ASHKA DAVE
Edison,NJ
Summary
MS in Accounting candidate with a background in consulting and a strong grasp of core accounting principles. Experienced in analysing financial statements, preparing P&L reports, performing cost and variance analysis, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes. Proficient in with a keen interest in applying accounting expertise in roles across corporate accounting, audit, and financial reporting.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Analyst
Jagdish Hirani & Associates
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducting in-depth financial analyses of income statements and balance sheets to clarify the organization’s financial model and current state of financial health.
- Collaborating closely with key client staff members to develop organizational business plans, including financial projections and detailed operational strategies, and identifying risks within the business plan and any mitigating strategies.
- Leading the process of developing major client deliverables, including writing and editing reports as well as presentations for clients.
- Preparing and reviewing journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close activities to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Analyzing and synthesizing all research findings – qualitative and quantitative – to identify key market implications and strategic challenges.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement improvements in internal financial controls and reporting processes.
Business Analyst
Sahay Consultancy Group
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborated with cross-functional business stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements, aligning operational needs with financial objectives.
- Documented and streamlined business processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancy across departments.
- Defined and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring compliance with industry standards and internal controls.
- Drafted comprehensive business policies, client agreements, and franchise proposals with a focus on financial and legal accuracy.
- Conducted financial analyses to support franchise proposals and pitch decks, including revenue forecasting, breakeven analysis, and ROI calculations.
- Automated key financial workflows include costing structures, lead tracking, and client quotations, improving accuracy and turnaround time.
- Monitored project budgets and sales targets; aligned financial performance metrics with operational goals to support strategic decision-making.
- Utilized ERP systems (QuickBooks, Zoho, ERP Next, Odoo) for end-to-end financial reporting, accounts payable/receivable, and transaction processing.
- Prepared and maintained general ledger reconciliations and participated in month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Assisted in budgeting, cash flow analysis, and variance reporting for multiple departments and client projects.
- Identified operational bottlenecks and recommended financial and strategic solutions to increase profitability and productivity.
- Developed client-facing websites on WIX to support financial service visibility and aided in digital outreach via social media and marketing collaterals.
Business Analyst
Odoo
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Assisted with the configuration of the software
- Provide services to our customers
- Identifying potential solutions and assessing them for both technical and business suitability
- Scheduled programming, consulting and IT resources for my clients
- Learned the functionality of the software
- Assisted senior during implementation
- Solved customer queries and provided additional services
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of the Potomac
09.2025
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Ahmedabad University
Ahmedabad12-2022
Skills
- Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Business Process Mapping
- Financial Analysis
- Gap Analysis
- MS Office Product Suite
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Project Management
- Problem Solving/Decision Making
- Reconciliation (Bank, Vendor, Ledger)
- Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and Charts)
- QuickBooks Enterprise/Online
- Microsoft Power BI
- ADP Run
- Odoo
Certification
- Business Expansion and Growth Course – Santa Clara University
- Workflow Specialist Certificate
Timeline
Senior Business Analyst
Jagdish Hirani & Associates
04.2024 - 07.2024
Business Analyst
Sahay Consultancy Group
04.2023 - 03.2024
Business Analyst
Odoo
12.2022 - 04.2023
Master of Science - Accounting
University of the Potomac
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Ahmedabad University
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
· Business Expansion and Growth Course – Santa Clara University
· Workflow Specialist Certificate