Shikha Sehgal

Hedge Fund Accountant, Citco (Canada) Inc. - Toronto Nov 11 - Aug 12
* Prepared periodical financial reporting for the Hedge Funds, including the determination of "Net Asset Value"
* Prepared the Statement of Asset and Liabilities and Profit and Loss Statement
* Prepared and provided ad-hoc reports and detailed analysis reports according to the client's need
* Communicated with Investors, Investment Managers and other cross functional teams on a daily basis for any reconciliation break related queries, fund processes, term sheets, discrepancies and general update on the funds
* Liaising with international clients and other Citco offices worldwide, to ensure that client needs are met

Accounting Analyst, ACE INA Insurance - Toronto Feb 09 - Nov 11
* Monthly Reconciliation of cash, premiums and rejects for direct marketing policies ensuring accuracy of data from internal and external sources including bank statements and invoices
* Preparing monthly reinsurance statements as well as reconciliation of monthly reinsurance accounts
* Verifying and accurately booking of renewals, cancellations and premium adjustments
* Managing the collection process to ensure collection letters are sent as scheduled and timely follow up of emails and phone calls to minimize overdue amounts
* Effectively managing accounts receivables to a collection rate of 95% of premiums outstanding
* Preparing management reports highlighting billing and collections status, items cleared and old balances
* Maintaining communication with policyholders, brokers, and underwriters
* Identifying loop holes and implementing solution to make the process efficient and faster

Billing Administrator, ACE INA Insurance - Toronto May 08 - Feb 09
* Investigated, assessed and processed premium payments received for Accident & Health division in accordance with corporate guidelines
* Processed premiums ensuring timely and accurate posting and allocation to the correct sub-ledger account
* Ensured that the policy is still active by ascertaining all the payments were received in time
* Followed up with policyholders and brokers for backup; also assist in month end activities such as commission allocation and payment

Accounts Payable/ Receivable Clerk, Mariposa Cruises Ltd. (Summer Intern) - Toronto 2006 & 2007
* Reconciled all the paper work at the end of each cruise to process the refund or collection from client
* Assisted in payroll preparation by calculating all time sheets and related duties
* Liaised with bankers, clients and suppliers regarding financial transactions; ensured accounting deadlines
* In charge of managing accounts receivables, accounts payables, and monthly reconciliation

Accounting Clerk, Puva Associates (Part time) - Toronto Feb 04 - Aug 05
* Posted invoices; filed documents; issued cheques and mailed them out * Reconciled bank accounts and posted bank deposits
* Maintained complete, up-to-date, and accurate records of all bank accounts