Reshma Chandrasekharan
Euless,TX
Summary
Experienced in financial statement reconciliation, tax return preparation, and audit leadership, with a focus on fraud detection and regulatory compliance. Led an audit team in uncovering embezzlement in a government telecom company, resulting in penalties. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and project management abilities. Proficient in transaction verification and business improvements. Aspiring Financial Crime Specialist, seeking to leverage expertise in financial analysis and fraud prevention with further experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Manager
Iglo Led
01.2024 - Current
- Streamlined financial operations through QuickBooks implementation, managing ledger reconciliation and inventory accounting while ensuring regulatory compliance
- File Sales Tax adhering to regulatory standards, ensuring compliance.
- Collaborate with CPA to prepare financial statements and manage partner taxes according to GAAP.
- Orchestrated comprehensive payroll processing and tax filing procedures while maintaining precise financial records and statements
- Enhanced cash flow management through systematic handling of accounts payable and receivable, implementing efficient tracking systems
- Led end-to-end financial operations including ledger management, tax compliance, and inventory accounting with demonstrated accuracy
- Developed robust financial controls through systematic reconciliation processes, strengthening data integrity and operational efficiency
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Arlington
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Managed data processing for 1000+ weekly lab assignments, ensuring accurate grading and comprehensive documentation while maintaining strict quality standards.
- Streamlined research data validation processes, collaborating with university researchers to enhance data quality and evaluation efficiency.
- Coordinated administrative support for accounting department, balancing multiple priorities while maintaining meticulous attention to exam grading accuracy.
Lab Tutor
The University of Texas at Arlington
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided comprehensive academic support and mentoring to 40 undergraduate students, fostering deeper understanding of accounting fundamentals through hands-on lab instruction
- Evaluated student performance through systematic assessment of lab assignments, delivering constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes in accounting principles
- Facilitated interactive learning sessions, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles while maintaining high academic standards for undergraduate accounting students
Articled Audit Assistant
Astral Consultants Ltd.
08.2016 - 11.2018
- Identified ways to reduce the cost for a nonprofit organization and recommended ways where that can be used more effectively. Led internal audit assessments with a 9-member team, identifying control weaknesses and implementing remediation strategies for government-subsidized projects
- Optimized resource allocation across financial audits, enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining compliance standards
- Developed cost-reduction frameworks for non-profit entities, creating sustainable financial models while maintaining service quality
- Facilitated management presentations on performance metrics, delivering actionable insights to drive profit improvement initiatives
- Streamlined audit procedures through systematic evaluation of control systems, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and internal audits with a 9-member team, identifying control gaps and implementing remediation plans for government-funded initiatives
Articled Audit Assistant
M&S Associates
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Streamlined expense reporting processes, reducing year-end completion time from days to hours through innovative system redesign
- Facilitated financial and operational audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
- Developed standardized budgeting formula across industries, enhancing forecast accuracy and operational efficiency
- Successfully organized and executed Indirect Tax Conference for 120 attendees, facilitating knowledge exchange and networking
- Optimized expense calculation methodology, transforming multi-hour process into minutes-long task through simplified formula implementation
- Led comprehensive financial audits, identified operational risks, and coordinated with stakeholders to uncover significant organizational fraud through detailed assessment
- Led an audit team that uncovered fraudulent activity in a government telecom company, identifying illegal retention of public advances and securing a penalty for the violation.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
The University of Texas at Arlington
05.2024
Master - Quantitative Finance (STEM)
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Commerce - Accounting
Madras University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Indira Gandhi National Open University
CA Intermediate - undefined
ICAI
Skills
- MS Office
- Java
- QuickBooks
- Tableau
- SQL
- Alteryx
- IDEA
- Rubicon
- Financial Analysis
- Auditing
- Tax Preparation
- Data Analysis
Certification
- CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (ELIGIBLE)
- Eligible Date: December 2023
LINKS
Linkedin: Reshma Chandrasekharan
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Limited Working
Malayalam
Native or Bilingual
Tamil
Full Professional
Timeline
Account Manager
Iglo Led
01.2024 - Current
Lab Tutor
The University of Texas at Arlington
01.2022 - 05.2022
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
The University of Texas at Arlington
01.2021 - 12.2022
Articled Audit Assistant
Astral Consultants Ltd.
08.2016 - 11.2018
Articled Audit Assistant
M&S Associates
10.2015 - 08.2016
Master - Quantitative Finance (STEM)
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Commerce - Accounting
Madras University
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Indira Gandhi National Open University
CA Intermediate - undefined
ICAI
Master of Science - Accounting
The University of Texas at Arlington
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