About
Highly accomplished Senior Deputy Manager with over 7 years of progressive experience in finance and banking, specializing in end-to-end trade finance operations, financial planning, and accounting. Proven ability to drive operational efficiency, ensure stringent regulatory compliance, and deliver actionable financial insights, contributing significantly to organizational success and strategic decision-making.
Work
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Summary
Led end-to-end trade finance operations, ensuring compliance and mitigating financial risk for a leading private sector bank.
Highlights
Directed end-to-end Letter of Credit (LC) operations, ensuring 100% compliance with UCP 600, ISBP, and Incoterms to facilitate seamless international trade transactions.
Analyzed export/import documentation to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies, minimizing financial risk and accelerating transaction cycles.
Processed high-volume SWIFT (MT103, 202, 400-999 series) and ISO 20022 MX messages, leveraging automation for enhanced efficiency and accurate discrepancy resolution.
Served as Business Analyst for trade finance process improvements, documenting workflows and gathering user requirements to support digital transformation initiatives across LC, BG, and SWIFT message flows.
Ensured robust AML and KYC compliance, implementing Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) processes to meet stringent regulatory standards.
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Summary
Managed end-to-end financial planning, analysis, and accounting operations, driving strategic decision-making and ensuring accurate financial reporting for a manufacturing firm.
Highlights
Spearheaded financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, providing critical insights that informed strategic decision-making and optimized resource allocation.
Managed comprehensive Record to Report (R2R) processes, including sales invoices, purchase ledgers, and journal entries, ensuring 100% accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Optimized Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) functions, significantly improving cash flow management and liquidity.
Identified key financial trends and conducted in-depth variance analysis, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights that drove operational efficiencies.
Developed and implemented effective methods and tools, resulting in significant time savings and improved overall operational efficiency.
Education
Awards
Level 3 Certification in Trade Operations
Awarded By
ICICI Bank
Awarded for outstanding performance and expertise in trade operations during FY 2022–23.
Academic Excellence - MBA
Awarded By
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
Ranked 1st in MBA program, demonstrating top-tier academic performance.
Academic Excellence - SSC
Awarded By
Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh
Ranked 3rd in SSC, demonstrating consistent top-tier academic performance.
Languages
Telugu
English
Hindi
Skills
Financial Operations & Compliance
Letter of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantee (BG), SWIFT Messaging (MT103, 202, 400, 410, 412, 420, 499, 700, 707, 734, 760, 767, 799, 999), ISO 20022 MX, UCP 600, ISBP, URDG 758, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer), CDD (Customer Due Diligence), EDD (Enhanced Due Diligence), Regulatory Compliance, Trade Finance Operations, Income Booking, NCLT Case Management.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Financial Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Record to Report (R2R), Cash & Bank Reconciliations, Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Data Analysis.
Business Analysis & Process Improvement
Workflow Documentation, User Requirements Gathering, Digital Transformation, Process Improvement, Strategic Decision Support.
Software & Tools
MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Tally, Fircosoft.
Core Competencies
Leadership, Interpersonal Communication, Cross-functional Collaboration, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Continuous Learning.