Yash Parakh

About Yash Parakh

Dynamic Data Analyst with over 3 years of experience in delivering actionable insights…

Experience

1. Data Analyst

   Principal Financial Group

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Managed month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries and general ledger reconciliations, ensuring accurate and GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Reduced close cycle time by 30% by standardizing reporting templates and automating reconciliations using Excel VBA, improving reporting speed and accuracy. Implemented and optimized QuickBooks for payroll, invoicing, and expense tracking, improving accounts receivable and payable turnover by 30%. Reduced close cycle time by 30% by standardizing reporting templates and automating reconciliations using Excel VBA, improving reporting speed and accuracy. Implemented and optimized QuickBooks for payroll, invoicing, and expense tracking, improving accounts receivable and payable turnover by 30%. Developed a robust portfolio risk management framework that lowered volatility by 25% and enhanced risk-adjusted returns. Built automated Power BI dashboards and Excel reporting tools, reducing manual effort by 40% and enabling real-time financial insights for senior leadership. Partnered with compliance teams to ensure timely and accurate regulatory filings (Basel CCAR), and led cost analysis initiatives across 6 business units, resulting in a 9% reduction in non-operating expenses.