Abbas Sabuwala
Analyst
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Results-driven finance and operations professional with demonstrated success across real estate, investment banking, retail, and global corporate environments. Adept at leveraging industry-leading technologies such as Yardi, Cascade, SAP, Blackline, Investran, and Deloitte's proprietary audit tools to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and drive compliance. Experienced in property accounting, journal entry review, stakeholder engagement, control testing, and audit quality assurance, consistently delivering process improvements and supporting robust financial reporting across varied client portfolios.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Analyst
Deloitte USI
Pune
01.2022 - Current
- As an Analyst in Deloitte, I have worked on projects across various industries, the same have been mentioned in detail below
- Real Estate Sector Process Enhancement
- Worked on finance operations for clients in the real estate sector, utilizing Yardi and Cascade applications to manage property accounting tasks, streamline lease administration, and ensure data accuracy across portfolios.
- Journal Entry Review and Stakeholder Resolution
- Reviewed and validated large volumes of journal entries on client VDI using Investran and Invest AI; proactively engaged stakeholders to investigate and resolve discrepancies within strict timelines, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.
- Control Testing for Investment Banking
- Executed control testing procedures for a leading investment bank, evaluating internal controls, identifying process gaps, and supporting risk mitigation efforts to ensure adherence to regulatory and audit standards.
- Audit Quality Assurance in Retail and Warehousing
- Supported audit quality assurance for a major US-based retail and warehousing client by reviewing auditor documentation for accuracy against SOPs, verifying evidence of product damage, shortages, mispicks, and coverages, and preparing comprehensive client reports using Deloitte's proprietary tools.
- Record-to-Report Process Support (R2R)
- Assisted a global client with end-to-end month-end close activities, including task management, journal entry processing, and reconciliation, leveraging SAP and Blackline to ensure timely and accurate financial statement preparation.
Fund Accountant
Northern Trust
Pune
01.2020 - 01.2022
- As a Fund Accountant, I managed the daily reconciliation of cash and income across multiple investment portfolios, recorded same-day activities for equity, debt, and derivative funds, posted necessary expenses for mutual funds, and struck daily NAVs to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant valuations. My responsibilities required meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills as I routinely resolved discrepancies, maintained precise transaction records, and supported transparent reporting for both investors and regulators. This experience enabled me to work effectively under deadlines, enhance financial integrity, and contribute to robust fund operations within a fast-paced investment management environment.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Banking and Financial Services
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning
Pune02.2024
Bachelors of Commerce - Costing
Symbiosis College of Arts And Commerce
Pune11.2020
CPT - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Pune06.2017
12th Std. - Commerce
Delhi Public School CBSE
Pune05.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- SAP FICO module (navigation, entry posting, reconciliation)
- Blackline (journal entries, reconciliation)
- Workiva (ESG & financial reporting)
- Yardi, Cascade, Investran
Extra Co-Curricular
Treasurer, Rotaract Club of Pune Cantonment (2020-21) Active in community outreach programs across Pune Social media creator: Poetry page on Instagram Sports enthusiast: Badminton, cricket, adventure bike riding
Timeline
Analyst
Deloitte USI
01.2022 - Current
Fund Accountant
Northern Trust
01.2020 - 01.2022
Post Graduate Diploma - Banking and Financial Services
Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning
Bachelors of Commerce - Costing
Symbiosis College of Arts And Commerce
CPT - Accounting And Finance
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
12th Std. - Commerce
Delhi Public School CBSE
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