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Sourabh Arora

Sourabh Arora

Melbourne,Australia

Summary

Highly analytical, result-driven Finance Professional with 5 years of experience in managing comprehensive financial reports, preparing detailed forecasts, and guiding executive decision-making through detailed data analysis. Proficient in conducting rigorous financial assessments, identifying key performance indicators, and leveraging advanced analytical tools to uncover trends and opportunities. Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and contribute to the overall success of a financial team. Extensive knowledge of Excel and SQL’s.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

Angle Finance
Melbourne, Australia
10.2019 - Current
  • Assisting in preparing monthly management accounts (including B/S reconciliations, journal posting, P&L review etc.) For presentation to management, boards of directors, and shareholders.
  • Assist in the preparation of statutory reporting, including audited financial statements, as well as resolution of any audit queries.
  • Assist in developing, documenting, and continuously improving all reporting implementation and refinement of existing month-end processes, and standing up future new processes.
  • Assist in the budgeting and forecasting process, contributing to the development of financial strategies and operational plans.
  • Prepare cash flow statements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate financial data into strategic initiatives and business planning.
  • Analyzed financial statements and key performance indicators to identify trends and provide actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Ensuring accuracy of financial data.
  • Preparation of monthly BAS returns.
  • Assisting in the migration of data and process set up, between systems, e.g., core accounting package migration.
  • Liaising with technical teams to automate existing and new processes.
  • Escalation and communication to management of issues, when required.
  • Training junior team members, as well as guiding senior team members, through detailed analysis for decision making.
  • Liaising with internal and external stakeholders, as required.

Key Accomplishments.

  • Enhanced forecasting accuracy by 30% through the development and implementation of a new financial modeling process in workday (current accounting software) to replace manual analysis in excel which lead to more reliable financial projections.
  • Worked along a cross-functional team of 7 in the successful rollout of a new accounting system (workday), enhancing reporting accuracy and reducing the monthly close cycle by 30%.

Business Fulfillment Advisor

National Australia Bank
Melbourne, Australia
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Fulfillment personnel supporting business bankers with the preparation of loan documents and administrative duties
  • Quality control through verifying documentation and inputting information into the databases Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders to resolve any issues, ensure information integrity, and alleviate issues for customers/bankers
  • Undertake any Ad hoc tasks assigned by management within the capability to perform safely in line with relevant internal NAB policies and external regulatory requirements from governing bodies such as APRA.

Team leader - Customer Care

American Express
07.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed the performance and delivery of team of ten members providing direct services to customers
  • Involved in executing and reporting on process excellence projects to senior management, resulting in quality improvements to customers
  • Assign duties to team members based on their capabilities to encourage them and strive to improve performance
  • Successfully managed relationships with customers applying for corporate credit card
  • Key liaison for resolving customer complaints and driving behavioral changes within the team.

Education

Master of Professional Accounting -

La Trobe University
Melbourne
12.2018

BA Hons Finance and Accounting -

Birmingham City University
Birmingham
05.2011

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Advanced Excel / SQL
  • Financial Modelling
  • Communication
  • Intermediate power BI
  • Microsoft Office
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Statutory Reporting
  • Budget Analysis
  • Account Reconciliation
  • General Ledger Entries
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Internal Controls
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Variance Analysis
  • Auditing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tax Preparation
  • Cash Flow analysis

Timeline

Accountant

Angle Finance
10.2019 - Current

Business Fulfillment Advisor

National Australia Bank
05.2019 - 09.2019

Team leader - Customer Care

American Express
07.2016 - 01.2017

Master of Professional Accounting -

La Trobe University

BA Hons Finance and Accounting -

Birmingham City University
Sourabh Arora