Chetan Sharma
Summary
Accomplished Finance Manager with a proven track record at PARK N SHOP LLC / CHETNA TRADING LLC, enhancing financial operations through expert cash flow management and financial modeling. Demonstrated ability in driving efficiency, ensuring compliance, and fostering team communication. Excelled in strategic planning and internal controls, significantly improving financial reporting accuracy and decision-making processes.
Results-driven experienced in financial statement review, auditing and reporting. Well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.Highly accomplished Finance Manager with extensive experience in driving profitability, enhancing productivity, and mitigating financial risks. Successfully managed a team of 10 finance professionals, achieving a 30% increase in profitability and a 20% improvement in productivity. With a proven track record in strategic financial planning, risk management, and compliance, I am eager to leverage my expertise to contribute to the financial success of my next organization.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
FINANCE MANAGER
PARK N SHOP LLC / CHETNA TRADING LLC
07.2018 - Current
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Enhanced budget management by implementing expense tracking and cost reduction strategies.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular audits and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Optimized cash flow with diligent monitoring of accounts receivable and payable.
- Managed budgets, ensuring accurate allocation across departments.
- Developed financial models for new business opportunities, supporting strategic expansion and portfolio diversification.
- Implemented cost-control measures that substantially decreased unnecessary expenditures.
- Negotiated with suppliers to improve payment terms, enhancing cash flow management.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
Assistant Finance Manager
PARK N SHOP LLC/CHETNA TRADING LLC
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Increased efficiency in accounts payable and receivable, implementing robust tracking systems.
- Supported annual budget preparation process by providing detailed analysis of historical data and future projections.
- Led successful audits by maintaining organized records and providing clear communication with external auditors.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
Accounts Assistant
PARK N SHOP LLC/CHETNA TRADING LLC
10.2008 - 12.2012
- Assisted in the preparation of accurate financial reports for senior management decision making.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Reduced errors in data entry by implementing a system of double-checking and cross-referencing information.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments, and documented account updates.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring accounts receivable and following up on overdue invoices.
- Facilitated smooth audits by maintaining accurate records and providing prompt responses to auditor requests.
Education
MBA - Financial Management
JNU
INDIA10-2023
B.COM - COMMERCE
BARKATULLAH UNIVERSITY
INDIA04-2007
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Financial budgeting
- Customer satisfaction
- Verbal and written communication
- Cash flow management
- Internal controls
- Financial analysis
- Performance analysis
- Variance analysis
- KPI management
Timeline
FINANCE MANAGER
PARK N SHOP LLC / CHETNA TRADING LLC
07.2018 - Current
Assistant Finance Manager
PARK N SHOP LLC/CHETNA TRADING LLC
01.2013 - 06.2018
Accounts Assistant
PARK N SHOP LLC/CHETNA TRADING LLC
10.2008 - 12.2012
MBA - Financial Management
JNU
B.COM - COMMERCE
BARKATULLAH UNIVERSITY
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