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Kavitha S Sekhar

Dubai

Summary

Proven leader in global compliance and transfer pricing, excelling in data analysis and strategic financial planning. At Ernst & Young, optimized project management and led cross-border compliance initiatives, enhancing stakeholder relationships. Skilled in project management, driven operational excellence and informed decision-making, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Enterprising Financial Analyst with proven success in recommending appropriate financial plans based on accurate data collection, financial monitoring and business strategizing. Expertise includes financial analysis and reporting, contract management and forecasting. Develops and maintains high standards of quality and issue resolution through effective financial planning. Adept at utilizing top-of-the-line communication skills to build and foster long-term relationships.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Advanced Analyst - Global Compliance Reporting

Ernst & Young
10.2021 - 04.2024
  • Established strong relationships with stakeholders, fostering open communication channels to gather accurate information for analyses.
  • Optimized resource allocation through detailed cost-benefit analysis, maximizing return on investment for critical projects.
  • Developed training materials on advanced analytical methodologies and presented workshops for continuous skills development of team members.
  • Integrated new software platforms into existing workflows, improving data accessibility and collaboration across teams.
  • Mentored junior analysts, providing guidance on best practices and industry standards in analytics and problem solving.
  • Conducted comprehensive risk assessments to proactively manage potential issues impacting project success.
  • Supported creation of detailed, technical financial models to value potential acquisition targets.
  • Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
  • Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.

Transfer Pricing Lead

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Managed cross-border transactions to minimize tax risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Prepared detailed reports on transfer pricing findings, effectively communicating results to stakeholders.
  • Performed complex economic analyses to evaluate appropriateness of intercompany transactions and agreements.
  • Led trainings for junior associates on various aspects of transfer pricing methodologies and best practices.
  • Collaborated with global team members for consistent implementation of transfer pricing policies.
  • Updated functional analyses for better alignment with business operations and changes in industry landscape.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of transfer pricing developments, ensuring ongoing compliance with evolving rules.
  • Enhanced data gathering methods for more efficient comparability analysis process.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining transfer pricing documentation processes.
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
  • Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations and entire industries.
  • Evaluated potential impacts of new legislation on current transfer pricing structures and advised accordingly.
  • Provided expert guidance on transfer pricing issues, supporting management decision-making processes.

Transfer Pricing Advanced Analyst

Ernst & Young
02.2016 - 09.2020

Supported dispute resolution efforts through careful research and analysis of relevant case law and regulations.

  • Managed cross-border transactions to minimize tax risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluated potential impacts of new legislation on current transfer pricing structures and advised accordingly.
  • Provided expert guidance on transfer pricing issues, supporting management decision-making processes.
  • Prepared detailed reports on transfer pricing findings, effectively communicating results to stakeholders.
  • Performed complex economic analyses to evaluate appropriateness of intercompany transactions and agreements.
  • Optimized tax planning strategies by identifying areas for improvement within existing transfer pricing practices.
  • Assisted in successful audit defense with thorough documentation and analysis.
  • Collaborated with global team members for consistent implementation of transfer pricing policies.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of transfer pricing developments, ensuring ongoing compliance with evolving rules.
  • Conducted benchmarking studies to determine appropriate intercompany pricing and support arm's length principle adherence.
  • Developed comprehensive transfer pricing policies, reducing risk exposure.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining transfer pricing documentation processes.
  • Created and maintained precise and accurate models, charts and reports.
  • Generated comprehensive reports on portfolio performance and risk assessment.
  • Researched macroeconomic, industry and company-specific data to inform investment decisions.

Education

MBA - Finance

National School of Business
Bengaluru, India
06.2016

BBA -

Techno India
Kolkata, India
05.2014

Master of Science -

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
Kolkata, India
04.2011

High School Diploma -

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
Kolkata, India
04.2009

Skills

  • Compliance
  • Advanced Excel
  • Data Governance
  • Power BI Skills
  • Financial and operational reporting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Flexible team player
  • Documentation skills
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Administrative Support
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Project Planning
  • Research abilities
  • Strategic financial planning
  • Financial software
  • Financial Management
  • Business Development
  • Database Management
  • Comparative analysis
  • Finance

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
Bengali
Advanced (C1)

Additional Information

Alternative mobile number to reach out is +918902663675

Timeline

Advanced Analyst - Global Compliance Reporting

Ernst & Young
10.2021 - 04.2024

Transfer Pricing Lead

Tata Consultancy Services
10.2020 - 08.2021

Transfer Pricing Advanced Analyst

Ernst & Young
02.2016 - 09.2020

MBA - Finance

National School of Business

BBA -

Techno India

Master of Science -

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School

High School Diploma -

Douglas Memorial Higher Secondary School
Kavitha S Sekhar