Akash Rajput
Chicago,United States
Summary
Demonstrated success in using in-depth strategies to understand and solve business problems. Excellent forecasting, process improvement and project management abilities paired with a resourceful, detail-oriented and persistent nature.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Assistant
DePaul University - Department of Finance and Real Estate
09.2023 - Current
- Facilitated student success by identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback on assignments and exams
- Administered coursework, graded assignments, and provided constructive feedback
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students to address concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies
Finance Executive
Clear Freight International
05.2020 - 06.2022
- Lead monthly sales forecasting and management reporting preparation and develop new financial analysis to support ongoing business requirements and drive new insights
- Assist with the treasury and/or cash management services on a global basis as needed which may include daily cash reporting, accounting entries to support cash activities, preparing and maintaining cash flow projections, and maintaining interest payments and schedules
- Analyzing financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
- Assist in the preparation of the annual operating plan by engaging with VPs to build appropriate plans and targets and convert this into the financial budget
- Support revenue cycle, business development and growth, and the operational improvements of new value-added inter-company projects
- Collaborating with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes
- Tracking and analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess business performance and identify areas for improvement
- Prepare standard and ad-hoc financial reports for management and departments utilizing Lawson
Finance Intern
Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company LTD.
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Maintained accurate, up-to-date financial spreadsheets and databases for reliable reference.
- Conducted market research to support investment decisions and drive portfolio growth.
- Analyze the client's financial situation through fact-finding and discuss long-term goals to determine the client's needs.
- Assisted in the preparation of quarterly earnings reports, contributing to transparent communication with shareholders and stakeholders.
- Assisted in budget management for improved cost control and increased profitability.
- Enhanced financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
- Collaborated with team members on financial projects, resulting in more efficient workflows and timely completion.
Education
Master of Science in Finance -
DePaul University
06.2024
BS Joint Honors Accounting And Finance -
Institute of Business Management (IOBM)
05.2021
Skills
- Power BI
- SQL
- Advanced Excel
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Oracle
- E-Trade
- MS Office
- Tableau
- Cash Flow Management
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Portfolio Management
- P&L Management
- Forecasting
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Fundamentals of Alternative Investments - CAIA
- Bloomberg Market Concepts - Bloomberg
- Introduction to data analysis using Excel - Rice University
- Python for beginners - University of Michigan
- Global Financial markets and instruments - Rice University
- Financial Markets - Yale University
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
DePaul University - Department of Finance and Real Estate
09.2023 - Current
Finance Executive
Clear Freight International
05.2020 - 06.2022
Finance Intern
Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company LTD.
06.2019 - 08.2019
Master of Science in Finance -
DePaul University
BS Joint Honors Accounting And Finance -
Institute of Business Management (IOBM)
- Fundamentals of Alternative Investments - CAIA
- Bloomberg Market Concepts - Bloomberg
- Introduction to data analysis using Excel - Rice University
- Python for beginners - University of Michigan
- Global Financial markets and instruments - Rice University
- Financial Markets - Yale University
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