Rijo Mathew

Experience

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  Dassault Systèmes

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  Financial Analyst

  • Leadership Excellence: Spearheaded the North America division as the designated Geographic Lead, showcasing adept leadership in guiding and overseeing regional operations.• Data Analysis Proficiency: Analyzed extensive financial datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement in expense reporting.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with departments such as finance, human resources, and procurement to ensure seamless alignment of processes and policies.• Quality Assurance Oversight: Conducted regular quality assurance checks on expense reports, upholding the accuracy and integrity of financial data.• Timely Issue Resolution: Addressed and resolved discrepancies promptly, ensuring minimal disruptions to the financial workflow.• Expense Policy Management: Periodically reviewed and updated travel and expense policies to align with evolving business needs and industry best practices.• Excel Skills in Financial Information Aggregation: Demonstrated advanced Excel skills to meticulously compile and consolidate comprehensive financial data for strategic leadership meetings, enhancing decision-making effectiveness.• Stakeholder Collaboration: Fostered effective communication and alignment of objectives with stakeholders across diverse functions, contributing to collective goals and project success.• Applied Technical/Financial Expertise: Leveraged advanced technical and financial skills for effective decision-making and problem-solving.• Consistent Superior Performance: Delivered outstanding results consistently, exceeding expectations and contributing to overall success.• Creative Problem-Solving Approach: Applied a practical and creative mindset to resolve challenges, leading to innovative solutions.• Commitment to Professional Development: Committed to ongoing self-improvement and played a key role in fostering the growth of team members. Show less

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  Maersk Procurement

  Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

  Finance Associate

  • Audit and Validation: Led comprehensive audits of travel and expense reports, meticulously ensuring accuracy and identifying discrepancies to uphold financial integrity.• Policy Adherence: Ensured strict compliance with company policies by meticulously verifying expense claims against established guidelines.• Fraud Prevention: Implemented proactive measures to detect and prevent fraudulent activities related to travel and expense claims, safeguarding financial resources.• Communication and Training Leadership: Effectively communicated policies, provided guidance to employees, and conducted training sessions to promote proper expense reporting practices.• Reporting and Analytical Insights: Generated insightful reports on travel and expense activities, offering recommendations for continuous process improvement.• Vendor Relationship Management: Evaluated vendor relationships for cost-effectiveness and adherence to negotiated agreements.• Financial Planning and Analysis: Prepared and analyzed financial plans and forecasts, providing valuable insights for management and stakeholders.• Financial Closure Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in meticulously completing month-end and quarter-end close processes.• Training Facilitation: Conducted refresher training for team members, ensuring consistent performance, and played a key role in facilitating the learning curve for all team members. Show less

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  The Home Depot Canada

  May 2023 - now

  Sales Associate

  • Customer Support Excellence: Delivered friendly and informed assistance to customers, guiding them in product selection and addressing inquiries with a customer-first approach.• Product Expertise: Maintained up-to-date knowledge about products, offering expert advice to empower customers in making well-informed purchasing decisions.• Sales Achievement: Actively promoted sales, special offers, and successfully upsold complementary products to consistently meet or exceed sales targets.• Store Operations Management: Ensured a clean and organized store environment by consistently restocking shelves and creating visually appealing product displays.• Efficient Returns Handling: Streamlined the process of returns and exchanges, addressing customer concerns while adhering to store policies.• Team Collaboration: Collaborated effectively with team members, fostering clear communication with both colleagues and management to enhance overall store performance.• Safety and Security Adherence: Strictly followed safety protocols to uphold a secure shopping environment and promptly reported any security concerns.• Continuous Learning: Actively participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance product knowledge and refine sales techniques.• Administrative Support: Completed essential paperwork and played a pivotal role in special orders and customer deliveries, contributing to the smooth operation of store logistics. Show less

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  TD

  Dec 2024 - now

  Finance Operations Officer