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Sourabh Arora
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
CPA candidate and finance professional with 6.5 years' experience within a $1.7bn lending and leasing portfolio environment. Expertise across financial reporting, statutory compliance, and complex general ledger governance. Led finance transformation initiatives including ERP migration (Xero to Workday) and implementation of Power BI reporting frameworks. Recognised for delivering technically robust, scalable reporting solutions that enhance compliance, transparency, and executive decision-making.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Accountant
Angle Finance
Melbourne, VIC
10.2019 - Current
- Analyzed financial data and prepared monthly management accounts, including thorough P&L assessments and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversaw statutory financial statement preparation while serving as primary contact for external audit inquiries.
- Executed thorough reviews and reconciliations of complex journal entries to maintain general ledger integrity and identify underlying issues.
- Executed comprehensive BAS preparation and GST reporting for multifaceted lending and leasing frameworks.
- Managed end-to-end ERP migration from Xero to Workday, focusing on data accuracy and redesigning processes for improved finance operations.
- Implemented Power BI dashboards to replace Excel-based financial reporting, streamlining reporting processes and increasing executive insight.
- Created comprehensive data models and streamlined reporting packs to facilitate in-depth analysis of portfolio profitability and key performance indicators.
- Analyzed and restructured cost centre frameworks while streamlining allocation methodologies to revamp opex reporting and strengthen budget accountability.
- Developed and analyzed financial models to support effective annual budgeting and rolling forecast initiatives.
- Presented comprehensive financial insights to senior leadership, establishing clear links between KPIs, operational performance, and funding strategy.
- Analyzed and implemented strategies for continuous improvement in reporting compliance and performance management processes.
- Promote financial discipline and transparency through strong stakeholder engagement.
Team Leader
American Express
New Delhi, India
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance customer service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced response times for customer inquiries.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
- Analyzed performance metrics to identify trends and drive strategic initiatives.
Education
BA (Hons) Finance And Accounting - Accounting And Finance
La Trobe University
Melbourne, VIC12-2018
BA (Hons) Finance And Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, UK05-2011
Skills
- Management reporting
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- Tax compliance
- Report preparation
- Profitability analysis
- Financial analysis
- Variance analysis
- Data modelling
- Budgeting support
Accomplishments
- Led ERP migration from Xero to Workday across a $1.7bn loan portfolio, strengthening financial controls and improving reporting scalability.
- Delivered transition from Excel-based reporting to Power BI dashboards, enhancing executive visibility and reducing manual reporting dependency.
- Redesigned OPEX cost centre framework, improving allocation transparency and strengthening budget accountability across departments.
- Enhanced month-end integrity by implementing structured journal governance and reconciliation controls across lending transactions.
Interests
Timeline
Management Accountant
Angle Finance
10.2019 - Current
Team Leader
American Express
09.2014 - 02.2017
BA (Hons) Finance And Accounting - Accounting And Finance
La Trobe University
BA (Hons) Finance And Accounting - Accounting And Finance
Birmingham City University