Gaurav Prapanchakuta
About Gaurav Prapanchakuta
Gaurav Prapanchakuta is a Corporate Treasury Intern at Travelport in England, where he has implemented a cash grid system that enhanced cash flow forecasting efficiency by 30%. He holds a BSc. Hons. in Finance, Accounting and Management from the University of Nottingham and has experience managing liquidity across multiple bank accounts and executing foreign exchange trades.
Work at Travelport
Currently, Gaurav Prapanchakuta serves as a Corporate Treasury Intern at Travelport, a position he has held since 2020 in England, United Kingdom. In this role, he manages liquidity across over 70 bank accounts, ensuring the smooth operation of financial activities. He addresses ad-hoc audit queries related to bank accounts and cash management, demonstrating his ability to handle complex financial inquiries. Gaurav also executes foreign exchange trades, managing cash in more than 15 different currencies. His contributions include supporting the decision-making process for investing surplus funds into Money Market Funds and collaborating with finance teams to maintain accurate financial records during month-end processes.
Education and Expertise
Gaurav Prapanchakuta has a solid educational background in finance and accounting. He studied at Sri Baghawan Mahaveer Jain College in Bengaluru from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on Accounting and Finance. Following this, he attended the University of Nottingham from 2018 to 2022, earning a BSc. Hons. in Finance, Accounting, and Management. His academic training provides him with a strong foundation in financial principles and practices, which he applies in his current role at Travelport.
Achievements in Corporate Treasury
During his internship at Travelport, Gaurav implemented a cash grid system that enhanced the efficiency of cash flow forecasting by 30%. This initiative reflects his ability to improve financial processes and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the treasury function. Additionally, he conducts weekly analysis and valuation of hedging instruments, such as interest rate swaps and foreign exchange options, showcasing his analytical skills and understanding of risk management in finance.
Background
Gaurav Prapanchakuta has developed a diverse skill set through his education and internship experiences. His background includes managing liquidity and financial operations across multiple bank accounts and executing foreign exchange trades. He has also supported the arrangement of cash paths for incoming cash from refinancing and banking transitions, indicating his involvement in critical financial transactions. Gaurav's experience in addressing audit queries and maintaining accurate financial records further highlights his comprehensive understanding of corporate treasury functions.