Khushboo Saraswat CA CPA

Manager for Covid-19 Government Financial Assistance and Support Schemes :- During such unprecedented time, got an opportunity to provide extraordinary support to the affected businesses by handing entire submission process for Jobkeeper payment scheme (Australia's subsidy for business affected by Covid-19) and various other Cost Assistance Programs. Experience in Business :- Being business and finance savvy, often got the vast experience to work with both large and small businesses with no two businesses same. Keeping business on top of paperwork, and finances, understanding problems and knowing what to do to avoid financial disaster. I work to ensure that businesses make competent financial decisions. Mentor :- Empathetic, Supportive and Nurturing team's professional goals. Providing support and guidance on various financial matters, assessing clients performances, latest tax regulations and better financial management.

- Corporate Governance - Global Strategy and Leadership - Business Ethics

Lowered Monthly Reporting Cycle by 2 Days: Reduced month end closure timelines by 2 days by reducing delay of work and removing duplication of work with providing 100% accuracy level at initial stage. Aligned System Architecture with Business Goals: Reviewed and improvised financial procedures to bring financial discipline which enhanced accuracy and reliability of financial data from 70% to 95%, adapting to new ERP framework Led New Project Launch: Established financial plan for $20m, managed smooth cash flows, provided commercial support for better contract negotiation resulting in $30k of cost saving, performed accurate general accounting, prepared and analysed monthly financial reports and presented to the management

Improved Audit Accuracy from 67% to 95%: Prevented negative impacts on the balance sheet and profitability by removing error in financial data with better reconciliations. Addressing system flaws and improved finance procedures Reduced Operational Cost: Better negotiations and optimal switch resulted in lowering IT cost by 15% and minimised use of temporary staff and eventually saving $60K in labour cost Lowered Customer Credits: Decreased outstanding debts from 30% to 10% of sales, by enforcing improved tracking system by developing exclusive management report-highlighting risk if any and introducing mechanism of regular follow ups Led Critical Planning & Analysis: Engaged in annual and 5 year budget modelling, undertaking detailed business scenario analysis and budget setting whilst prepared progress reports for monitoring performance and taking remedial steps Handling Conflicting Situations: Discovered breach of policies, investigated matter in depth, discussed matter with management and found solutions to address the situation protecting employee position in the company Better Fixed Asset Management: Designed comprehensive report of Fixed Assets to substantiate validity of correct depreciation schedule and life of assets during internal and external audit Leadership Development Programme: Participated in 1 Year leadership development training organised for consistent high performers finance individuals