Experienced Business Analyst with a decade of success in optimizing portfolio funding administration solutions & dedicated to continuous process improvement.
Strong background in financial business analysis and business intelligence, with expertise in budgeting, revenue forecasting, financial analysis, budget monitoring, and reporting. Committed to maintaining robust internal controls and compliance standards, with revenue recognition, closing procedures, and audit support.
Skilled in process mapping of financial-operational procedures for project management. Collaborative and initiative-driven, focused on achieving financial precision and delivering exceptional value. Proficient in developing innovative and cutting-edge tools such as the Restricted Fund Tracking System, Budgeting-Forecasting, Reporting & Documentation Mechanism, and Procurement Monitoring Model. Successfully managed over 30 high-volume grants while ensuring compliance by harmonizing controls and utilizing advanced modeling for detailed tracking.
Requirements Management
JIRA
Trello
Asana
Process Modelling
BPMN
Lucidchart
draw.io
Business Case Analysis
Power Query & Pivot
Miro
Solver
BI-Data Analysis
Excel & G-Sheet
Power BI
SQL Server
Project Control
Gantt
Budgeting
Reporting
Education
Post Graduate - Information Technology Solutions
Humber College Toronto, ON 04.2020
Focused on advanced IT solutions and project management.
Specialized in accounting principles and taxation practices.
MBA - Finance
Ace Institute of Management, Pokhara University Kathmandu 06.2013
Emphasized financial management and strategic planning.
Work History
Canada: 4.5 years
Non-Canada: 8.5 years
Business Analyst (Financials)
NPower Canada – Toronto, Canada
04/2022 to 02/2025
Tag: Canada
Performed gap analysis by collaborating closely via stakeholder engagement, for existing systems or processes and desired state, identifying areas for process improvement by designing various models to streamline for increased efficiency through innovative methodology transformation
Assessed and gathered business requirements of over 30 fund sources to forecast operational costs
Developed and revised business cases of complex portfolio project budgets based on requirements across funding categories addressing strategic planning & KPI
Increased efficiency in resource utilization via allocation by building robust frameworks for checking deficits and surpluses for optimized resource management & control
Generated standard customized reports to provide business performance insights against metrics
Project Finance Officer
IDI, Humber – Toronto, Canada
07/2021 to 04/2022
Tag: Canada
Prepared quarterly project reconciliations & took corrective actions to zero out deviations by 100%
Generated financial forecasts and operational reports to assist management with business strategy
Collaborated with team leaders to define standards, policies, and procedures to meet revenue goals
Reviewed internal project financials & analyzed combined partnership financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level performance and variance analysis by addressing pertinent issues
Reduced process discrepancies in the implementation of performance reporting & data systems
Tax Pro
H&R Block – Scarborough, Canada
01/2018 to 04/2018
Tag: Canada
Assessed tax situations & prepared over 100 income taxes of individual clients and submitted to CRA through DTMAX/TPS software by coordinating & communicating with CRA in issues
Accounting Practicum (Intern)
Small Business Accountants – Calgary, AB, CA
01/2017 to 03/2017
Tag: Canada
Performed data entry of financial transactions (Banks/Credit cards) of over 20 business companies and reconciled accounts receivables, payables & related ledgers under manager's guidance
Admin-Finance Expert Consultant
AEPC – Kathmandu, Nepal
03/2015 to 02/2016
Tag: Non-Canada
Demonstrated efficient leadership in umbrella program finance and mentored team for the financial management of a complex multi-partnered program fund
Reviewed & processed payroll and contractual financial data into Microsoft Dynamics Nav
To ensure financial reporting integrity & accuracy and present it to compliance departments
Reconciled statutory tax filing, deposits, and withdrawals of 5+ funding agencies' memos and 8+ bank statements to track up-to-date business transactions periodically
Effectively generated and presented software-based monthly financial statements to management to make decisions regarding integrations in program planning, budgeting, and funding
Contract Database Consultant (PT Assignments)
MSFP – Kathmandu, Nepal
07/2014 to 11/2015
Tag: Non-Canada
Updated and customized compliance monitoring database using Excel for prompt status reporting
Prepared relevant formats & templates by consulting with stakeholders to track fund sources & applications for 100+ projects
Admin-Finance Associate
MEDEP Nepal – Kathmandu, Nepal
01/2013 to 08/2013
Tag: Non-Canada
Tracked, and maintained consolidated financial records to increase financial reporting efficiency
Monitored, trained, and supervised 4 regional financial operations partners to use different tools and techniques for the effective utilization of disbursed funds and to meet set targets by maintaining productivity & proper control
Accounts Officer
SNC Project, Ministry of Environment – Kathmandu, Nepal
07/2011 to 12/2012
Tag: Non-Canada
Recorded income and expenses on the general ledger to ensure fund accountability and control by resolving backlogs of 2 years
Prepared financial reports, performance, and variance analysis as per Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for the Ministry of Environment and UN Environment Program
Reviewed procurement documents & budget spreadsheets, and updated budget and expenditure sheets in collaboration with the program team to support operational efficiency and stewardship
Finance and Administration Officer
WWF Nepal – Kathmandu, Nepal
02/2007 to 02/2011
Tag: Non-Canada
Recorded income and expenses of 8+ funds in QuickBooks/Tally software for stewardship and control to generate customized financial statements
Verified and presented periodic fund accountability statements, reconciliations, and donor-wide variance reports to executive committees/boards on tight deadlines
Maintained and reconciled accounts receivables and payables and corrected discrepancies on time
Established stakeholder rapport in handling contract negotiations and resolving complaints
Advised project implementation partners regarding financial health and internal control
