SANYA ARORA
Toronto
Summary
Experienced in Fund administration, audit, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance. Demonstrates proficiency in IFRS and GAAP, with a strong ability to document intricate procedures. Eager to make a meaningful contribution to a respected organization, embody its values, and serve as an inspirational figure to others.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
MUFG Investor Services
11.2022 - Current
- Proficiently prepared Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, allocation workings, and investor statements for multiple funds concurrently, demonstrating exceptional time management skills and adherence to strict deadlines
- Managed diverse portfolios with NAV values reaching up to $900 million, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting in accordance with service level agreements
- Reconcile cash, positions, and accruals for client funds under team management
- Ensure accurate portfolio pricing by adhering to fund documents and valuation policies
- Calculate and allocate capital calls and distributions
- Create fee schedules, including management and waterfall calculations, in compliance with fund documents
- Address miscellaneous requests and projects, coordinating with internal MUFG teams and external clients to meet all requirements
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration, and performed initial reviews of their work before submission to managers and senior managers.
Account Payable Specialist
Travel Impresarios
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Responsible for Financial, administrative & clerical support of the company
- Making payments to the vendors/ suppliers & recording company’s short-term debts, coordinating invoicing procedures with the goal to protect business against unintentional overpayment
- Ensuring the accuracy for the organization’s financial documents for payments, auditing and tax purposes
- Directly working with the senior management to create accounts payable process.
Audit Senior
KPMG Global Services
08.2017 - 01.2022
- Led and managed a team of five members, overseeing offshore engagements and performance in various areas
- Monitored workload, timelines, and budgets for efficient task execution, contributing to departmental strategies aimed at improving quality
- Worked as an in-charge in the Financial Services sector, establishing direct communication with the
- Finance Director and Finance Controller of clients
- Conducted audits for insurance companies, including Lancashire Insurance Company (UK) and its subsidiaries, as well as M&G Plc (a component of the Pru Group)
- Collaborated closely with specialized teams, such as tax and actuarial, to ensure successful audit completion
- Participated in process walkthroughs to identify potential issues and formulate audit strategies, addressing material misstatement risks
- Tested controls and reviewed client work to ensure compliance with accounting frameworks, including UK GAAP, US GAAP, and IFRS
- Contributed to the Learning and Development team, delivering technical training on audit foundations and accounting standards
- Worked on various areas, including acquisition costs, deferred acquisition costs, attribute testing on loss data, investments leveling, commission income, and other aspects related to premiums and claims
- Managed project activities for insurance clients, including in-charging, personnel allocation, client- level budget monitoring, and organizing training sessions
- Collaborated with Financial Services Focus groups, extending support to the leadership team in implementing departmental strategies.
Education
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK (ACCA) Part Qualified – 12/13 Cleared -
Seneca College
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON08.2022
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
07.2017
Skills
- Investran, Geneva, Flexcube
- IFRS & GAAP Accounting
- Practice
- Financial Statements
- Preparation and Review
- Financial Reporting
- Cash Analysis
- Journal Entry Preparation
- Account Reconciliation
- Audit Preparation
- Financial Controls
- Microsoft Office (Excel
- PPT, Word and Visio)
- Team Management
Honours and Awards
• KPMG GURUS @ WORK (September 2021, 2020 & 2019) - Received for contribution to the Learning and Development team
• KPMG ENCORE AWARD KUDOS (March 2020, June 2018) - Award for exceptional performance on Component Audit and building great working relationships with the UK managers and clients on Lancashire Insurance Company (UK) & Alliance Group (UK).
• KPMG SPOTLIGHT AWARD KROWN (July 2019)- Award for Highest Quality Scorecard.
Timeline
Senior Associate
MUFG Investor Services
11.2022 - Current
Account Payable Specialist
Travel Impresarios
06.2022 - 09.2022
Audit Senior
KPMG Global Services
08.2017 - 01.2022
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK (ACCA) Part Qualified – 12/13 Cleared -
Seneca College
Post Graduate Diploma - Marketing Management
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Commerce -
University of Delhi
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