Financial Management of Projects

I strive to be in an organization, which provides me with immense opportunities to learn, grow and apply. I aim to put in my hard work and clarity of vision with the best of my ability and skills.

Key Skills: Financial Management, Project Budgeting & Expense Allocation, Project Audits

Responsibilities

•   Supported the development of comprehensive and realistic budgets for new and ongoing programs in collaboration with program staff

•   Ensure all program budgets are aligned with donor guidelines, organizational policies, and strategic objectives.

•   Oversee the accurate and timely recording and allocation of all program-related expenses (cost booking) in the accounting system.

•   Monitor program budgets and expenditures, conducting regular variance analysis to identify and address any discrepancies.

•   Prepare and disseminate timely and accurate financial reports to program managers, senior management, and donors.

•   Provide direction on all audit processes, including statutory, internal, projects and ensure their successful closure.

•   Demonstrated expertise in resolving audit observations and implementing recommendations effectively

•   Lead the financial close-out process for completed projects, including the preparation of final financial reports and settlement of all financial obligations.

•   Financially managed an operating budget of more than 400 crores in the last 6 FYs and over 50 projects (by donors) annually.

 Major Clients Handled

•    Foundations: Nilekani Philanthropies, Walmart, Macquarie, Eicher Group

•   CSR Entities: HSBC, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, JLL, HDFC, Tata Capital

Qualifications

MCom (2016), Diploma in Computer Financial Accounting