Gagan Barot

About Gagan Barot

I am a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Professional with 4+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, reconciliation, payment operations, and client relationship management within the banking and fintech sectors.Currently working as a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst at Ascendion (Client: Citi Bank), I specialize in analyzing ledger trends, resolving financial discrepancies, and streamlining reconciliation processes. My recent tenure at Nium involved managing complex credit transactions, fund applications, and cross-currency reconciliations in a high-paced payment operations environment.Previously at State Street Syntel, I handled equity fund reconciliations and daily audit cycles, focusing on tax procedures and FX discrepancies. My early career at SSE Accounting honed my client engagement skills and operational discipline. Academically, I hold a Bachelor of Management Studies (Finance) from the University of Mumbai and am currently pursuing an MBA in Accounting & Finance from DY Patil University. Core Competencies:Reconciliation & Financial ReportingPayment Processing & Exception HandlingRisk Management & ComplianceExcel (Advanced), Macros, Financial Systems (TLM, SMARTS, PLM)Client Communication & Cross-Team Collaboration Personally, I’m known for my adaptability, logical thinking, and commitment to efficient problem-solving. I believe in turning personal resilience into professional strength, and I’m eager to contribute to organizations where integrity, precision, and continuous growth are valued.Let’s connect if you’re looking for someone who’s both technically sound and human-centered in their approach.

Experience

1. Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

   Ascendion

   Jan 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   Working at Client location- CITI Bank-Prepare and report business/financial transactions, reports, and statements-Implement and perform regular reconciliation procedures to streamline processes and improveefficiency-Monitor exceptions, investigate discrepancies, and analyze trends in ledger data-Collaborate with Technology and Finance teams to resolve issues and enhance workflows-Improve exception monitoring processes and contribute to strategic initiatives-Update process documentation regularly to reflect current practices-Assess risks, ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and escalate issues when necessary.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  2021, Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)-Finance

• DY Patil University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Accounting and Finance

• Queen mary high school

  Ssc

• Nirmala Memorial Foundation College of Commerce & Science

  HSC, Business/Commerce, General