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SABANA SERAJ

Kolkata

Summary

I am a Finance professional with extensive experience in trade finance management, banking operations, and team leadership. Currently managing a team at Agrocorp International, I excel in financial analysis, process improvement, and providing statutory audit support. My technical skills include expertise in ERP systems and financial reporting, combined with a strong academic background in finance and accounting

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Trade Finance Manager

AGROCORP INTERNATIONAL GBS PVT. LTD
Kolkata(West Bengal)
01.2025 - Current
  • Managing team of Seven members
  • Allocation of work on each day and on weekly and monthly basis
  • Reviewing and analysis of banking entries
  • Preparation and reviewing of COA schedule monthly and quarterly
  • Reviewing of finance cost (bank charges) on monthly basis
  • Preparation of loans and borrowing accounts, FD and Margin accounts
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Improved financial forecasting accuracy, utilizing advanced analytical models.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.

Team Lead

AGROCORP INTERNATIONAL GBS PVT. LTD
Kolkata(West Bengal)
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managing team of Six members
  • Knowledge transfer, Management reporting, GST filing
  • Interco reconciliation, finance cost preparation
  • Review of general ledgers (weekly)
  • Payment transfer (TDS, GST, PF, ESI, PTAX)
  • Statutory Audit support
  • Assisting in implementation of new ERP system
  • Preparation of current account bank reconciliation on weekly and monthly basis
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

Senior Associate

AGROCORP INTERNATIONAL GBS PVT. LTD
Kolkata(West Bengal)
01.2019 - 01.2024
  • Reconciliation tasks including bank and FX reconciliation
  • Keeping records of all banks balances, monthly recon
  • Bookkeeping, payment processing, AR-AP reconciliation
  • Account ledger check of balance sheet items
  • Assisting in audit
  • Mentored junior associates, fostering professional growth and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Effectively managed multiple competing priorities while maintaining focus on delivering exceptional results for clients and the organization.
  • Implemented process improvements that led to significant time savings and increased accuracy in deliverables.

Account Executive

AGROCORP INTERNATIONAL GBS PVT. LTD
Kolkata(West Bengal)
01.2016 - 01.2019

Recording of daily data transactions of accounts payable

  • Preparing cycle time report
  • Reconciliation of bank accounts
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Reviewing on daily Vendor payment process.
  • Enhanced team performance, sharing best practices and mentoring junior account executives.

Education

MBA - Finance& Accounting

Sikkim Manipal University
Kolkata
05-2015

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com

Dinobondho College
Kolkata
05-2012

Senior Secondary - Commerce

Maria's Day School
Kolkata
05-2009

Skills

Financial management

Budget forecasting

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Accomplishments

  • Improved Team Efficiency, Increased team efficiency by 20% through process improvements and strategic task allocation.
  • Reduced Finance Costs, Successfully reduced finance costs by 15% while managing monthly bank charges reviews.
  • ERP System Implementation, Streamlined ERP system implementation, which improved reporting accuracy by 30%.
  • Improved Reconciliation Accuracy, Enhanced reconciliation accuracy, reducing discrepancies by 25% through detailed financial analysis.

Software

Business central

Salesforce

Timeline

Trade Finance Manager

AGROCORP INTERNATIONAL GBS PVT. LTD
01.2025 - Current

Team Lead

AGROCORP INTERNATIONAL GBS PVT. LTD
01.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Associate

AGROCORP INTERNATIONAL GBS PVT. LTD
01.2019 - 01.2024

Account Executive

AGROCORP INTERNATIONAL GBS PVT. LTD
01.2016 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - B.Com

Dinobondho College

Senior Secondary - Commerce

Maria's Day School

MBA - Finance& Accounting

Sikkim Manipal University

My hobbies

I enjoy reading books, travelling, trekking and listening to music.

SABANA SERAJ