SANDHYA YADAV

• Preparation and review of financial statements in adherence to Indian GAAP/IFRS and company policies.
• Led statutory and tax audits of the entity with statutory auditors and coordinated with internal auditors for internal audits.
• Supported end to end financial close activities, including month end and year end accounting procedures, journal entries, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Driven cashflow management, financial analysis and performance reporting to support business decision making.
• Implemented operational standards, policies and procedures.
• Collaborated closely with peers from other departments jointly as one cohesive unit to drive internal projects for organizational success.
• Liasioning with cross functional teams (legal, tax. business, operations) to align on business strategy and compliance.
• Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.

(Audit and Assurance)

• Managed comprehensive statutory audits, and coordinated with the Finance team and other stakeholders to ensure timely closure of reporting.
• Led a team of auditors responsible for executing complex engagements across various industries.
• Improved client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality deliverables in a timely manner.
• Managed audit projects from planning to completion, maintaining strict deadlines and budgets.
• Enhanced audit efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing risk-based methodologies.
• Provided ongoing support to junior auditors, fostering professional development and knowledge growth.
• Strengthened internal controls through meticulous evaluation of existing systems, identifying areas for improvement.
• Assisted clients in navigating complex accounting issues that arose from changing regulations or business transactions.

(Audit and Assurance)

• Developed and implemented standardized controls across various processes, reducing operational risks and improving efficiency.
• Led financial statement preparation and review processes ensuring compliance with multiple accounting frameworks (Ind AS, IFRS, US GAAP).
• Streamlined financial reporting processes through automation, reducing closure time by 30% by using advanced Excel and BI analytics tools for evaluating client's market performance, contributing to the development of data-driven strategies.
• Led the tax audits of companies across diverse industries, identifying discrepancies and ensuring timely tax filings and compliance.

(Housing Finance Company)

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of control frameworks at the Company level.
• Conducted comprehensive audits to assess controls, operational and technical efficiencies, compliance with applicable laws & regulations, ensuring adherence to financial standards.
• Managed end-to-end financial reporting and compliance processes.
• Collaborated with multiple stakeholders to process improvements and risk mitigation.

(Medium size-consulting firm)

• Managed a diverse portfolio for a leading private sector General Insurance client, including health, engineering, and co-insurance line of businesses.
• Established a reputation as a reliable problem-solver, comfortable in difficult situations and capable of prioritizing tasks for effective completion.