Jivashen Reddy
Finance Business Partner
Stanger
Summary
Dedicated Finance Business Partner with a history of meeting company goals, utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand, as well as meeting business goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Business Partner - Trade Finance
ABSA Group
08.2024 - Current
- Liaised with budget holders to evaluate financial performance and offer financial management data, analysis, and advice with specialization in the ARO space.
- Enhanced financial decision-making by providing accurate data analysis and insightful recommendations to executive leadership.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize resource allocation and improve overall business performance through strategic automation.
- Identified areas for operational improvement through detailed variance analysis, leading to increased profitability.
- Drove process improvements in accounting practices that reduced errors and improved the timeliness of financial reporting.
- Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.
Finance Business Partner - Transactional Banking
Absa Group
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Responsible for acting as the intermediary between Business and Finance.
- Oversaw and implemented financial planning activities (RAF/MTP/Outlooks), as well as the maintenance of the Finance Management Information (MI) which was used to report on the financial and business performance of the overall Transactional Banking Business.
- Automation and construction of ARO business models that were used by key senior business partners to make strategic decisions.
- Effective management and interaction with central, finance and business stakeholders.
- Experienced with regards to Compass and MyMi systems.
Product Controller
Absa Group
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for ensuring that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Risk Management Framework and Internal Absa Policies and Standards.
- Evaluated the Control Environment by understanding end to end processes; identifying inherent process risks; establishing Risk tolerance for process risks and identifying where controls are required.
- Assisting with maintaining and implementation of Governance Controls and Standards.
Retail and Business Banking
Absa Group
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Worked in three different Retail Business Banking units, namely, Stock Brokerage, Cash Management and Merchant Payments.
- Responsible for monthly business financial decision systems such as flashing, budgeting, balance sheet substantiation and income statement generating.
- Creation of forecasting models which were used by senior business partners to make imperative financial decisions.
- Involved in business supply chain management from a market, cash, and credit perspective.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Education
Level 2 Designation
CFA
06-2024
National Certificate in Financial Markets
Novia One
12-2022
National Certificate in Banking
Novia One
12-2021
Bachelor of Business Science - Finance
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 04.2001 -
Skills
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Ability to Multitask
- Verbal and written communication
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Finance Business Partner - Trade Finance
ABSA Group
08.2024 - Current
Finance Business Partner - Transactional Banking
Absa Group
02.2023 - 08.2024
Product Controller
Absa Group
02.2022 - 02.2023
Retail and Business Banking
Absa Group
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Business Science - Finance
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
Level 2 Designation
CFA
National Certificate in Financial Markets
Novia One
National Certificate in Banking
Novia One
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