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Mohammad Anwar

Finance Professional
New Delhi

Summary

Proven finance professional with extensive experience of 17 years in different competitive brand like NatWest Bank, Barclays, HSBC, American Express and Genpact. Adept in advanced Excel and fostering audit support. Spearheaded ledger and disclosure system transformations, enhancing efficiency by standardizing processes. Excelled in variance analysis and mentoring, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and team development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Finance Associates

NatWest Bank
08.2014 - 06.2024
  • I am in individual contributor role and my responsibilities are listed below where I am responsible from ledger close to disclosure reporting. I am using various tool in my day to day work like Tableau, Hyperion, Oracle Cloud, FCCS, Avaloq, Fingui etc.
  • Month End ledger close which includes Prepare & Review of various Monthly & Quarterly Journals and Income Flash.
  • Prepare and Review of various Disclosure like BS Encumbrance, Asset Transfer, Finrep F20.04,F20.06, SN Financial instruments - not at FV etc.
  • Providing MOM and QOQ Commentary for BS and P&L.
  • Lead Cloud ledger transformation project for Private Banking.
  • Lead FCCS Disclosure system transformation Project for Private Banking.
  • Successfully automated various month end and Quarter end activities.
  • Mentored junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department.
  • Increased efficiency of financial operations, ensuring accurate record-keeping and timely reporting.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors, resulting in successful annual audits and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Improving operating process efficiency by standardizing & implementing internal controls.


Team Support Specialist

Barclays
07.2011 - 08.2014
  • Presenting the Financial and accounting position to the management by performing Various MIS reports based on IFRS2 & Pension.
  • Reconciliation between Actual & Forecast/Budget for each SBU’s/Clusters. Perform Variance Analysis.
  • Prepare P&L Report for Head office and present the same in front of Management.
  • Preparation & Posting of monthly accounting adjustment.
  • Maintaining various reports from SAP BW for monthly, quarterly and annual analysis.
  • Intercompany accounting providing Operational Support and Reporting at Cluster level for Group Centre Finance.
  • Working as per Barclays Group requirements to meet on the SOX, compliance and other accounting/financial regulations.
  • Coordinating with Group Centre Finance and managing financial controls by ensuring timely completion of all process activity.
  • Improving operating process efficiency by standardizing & implementing internal controls.
  • Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to facilitate smooth workflow and information sharing among departments.
  • Supported the development of company policies and procedures, ensuring all team members understood expectations and requirements.

Finance Executive

HSBC
11.2010 - 07.2011
  • Handling Invoicing & Recharges for the UK Markets of HSBC within the Stipulated SLA’s.
  • Analysis of Aged Debtors summary and reporting any aged item to the onshore team. At every month we have a call with the onshore Team and discuss the aged debtors report.
  • Ensure Compliance for functions with the policies and procedures as laid out for clients. Worked with functional managers to ensure that all procedures are being properly followed.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining accurate records of financial transactions and reporting requirements.

Financial Analyst

American Express
06.2009 - 11.2010
  • Handling the card accounting for the European Markets of American Express within the Stipulated SLA’s that involves the month end closure of the financial statements.
  • Analysis of the Balance Sheet and P&L accounts trends and reporting any variances to the market controllers.
  • Providing the Sub ledger Supports to the reconciliations team for the various Balance Sheet accounts under my ownership which would include accounts in the nature of accruals, receivables, payables, prepaid, tax etc.
  • Monitoring the accrual of expense and timely release of the same for monthly, quarterly and yearly close of books.
  • Calculating and booking various journal entries relating to OPEX.
  • Calculation of Tax accrual to be booked every month for various markets & preparing entries for the same.
  • Reserving for invoices ageing greater than 180 days & writing off the 360 days receivables.
  • Ensure Compliance for functions with the policies and procedures as laid out for clients including the entry and maintenance of accruals when required. Worked with functional managers to ensure that all procedures are being properly followed.
  • Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.

Process Associate

Genpact
02.2007 - 06.2009
  • Doing reconciliation of different Balance Sheet accounts and resolution of the open items. Here are the account details below.
  • Loan and Advance to employee, Securities deposit for house lease office lease, telephone etc. Payroll Full & Final, Fixed Assets, Goodwill, Provision for Gratuity, Provision for leave encashment, Provision for deferred incentive plan, Provision for bonus, Securities deposit to indirect tax authority for registration, Unrealized Loss, Employee Welfare Fund, Provident Fund.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
  • Communicated effectively with colleagues and supervisors to resolve issues promptly and accurately.
  • Participated in regular team meetings, contributing valuable insights toward process enhancements.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Vanijya MahaVidyalya
Patna, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Advanced Excel

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Senior Finance Associates

NatWest Bank
08.2014 - 06.2024

Team Support Specialist

Barclays
07.2011 - 08.2014

Finance Executive

HSBC
11.2010 - 07.2011

Financial Analyst

American Express
06.2009 - 11.2010

Process Associate

Genpact
02.2007 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting

Vanijya MahaVidyalya
04.2001 -

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