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Urusha Thapa

Saugus

Summary

Results-driven Finance Manager at Street Child of Nepal, adept at budgeting and forecasting. Achieved a 15% reduction in variance through strategic KPI benchmarking and cross-departmental collaboration. Expert in Excel automation and internal controls, ensuring audit readiness while delivering impactful executive reports. Strong analytical skills complemented by effective communication.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Finance Manager

Street Child of Nepal
Kathmandu
12.2018 - 08.2024
  • Created Analyzed budget vs. actuals monthly; uncovered cost overruns and led cross-departmental correction plans, reducing variance by 15%.
  • Benchmarked financial KPIs across 5 programs, enabling data-driven reallocations and better impact measurement.
  • Built and maintained financial models and dashboards in Excel, improving forecast accuracy and cutting reporting time by 40%.
  • Prepared executive-level summaries of financial performance, presenting trends and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Implemented Oracle ERP system and internal control procedures; improved reporting accuracy and ensured full audit readiness.
  • Managed audit trails and financial documentation, passing 5 external audits with zero compliance issues.

Senior Assistant Trainee

Joshi And Bhandari Chartered Accountants
Kathmandu
10.2017 - 11.2018
  • Participated in client inventory audits and process walkthroughs, assessing key internal controls.
  • Documented financial cycles and supported control testing under senior auditors’ guidance.
  • Assisted in the preparation of control observation reports and process improvement suggestions.
  • Conducted internal control testing and supported audit completion across clients in developmental, hospitality, banking, education and healthcare sectors.

Education

Master of Science - Finance (STEM-Designated)

Brandeis International Business School
Waltham, MA
02.2026

Bachelor’s degree - business studies

Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal
11.2020

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -

Professional Qualification (ACCA)
Kathmandu, Nepal
12.2017

Skills

  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Variance Analysis
  • Executive Reporting
  • KPI Benchmarking
  • Business Driver Insights
  • ERP Systems
  • Excel Automation
  • Internal Controls
  • Audit Documentation
  • Data Visualization
  • Financial Modeling

Certification

  • Foundations in Financial Modeling, FMI Foundation
  • LBO Modeling, Wall Street Prep

Projects

Valuation of PepsiCo and Walmart, Executed DCF and comparable company analysis (CCA), incorporating industry trends and financial metrics to recommend investment actions. BIBS India Hackathon 2025, Secured 2nd place in business model development. Created a financial model for a startup, evaluating revenue streams, cost structures, and investment opportunities.

Leadership And Extracurricular Activities

  • Director of Events and Competition, PEVC Club, Revived the PEVC Club after years of inactivity, positioning it as a key student platform for private equity and venture capital.
  • India Initiative Fellow, Brandeis University, 2025
  • Public Relations Chair, Rotary Club of Kathmandu Metro, 2021–2022
  • Team Leader and Translator, Youth Linc Organization, 2015–2018

Timeline

Finance Manager

Street Child of Nepal
12.2018 - 08.2024

Senior Assistant Trainee

Joshi And Bhandari Chartered Accountants
10.2017 - 11.2018

Master of Science - Finance (STEM-Designated)

Brandeis International Business School

Bachelor’s degree - business studies

Tribhuvan University

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants -

Professional Qualification (ACCA)

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