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Akshay Singhal

Ghaziabad

Summary

Results-driven finance professional with a proven ability to drive operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals. Expertise in financial analysis, audit management, and project leadership. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver substantial cost savings and performance improvement in diverse industries. Committed to delivering high-quality work and fostering a positive team environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Solution Advisor

Deloitte & Touché Assurance and Enterprise Risk Services
Gurugram
05.2024 - Current
  • Worked on Treasury system solution for cash, liquidity management, and bank communication management. Optimized processes and reduced errors through system design, implementation, and configuration.
  • Implemented and supported cash management processes, including electronic bank statements, payment processing, and reconciliation.
  • Developed configuration in the systems to maintain In-House Cash, A/P, and Treasury Automatic Payment Programs.
  • Gathered requirements and designed data extraction interfaces from stakeholders and end users. Tested reports and designed cash management reporting.
  • Aligned business processes across international subsidiaries within Kyriba system environments. Provided UAT support and resolved issues with end users.

Intern - Consultant

GEP Solutions Private Limited
Navi Mumbai
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Optimized operations for a global energy leader, achieving over $1 million in savings through strategic procurement, cost optimization, and process improvements.
  • Developed a whitepaper on carbon surcharge and credit optimization, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to deliver data-driven insights and drive sustainable growth.

Senior Audit Associate

KPMG Global Services Private Limited
Gurugram
09.2019 - 06.2022
  • Led offshore, external audit teams for a major European natural gas and oil organization. Prepared comprehensive audit reports that identified critical risks and provided actionable recommendations, resulting in enhanced stakeholder communication.
  • Managed and reviewed financial audits for over 100 clients at KPMG Netherlands and USA. Developed and implemented efficient audit planning strategies to ensure timely completion and accurate reporting.
  • Oversaw oil data analysis for 44 European countries, providing valuable insights to the Commission of European Communities.
  • Provided official training programs, mentorship and guidance to new team members, transferring knowledge on KPMG-specific projects, and audit best practices.
  • Possess a deep understanding of financial statements for multinational corporations based in the Netherlands and the USA.
  • Demonstrate expertise in accounting and financial analysis, including the evaluation of significant financial statement accounts.
  • Maintain advanced knowledge and application of accounting and auditing procedures to ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance And Marketing - 8.04 CGPA

FORE School of Management
New Delhi
04-2024

Bachelors in Commerce (Hons) - Commerce - 6.32 CGPA

Ramjas College, Delhi University
New Delhi
06-2019

XIIth - Commerce - 92.20%

Hillwoods Academy
New Delhi
06-2016

Xth - General - 83.60%

Hillwoods Academy
New Delhi
06-2014

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • MS Office
  • Power BI
  • Detail Oriented

Positions of Responsibility

  • Project Lead
    Coordination and review of audit reports undertaken by engagement staff,8 FTEs, as project senior in KPMG
  • Senior Member - Placement Preparation Cell
    Personality Enhancement Cell, FORE School of Management
  • Executive Member - Entrepreneurship Cell
    The Startup Edge, Ramjas College, Delhi University

Accomplishments

  • Finalist - DBS Bank Ideal Curated Competition 2024 - Top 5 India Finalist for transforming its transactional platform into being a one stop shop for all client needs
  • IInd Runner up - Investment Portfolio Management 2023 - War Room Investment Portfolio Management B-school Competition
  • Kudos Award - KPMG 2021 Exceptional performance, team management and audit client delivery in team of 220 individuals
  • Kudos Award - KPMG 2020 Outstanding performance, and excellent audit client delivery in team of 165 individuals

Timeline

Associate Solution Advisor

Deloitte & Touché Assurance and Enterprise Risk Services
05.2024 - Current

Intern - Consultant

GEP Solutions Private Limited
05.2023 - 06.2023

Senior Audit Associate

KPMG Global Services Private Limited
09.2019 - 06.2022

Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Finance And Marketing - 8.04 CGPA

FORE School of Management

Bachelors in Commerce (Hons) - Commerce - 6.32 CGPA

Ramjas College, Delhi University

XIIth - Commerce - 92.20%

Hillwoods Academy

Xth - General - 83.60%

Hillwoods Academy
Akshay Singhal