Bharat Khiara
Accounting at Association of Chartered Certified Accountants - Glasgow (distance learning)
United Arab Emirates
Hi, I'm Bharat Khiara!
Senior Finance Executive at ASA Ventures
A mid-level millennial curious to excel by aligning work expectations with a business’ values to excel to display financial integrity and become a growth facilitator. By understanding cost structures with systems use, I can collaborate across teams in utilizing resources as well as deliver consistent outputs to achieve milestones and stay compliant. Knack in adapting quickly when unexpected challenges arise, or new demands pop up. Whether it is refining processes or keeping up with industry shifts, I find solutions and unite teams around shared goals. University graduate in business management, aspiring to finish the ACCA certification soon. Career started with around three years of statutory audits at a Big 4 firm before moving to industry.
Experience
ASA Ventures
Senior Finance Executive
November 2019 - October 2021
Partnered with 12 project managers at respective portfolio companies to redesign the chart of accounts, trading processes, and reporting workflow
Negotiated contract terms to secure favorable funding and leasing agreements
Implemented a standardized expense-claim policy, cutting processing time
Initiated meetings with software vendors for a centralized open-source system
Al Mal Capital PSC
Financial Operations and Fund Accounting
September 2017 - May 2019
Overseed daily net asset value (NAV) reporting for key funds
Processed diverse financial trades and client transfers, and corporate actions
Managed cash flow and multi-currency transactions for eight portfolio accounts
Interfaces to meet monthly timeline on electronic client statements
MF Global Middle East
Financial and Compliance Support
November 2010 - October 2011
Coordinated between subsidiary finance and vendor IT teams to implement Oracle E-Business Suite Financials
Administered annual budget and activities to generate monthly trial balances
Simplified monthly closure improving clarity in performance assessments
Negotiated fixed deposit terms resulting in monthly interest income increase
Supervised payroll checks and directed admin tasks related to licensing
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