Pratham Mehrotra
Ghaziabad
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with over 7 years of experience specializing in bank reconciliation and financial analysis. Proficiently reconcile daily cash receipts pertaining to investments across private and public listed securities. Skilled in managing exceptions generated by the accounting system, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records. Utilize PAM Software to efficiently book general entries for received amounts.. Seeking to leverage comprehensive skills in reconciliation, analysis, and reporting to contribute effectively to a dynamic organization like MetLife, driving accuracy, efficiency, and financial integrity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Finance Specialist
Metlife
03.2019 - Current
- Conduct daily reconciliation of cash received from MetLife investments in public listed securities with precision and accuracy.
- Execute comprehensive position reconciliation between MetLife's holdings and those of the custodian, ensuring alignment and consistency.
- Skillfully manage corporate actions and exchanges within the investment portfolio.
- · Record journal entries and execute reversal journal entries meticulously as part of the month-end financial closing process.
- · Contribute to the preparation and analysis of the monthly MetLife position report, providing valuable insights and data accuracy.
- · Facilitate seamless processing of Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) transactions to maintain compliance and integrity.
- · Develop intricate preliminary spreadsheets (For eg: Cash file) essential for reconciliation meetings, fostering informed decision-making and analysis.
- Articulate reconciliation processes comprehensively and furnish necessary artifacts to internal and external auditors upon request, ensuring transparency and compliance.
- Prepare the Open Banking file meticulously, consolidating daily banking transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Conduct asset reconciliation diligently, itemizing variances and conducting root cause analysis to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Maintain a vigilant approach to ensure none of the critical tasks for the day are overlooked or incomplete, demonstrating commitment to excellence and efficiency.
- Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
- Identified process issues and made recommendations for improvement or correction.
- Strengthened communication with clients, providing timely updates on the status of their accounts and addressing concerns.
Senior Associate
Genpact
11.2015 - 06.2018
- Conduct comprehensive reconciliation processes and diligently follow up with corresponding banks to promptly identify and resolve any discrepancies, ensuring financial accuracy and integrity.
- Utilize Ecarma and AMSBILLX reports to meticulously review booking and billing amounts, verifying accuracy and consistency in financial transactions.
- · Extract PD details for in-depth research and analysis, leveraging data to inform strategic decision-making and optimize financial operations.
- · Perform thorough analysis of draft financial statements, meticulously examining notes to accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy in financial reporting.
- · Maintain meticulous records and ensure all transactions are reconciled with clients at both the transactional and accounting levels, fostering trust and transparency in financial dealings.
Education
MBA - Finance
Symbiosis
Pune, India 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Lucknow University
Lucknow 04.2001 -
Skills
Cash Disbursements
Workplace training
Statement Reconciliation
Bloomberg
FHLB Processing
Working Knowledge of PAM
Task Prioritization
Adaptability and Flexibility
Variance Analysis
Manage & review Open Items
Microsoft Office
Timeline
Finance Specialist
Metlife
03.2019 - Current
Senior Associate
Genpact
11.2015 - 06.2018
MBA - Finance
Symbiosis
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Lucknow University
04.2001 -