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Prakash Chandran

Sydney,NSW

Summary

I am a highly motivated professional with extensive experience in the finance and banking industries, specializing in payments, accounts, and financial services. I possess excellent organizational skills and a strong work ethic, and I am currently seeking a responsible position that will enable me to fully utilize my training and skills while making valuable contributions to the success of the company. Throughout my career, I have held various roles, such as Payment Analyst, Risk Operations Agent, Senior Analyst, Operations Team Member, and Transaction Monitoring Specialist, and have always played an instrumental role in the growth and success of the companies I have worked for.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer

BAYER
10.2023 - Current
  • Aided in the Accounting function by completing daily/monthly processes related to tax, treasury, compliance, and partner reporting.
  • Worked closely with stakeholders to ensure policies are up-to-date and reviewing and updating policies in collaboration with the head of LE finance and HR
  • Fleet management, including preparing FBT (Fringe Benefits Tax) reports, logbooks, and creating dashboards for high-level management
  • Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared financial goals and objectives.

Transaction Management Officer

SG Fleet
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Processing of all incoming supplier invoices and arranging scheduled Payment runs.
  • Reconciling supplier statements from end to end to find and examine variances, communicating with internal and external stakeholders, and taking appropriate action to resolve differences and ensure timely and correct payments to suppliers.
  • Assisting Account's team with daily and month end processing, reconciliation, and reporting as required.
  • Managing and analyzing data to conduct through reviews of transaction to identify any discrepancies or irregularities and take appropriate actions to rectify issues.
  • Documented processes within the company's process mapping system, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.

Operations Analyst

Commonwealth Bank
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Extensive expertise in payment systems, ASIC Regulatory guides, APRA prudential standards, and AUSTRAC regulations, with a proven track record of successfully implementing compliance measures..
  • Managed suspicious activities, including fraud reporting and financial crime, while providing exceptional customer service and resolving complex account issues. I also traced direct entry and NPP payments and identified discrepancies, MIPS, or irregularities.
  • Proactive in identifying recurring issues and proposing improvements to prevent future disputes, with a focus on enhancing customer experience and streamlining internal processes.
  • Proficient in KYC and AML regulations, with a proven ability to develop and implement effective compliance programs to mitigate financial crime risks
  • Skilled in mediating between customers and internal stakeholders to find mutually satisfactory resolutions, with a focus on maintaining positive relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Risk Operations Agent

PayPal
02.2020 - 10.2021
  • Analyzing and helping to manage risks arising from on boarding of new clients in accordance with AML/CTF obligations.
  • Conducted thorough analysis of customer transactions, accounts, and other activities to detect any potential fraudulent or high-risk behavior.
  • Additionally worked on VIP merchants and negotiating chargeback settlements with them in accordance with schemes.
  • Carried out detailed CDD research on clients using variety of different research tools including analysis of structure charts and other materials to fully understand ownership and control structure of clients.

Senior Analyst

ANZ
09.2016 - 02.2020
  • Maintained compliance with regulations and guidelines set by Visa and MasterCard, as well as adhering to bank's own policies and procedures.
  • Conducting monitoring of transactions (cards, NPP, RTGS/BECS) and behavioural analysis of customers to identify, investigate and act upon potential financial crime activity.
  • Identified and reported on emerging trends in credit card fraud, resulting in development of new policies and procedures to prevent fraud and protect ANZ customers.
  • Preparing monthly reporting for all fraud and scam cases, including losses and assessment of gaps/weaknesses in internal controls.
  • Ensuring all related policies, procedures and fraud systems are up to date reflecting current industry good practice, obligations, and alert mechanisms.

Process Associate

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
07.2013 - 05.2016
  • Processed vendor invoices Using SAP, carefully verifying their accuracy, matching them with purchase orders or contracts, and posting them for payments.
  • Managed all aspects of customer invoicing, receipts, and collections, expertly resolving any payment issues or disputes that arose.
  • Maintaining records for all potential, ongoing, in-progress, and completed cases.

Education

MBA - Commerce

Bangalore University
06.2013

Skills

  • Fraud Prevention
  • Transaction Review
  • Data Analysis
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Microsoft Excel Proficiency
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Internal controls evaluation
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Administrative Support
  • Transaction Monitoring

Timeline

Finance Officer

BAYER
10.2023 - Current

Transaction Management Officer

SG Fleet
04.2023 - 10.2023

Operations Analyst

Commonwealth Bank
10.2021 - 03.2023

Risk Operations Agent

PayPal
02.2020 - 10.2021

Senior Analyst

ANZ
09.2016 - 02.2020

Process Associate

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
07.2013 - 05.2016

MBA - Commerce

Bangalore University

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