Sambhavi Mishra
Pune
Summary
Versatile and dynamic Senior Finance Professional with over 13 years of experience, bringing strategic leadership and operational excellence to drive organizational and team success. Proven leadership in cross-functional projects, reporting excellence, and process improvement. Expert in project management, team collaboration, and process optimization with keen focus on achieving results. Adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering culture of accountability, and adapting to evolving business needs. Known for strong decision-making, effective communication, and building high-performing teams.
Beyond work, a passionate traveler, writer, and avid reader, bringing creativity, perspective, and balance to professional and personal pursuits.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager – Finance
Altrata India Pvt Ltd (Formerly Euromoney Group)
09.2020 - Current
- Leading end-to-end monthly close and management reporting for three entities, ensuring 100% compliance with IFRS and Group financial policies.
- Optimizing month-end timelines by streamlining GL reconciliations and review processes in NetSuite/OS and Blackline.
- Enhancing financial accuracy through rigorous revenue, cost, accrual, and provision monitoring, improving data integrity for group consolidation.
- Collaborating cross-functionally with business and operations teams to strengthen internal controls and monthly reportings.
- Ensuring full statutory compliance, supporting audits and maintaining strong regulator relationships.
- Performing detailed review of intercompany variances to ensure accurate consolidation.
- Providing strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Optimizing resource allocation to control cost.
- Leading ad-hoc financial projects as required by group time to time.
Senior Manager – Finance
ACKO General Insurance Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2020
- Headed ERP implementations under regulatory pressure and going LIVE in 45 days.
- Managed end-to-end banking operations including CMS, API integration with Oracle, and board resolution processes.
- Handled and getting audits completed in timely manner.
- Also led team of five for ICOFR and Internal audits.
- Managing tax compliance (PF, PT, TDS, GST) and reviewing vendor reimbursement systems.
- Creating SOPs and Implemented them across functions.
- Achieved operational excellence by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Led vendor ERP implementation project.
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young Services Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Led various teams of 2-3 people at a time depending upon client size.
- Handled audits of clients like CEAT, Tata Power, Fonroche-Hinduja, and Seven Islands Shipping Ltd (IPO).
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Strategic work allocation to team, supervising and providing training as required to ensure team's quality and efficiency of tasks.
- Managing to being available for various teams at different clients locations.
- Timely review of progress and work files and ensured timely completion of audits within budget.
- Inspired team confidence and resilience through proactive mentoring, empathy, and mindful leadership.
Senior / Deputy Manager
Grant Thornton US Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Led US audit engagements across industries, ensuring compliance with US GAAP/GAAS and firm quality standards.
- Supervised and reviewed teams of 6–10, improving accuracy and efficiency with a 25% faster review turnaround.
- Collaborated with US onshore teams to resolve complex accounting issues and strengthen client relationships.
- Streamlined audit workflows, standardizing templates and reducing rework by 15–20%.
- Fostered a people-first culture, mentoring teams and balancing performance with well-being and morale.
- Successfully completed and was awarded the PLD certificate.
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
12.2013 - 07.2015
- Managed statutory audits for major clients including ITC, Puma, and Vivanta by Taj, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Led the team on field, carried and reviewed walkthrough, control testing, and substantive procedures in line with audit methodology and risk standards.
- Ensured group reporting accuracy and coordinated EQCR reviews.
- Achieving timely and efficient completion of engagements within budget.
Audit Manager (Internal Audit)
T R Chadha & Co.
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Conducted internal audits for leading clients including Indus Towers, GMR, Vikram Hospital, and Radisson Group.
- Evaluated operating efficiency and recommended control and process improvements to management.
- Prepared detailed audit reports and reviewed Action Taken Reports (ATRs) for effective implementation.
Education
Associate Member - CPA
AUS CPA
Australia01-2025
Chartered Accountant - Chartered Accountant
ICAI
Kolkata, India11-2012
IFRS
KPMG
B.Com - Accountancy (Honours)
LNMU
Darbhanga, India01.2009
XII -
CBSE
Darbhanga, India01.2006
X -
CBSE
Darbhanga, India01.2004
Skills
- ERP software proficiency - NetSuite, Oracle, Quickbooks, Onestream BFC Consolidation and Tally
- Proficient in Blackline, MS Office Suite, Microsoft Copilot & AI-powered Productivity Tools
- Expertise in IFRS, IND AS, US GAAP, SA
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Team Leadership & Mentoring
- Stakeholder Management (Global & Regional)
- Project Management & Change Leadership
- Audit & Assurance (Statutory, Internal, Group Reporting)
- Consolidation & Intercompany Reconciliation
- Regulatory & Tax Compliance (TDS, GST, IFRS, US GAAP)
- Management Accounting & MIS Reporting
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
Accomplishments
- Implemented Fin Module at ACKO within 45 days of joining as the sole team member.
- Received SPOT Award at Grant Thornton for audit and team handling.
- Led NetSuite and OneStream project implementations for India at Altrata.
- Automated AP and R2R processes set up at Altrata.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Declaration
I hereby declare that the above details are true to the best of my knowledge. Place: Pune Sambhavi Mishra
Hobbies
Reading, Writing, Travelling, and engaging in meaningful conversations.
Timeline
Senior Manager – Finance
Altrata India Pvt Ltd (Formerly Euromoney Group)
09.2020 - Current
Senior Manager – Finance
ACKO General Insurance Ltd
10.2017 - 02.2020
Assistant Manager
Ernst & Young Services Pvt Ltd
03.2017 - 10.2017
Senior / Deputy Manager
Grant Thornton US Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd
07.2015 - 11.2016
Assistant Manager
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
12.2013 - 07.2015
Audit Manager (Internal Audit)
T R Chadha & Co.
05.2013 - 12.2013
Associate Member - CPA
AUS CPA
Chartered Accountant - Chartered Accountant
ICAI
IFRS
KPMG
B.Com - Accountancy (Honours)
LNMU
XII -
CBSE
X -
CBSE