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Saikrishna Suresh

Chennai

Summary

Dynamic finance professional with proven expertise of close to 6 years in financial due diligence, honed at BDO and Grant Thornton. Have a working knowledge and hands on experience in leading a team across engagements in diverse sectors. Notably secured and presented high-stake proposals, achieving impactful outcomes. Skilled in training peers, underscoring a commitment to collective growth and excellence.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager, Senior Associate, Associate

BDO
Chennai
06.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded and independently led a working group of three members across 20 engagements in the IT, Education, Defence, Logistics, and Manufacturing sectors.
  • Key team member with experience in handling all captions in the financial statements, including revenue, and margins.
  • Involved in end-to-end report writing and review of the report.
  • Actively involved in preparation and review of Quality of Earnings, Net Debt, and Adjusted Working Capital.
  • Secured engagements by preparing and co-pitching proposals across industries.
  • Presenter/Co-presenter to CEOs, CFOs, PE firms, and IBs on project progress, due diligence findings, and impact analysis.
  • Conducted 10+ hours of training sessions for employees on valuation considerations and data analysis

Consultant & Articleship

Grant Thornton
Chennai
08.2018 - 03.2022
  • Preparation of databooks and conducting financial and operational analysis in connection with buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence engagements.
  • Aggregate, review, and analyze data provided by the target company to identify historical financial and operational trends, as well as potential liabilities and risks impacting the target company.
  • Review of transaction agreements, customer and supplier contracts, and discussions with the management of the target.
  • Assisted the partner and director on proposals and new business opportunities by researching about potential opportunities

Education

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce from IGNOU

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Business analytics
  • Microsoft office expertise
  • Team collaboration
  • Reporting and documenting
  • Training
  • Strategic thinking
  • Financial reporting

Accomplishments

  • Highest appraisal rating for three consecutive years
  • Fast track promoted year on year for three consecutive years
  • Awarded multiple spot awards and employee of the quarter awards

Timeline

Assistant Manager, Senior Associate, Associate

BDO
06.2022 - Current

Consultant & Articleship

Grant Thornton
08.2018 - 03.2022

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

Bachelor of Commerce from IGNOU
Saikrishna Suresh