Richa Thakur
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Motivated Data and Analytics Consultant at KPMG Australia with a proven track record in deriving actionable insights from complex datasets. Experienced in demonstrating technical expertise in data analytics to support financial external audit and IT Audit teams. Skilled in tools like SQL, Alteryx, Excel, and Power BI. Skilled in working seamlessly with cross-functional teams, ensuring data accuracy, and presenting intricate findings to a broad range of stakeholders. Seeking a Senior Data Analytics role to further apply the skills, communicate vital data insights, and contribute to informed business strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data and Analytics Consultant
KPMG Australia
09.2021 - Current
- Lead Data and Analytics GITC team, enhancing audit IT efficiency by automating data extraction and processing from SAP systems, resulting in significant time savings.
- Execute comprehensive ETL processes to clean, sanitize, and process data, deriving actionable insights from various client ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics AX/D365, JD Edwards, and Technology One.
- Assist with journal entry testing to conduct high-risk criteria analyses, identifying potential fraud, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Proficient in data analysis, data wrangling, data quality assessment, and data visualization.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, astute decision-making, and sharp analytical skills.
- Evaluate large datasets to identify trends and develop actionable insights while maintaining high-quality documentation and deliverables, with ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Contribute to cloud migration initiatives, adopting Azure and Data-bricks to streamline data analytics operations and engage in rigorous testing phases, ensuring accuracy and utility of data models and analytics tools.
- Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for various internal KPMG tools, ensuring alignment with business requirements and optimal user experience.
Team Member
7-Eleven
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Managing various POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases, and refunds
- Worked well independently and with team to solve problems.
- Worked using SAP Hana platform
- Monitored multiple databases to keep track of all company inventory
- Responsible for updating departmental documents for appropriate distribution and filing process
- Consistently meeting sales goals by upselling target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches and increased sales by 20 percent.
Mentor
Victoria University
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Supporting students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance in subjects like Business Analytics, Enterprise resource planning, Information technology Project Management, Business Process Engineering
- Assisted students with assignments implementing SAP S/4 HANA FICO module
- Participated and corporate informal and formal meetings with all stakeholders to improve study quality.
- Monitored mentee performance consistently, identifying areas of improvement and adjusting mentorship approaches accordingly.
Analyst
Eclerx
11.2018 - 03.2019
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
- Recommended best services to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and messages per day from customers.
Education
Masters in Business Analytics - Business Analytics
Victoria University
Sydney07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Chemistry
Panjab University Chandigarh
India05.2018
Skills
- Advance Microsoft Excel
- Alteryx
- SQL
- Power BI
- Data sanitization
- Data Quality
- Risk Management
- Data Wrangling
- Extraction Transformation and Loading (ETL)
- Microsoft Word
- Analytical Thinking
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Python
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- Alteryx Foundational Micro-Credential
- SQL for Non-Programmers
- Excel Essential Training
- Python Foundational Micro-Credential
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Data and Analytics Consultant
KPMG Australia
09.2021 - Current
Team Member
7-Eleven
04.2020 - 07.2021
Mentor
Victoria University
09.2019 - 07.2021
Analyst
Eclerx
11.2018 - 03.2019
Masters in Business Analytics - Business Analytics
Victoria University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics And Chemistry
Panjab University Chandigarh
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