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Anand Swami

Gurgaon

Summary

Accomplished techno-finance professional with expertise in accounting, management reporting, analytics, regulatory reporting, and developing technology solutions for financial reporting and control management. Skilled in leading financial and software professionals to deliver complex applications that enable finance teams to adhere to US GAAP standards, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. Proven track record of leading closure of observations (MRA) issued by the Federal Reserve and experience in implementing large-scale systems. Recognized recipient of the "Finance Excellence" award for outstanding contributions in the field.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Owner & PMO - Credit & Fraud Risk (CECL & IFRS9)

American Express (India)
02.2022 - Current
  • Product Owner
  • Prioritization of development work
  • Change management at program & finance level
  • Identifying and resolving risks
  • Budget tracking and governance

Manager Controller

American Express
08.2005 - Current

Directed and coordinated developing technology solution for financial and regulatory reporting

Balance Sheet Assurance

American Express (India)
03.2019 - 02.2022
  • Segment Balance sheet review and analysis
  • Redesigning reconciliation strategy for Amex balance sheet
  • Balance sheet analysis for risk identification and financial insights
  • Support implementation of platform modernization

US Regulatory Reporting

American Express (India)
02.2016 - 03.2019
  • Reporting of Bank holding company financial (FR Y9-LP) per US Fed instructions on standalone (parent only) basis
  • Balance Sheet
  • Income statement
  • Cash-flows
  • Memoranda items
  • Reporting of non-bank subsidiaries financial (FR Y11/2314) per US fed instructions
  • Income statement
  • Changes in equity capital
  • Changes in allowance for loans & lease losses
  • Off balance sheet items

Financial Review & Analysis

American Express (India)
02.2014 - 02.2016
  • Analysis and variance commentary for balance sheet lines Cash, Debt, Goodwill, Intangible, Other-assets and Investments (AFS)
  • Preparation of foot notes for 10K
  • Preparation balance sheet movement along with explanation of variance for CFO

Partner Operations Accounting

American Express (India)
07.2011 - 02.2014
  • Accounting for Co-brand, merchants (accepting Amex cards) and network partners deals
  • Accounting, reporting and analysis of incentive payments to partners
  • Managing budget and headcount for 700+ work force

Management Reporting & Accounting

American Express (India)
08.2005 - 07.2011
  • Key business indicator reporting
  • Dashboards for senior management
  • Financial disclosure package for investor relations
  • Credit & Fraud, Delinquency provisioning

Closing & reporting

GE Capital International Services
08.2003 - 08.2005
  • Accounting and preparation of financial and reconciliation for GE affiliate engaged in construction equipment hiring business
  • Accrual accounting
  • Prepaid amortization
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Fleet utilization report
  • Preparation of draft financials

Accountant

Halyondatasys (P) Ltd
04.2003 - 08.2003
  • Company Overview: (A captive BPO of group of companies in the business of money transfer & money exchange in Europe)
  • Accounting and bank reconciliation

Audit Assistant

Sharma Goyal & Co
06.2002 - 04.2003
  • Company Overview: (A CA Firm providing Audit & Accounting Services, Payroll Processing and maintenance of PF & Gratuity Trust accounts of various clients.)
  • Tax and Statutory audits

Audit Assistant

Chawda & Associates
11.2000 - 06.2002
  • Internal audits, Tax audits and Bank audits

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -

01.2010

SAFe Agile PO/PM Certification - undefined

01.2023

MBA - Finance

01.2008

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

01.2000

Skills

  • Skilled in project management
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in US GAAP compliance
  • Excellent people management and leadership
  • Leadership in enterprise automation projects
  • Proficient in quality improvement and Agile practices

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Bengali
Upper intermediate (B2)

Timeline

Product Owner & PMO - Credit & Fraud Risk (CECL & IFRS9)

American Express (India)
02.2022 - Current

Balance Sheet Assurance

American Express (India)
03.2019 - 02.2022

US Regulatory Reporting

American Express (India)
02.2016 - 03.2019

Financial Review & Analysis

American Express (India)
02.2014 - 02.2016

Partner Operations Accounting

American Express (India)
07.2011 - 02.2014

Manager Controller

American Express
08.2005 - Current

Management Reporting & Accounting

American Express (India)
08.2005 - 07.2011

Closing & reporting

GE Capital International Services
08.2003 - 08.2005

Accountant

Halyondatasys (P) Ltd
04.2003 - 08.2003

Audit Assistant

Sharma Goyal & Co
06.2002 - 04.2003

Audit Assistant

Chawda & Associates
11.2000 - 06.2002

SAFe Agile PO/PM Certification - undefined

MBA - Finance

Bachelor of Commerce - undefined

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -

Anand Swami