Rishant Raj

I am a recently qualified Chartered Accountant (May24) with hands-on experience as a Financial Analyst Intern at Amazon India INOPS Finance (ASSPL). I have developed and presented comprehensive Operational and Financial Plans, optimized FC capacities through labor models, and applied data analytics for budgeting and forecasting. My accomplishments include automating financial reporting systems, achieving significant cost savings, and leading a successful Airfare GST Input Tax Credit claim initiative.

My articleship at Ray & Ray Chartered Accountants involved extensive audit work, including control testing and payroll audits. Recognized for excellence with the ‘Going Beyond’ award at Amazon, I also have a track record of academic and extracurricular achievements, including top ranks and leadership roles.

Financial Analyst Intern - Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (FP&A)

Financial Planning & Analysis –

• Prepared and presented Operational and Financial Plans and Quarterly guidance for the West Region, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Involved in Formulation of weekly Labor Models to optimize Fulfillment Centers capacities and balance labor mix across IB, OB, and Dock operations.
• Applied Data Analytics to forecast metric rates and planned budgeted costs for West region, coordinating with regional heads and Central Finance.

• Prepared comprehensive Monthly Financial Report for West Region overseeing costs INR 510 MM for diverse stakeholders’ needs.
• Implemented automated VC reporting: Transitioned from manual to automated data sources for detailed component-wise cost tracking of approx. INR 170 MM monthly.
• Prepared Business Reviews reports on weekly, monthly and quarterly cadence for PAN India basis, supporting business leaders with critical insights.
• Streamlined and automated WBR BTPH and VCPU reports, enhancing operational efficiency and saving 450+ work hours annually through cross-functional collaboration.

• Led initiative to claim INR 20 MM in Airfare GST ITC, with projections to increase to INR 35-40 MM post-COVID travel normalization at Amazon.in level.
• Managed month-end closing: Collated data, posted journal entries & prepared financial reports for review by FAs and RFM, ensuring compliance with AS and internal controls.
• Performed Finance Gemba walks: Identified cost optimization opportunities and key improvements.
• Introduced productivity metrics’ reports for forecasting VCPU and labor headcount, guiding Ops & Site Leads across 7+ sites during the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale.
• Led Regional Ops team of 70+, providing leadership & guidance and improving purchase order requisitions & receiving accuracy from 40% to over 80%.
• Leveraged tools - Oracle, ACE, Foxden Slicer, FCLM, IPT, Quick Sight etc. for forecasting and budgeting.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and worked in SAP, TCS-ion, Bancslink and Tally ERP 9.
• Received 'Going Beyond' award of excellence by the Director of Amazon for initiating claim of Airfare GST ITC.

Statutory Audit & Limited Review -

• Individually examined "Test of Control" to identify relationships between financial statement line items (FSLI).
• Independently executed end-to-end audit procedures, encompassing process understanding, walkthroughs and substantive audit procedures for listed companies with a turnover exceeding INR 15 billion.
• Presented key discrepancies to senior management and the audit committee during the limited review of a listed company as per SRE2410 and contributed to the preparation of audit reports.
• Reviewed MOU agreements, verified financial reporting, & assessed performance against KPIs.
• Evaluated & monitored financial controls over cash management, reconciliations & GL maintenance.

• Led a team of 3, developed audit plans, executed fieldwork during factory visit, coordinated with cross-functional teams & prepared detailed audit report.
• Helped in evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls relating to business development processes such as Market Intelligence Database, Pre-Bid Qualification Criteria, Bidding Process etc.
• Assessed financial and operational processes such as Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, Finance & Accounts, Insurance & Claim Management & recommended process improvements to boost efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Conducted detailed process walkthroughs to identify control deficiencies and operational gaps.
• Independently reviewed regulatory compliances such as TDS, GST, The Companies Act 2013 & SEBI LODR.
• Conducted stock audit & prepared comprehensive stock audit report to verify inventory accuracy & compliance.

I am a recently qualified Chartered Accountant.