Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Usha Nagaraja
Romford
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented Technical Coordinator with a proven track record at Northern Trust, adept in financial reconciliations within the CASS framework and skilled in data analysis & problem-solving. Demonstrated excellence in team leadership, fostering collaboration and driving efficiency improvements. Recognized for outstanding client relationship building and efficient transition management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Coordinator, CASS Reconciliations Team
Northern Trust
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Oversaw and managed complex financial reconciliations within the CASS framework, ensuring compliance with CASS regulations (CASS 6, 7, and 8).
- Reviewed and signed off operations reconciliations, upholding accuracy and client standards.
- Analyzed and rectified discrepancies in reconciliations, maintaining high levels of detail and efficiency.
- Daily meetings with the offshore CASS reconciliations review team, fostering collaboration and clear communication.
- Managed the processing of reconciliation tasks within the workflow system, adhering to specified client SLAs.
- Updated procedures, maintained the CASS control register and process flows, ensuring continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with internal departments and external stakeholders, building strong relationships with clients, auditors, and third-party providers.
Senior Fund Accountant
Northern Trust
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Contributed to the Fund of Hedge Funds team, facilitating a smooth transition during relocation from Bangalore to Pune.
- Managed various fund accounting activities including NAV calculation, unit dealings, pricing, trade booking, subscriptions, redemptions, expense calculations, and cash reconciliations.
- Handled a diverse portfolio encompassing mutual funds, private equity, standalone, multi-class, and multi-currency funds.
- Developed an expense tool for reduced manual workload, leading to increased efficiency and time savings.
- Recognized for consistently accurate and timely fund preparation, and awarded for contributions to the transition process.
- Onboarded and oriented team members, fostering a positive learning environment.
Center Head Manager
Euro Kids International Preschool
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Led teacher and carer teams in induction and onboarding new staff.
- Contributed to policy development and implementation.
- Managed month-on-month payroll activities.
- Organized school events and audited safety management systems.
- Maintained institutional databases and managed inventory.
Procurement Ops Associate IV
Hewlett-Packard Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Reconciled SOWs for various departmental processes, tracking variances and documenting findings.
- Developed executive dashboards to compare and evaluate supplier performance.
- Managed contract lifecycle, including renewal and administration.
- Contributed to CAPA analysis by identifying error trends and recommending corrective actions.
- Prepared and analyzed reports on capacity utilization, efficiency, and error rates.
Education
Bachelors of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Vijaya Degree College, Bangalore University
Bengaluru06-2008
Skills
- CASS Regulations (CASS 6, 7, and 8)
- Financial Reconciliation
- Data Analysis & Problem-Solving
- Workflow Management Systems (experience can be specified based on used systems)
- Team Leadership & Development
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- Customer Focus & Relationship Building
- Transition Management
- Training & Orientation
Software
Invest one, HFM, Fund Master
SAP Ariba: Smart Buy
ICON, PSF
Timeline
Technical Coordinator, CASS Reconciliations Team
Northern Trust
03.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Fund Accountant
Northern Trust
08.2020 - 12.2021
Center Head Manager
Euro Kids International Preschool
05.2018 - 06.2020
Procurement Ops Associate IV
Hewlett-Packard Pvt. Ltd
08.2008 - 08.2015
Bachelors of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management
Vijaya Degree College, Bangalore University
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