TARUN MEHTA
Point Cook,AUSTRALIA
Summary
Proficient Finance and Compliance Professional experienced in assessing, tracking and documenting information. Well-organized and analytical with strong attention to detail. Looking for a challenging role in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Took a break from active employment
- Overseas Travel
- Acting as a career for my sick dad
- Involved in running and selling of family business
- Maintained professional growth through doing online courses and training.
Compliance Professional
Siemens Limited Australia
09.2017 - 11.2023
- Responsible for Compliance tasks in operational Compliance ( topics include Export Control, Business Partners, Gifts and Hospitality, Anti Money Laundering) and ensured compliant business conduct in their own unit
- Managing Compliance Inbox: Supporting internal and external customers on Compliance matters, providing support and guidance on Compliance topics, and distributing relevant information to the business
- Performing KYC Checks on high-risk customers and suppliers including Beneficial Owner and PEP Checks
- Sanctioned Parties Screening Checks for new Customers, Suppliers and new employees
- Review new Customer and Vendor Creation workflows in Nexus to ensure Sanctioned Screening checks are done
- Providing support in AML Due Diligence and Business Partner Due Diligence
- Working collaboratively in a team environment identifying and prioritizing customer needs, providing support, and escalating potential issues to the leadership team.
Credit Analyst
Citibank India
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Review and process credit applications, including analyzing financial information, credit reports, and other relevant information
- Work with customers to gather additional information and documentation as needed to support credit applications
- Run Customer Due diligence, KYC Checks, Beneficial Owners and PEP Checks
- Provide excellent customer service to customers, responding to inquiries and resolving issues related to credit applications
- Ensure that credit decisions and operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with customers, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
Credit Analyst
Siemens Limited Australia
06.2014 - 12.2015
- Managing Portfolio of High-Value Debtors proactively investigating and resolving any disputes/queries in a timely manner
- Review & Maintain Aged Trial Balance Reports for each company
- Authorize release of Blocked orders in the SAP System ensuring High Value Debtors are trading within agreed terms
- Monitor Credit Limits for High Value Customers and recommend changes
- Running Month End Collection Performance Reports highlighting risks and issues
- Assist in audit preparation, prepare and analyze reports on debtor's aging and bad debts.
Accounting Professional
Siemens Limited Australia
04.2011 - 05.2014
- Assisting the Management Accountant in maintaining monthly Management Reports on Business Objects System
- Assist with exporting of data from SAP to Business Objects for preparation of Business Objects reports
- BU Management reporting for Siemens Ltd Australia & NZ including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Net Capital Employed, Cash Flow Statement, Heads Reporting, Debtors Overview.
Treasury Officer
Siemens Limited Australia
01.2010 - 03.2011
- Uploading SFS Bank Statements into SAP
- Preparation of daily Cash Flow Statements for Siemens Ltd
- Check Bank Statements against Cash Flow and advice the business
- Monitoring Bank Interim Accounts and ensuring that all entries are cleared daily
- Achievements: Part of the SOX testing team doing SOX Compliance every quarter to assist in the improvement of Internal Controls
- Part of the Local Chart of Accounts definition project team for AUS & NZ
Finance Officer
University of Melbourne
09.2008 - 12.2009
- Manage data file transfers to and from university bankers & between modules within Oracle Financials, ensuring errors are resolved properly
- Match Bank Statement data to entries within the Universities Accounting system on a daily basis ensuring any discrepancies are identified followed up and resolved promptly
- Achievements: Undertook training and developed an understanding of the Melbourne University Oracle Financial System (Themis) modules including Cash Receipting, Accounts Receivable, Student Loan, Bank Reconciliation and the Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules, Batch Processing system.
Assistant Accountant
Reflections Group Pty Ltd (Australia)
10.2006 - 08.2008
- Balance Sheet/P&L Reporting and preparation of monthly management reports
- Achievements: Worked as an Accounts all-rounder and progressed within the company by taking ownership of additional responsibilities by supporting the finance team for daily and month-end needs
Credit Analyst
Muthoot Finance Limited
04.2004 - 05.2006
- Credit Analysis: Conduct thorough analyses of loan applicants' financial status, credit history, and other relevant factors to determine their eligibility for credit
- Risk Assessment: Evaluate the risk associated with extending credit to applicants based on their financial health, payment history, and market conditions
- Underwriting: Review loan applications, financial statements, and other documents to make informed decisions on approving or denying credit requests.
Trainee Accountant & Auditor
Jayant Khullar & Company Chartered Accountants
01.1996 - 12.2003
- Filling of Income Tax Returns for Individuals, Partnership Firms and Companies
- Preparation of Financial Statements and Reports.
Education
Austrac’s Financial Crime E Learning -
01.2023
DECO Export Control Training Modules -
01.2020
Siemens Compliance Training -
09.2017
Bachelors in Accounting -
04.1997
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Report Preparation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Credit analysis
- Financial reporting
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Well-developed time management
- ERP Systems (SAP & Oracle Financials)
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Sanctions Screening
- Anti-Money Laundering
- Due diligence
- Risk Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Data accuracy
- Document Management
Personal Information
- Location Preference: MELBOURNE
- Visa Status: CITIZEN
Timeline
Caregiver
12.2023 - 05.2024
Compliance Professional
Siemens Limited Australia
09.2017 - 11.2023
Credit Analyst
Citibank India
02.2016 - 08.2017
Credit Analyst
Siemens Limited Australia
06.2014 - 12.2015
Accounting Professional
Siemens Limited Australia
04.2011 - 05.2014
Treasury Officer
Siemens Limited Australia
01.2010 - 03.2011
Finance Officer
University of Melbourne
09.2008 - 12.2009
Assistant Accountant
Reflections Group Pty Ltd (Australia)
10.2006 - 08.2008
Credit Analyst
Muthoot Finance Limited
04.2004 - 05.2006
Trainee Accountant & Auditor
Jayant Khullar & Company Chartered Accountants
01.1996 - 12.2003