Jayanthi D

Professional summary

Seasoned Finance Professional with over a decade of experience in financial controllership, international taxation, statutory/regulatory compliances, and audit management across the oil, gas, energy, EPC, and IT/ITES industries. Driven by integrity, analytical acumen, and a results-oriented approach, with expertise in aligning finance and tax strategies to business objectives across multiple countries, including India, the UK, UAE, Malaysia, Nigeria, Kuwait, and South Korea. Recognized for leading strategic financial controls, planning, and process automation initiatives that delivered measurable outcomes, enhanced cash flow, and supported organizational growth.

• Certified in Information Technology & Communication Skills – ICAI
• Certified as Advanced Accounting Technician – ICAI
• Diploma in Tally ERP – Tally software solutions
• Certified in Domestic Minimum Top-up Tax (DMTT -Pillar 2)
• Awarded - “Employee of the Quarter” (x2), “Best Employee of the year”
• Recognized for cost-saving initiatives & compliance transformation.

I hereby declare that the details provided above are true to the best of my knowledge and conviction.

• Prepared annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
• Analyzed historical financial data to identify trends and support forecast accuracy. Performed variance analysis comparing actual vs budget/forecast.
• Provided insights into revenue, cost, and profitability variances. Identified key drivers of performance and recommend corrective actions.
• Developed KPIs and dashboards to monitor financial and operational performance and presented financial insights to support strategic decisions
• Collaborated with project managers to optimize project financial performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive day1 closure of monthly, quarterly and yearly books of account for audit & reporting.
• Implemented balance sheet controls and cash flow optimization strategies.
• Ensured alignment with statutory / regulatory obligations and served as a key figure in meeting deadlines and compliance management.
• Successfully closed complex tax Inspections across multiple countries by representing the company before tax authorities, achieving favorable outcomes in complex assessment and appeal cases, resulting in a significant reduction in outstanding bank guarantees and securing cash tax retention recoveries totaling around $500 million.
• In-housed multiple statutory compliances, saving over $ 10million annually.
• Led and optimized direct and indirect tax operations (filings, reporting, and audits) across APAC and EMEA regions, driving compliance efficiency and tax risk reduction in India, Kuwait, UK, UAE, Malaysia, South Korea, and Nigeria.
• Managed assessments under Direct/Indirect Taxes, including GST, SEZ, STPI, FEMA, and ensured secretarial compliance.
• Monitored and implemented responses to global legislative changes impacting tax liabilities, including DMTT Pillar 2 compliance.
• Led automation and process improvement initiatives, reducing tax risk and improving accuracy.
• Coordinated with external auditors to ensure smooth closure of tax, transfer pricing, GST, and statutory audits, including ICFR and internal audits with Big 4 firms.
• Reviewed financial statements in compliance with GAAP/IAS/IFRS and Companies Act provisions; facilitated group reporting and audit closures.
• Managed TDS and GST filings, corporate tax computation, tax disclosures, and Uncertain Tax Treatment (UTT) documentation.
• Delivered timely, accurate, and meaningful reports to senior management on tax positions, financial performance, and compliance.
• Conducted risk-based audits of financial statements, verifying accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness of data, and preparing audit reports (statutory, internal, and tax audits).
• Provided ad-hoc operations/business support, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and management presentations.
• Led strategic tax planning and implemented robust internal controls supporting multimillion-dollar EPC projects in high-risk, tax-sensitive countries.
• Managed group consolidation under IFRS, Ind AS, and US GAAP frameworks, streamlining intercompany eliminations and driving transparent financial reporting for leadership decision-making.