ARJUN LAROIYA
Wolverhampton,UK
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Summary
Accounting & Finance graduate with experience across general ledger support, accounts payable, data analytics and futures trading. Currently working as a Data Analyst at Utilita Energy, with previous accounting experience at Poundland. Advanced in Excel, SQL, Power BI, Oracle and Sage, with a strong focus on reconciliations, reporting accuracy, process improvement and disciplined decision-making.
Key Achievement: Reached Topstep’s Live Funded Trader ('The Big Leagues') program in 2024, becoming one of 96 traders to achieve Live Funded status from more than 100,000 traders.
Overview
3
3
Languages
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Data Analyst
Utilita Energy
, United Kingdom
2022.01 - Current
- Analyse high-volume operational and financial datasets using SQL, Excel, Oracle and Power BI, translating complex information into clear reporting and actionable insights.
- Investigated and resolved hundreds of data discrepancies per month, improving reliability across multiple source systems.
- Reconcile information across source systems, investigate discrepancies and work with stakeholders to improve data integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Reduced repetitive manual data manipulation by 40% through SQL queries, automated Excel processes and Power BI reporting.
Junior Accountant
Poundland
West Midlands, United Kingdom
2020.01 - 2022.02
- Supported month-end close across multiple accounts, helping ensure reporting deadlines were met 100% on time.
- Completed 20+ supplier and balance-sheet reconciliations each month, investigating and resolving outstanding differences.
- Processed and reviewed 500+ supplier invoices per month, ensuring accurate coding and timely posting to General Ledger.
- Assisted with journal preparation and posting, including accruals, prepayments and other month-end adjustments.
- Reconciled supplier statements and account balances, following up on missing information, unmatched items and transaction discrepancies through to resolution.
- Assisted with processing and reviewing £100k+ of monthly supplier transactions using Sage, Oracle and Excel.
- Prepared clear, organised supporting documentation for audit and finance review, maintaining records in line with internal controls and accounting procedures.
- Worked closely with accountants and wider finance team to resolve accounting queries, improve processes and maintain accurate financial records.
- Identified discrepancies and unusual transactions, escalating issues where required and supporting timely resolution.
- Contributed to improvements in accounting processes, reporting consistency and documentation standards.
Futures Trader
Independent
2014.09 - Current
- Reached Topstep's Live Funded Trader program in 2024; one of 96 traders to reach Live Funded status from more than 100,000 traders.
- Maintained this Live Funded Trader account for multiple months.
- Trade Futures Nasdaq using structured, rules-based framework centred on defined risk limits, repeatable execution and capital preservation.
- Maintain detailed trading journals and performance records, analysing P&L, drawdown and risk/reward to identify trends and improve decision-making.
- Developed first-hand understanding of Topstep’s trader ecosystem, risk framework and customer journey, providing insight into the company’s product and end users.
Charity Work
Midlands Langar Seva Society
2019.01 - 2024.05
- Supported community food preparation, packing and distribution for people in need.
- Assisted with organising supplies, maintaining hygiene standards and preparing service areas.
- Worked closely with volunteers during busy community outreach and food-service events.
- Helped provide a respectful, efficient and welcoming service to members of the public.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
University of Wolverhampton
2016.09 - 2019.09
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Month-End Close
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Journal Entries
- Accounts Payable
- Financial Reporting
- Audit Support
- Internal Controls
- Process Improvement
- Oracle
- Sage
- SQL
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
- PivotTables
- VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
ADDITIONAL
- Financial markets & futures trading
- Topstep Live Funded Trader - 2024
- Strong knowledge of prop trading operations
Affiliations
- Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Wrestling & Muay Thai
- Cooking
Accomplishments
- Won my first Muay Thai fight
Certification
- ACCA exemptions awarded through BSc Accounting and Finance
Languages
English
Native
Punjabi
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Timeline
Data Analyst
Utilita Energy
2022.01 - Current
Junior Accountant
Poundland
2020.01 - 2022.02
Charity Work
Midlands Langar Seva Society
2019.01 - 2024.05
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Finance
University of Wolverhampton
2016.09 - 2019.09
Futures Trader
Independent
2014.09 - Current