Accountant/Business Analyst
Resume:
ARUN .A. JIVRAJ
Cell# 773-***-****
Chicago, IL 60659
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EXPERIENCE
DRAFTFCB, INC.
Chicago, IL
Client Business Analyst
Directed financial aspects for two growth Clients (Kellogg and Motorola) equaling $4MM in 2009 forecasted revenue.
Provided proactive financial reporting and analysis to Management and Clients.
Managed WIP balances to minimize write-offs and reduce P&L risk exposure.Ensured financial activity was compliant with policies/procedures (i.e. IPG, SOX).
Complied with Client contract terms and conditions regarding billing and reporting.
Managed Client billing functions to ensure accuracy and timeliness and facilitated collection of past-due Accounts Receivables.
Worked with Account Management and Finance Leadership for overall Client budget responsibility of Client labor and out-of-pocket expenses.
Assisted in auditing process specifically transaction substantiation.
KELLY SERVICES
Chicago, IL
2001-2006
Financial Analyst III (Temporary) – Cash Disbursements
Employed year-over-year as temporary labor for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois.
Processed vendor checks using Blue Cross’ Financial Suspense System (FSS).
Provided vendor service via different communication mediums.
Processed and responsible for legitimate refund payments to providers and vendors.
UNIQUE OFFICE SERVICES
Chicago, IL
2001
Claims Processor
Processed, balanced and batched more than 800 claims per month.
Conducted basic research to audit source documents prior to processing claims.
INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY LIMITED
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
1997-1999
Staff Accountant Intern
Performed general ledger entries and account reconciliations.
Prepared monthly financial statements, including Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow, in compliance with international GAAP standards.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO
Chicago, IL
2004-2006
Bachelor of Business in Accounting
Majors in Management Accounting and Finance
Transferred from Harold Washington College (2000-2003) post Associates in Arts
Additional
Accomplished with software applications: Adobe Premier Pro, Concur, DTOL, EAS, FSS, SQL, Great Plains and Microsoft’s Office suite
Awarded IATA/UFTAA Consultant Diploma for Travel and Tourism
Fluent in Gujarati, Hindi and Swahili languages
Enjoy reading, independent films and cheering India’s national cricket team.
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