Sakshi Bakhru

• Independently conducted statutory audits for clients, performing in-depth financial analysis and preparing comprehensive audit reports in strict accordance with UAE laws.
• Collaborated closely with clients, providing advice to ensure the accurate and compliant finalization of their financial statements (Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, Cash Flow, and Notes to Accounts).
• Computed Expected Credit Loss (ECL) matrices, and performed lease and impairment calculations in adherence to relevant accounting standards
• Worked closely with the accounting team to finalize revenue recognition
  in construction sector based on percentage of completion method.

• Managed global policy exception processes, developing a comprehensive matrix of Diageo policies, standards, and guidance.
• Defined governance frameworks for key processes and created a repository of deviations between local and global policies.
• Ensured accurate revenue recognition in financial records, verifying compliance with IFRS, Ind AS, and group accounting policies.
• Conducted "Through the Line" (TTL) audits, confirming adherence to the Diageo Marketing Code and relevant national and local regulations.
• Performed "Above the Line" (ATL) spend audits, reviewing media agency contracts and verifying compliance with global Diageo standards for brand extensions and surrogate advertising, including celebrity endorsements.

• Internal Audit: Smart City, Lucknow.

Audited government grants for civil and branding projects within the Smart City initiative.

Reviewed budget utilization, payment authorizations, and tender allotments as per GFR rules, ensuring tax and compliance adherence.

• Documentation audit of Tata Capital

Conducted documentation audits for business loans, verifying borrower authenticity, creditworthiness (CAM reports), and security verification (mortgages, hypothecation, and CERSAI IDs).