Safiya Pathan
Pune
Summary
Qualified Chartered Accountant with 3 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting. Strong background in P&L validation, balance sheet review, month-end close, reconciliations, variance analysis, and internal controls. Began career as a Lead Accountant, handling core accounting operations and financial statements. Currently working as a Finance Analyst, supporting daily and monthly P&L processes, variance commentary, and stakeholder reporting. Skilled in MIS reporting, data analysis, Excel, SAP/ERP tools, and cross-functional coordination. Seeking industry opportunities in FP&A, business finance, controllership, or corporate accounting
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Analyst
UBS Business Solutions India Pvt ltd
Pune
11.2024 - Current
- Conduct daily T+1 P&L Production and Validation using underwriting agreements and supporting documents from Front office as per IFRS 15.
- Perform flash vs actual analysis to identify and explain variances.
- Manage fee recognition and general ledger accounting in SAP in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
- Prepare P&L commentaries and deliver T0 reporting for real-time financial insights to management.
- Prepare daily MIS reports for ECM and Advisory business across all regions (EMEA, Americas, and APAC)
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless trade execution.
- Monitor and validate commission flows to the correct income ledger.
- Perform balance sheet substantiation (BSS) for ledgers under my ownership.
- Review intercompany balances and request settlement procedures through different systems.
- Regularly review and update SOPs to enhance process efficiency.
- Address urgent ad hoc financial queries and analysis requests from business teams.
Lead Accountant
Infosys BPM Ltd.
Pune
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Successfully met and exceeded Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) related to financial analysis, reporting, achieving a 15% reduction in monthly closing time.
- Collaborated with external auditors during year-end audits, providing documentation and explanations as required.
- Directed and empowered a team of 5 accountants, ensuring 100% compliance with regulatory standards and deadlines.
- Prepared and analyzed monthly financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
CA Article Assistant
Jagtap and Jagtap LLP
Pune
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Prepared comprehensive project reports including detailed financial projections and analysis to support loan applications and financing negotiations.
- Developed robust financial models to forecast cash flows, profitability, and return on investment for proposed projects, ensuring accuracy and reliability of projections.
- Variance Analysis of Financial Ratios.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather relevant data and assumptions, incorporating market trends, operational costs, and revenue projections into financial models.
- Worked closely with legal and compliance teams to ensure project reports met regulatory requirements and lending criteria, mitigating risks and enhancing loan approval prospects.
- Played a key role in negotiating financing terms and conditions, leveraging thorough financial analysis and strong communication skills to achieve favorable outcomes for the organization.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
PuneBachelors of Commerce -
PUNE UNIVERSITY
PuneSkills
- Variance Analysis
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting
- Financial Statements Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP System - SAP
- Power BI
Timeline
Finance Analyst
UBS Business Solutions India Pvt ltd
11.2024 - Current
Lead Accountant
Infosys BPM Ltd.
03.2023 - 11.2024
CA Article Assistant
Jagtap and Jagtap LLP
09.2018 - 08.2021
Chartered Accountant -
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS OF INDIA
Bachelors of Commerce -
PUNE UNIVERSITY