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Prajwal Shet

Leicester,Leicestershire

Summary

ACCA part-qualified Financial Analyst with four years' experience working across the UK, UAE, and India, delivering accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and ad-hoc analysis in time-sensitive environments. Experienced with Excel, SAP FI, Xero, and multi-currency accounting, with detailed familiarity with IFRS, UK GAAP, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to support senior stakeholders with data-driven information, improve forecasting accuracy, and streamline financial processes through communication and collaboration.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

TEMPLE OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Shital - shiridi saibaba temple association of Lon
Leicester
10.2024 - Current
  • Performed 3–5 daily pujas, aartis, abhishekams, and Sai Baba rituals, serving 50+ devotees weekly
  • Coordinated 10+ annual festivals and spiritual events (e.g., Shivratri, Guru Purnima, Ram Navami), managing crowds of 100–300
  • Offered spiritual guidance to 20+ devotees weekly, fostering respectful, inclusive environment
  • Managed temple opening and closing routines; supported 10+ volunteers during peak footfall periods
  • Maintained records of donations, receipts, and expenses using Excel; submitted monthly reports to trustees
  • Tracked inventory of 100+ puja items; placed timely supply orders to ensure smooth operations
  • Liaised with 5+ external vendors and service providers to manage maintenance and procurement
  • Delivered 15+ Vastu Shastra consultations, helping improve harmony in personal and professional spaces

FINANCE ASSISTANT/PART-QUALIFIED

Future Connect Accountants
London
05.2023 - 10.2024
  • Managed bookkeeping and financial reporting for 10+ clients monthly, ensuring timely submission and compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
  • Processed control account adjustments including accruals and prepayments for 15+ accounts, improving reporting accuracy.
  • Recovered £10,000+ in overdue payments by arranging client-specific payment plans, improving cash flow projections.
  • Corrected ledger discrepancies for 8+ clients, maintaining accurate bank balances and clean audit records.
  • Completed monthly bank reconciliations with 98% accuracy, supporting audit readiness.
  • Analyzed financial statements and credit profiles for 10+ clients to assess credit risk and recommend payment terms.
  • Created expense report template and trained 3 team members, reducing data entry errors by 25%.
  • Responded to 8–10 ad-hoc data requests monthly, delivering variance analysis for senior managers.
  • Processed VAT payment requests, ensuring timely settlements and avoiding penalties.
  • Submitted 12+ quarterly VAT returns in full compliance with HMRC guidelines.
  • Managed VAT adjustments and recorded quarterly entries, ensuring consistency and accuracy in reporting.

Financial Analyst

ISG - Information Service Group
Bengaluru
02.2021 - 08.2021

• Handled 150+ important invoices daily (3,000+ monthly) with 99.5% accuracy, ensuring on-time vendor payments and compliance.

• Managed 500+ purchase orders each month, reducing invoice delays by 20% and boosting vendor satisfaction.

• Spotted 100+ financial errors, helping improve forecasting by 15% and cut cash flow risk by 10%.

• Resolved 95% of client queries within 24 hours, reducing escalations by 30% through quick, clear communication.

• Addressed 200+ finance issues a year (billing, tax, reporting), helping keep 98% of our clients and building trust.

• Worked with multiple stakeholders to fix finance process bottlenecks, improving report accuracy by 18% and speeding up month-end by 2 days.

  • Produced client-specific ad-hoc reports and analytical summaries for leadership teams.

Analyst

Gadgitech ME DMCC
Dunbar, East Lothian
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Recorded and managed 1,000+ monthly purchase and sales transactions, improving data accuracy and enabling timely month-end reporting
  • Assisted in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss accounts, and forecasts to support management decisions
  • Handled multi-currency accounting operations, reconciling transactions in GBP, USD, and EUR with accurate exchange rate adjustments
  • Processed bank reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, and payroll transactions, maintaining data integrity and compliance with controls
  • Identified errors in expense reports and invoice discrepancies; streamlined invoice processing, reducing approval turnaround by 30%
  • Improved cash flow by reducing aged receivables by 20% through systematic follow-ups and accurate credit allowance application
  • Conducted financial analysis to identify revenue trends, cost variances, and forecast performance for senior leadership
  • Ensured 100% VAT compliance on UAE invoices, reducing audit risk and enabling clean cross-border tax filings

Financial Analyst

Ernst & Young
Bengaluru
04.2016 - 07.2017
  • Assisted 50+ clients streamlining financial operations by managing and optimizing human capital and reducing operational costs by 2%
  • Designed and managed engagement codes for financial projects, enabling precise cost tracking and improving profitability analysis
  • Delivered 500 error-free engagement codes within strict timelines, boosting team productivity, reducing review cycles, and strengthening client confidence
  • Streamlined engagement creation for global invoices by introducing efficient shortcut, cutting processing time and improving accuracy
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders implementing changes enhancing team performance and output
  • Led automation of high-volume invoice workflows; coordinated across global teams meeting tight deadlines
  • Calculated and managed indirect tax on 1,000+ consolidated invoices, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, reducing audit risk
  • Reviewed 800+ employee time and expense reports quarterly, increasing reporting accuracy by 15% and improving data reliability for EY Global Shared Services

Education

Master of Science - Finance

University of Leicester
Leicester
09.2021 - 05.2023

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Visveswaraya Technological University
India

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accountancy

Karnataka University
India

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Ad-hoc Reporting
  • Financial Reporting and Forecasting
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliation
  • Advanced Excel
  • SAP FI
  • Multi-Currency Accounting
  • Data Visualization
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • UK VAT Returns
  • Regulatory Compliance

Accomplishments

  • Individual Spot Award, Ernst & Young LLP (2016) - For outstanding client billing operations.
  • Performer Team Award, Canada Immigration Services, Global Delivery Services (2017).
  • Best Performer Award, AITM – MBA Program (2014).
  • Student of the Year Award - B.com Program (2013)

Certification

  • ACCA (Part Qualified)
  • CIFA – UK Financial Regulation & Professional Integrity (Ongoing)
  • EY FAAS Job Simulation
  • JP Morgan Chase - Commercial Banking Job Simulation

Timeline

TEMPLE OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Shital - shiridi saibaba temple association of Lon
10.2024 - Current

FINANCE ASSISTANT/PART-QUALIFIED

Future Connect Accountants
05.2023 - 10.2024

Master of Science - Finance

University of Leicester
09.2021 - 05.2023

Financial Analyst

ISG - Information Service Group
02.2021 - 08.2021

Analyst

Gadgitech ME DMCC
06.2018 - 12.2019

Financial Analyst

Ernst & Young
04.2016 - 07.2017

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Visveswaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accountancy

Karnataka University
Prajwal Shet