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Parminder Kaur

Amritsar

Summary

Analytical and dedicated Finance Executive with over 8 years of experience in operation & finance management, banking, client relations, time management, risk-tolerance assessment, investment goal preparation and equity selection. Strong communicator and organizer creates and implements specialty financial planning projects from inception to completion to optimize client profit earning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Finance Manager

UpForks
Gurdaspur
12.2023 - Current
  • Managed the budgeting process including forecasting, monitoring and reporting of expenses.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to reduce costs.
  • Provided strategic guidance on long-term business objectives and initiatives related to finance operations.
  • Developed strategies for tax planning and minimization of taxes payable by the company.
  • Negotiated terms with creditors, suppliers, vendors to ensure optimal pricing without compromising quality standards.
  • Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes and other payments.
  • Managed financial transactions involving general funds and contracts to reduce cashflow challenges.

Vice President of Finance

SimbaQuartz
Amritsar
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Directed the development of long-term plans and objectives for the finance department.
  • Coordinated with external auditors for annual audits.
  • Monitored banking relationships including credit lines and other financing activities.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs and increase profitability.
  • Oversaw team of 100+ employees, managing monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
  • Reviewed monthly financial performance results against budgeted targets.
  • Maintained strong relationships with external stakeholders such as bankers or auditors.
  • Analyzed financial data to assess trends in income statement items such as sales volume, cost of goods sold, operating expenses.
  • Managed the preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts and other reports.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors or suppliers related to finance operations.

Assistant General Manager

SimbaQuartz
Amritsar
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Provided training, guidance, and support to staff members on proper procedures and policies.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
  • Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
  • Prepared weekly schedules for staff members based on their availability.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for new stock as needed.
  • Coordinated monthly budgets, managed profit and loss and consistently met desired margin targets.
  • Helped team develop specialized projects, events and promotions.
  • Implemented safety protocols to protect both customers and employees from potential hazards.

Manager - Operations & Finance

SimbaQuartz
Amritsar
05.2019 - 03.2022
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Accounts Executive

SimbaCart
Amritsar
01.2016 - 04.2019
  • Reconciled bank accounts on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy of records.
  • Performed month-end closing activities such as journal entries, accruals, reconciliations.
  • Managed customer accounts by providing accurate invoices and payment information.
  • Provided support in the preparation of annual audits by external auditors.
  • Prepared and submitted expense reports on behalf of team members.

Education

M.Com - Finance And Human Resource

Khalsa College
Amritsar
03-2015

B.Com - Accounting and Business Management

GNDU
Amritsar
03-2013

Skills

  • Cash Flow Management
  • Business Forecasting
  • Financial Reports
  • Financial Controls
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Business Process Improvement
  • Internal Controls
  • Credit Analysis
  • P&L Management
  • Budget Development
  • Budget Management
  • Customer Relationship Management

Languages

English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Punjabi
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Sr. Finance Manager

UpForks
12.2023 - Current

Vice President of Finance

SimbaQuartz
08.2022 - 11.2023

Assistant General Manager

SimbaQuartz
04.2022 - 07.2022

Manager - Operations & Finance

SimbaQuartz
05.2019 - 03.2022

Accounts Executive

SimbaCart
01.2016 - 04.2019

M.Com - Finance And Human Resource

Khalsa College

B.Com - Accounting and Business Management

GNDU
Parminder Kaur