AMANDA MIRANDA
FRAMINGHAM,US
Summary
Aspiring finance professional with a background in fund accounting and investment banking. Proficient in financial statement analysis, NAV calculations, cash flow management, and reconciliation of investment portfolios. Strong technical skills in Excel, financial modeling, and accounting software. Detail-oriented with the ability to work in fast-paced environments while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with industry standards. Seeking to apply analytical skills and financial acumen in a dynamic finance or accounting role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
FUND ACCOUNTING
BNY
01.2023 - Current
- Validate and update securities pricing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations.
- Analyze pricing discrepancies, investigate valuation issues, and provide resolution to ensure accurate fund reporting.
- Monitor financial markets and corporate actions to assess their impact on fund valuations.
- Ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., GAAP, IFRS, SEC, and local regulations).
- Liaise with pricing vendors, custodians, and internal teams to verify pricing sources and methodologies.
- Maintain pricing data in fund accounting systems and support technology enhancements to improve pricing processes.
- Assist in internal and external audits by providing pricing documentation and reports as required.
Investment Operations Associate
BNY
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw daily operations for retirement investment accounts, including processing contributions, rollovers, and withdrawals.
- Ensured timely and accurate trade execution and settlement for investment transactions within retirement accounts.
- Performed daily reconciliations of cash, positions, and transactions across internal systems and custodians.
- Ensured adherence to IRS, ERISA, SEC, and other regulatory guidelines affecting retirement investments.
- Collaborated with financial advisors, plan sponsors, and custodians to address inquiries and resolve account discrepancies.
- Processed dividends, interest payments, required minimum distributions (RMDs), and corporate actions impacting retirement investments.
- Maintained accurate records in investment management platforms and supported process automation initiatives.
- Identified inefficiencies in retirement operations workflows and recommended enhancements to improve service delivery and compliance.
Lockbox Processor
BNY Mellon
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Opened, sorted, and processed checks, money orders, and electroqnic payments received via the lockbox system.
- Accurately inputted payment details, including account numbers and transaction amounts, into financial systems.
- Scanned checks and remittance documents into the system for electronic processing and recordkeeping.
- Reconciled daily transactions, ensuring all payments were accurately applied and resolved any discrepancies.
- Followed security protocols to identify potential fraudulent checks and ensure compliance with banking regulations.
- Assisted in updating customer accounts with payment details and handled payment exceptions.
- Worked closely with internal departments, financial institutions, and customers to resolve payment processing issues.
- Identified inefficiencies in lockbox operations and recommended enhancements for greater accuracy and efficiency.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Framingham High School
Framingham, MAASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12.2024
Skills
- Excel and Data Management
- Audit and Reporting
- Communication and Collaboration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Reconciliation and Reporting
- Data Entry and Validation
- Fraud Detection and Compliance
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
FUND ACCOUNTING
BNY
01.2023 - Current
Investment Operations Associate
BNY
01.2022 - 08.2023
Lockbox Processor
BNY Mellon
08.2020 - 01.2022
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Framingham High School
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE - Business Administration
Southern New Hampshire University