintained Oracle Projects in line with corporate compliance standards.

• Monitored project balances, including excess billing, WIP, and accounts receivable.

04/2013 – 04/2021

Muscat, Oman

Senior Accountant, Khimji Ramdas LLC

• Handled end-to-end accounting including GL, AP, AR, credit management, and procurement.

• Managed month-end close activities such as accruals, provisions, and reconciliations.

• Negotiated vendor contracts and monitored vendor ageing and advances.

• Oversaw GRIR clearing, invoice tracking, and sales order releases based on debtor analysis.

• Conducted annual physical inventory and reported variances. 10/2012 – 03/2013

Mandvi - Kutch, India

Front Desk Officer, Axis Bank Ltd

•• Supported day-to-day banking operations including deposits, withdrawals, payments, and customer onboarding.

10/2010 – 05/2012

Pune, India

Accounts Officer, Oakwood Residence

• Managed receivables, general ledger maintenance, trial balances, journal entries, and reconciliations.

07/2009 – 09/2010

Pune, India

Accounts Officer, Oakwood Premier

• Assisted in statutory audits and verification of financial records. 04/2009 – 06/2009

Pune, India

Audit Assistant, Pawan Jain & Associates

•Responsible for carrying out auditing duties.

Education

2008 – 2016

Tripura, India

MFA, ICFAI University Tripura

Master of Financial Analysis

2008 – 2016

Tripura, India

CFA, ICFAI University Tripura

Chartered Financial Analyst

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2011 – 2012

Pune, India

MBS, Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies & Research Master in Business Studies

2009 – 2011

Pune, India

PGDBM, Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies & Research Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management

2009 – 2011

Pune, India

MCOM, University of Pune

Master of Commerce

2005 – 2008

Pune, India

BCOM, HV Desai College

Bachelor of Commerce

Skills

SAP Microsoft Office General Ledger Accounting Financial Reporting Balance Sheet Reconciliation Process Improvement

Languages

English Hindi Gujarati

Certificates

Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting

(CIMA)

Certificate in Customer Service Banking Codes

and Standards (IIBF)

Government Diploma in Cooperation and

Accountancy (GDCA), Maharashtra

Certificate in Trade Finance (IIBF)

Projects

AIML

• AI/ML-based automation initiative to optimize financial record assignment, improving efficiency and accuracy.

Awards

Awards and Achievements

Multiple spot awards and team award recognition for delivery efficiency and excellent business results. Kushal Gheewala ********.*@*****.*** 2 / 2

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