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Education
Skills
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Hi, I’m

Prashant Tanaji Desai

Senior Research Analyst
Pune,Maharashtra
Prashant Tanaji Desai

Summary

A results oriented finance professional with strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Seeking a challenging position in a growth-driven organization to apply my expertise in financial analysis and operations to contribute to both organizational success and personal development.

Overview

12
years of professional experience
3
Languages

Work History

SG Analytics Pvt. Ltd
Pune

Senior Research Analyst
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Analyzing the case (case of loan) and deciding on the financials and other documents required.
  • Verify the Merchant and its legal existence, Establishment of Proof of Ownership (POO), verifying the legitimate need for funds, legitimate MLE.
  • Communicating with closures in US (Counter Parts in US) via email/telephone about the requirements of the case.
  • Extrapolate Income statement, Balance Sheet via Banks and Processor Statements.
  • Following up sales and enrollment specialist in case when required documents/information not provided.
  • Coordinating with the customer service team to process various client requests like Bank change, providing offer to the merchant, providing exceptions.
  • Maintaining daily tracker, giving training to new employees.
  • Making sure that inspections are performed on 100% of loan applications to ensure completeness of the file, before moving the application over to Funding Approval.
  • Managing MFQ (Merchant Financing Queries). It is a specialized desk created towards facilitation of resolving various queries that arise on the floor on a day to day basis.
  • To ensure the loan file is accurate and complete before moving the application over to Final Status.
  • Taking necessary action in terms of reversing a payment for merchant once an approval is received from the risk team.
  • Merchant Financing is a one of kind business funding solution that provides qualified merchants with quick and simple access to cash for their business needs.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights that drove strategic decision-making.
  • Developed and maintained financial models to forecast revenues, improving accuracy and supporting budget planning processes.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing turnaround times.
  • Assisted in preparing financial reports and presentations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

Rage Frameworks Pvt. Ltd
Pune

Associate Financial Analyst
02.2017 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Analysis and spreading of bank statements to check the credit worthiness of merchant.
  • Performed periodic reviews and reports on merchants to comply with rules regulation and KYC requirements.
  • Analyzed and investigated clients to conduct detailed customer due diligence and enhance due diligence review.
  • Supported KYC processes for prospective and existing customers.
  • Performing CDD, CIP of the customers through documentation or non documentation process (official valid documents world check, Lexus Nexus, customer 360 portal).
  • OFAC screening.
  • CFVS screening
  • Validation of physical business address using third party sources.
  • Supported KYC processes for prospective and existing customers.
  • Conducted thorough reviews for high-risk clients based on stratified risk level guidelines.
  • Assisted team members in resolving process-related issues and clarified doubts to maintain operational efficiency.
  • Assigned daily work schedules to team members to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Trained new team members joining the process, providing guidance on systems and procedures.

WNS Global Services Pvt. Ltd, Pune
Pune

Sr. Associate Ops- Account Payable
07.2015 - 12.2016

Job overview

  • Does the P2P activities like Employee Expense audit, Accounting Support and assist in Month end activities.
  • Audit and approve of the Employee Expense reports (Reimbursements) as per policy Guidelines and Looking after audit and payments of the expense report.
  • Verified required receipts as per the applicable policy are attached and matching with the expenses claimed by employees.

SKP Business Consulting LLP
Pune

Trainee- Account Receivable
02.2014 - 03.2015

Job overview

  • I have to cross check the received invoices and have to verify as per the rules and regulations set by Client side. Then the final difference in the amount gets credited in the form of Credit notes.
  • Passing of Price Differential Claims, issuing credit/debit notes to the client and passing of entries in the SAP.
  • Reimbursement of VAT/CST/Local Tax (Octroi, entry tax & LBT).
  • Prepare Monthly MRM, Monthly report, Daily processing report.
  • Manually verified distributor claims, calculated price differences using Excel templates, and issued credit notes to ensure accurate financial adjustments.

Education

Rajaramabapu Institute of Technology
Rajaramnagar

MBA from Finance
01.2015

University Overview

GPA: 76%

Dr. Ghali College
Gadhinglaj

B.B.A
01.2012

University Overview

GPA: 71%

Chh. Shivaji Junior College
Nesari

HSC
01.2009

University Overview

GPA: 66%

S.S. Highschool
Nesari

SSC
01.2007

University Overview

GPA: 61%

Skills

Financial analysis

Interests

Listening Songs, Making friends, Cooking

Declaration

I hereby confirm that the information given is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Timeline

Senior Research Analyst

SG Analytics Pvt. Ltd
01.2020 - Current

Associate Financial Analyst

Rage Frameworks Pvt. Ltd
02.2017 - 01.2020

Sr. Associate Ops- Account Payable

WNS Global Services Pvt. Ltd, Pune
07.2015 - 12.2016

Trainee- Account Receivable

SKP Business Consulting LLP
02.2014 - 03.2015

Dr. Ghali College

B.B.A

Chh. Shivaji Junior College

HSC

S.S. Highschool

SSC

Rajaramabapu Institute of Technology

MBA from Finance
Prashant Tanaji DesaiSenior Research Analyst