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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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ACTIVE LEARNING SABBATICAL
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SHAHADA K

SHAHADA K

Bengaluru

Summary

Financial Analyst with 3+ years of cross-functional experience spanning accounting, audit, and financial operations. Currently on a purpose-driven sabbatical, actively advancing expertise in financial modeling, AI tools, and data analytics through targeted certifications and project work. Recognized for strategic insight, process optimization, and a relentless pursuit of growth. Now equipped to re-enter the financial domain with sharpened analytical tools and a forward-thinking perspective.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive – Finance

Finaks Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed comprehensive financial operations(accounts (payable/receivable), ensured regulatory compliance
  • Streamlined month-end processes, improved efficiency systematically
  • Enhanced financial reporting accuracy through strategic oversight
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams for optimal business performance

Accounts Payable – SAP

LULU Rayyan Group
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Streamlined month-end closing processes, reduced 25%
  • Enhanced AP accuracy, maintained 98% payment processing
  • Optimised SAP B one workflows, improved productivity
  • Managed vendor relationships, ensured regulatory compliance
  • Enhanced data integrity by maintaining meticulous records of all the transactions and reconciliations

Account Executive

Base Builders
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Achieved 95% client retention through service excellence
  • Led marketing strategies, drove revenue growth Applied need based analysis to assess current satisfaction while maintaining organization and prioritizing tasks efficiently.
  • Collaborated with internal teams(finance, marketing ) to deliver seamless service.

Accountant

Boon Trading Company
06.2020 - 05.2021

• Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.

• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, cash and banking reconciliations.

• Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.

• Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.

• Delighted customers by researching, analyzing and responding to billing inquiries quickly.

• Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.

Junior Audit Associate

Sadidharan CA
04.2019 - 05.2020

• Performed walkthroughs of clients'' processes and gained practical understanding about their operations.

• Conducted thorough financial statement audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.

• Utilized data analytics tools during audits to streamline procedures and provide deeper insights into client financials.

• Participated in team discussions to share knowledge, brainstorm solutions, and enhance overall performance as a Junior Audit Associate.

Education

Certified Management Accountant (USA) - Management Accounting

Logic School of Management
Kerala

M.Com - Finance & Accounting

Annamalai University
01.2019

BBA - undefined

RCMAS
01.2017

Skills

  • Financial Analysis & Forecasting
  • Budgeting & Cash Flow Management
  • Strategic Financial Planning (FP&A)
  • Data Visualization & AI in Finance
  • ERP Systems (SAP B1, SAP FICO, QuickBooks)
  • Business Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Visual Thinking & Creative Problem Solving

Certification

  • Financial Modelling & Valuation – Internshala Trainings – 2025 (Ongoing)
  • Excel Using AI – Office Master – 2025
  • AI Generalist for Finance – Outskill Education – 2025
  • Visual Thinking Facilitation – Visual Thinking School, Netherlands – 2025

LANGUAGES

English – Fluent
Tamil – Native
Hindi – Conversational

Accomplishments

  • First woman from Kerala to earn CMA (USA) certification.
  • Developed finance models improving payment cycles and reducing accounting errors by 93%.
  • Introduced cost control systems that improved reconciliation across multiple departments.

ACTIVE LEARNING SABBATICAL

Bengaluru | Jul 2024 – Present

  • Structured sabbatical focused on continuous learning and strategic skill enhancement.
  • Completed workshops in AI for Finance, Financial Modelling(ongoing), and Advanced Excel using AI tools.
  • Leveraged visual thinking to enhance data storytelling and financial presentations.

Timeline

Executive – Finance

Finaks Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd.
04.2024 - 07.2024

Accounts Payable – SAP

LULU Rayyan Group
11.2021 - 09.2022

Account Executive

Base Builders
07.2021 - 11.2021

Accountant

Boon Trading Company
06.2020 - 05.2021

Junior Audit Associate

Sadidharan CA
04.2019 - 05.2020

BBA - undefined

RCMAS

Certified Management Accountant (USA) - Management Accounting

Logic School of Management

M.Com - Finance & Accounting

Annamalai University
SHAHADA K