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Reema Chawla

Finance and Accounting
Pune,MH

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented professional with 5 years of extensive experience in Finance specializing in Tax control and compliance, Us Taxation, Documentation, reclaim filing, Reconciliation, Account maintenance, preparing cashflows.

Proficient in managing and analyzing financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with federal and state tax regulations. Demonstrated expertise in preparing and filing tax returns, conducting internal audits, and implementing tax strategies to optimize financial performance. Adept at utilizing various accounting software and tools to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. Known for excellent problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. Worked on tools like Power BI, Business Objects, Doors, CMS, PSS, Bloomberg, Solvas. Experienced in working under pressure during the month and quarter ends with heavy volumes. Familiar with MS Access for creating different queries in Database Management. Experienced in extracting multiple reports for Analysis of taxes reclaims frequently. Reconciling the various currency accounts to prepare the Cashflows for multiple portfolios. Troubleshooting issues in a client facing role and providing solutions. Team oriented professional with strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Representative

BNY Mellon
07.2022 - Current

Process: Tax Control and Compliance

Roles and Responsibilities


I am conducting tax reclaim analyses for our clients across various countries, including United States, France, Switzerland, Poland, Sweden, and Australia, ensuring control over deadlines and producing weekly analytical reports.

I have trained new employees and reviewed their tasks, updated document requirements to align with market standards, and reconciled filed reclaims with received payments. I engage with clients via emails and calls to address their queries, scrutinize the details of reclaim filings for all markets, and utilize investigative applications like Doors, CMS, PSS, I understand client needs and provide suitable solutions, manage the scanning and printing of documents for reclaim packages, and record the status of filed reclaims in the Portfolio System Service.

Intermediate Representative

BNY Mellon
01.2021 - 07.2022

Process: Tax Reclaim and Documentation

Roles and Responsibilities


I handled tax reclaims for clients across various countries, liaise with support teams through email and calls to resolve queries, and ensure the submission of reclaim packages within the Statute of Limitations tailored to market-specific client requirements. I utilize investigative applications such as Doors, CMS, and PSS.

Additionally, I prepare and dispatch packages to sub-custodians for verification, analyze client issues to offer appropriate solutions, manage the scanning and printing of documents for reclaim package preparation, update the status of filed reclaims in the Portfolio system service, and monitor accounts for payments and receivables.

Process Executive

BNY Mellon
07.2019 - 01.2021

Process: EMEA - CDO Cash reconciliation


Responsibilities and Duties

Reconciling accounts in various currencies (USD, GBP, EUR, SEK, NOK, DKK, AUD) for UK and Ireland-based CDO Portfolio clients. Ensuring accurate cash flows are delivered to clients. Comprehending and executing transactions such as SWAPs, trades, and bonds. Reviewing trade-related documents (trade packs, transaction faxes). Managing the high volume of transactions at month and quarter ends. Utilizing different systems for investigation, including Bloomberg, IMMS, GCM, WSO, Deal Manager, and Solvas. Communicating with support teams via email to resolve queries.

Education

MBA - Finance, India

Dr Moonje Institute of Management Studies
Nashik, India
04.2001 -

BBA - Finance

Ashoka Centre For Business & Computer Studies
Nashik, India
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

J.D.C. Bytco Institute of Management & Research
Nashik, India
04.2001 -

GED -

Barnes School & Junior College
Nashik, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Performance Analysis

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
SINDHI
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Marathi
Intermediate (B1)

Certification

DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Accomplishments

I received WOW awards three times from the client for filing reclaims in bulk and clearing the volume. Additionally, the client has appreciated me multiple times for resolving their queries promptly and providing effective solutions.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementPaid sick leaveWork from home optionHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programs4-day work weekPaid time off

Timeline

Senior Representative

BNY Mellon
07.2022 - Current

Intermediate Representative

BNY Mellon
01.2021 - 07.2022

Process Executive

BNY Mellon
07.2019 - 01.2021

DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

07-2014

MBA - Finance, India

Dr Moonje Institute of Management Studies
04.2001 -

BBA - Finance

Ashoka Centre For Business & Computer Studies
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

J.D.C. Bytco Institute of Management & Research
04.2001 -

GED -

Barnes School & Junior College
04.2001 -
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