CHAITHRA ALVA

• Currently interning at Techyz, applying analytical tools and techniques to real-time business projects.

• Worked on live projects, including the Amazon Sales Dashboard, HR Analytics Dashboard, and Blinkit Performance Dashboard, delivering actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Developed a strong capability in interpreting business challenges, analyzing data trends, and presenting insights through dynamic dashboards and reports.

• Analyzed data trends using advanced analytical tools, contributing to strategic decision-making processes within the organization.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline reporting processes, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced turnaround times.

Alternative Fund Services (2018–2022)

• Conducted monthly audits, ensuring the accuracy of units, NAV, and market value for global and domestic alternative investments.
• Awarded Star Performer of the Month (July 2019) for auditing 823+ assets, surpassing team benchmarks with precision.
• Reconciled capital account statements and delivered performance insights on private equity and hedge fund investments.
• Designed a pre-audit tracking framework, reducing late sign-offs by 10%, and improving client delivery timelines.
• Partnered with pricing teams to resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting.

Fund of Hedge Funds (2017–2018)

• Led the migration of FOHF operations from Bangalore to Pune; awarded Star Performer of the Quarter (Q3 2018).
• Audited and reconciled hedge fund assets, resolving price/unit breaks within deadlines.
• Acted as SME: trained analysts, conducted quality checks, and developed SOPs.
• Implemented an error-tracking dashboard, reducing recurring issues, and improving transparency.

Unitized Fund Services (2016–2017)

• Reconciled and audited unitized assets, performing variance and root-cause analysis to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepared consolidated financial statements, and client-ready reports.
• Conducted a gap analysis of financial processes, recommending improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Created process documentation, managed daily allocations, and cross-trained team members.
• Analyzed financial data trends to inform strategic decision-making, enhancing operational efficiency across business units.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resulting in increased accuracy in reporting and compliance.
• Led initiatives to automate data collection, significantly reducing the time required for financial reporting and analysis.
• Mentored junior analysts on best practices in reconciliation and reporting, fostering team skill development and knowledge sharing.
• Engaged stakeholders to gather requirements for financial systems enhancements, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• Presented analytical findings to senior management, facilitating informed decision-making and contributing to strategic planning efforts.
• Conducted detailed financial analysis to identify and evaluate changes in operations, trends and potential areas of improvement.
• Streamlined financial reporting for better decision-making with clear, concise analysis and presentation.
• Trained junior analysts on best practices in financial modeling, contributing to a stronger overall team performance.
• Facilitated smooth month-end close processes by efficiently reconciling accounts and addressing discrepancies promptly.
• Played a key role in annual audits by preparing detailed schedules, supporting documentation, and assisting auditors throughout the process.
• Initiated process improvements that increased the efficiency of budgeting cycles while maintaining accuracy standards.
• Strengthened relationships with external partners through timely communication and collaboration.

• Increased stakeholder confidence, providing transparent and accurate financial reports.
• Conducted detailed variance analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, leading to more efficient allocation of resources.
• Facilitated cross-departmental understanding of financial metrics, holding regular training sessions.
• Facilitated smoother internal audits, standardizing documentation and evidence collection procedures.
• Enhanced team productivity, leading initiatives to improve financial analysis tools and techniques.
• Reduced time spent on manual data entry, implementing automated data extraction tools.
• Assisted in preparation of presentations, data tables and other documents for investor meetings.
• Improved emergency resolution processes to save time.
• Participated in client meetings to discuss and provide updates about the report status.