Saikiran Aitha
Hyderabad
Summary
Detail-oriented financial professional with over 8 years of experience, committed to maintaining high standards and continuously seeking growth and improvement opportunities. Dedicated to delivering quality work and ensuring client satisfaction. Skilled in effective communication, with strong leadership and interpersonal abilities that foster collaborative relationships.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager (Grade 4) - Wealth & Asset Management
EY Global Delivery Services
10.2022 - Current
- Oversee an annual portfolio of 20,000 hours, ensuring effective resource allocation, training, completing the work within allocated budgets, and maintaining quality control.
- Manage end-to-end audit engagements including policy resolution, streamline workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing process and implementing appropriate digital and technical solutions.
- Built and lead a team of 50+ resources, handling effective recruitment, onboarding, talent development initiatives and team-building activities to foster collaboration.
- Spearhead CSR initiatives by coordinating with NGOs and guiding over 100 volunteers to achieve community engagement goals.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
D. E. Shaw & Co
04.2019 - 10.2022
- Prepared/Reviewed complex hedge fund financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, contributing to the successful audit of 10+ entities each cycle.
- Generated periodic reports, including capital estimates and AUM calculations, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Automated the financial statement preparation process using Doc Gen, increasing efficiency across the entire reporting cycle.
- Developed Power BI dashboards to automate recurring tasks, improving data visualization and accessibility.
- Managed the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial statements, resulting in a 15% reduction in closing time.
- Streamlined interdepartmental communication on finance-related matters through regular meetings, improving collaboration and information flow.
Audit Senior to Deputy Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
03.2014 - 03.2019
- Managed assignments relating to Statutory Audit of entities in sectors such as Media & Entertainment, NBFC, Manufacturing & Construction which included but not limited to technical and analytical reviews to check for completeness and accuracy of various disclosures.
- Engaged with Client's Management team to understand client's business, processes and assess risk for Internal Control Financial Reporting
- Performing risk based internal audits by conducting process walk-throughs, evaluating risks and controls in the processes & potential improvisation in existing controls for risk mitigation for companies in Manufacturing and B.P.O
- Conducted walk-throughs of various business processes, gaining an in-depth understanding of operations while identifying potential control weaknesses.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, addressing concerns promptly and providing timely updates on progress throughout the engagement process.
Education
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi11.2017
B. Com - Accountancy & Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi 06.2016
Skills
- US GAAP and IFRS Reporting for Hedge funds
- MS Power BI & Alteryx
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Training and Development
- Strategic Planning
- Project Management
- Policy Implementation
Languages
English
Telugu
Tamil
Hindi
Hobbies and Interests
- Playing Badminton
- Cooking
- Reading books
Timeline
Manager (Grade 4) - Wealth & Asset Management
EY Global Delivery Services
10.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Reporting Analyst
D. E. Shaw & Co
04.2019 - 10.2022
Audit Senior to Deputy Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
03.2014 - 03.2019
Chartered Accountancy -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B. Com - Accountancy & Finance
Indira Gandhi National Open University
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