Karim Samnani
Panmure,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented accounting professional with a Master’s in Professional Accounting from Unitec, eager to leverage expertise in a corporate setting. Committed to continuous skill development and gaining hands-on experience while consistently contributing to organizational success through a proactive attitude.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level accounting position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Coro Trading (BP Oil NZ Ltd)
08.2024 - Current
- Delivered exceptional customer service, processed POS transactions, and promoted loyalty programs.
- Maintained hygienic and safety standards through stock management, food preparation, and cleaning.
- Restocked goods, checked temperatures, and made sure all operating procedures were followed.
- Demonstrated physical endurance and teamwork in a fast-paced retail environment.
Intern
Body Corporate Administration Ltd
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Processing invoices and reconciling account payables.
- Preparing unpaid invoice schedule for committee approval.
- Accruing (Residential Association) and reconciling creditor statement.
- Conducting levy calculation after reconciling clientele’s annual budget.
- Preparing levy invoices and sending it to clients via email with the approval.
- GST calculation and filing for each client as per specified filing period.
- Conducting bank reconciliation to maintain accurate records of transactions.
- Collaborating with team members to improve accounting processes.
- Internship
Senior Financial Analyst
Barclays Global Service Centre Private Limited
01.2016 - 03.2024
- Collateral Management — Risk management and Disputes
- Reconciled financial market OTC transactions between Barclays and client records using the Tri-Optima tool.
- As a process SME analyze the output to understand the nature of the discrepancies and work towards resolving them by communicating with relevant stakeholders and making necessary adjustments, thereby mitigating credit risk for the bank.
- Reported aged and high-value disputes to regulators such as the SEC, EMIR, FCA, and MAS in a timely manner to protect the bank's reputational risk.
- Drive and participate in KPMG and internal audit by providing sample evidence and educating on process workflow.
- Preparing regular reports to senior management and stakeholders on open breaks.
- Provided excellent client service by addressing queries through email and phone calls.
- Process
Financial Analyst
State Street Syntel Service Private Limited
12.2013 - 01.2016
- Collateral Management & Portfolio Reconciliation
- Reconciliation of Financial market OTC derivative trades between PIMCO (client) and Banks to identify discrepancies like mismatched trades, position differences, and valuation variances
- Root Cause Analysis: Investigated the root causes of high-impact discrepancies, focusing on data sources, entry processes, and valuation methodologies.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engaged with relevant teams at both PIMCO and the bank to resolve discrepancies, ensuring data was correctly aligned.
- Adjustments and Corrections: Made necessary adjustments and corrections to the data to resolve mismatches and variances.
- Process
Bookkeeper
Aircel India
09.2008 - 06.2013
- Track and record all incoming and outgoing payments. Ensure accuracy and completeness of accounts receivable and accounts payable records. Resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and payment records.
- Compared bank statements with internal financial records to identify discrepancies. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies between the bank statements and company records.
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports by providing accurate data on cash flow, transactions, and account balances.
Crew Member
McDonald India
05.2008 - 08.2008
- Responsible for maintaining cleanliness, safety, and a welcoming environment in the restaurant. Tasks include cleaning, restocking, sanitizing, and food preparation according to standards. Work well in a team, adhere to company policies, and maintain food safety standards.
Education
Master in Professional Accounting -
Unitec
Auckland, NZ01.2025
Masters in Commerce - Accountancy & Finance
G. R Patil College of Commerce & BMS (Mumbai University)
Mumbai, India01.2014
Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting & Finance
G. R Patil College of Commerce & BMS (Mumbai University)
Mumbai, India01.2012
Skills
- Skilled in MYOB accounting solutions
- Power BI data visualization
- Entry-level certification awareness
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools
Timeline
Intern
Body Corporate Administration Ltd
03.2025 - 06.2025
Customer Service Representative
Coro Trading (BP Oil NZ Ltd)
08.2024 - Current
Senior Financial Analyst
Barclays Global Service Centre Private Limited
01.2016 - 03.2024
Financial Analyst
State Street Syntel Service Private Limited
12.2013 - 01.2016
Bookkeeper
Aircel India
09.2008 - 06.2013
Crew Member
McDonald India
05.2008 - 08.2008
Master in Professional Accounting -
Unitec
Masters in Commerce - Accountancy & Finance
G. R Patil College of Commerce & BMS (Mumbai University)
Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting & Finance
G. R Patil College of Commerce & BMS (Mumbai University)
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy playing and watching cricket, listening to music, and watching movies in my free time. I also love traveling to different places to explore their cultures and cuisines.
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