DIYA PAUL
Summary
Finance Analyst with 4 years of financial reporting and analysis experience. Applies advanced financial analysis, forecasting and modeling skills to translate analysis into practical results. Strong understanding and knowledge of accounting principles and accounting software with emphasis in business finance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Finance Administrator
New York University in London
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Oversee financial analysis including budgeting, forecasting and reporting to ensure organizational fiscal health using reporting systems
- Implement cost effective strategies, achieving a 15% reduction in operational expenses through efficient financial analytics
- Compared vendor contracts to streamline procurement processes, resulting in a 10% reduction in costs
- Ensure payroll processing accuracy and maintain the workday for
- HR team
- Planned and Implemented Operations Improvement Strategies through efficient process design
- Communicated and Designed with Teams using gap analysis and defining requirements for smooth flow of Enterprise Operations
- Design Documents based on pace of innovations in the Workday for recording expenses and personal reimbursements
- Leading the teams to improve employee morale by introducing projects like green committee, regular team meetings for shadow work
Sales Associate
Primark Guildford
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Addressed and resolved customer queries, ensuring satisfaction and efficiency during high-traffic periods
- Supported and collaborate with staff on till operations, enhancing the financial transaction process creating a streamlined checkout experience
- Coordinate and support the staff on routine test evacuations during emergency situations for safeguarding against potential losses and come up with test plans prioritizing customer safety
- Reconciliation of the tills for matching sales with the transactions in case of cash management
Finance and Procurement Intern
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Interned with Finance and Procurement teams to deepen practical knowledge and enhance theoretical application in financial processes and supply chain and Procurement
- Ensured User Training was provided on supplier accounts and purchase orders, to gain efficient managerial approval for procurement transactions
- Gained exposure to the Supply chain System and Accounting
- Software in the finance team to allocate payments and maintained precise transaction records
Education
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
University of Surrey
Surrey05.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer And Information Sciences
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kochi, India05.2018
Skills
- Cash Management Proficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Human Resources Management
- Payroll coordination
- Financial Planning
- Financial Forecasting
- Financial statement analysis
- Auditing Techniques
- Process Optimization
- Audit Support
- Internal Controls
Certification
Finance & Quantitative Modelling for Analysts Specialization
Microsoft Excel Specialist Administrative Professional Foundations Administrative Professional Tips Business Etiquette: Phone, Email, and Text
Enhance Your Productivity with Effective Note-Taking Communication within Team
Timeline
Finance Administrator
New York University in London
09.2022 - 05.2024
Sales Associate
Primark Guildford
04.2021 - 02.2022
Finance and Procurement Intern
Sugar Corporation of Uganda Limited
01.2020 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Finance And Accounting
University of Surrey
Bachelor of Commerce - Computer And Information Sciences
Mahatma Gandhi University