Payal Joshi
Accountant, Financial Accounting
Le Lignon
Summary
Dynamic financial professional with extensive experience at GAVI ALLIANCE, excelling in financial reporting and analysis. Proven track record in enhancing budget forecasting accuracy and streamlining reporting processes. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills drive successful collaboration with stakeholders and auditors, ensuring robust financial management and strategic decision-making.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Accountant
GAVI ALLIANCE
04.2009 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on professional accounting standards to manage financial recordkeeping.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Enhanced financial decision-making capabilities by providing timely, accurate information to management through regular performance reports.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Played key role in financial planning and analysis, contributing to company's long-term financial strategy.
- Reduced financial risks by implementing robust internal controls and monitoring mechanisms.
- Led successful integration of financial systems following merger, ensuring continuity and accuracy of financial reporting.
- Streamlined monthly financial reporting processes, significantly reducing time required for report generation and analysis.
- Improved budget forecasting accuracy with detailed variance analysis between actual and budgeted figures.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
Administrative Assistant, Operations
GAVI ALLIANCE
08.2015 - 09.2018
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
- Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Financial Analyst
ICICI Bank
09.2003 - 10.2007
- Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
- Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
- Played a key role in annual audits by preparing detailed schedules, supporting documentation, and assisting auditors throughout the process.
- Initiated process improvements that increased the efficiency of budgeting cycles while maintaining accuracy standards.
- Enhanced forecasting accuracy through the development of sophisticated financial models and tools.
- Optimized budget allocation, conducting meticulous cost-benefit analyses for major projects.
Education
Financial Accounting Certificate - Financial Analysis
Kaplan Institute of Finance
London 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting - Financial Accounting
Mumbai University
Mumbai 04.2001 -
Skills
Financial reporting
Accounting and bookkeeping
Bank reconciliation
Accounts payable and receivable
Budget analysis
Account reconciliation
Financial statements
Invoice balancing
General ledger accounting
Attention to detail
Payroll processing
SAP expertise
Timeline
Administrative Assistant, Operations
GAVI ALLIANCE
08.2015 - 09.2018
Accountant
GAVI ALLIANCE
04.2009 - Current
Financial Analyst
ICICI Bank
09.2003 - 10.2007
Financial Accounting Certificate - Financial Analysis
Kaplan Institute of Finance
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Accounting - Financial Accounting
Mumbai University
04.2001 -