Girish Patel S
Bangalore
Summary
Finance professional with 8.5 years of experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Auditing, and Fund Auditing. Specialized in Wealth & Asset Management, including Investment Services, Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity. Expertise in US GAAP, financial close processes, SEC reporting, and regulatory compliance. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Control Associate -7
NatWest Group
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed financial close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting as per US GAAP
- Prepared and analyzed financial statements for banking entities under FRS 101
- Ensured compliance with corporate accounting policies and regulatory requirements
- Conducted variance analysis on financial statements and collaborated with controllers and auditors for accuracy
- Reviewed and implemented financial controls, supporting internal audits and process improvements
- Assisted in tax compliance and regulatory filings, working closely with global finance teams
Senior Analyst
EY Global Delivery Service
12.2018 - 04.2023
- Audited US GAAP financial statements, including SEC 10Q/10K reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Managed financial controls testing, internal auditing, and variance analysis for investment services clients
- Conducted fund audits for hedge funds, private equity, and mutual funds, verifying NAV reports and cashflows
- Led financial reporting automation initiatives, enhancing process efficiency and reducing manual effort
- Collaborated with stakeholders to address audit findings and improve financial statement disclosures
Assurance Associate
PwC Service Delivery Centre
08.2017 - 11.2018
- Performed financial statement audits under US GAAP & IFRS, ensuring internal consistency and accuracy.
- Auditing of Financial statement analysis
- Worked on different stakeholders comments and process improvements
- Internal consistency, test of details and evidence gathering activity
- Year on year roll forward and financial reporting.
- Complied with Sarbanes-Oxley Act and GAAP principles to maintain complete transparency.
- Reviewed financial statements and other documents for accuracy.
Account Executive
Tesco Bengaluru
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Processed journal entries, reconciled balance sheets, and prepared financial reports for stock accounting
- Monitored account balances and ensured financial accuracy in reporting
Education
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
Christ University
Bangalore01.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kristu Jayanti College
Bangalore01.2014
Skills
- US GAAP & IFRS Financial Reporting
- Monthly & Quarterly Financial Close
- Balance Sheet & P&L Reconciliation
- SEC 10Q/10K Filings Support
- Internal Controls & SOX Compliance
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Regulatory & Statutory Reporting
- Audit Management & Stakeholder Collaboration
- Oracle Financial Analyzer
- FCCS
- SQL
- Internal auditing
- Process improvement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Team management
- US GAAP compliance
- Auditing support
- Alternative investments
- Financial auditing
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial analysis
- Cash flow management
- Financial statement review
- Balance sheet management
Accomplishments
- Awarded multiple Spot Awards at EY Global Delivery Service for performance excellence (2019-2022).
- Led automation testing initiatives, optimizing financial reporting processes.
- Certified Investment Banking Professional from Imartis Institute.
Timeline
Finance Control Associate -7
NatWest Group
05.2023 - 11.2024
Senior Analyst
EY Global Delivery Service
12.2018 - 04.2023
Assurance Associate
PwC Service Delivery Centre
08.2017 - 11.2018
Account Executive
Tesco Bengaluru
06.2016 - 06.2017
Master of Business Administration - Financial Management
Christ University
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kristu Jayanti College
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