Akshay Rao Belpu
Birmingham
Summary
Recent graduate with a Masters in Accounting and Finance from the University of Birmingham. Offers a unique blend of academic knowledge and hands-on experience. Successfully oversaw reconciliation, vendor payments, and SOX-compliant projects at Target in Bengaluru, driving efficiency and accuracy through innovative technology and AI solutions. Demonstrated proficiency in financial analysis and internal audits, resulting in impeccable audit outcomes. Excited to apply skills to challenging projects within the accounting and finance industry.
Lead Specialist with strong expertise in driving projects to successful completion. Adept at team collaboration, adapting to changing needs, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in process optimization, strategic planning, and stakeholder management. Known for reliability and keen ability to navigate complex challenges.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Specialist Merchandise Payables
Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Responsible for handling and running a SOX-compliant project individually, reporting to partners at the Minneapolis HQ.
- Improved the process technically with the help of BOTS to save around 50 manual hours of work weekly on an average, and setup audit control checks for the same to see an error drop rate of over 75%.
- Trained new hires on multiple fronts, improving processing times.
- Contributed to achieving zero audit findings in financial audits by maintaining accurate documentation.
- Monitored accounts payables and receivables to proactively spot and handle any payment related disputes week in week out, on either front.
- Supported analysis of balance sheets and income statements quarterly and annually.
Senior Specialist Merchandise Payables
Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2022
- Analyze and resolve reconciliation issues as per the processing guidelines and documentation.
- Ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
- Identify opportunities to improve the payment/dispute process and bring efficiency to the overall process.
- Responsible for providing extraordinary service to vendors by ensuring prompt and accurate payment dispute resolutions.
- Adhere to internal audit control standards and external compliance requirements.
- Streamlined day-to-day operations by clearly communicating with stakeholders and delivering on team targets.
Education
BCom - Finance and Accountancy
Christ University
06.2015 - 05.2018
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Birmingham
09.2023 - 09.2024
Skills
- Financial analysis and reporting
- Financial reporting
- Staff development support
- Operational efficiency enhancement
Cricket, Music
Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tulu.
Timeline
MSc - Accounting and Finance
University of Birmingham
09.2023 - 09.2024
Lead Specialist Merchandise Payables
Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd
01.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Specialist Merchandise Payables
Target Corporation India Pvt Ltd
06.2018 - 01.2022
BCom - Finance and Accountancy
Christ University
06.2015 - 05.2018
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