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SHIKHAR KHANNA
Gurgaon
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven Finance & Accounts Manager with 11+ years of experience in financial reporting, taxation, compliance, internal controls, and business finance across India and UAE. Proven expertise in IFRS, UAE VAT, Corporate Tax, GST, budgeting, cash flow management, and finance process optimization through AI-enabled automation and ERP platforms.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Finance & Accounts
VARITE INDIA PVT LTD
Gurgaon
01.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities for Accounts Payable and General Ledger.
- Perform financial statement analysis and deliver MIS, cash flow and working capital reports.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting and cost-control initiatives.
- Ensure GST, TDS and Income Tax compliance.
- Supported SOX compliance initiatives including walkthrough, control testing, remediation tracking and audit documentation.
- Experience in ICFR, RCM preparation, control design and process documentation.
- Partnered with Internal and External Auditors to support compliance readiness.
- Worked on ISO supporting documents, SOPs and process narratives.
- Utilize AI tools to automate reporting and reconciliations.
Accounts Manager
TURNKEY PLUS CONTRACTING LLC
Dubai
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed AP, AR, Payroll, GL accounting and project accounting.
- Prepared IFRS-compliant financial statements, budgets and forecasts.
- Managed UAE VAT compliance and supported UAE Corporate Tax requirements.
- Controlled project budgets, cash flow and variance analysis.
- Conducted internal audits, reconciliations and compliance reviews.
Associate Manager Finance & Accounts
VARITE INDIA PVT LTD
Gurgaon
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Lead end-to-end month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities for Accounts Payable and General Ledger.
- Perform financial statement analysis and deliver MIS, cash flow and working capital reports.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting and cost-control initiatives.
- Ensure GST, TDS and Income Tax compliance.
- Experience in ICFR, RCM preparation, control design and process documentation.
- Partnered with Internal and External Auditors to support compliance readiness.
Deputy Manager Finance & Accounts
KYNDAL INDIA PVT LTD
Gurgaon
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Led financial close activities in Zoho Books and Tally ERP.
- Prepared financial statements, MIS, cash flow and working capital reports.
- Managed VAT, CST, Excise, GST and TDS compliance.
- Maintained internal controls and audit preparedness.
- Achieved 15% reduction in variable costs through financial analysis and cost control.
Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts
OPPO INDIA PVT LTD
Delhi
05.2018 - 07.2021
- Managed Oracle R12-based General Ledger accounting and reporting.
- Performed debtor, creditor, intercompany and import/export reconciliations.
- Coordinated government incentive applications and compliance requirements.
- Reduced month-end closing timelines by 30% through workflow improvements.
Senior Accountant
PYRAMIDS (EAGLE GROUP)
Delhi
06.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed accounting operations in SAP
- Coordinated with internal and statutory auditors.
- Ensured compliance with VAT, CST, Excise, Service Tax, GST and TDS.
Audit Clerk
S.R.C.
Delhi
06.2015 - 05.2017
- Maintained books of accounts for multiple clients.
- Managed VAT, CST, Service Tax, GST, TDS and ROC compliance.
- Assisted in Statutory, Internal, Bank and Concurrent Audits.
Education
MBA - Banking & Finance
NMIMS
Mumbai, India01.2023
CA Intermediate -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
New Delhi, India01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kumaun University
Nainital01.2013
Skills
- Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Software automation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Process documentation
- Risk control monitoring
- Accounts Payable & Receivable Management
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
- IFRS Reporting
- UAE VAT & Corporate Tax
- GST
- TDS
- Income Tax Compliance
- ICFR
- Internal Control and Auditing
- Audit Support
- ISO Documentation
- MIS Reporting & Variance Analysis
- Project Accounting
- Cost Optimization
- Foreign Remittance Compliance
- AI-Powered Finance Automation
- Oracle R12
- SAP (FI/CO Exposure)
- Zoho Books
- Tally ERP 9
- Tally Prime
- Advanced Excel
- AI & Generative AI Tools
Accomplishments
- Reduced month-end closing timeline by 30% through workflow optimization.
- Achieved 15% reduction in variable operating costs through financial analysis and cost-control initiatives.
- Managed UAE accounting operations in compliance with IFRS, VAT and Corporate Tax requirements.
- Supported ICFR, RCM preparation, audit readiness and process documentation initiatives.
- Improved reporting efficiency through AI-enabled finance automation tools.
Erp And Digital Tools
- Oracle R12
- SAP (FI/CO Exposure)
- Zoho Books
- Tally ERP 9 / Tally Prime
- Advanced Excel
- AI & Generative AI Tools
Languages
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Native
Native
Punjabi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Manager Finance & Accounts
VARITE INDIA PVT LTD
01.2025 - Current
Accounts Manager
TURNKEY PLUS CONTRACTING LLC
01.2024 - 12.2024
Associate Manager Finance & Accounts
VARITE INDIA PVT LTD
08.2022 - 01.2024
Deputy Manager Finance & Accounts
KYNDAL INDIA PVT LTD
07.2021 - 07.2022
Assistant Manager Finance & Accounts
OPPO INDIA PVT LTD
05.2018 - 07.2021
Senior Accountant
PYRAMIDS (EAGLE GROUP)
06.2017 - 04.2018
Audit Clerk
S.R.C.
06.2015 - 05.2017
MBA - Banking & Finance
NMIMS
CA Intermediate -
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Kumaun University