SHUBHI TOLANI
Gurgaon
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a strong background in reconciliation, MIS, financial analysis, and management. Recognized for driving process improvements and implementing strategic financial planning. A reliable team player who prioritizes collaboration and adapts easily to changing business needs. With a solid foundation in finance, eager to continue learning and growing in this dynamic environment. Excels in conducting thorough research and data analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability. Ready to utilize and further develop analytical and problem-solving skills in the desired position role.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Manager
American Express
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Streamlined month-end close process, reducing time spent on manual tasks and improving data accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, federal tax regulations; timely filing of all required documents, mitigating potential penalties or fines.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Mentored junior finance staff, fostering professional development and strong team dynamics.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining and automating financial reporting processes.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
Senior Lead Analyst
American Express
02.2015 - 11.2022
- Oversaw accuracy of general ledger transactions.
- Monitor and confirm proper posting of reversing entries in Bank Accounts.
- Performed thorough reviews of outstanding account items and executed resolutions.
- Ensured all journal entries were supported with necessary details like accruals, receivables, and payables.
- Performed account reconciliations for Cash in Bank, Suspense Clearing, and SubLedger accounts across diverse markets including Canada, Argentina, and IDC.
- Prepared monthly strategies to keep accounts reconciled.
- Ensured timely reconciliation and effective collaboration to clear aged account discrepancies.
- Prepared and finalized detailed account dashboards for team reporting.
- Performed detailed review of American Express financial statements.
- Prepared monthly Reconciliation Status Reports for team review and analysis.
- Created detailed monthly reports for LACC showing reconciliation precision.
- Assisted PwC audit team during external audits for LACC region accounts.
- Compiled metrics into monthly presentations for leadership review.
- Contributed to compliance team's audit sample review process for PWC.
- Partnered with team members and supervisors to brainstorm process enhancement ideas.
- Partnered with the Tool Support team to upgrade features for matching financial accounts within Intellisuite.
- Established innovative Auto-Match logics to enhance project completion efficiency.
- Facilitated efficient research and reconciliation through proactive communication with clients.
- Consistently met deadlines to provide exceptional service and quality work.
Accounts & Management Trainee
RPL & Co.
02.2015 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: Conducted financial audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Administered the payroll process for a 500-personnel company using WebPay.
- Enhanced and sustained internal controls for payroll and HR.
- Presented audit findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management.
- Produced detailed monthly reports and analyzed trends with expert-level Excel skills.
- Ensured all tax and secretarial submissions met stringent regulatory requirements.
- Compiled periodic updates driven by financial assessment.
- Aided in the preparation of Income Tax and TDS returns.
- Chartered Accountant Firm
Education
CS Executive - Corporate Law
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
New Delhi01.2016
M.Com - Commerce
Bundelkhand University
Jhansi01.2015
B.Com - Commerce
Delhi University
New Delhi01.2013
XII - ISC
St. Francis Convent Girls Inter College
Jhansi01.2010
X - ICSE
St. Francis Convent Girls Inter College
Jhansi01.2008
Skills
- Advanced Excel Skills
- Advanced MS Word Skills
- Proficient in PowerPoint Presentations
- Oracle Application Proficiency
- MicroStrategy Proficiency
- SOP Creation and Management
- Data Metrics Preparation
- Trend Analysis
- Control Workflows
- Quality Control
- Continuous Process Refinement
Extra-Curricular Activities
Received various market appreciations & Blue Rewards for various activities performed. Represented my team in various fun activities held at American Express. Participated as a trainer in ABHAAR initiative conducted in American Express. Participated in various Quality & compliance training held in American Express. Participated in various online Trainings to nurture personal & Professional skills held in American Express.
Timeline
Finance Manager
American Express
11.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Lead Analyst
American Express
02.2015 - 11.2022
Accounts & Management Trainee
RPL & Co.
02.2015 - 11.2015
X - ICSE
St. Francis Convent Girls Inter College
CS Executive - Corporate Law
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
M.Com - Commerce
Bundelkhand University
B.Com - Commerce
Delhi University
XII - ISC
St. Francis Convent Girls Inter College
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