PRAJWAL DAMAVARAPU
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Experienced financial analyst with expertise in financial analysis and reporting, ROI, ROCE, NPV, IRR, and variance analysis. Proficient in accounting software including Xero and QuickBooks, with a strong understanding of IFRS & GAAP compliance. Skilled in preparing financial statements, auditing, regulatory reporting, and VAT returns. Adept at using Microsoft Excel for financial modelling, pivot tables, and VLOOKUP functions. Demonstrates exceptional customer centricity through VIP customer support and engagement. Career goal: to leverage extensive skills in finance to drive organisational success while ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Cinema Host
ODEON Cinemas
Norwich
2024.05 - 2025.04
- Managed cash transactions, refunds, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy
- Developed customer service and problem-solving skills
Xero Accounting Practice
London School of Accountancy
2024.06 - 2024.06
- Processed VAT returns, reconciliations, purchase & sales ledgers, stock management and creating invoices.
- Conducted depreciation calculations and financial reporting for mock client scenarios
Finance & Accounting Projects
University of East Anglia
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Conducted financial analysis of Compass Group PLC, evaluating capital structure and financial stability
- Utilized Bloomberg Terminals for market & ESG analysis
- Benchmarked taxation & dividend strategies against industry peers
Education
MSc - Accounting & Finance
University of East Anglia
2023.09 - 2024.09
BCom - Computer Applications
Vikrama Simhapuri University
2019.01 - 2022.01
A-level - undefined
Masterminds Junior College
2017.01 - 2019.01
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- ROI
- ROCE
- NPV
- IRR
- Variance Analysis
- Accounting Software
- Xero
- VAT Returns
- Bookkeeping
- QuickBooks
- IFRS & GAAP Compliance
- Financial Statements
- Auditing
- Regulatory Reporting
- Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP
- Financial Modeling
- VIP customer support
- Cash handling experience
- Understanding of accessibility requirements
- Customer centricity
- Training others
- Multitasking mastery
- Basic bookkeeping
- Customer engagement
- Refreshment selling
Certification
- Xero Fundamentals & Advanced, London School of Accountancy.
- Bloomberg Market Concepts, UEA.
- Quickbooks, Linkedin.
Research & Project
Dissertation: 1MDB Financial Scandal, Investigated accounting malpractices & political influence. Financial Analysis of Compass Group PLC, Analyzed capital structure, dividend policy & financial performance.
Timeline
Xero Accounting Practice
London School of Accountancy
2024.06 - 2024.06
Cinema Host
ODEON Cinemas
2024.05 - 2025.04
MSc - Accounting & Finance
University of East Anglia
2023.09 - 2024.09
Finance & Accounting Projects
University of East Anglia
2023.01 - 2024.01
BCom - Computer Applications
Vikrama Simhapuri University
2019.01 - 2022.01
A-level - undefined
Masterminds Junior College
2017.01 - 2019.01