SAI KRISHNA
Dubai
Summary
Dynamic Finance Manager at 24 7 Media L.L.C. with a strong background in financial modeling, analysis, and group-level reporting. Proven track record in driving financial performance, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring compliance with IFRS standards. Skilled in Microsoft Dynamics 365, with excellent communication and leadership abilities that support strategic decision-making. Possess solid experience in managing sole proprietorship investments, capital allocation, and liquidity planning. Well-versed in group reporting, consolidation, and intercompany reconciliations to support group-wide financial integrity and transparency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager - Finance & Accounts
24 7 Media L.L.C.
08.2023 - Current
- Lead all group-level financial reporting and controlling activities, including preparation of consolidated financial statements, intercompany reconciliations, and submission of monthly reports to Group Finance in line with IFRS standards.
- Oversee the financial performance and reporting of subsidiary and group entities, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and effective coordination with group accountants and finance teams.
- Manage the sole proprietorship business from a financial and investment perspective—monitor capital expenditures, assess ROI, maintain liquidity, and provide comprehensive financial oversight to ensure business growth and financial stability.
- Analyze and report on the performance of capital investments made by the sole proprietor, ensuring their alignment with strategic goals and prudent financial management.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning to support strategic decision-making across the group and the proprietorship business.
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to uncover insights, improve performance, and support data-driven recommendations for business strategy.
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly MIS and management reports, including profit center analysis and variance commentary, for executive decision-making.
- Prepare and present standalone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS, including IFRS 9, 15, and 16 computations.
- Manage the end-to-end audit process for the company and group entities, serving as the single point of contact for external auditors and ensuring full compliance with internal and statutory audit requirements.
- Supervise Accounts Receivable and Payable teams, overseeing daily operations, timely processing, and efficient working capital management.
- Conduct regular meetings with AR and Sales teams to monitor collections, implement credit control measures, and resolve overdue accounts via dunning notices and strategic interventions.
- Oversee cash flow, liquidity, and working capital across all businesses, ensuring financial stability and optimal utilization of resources.
- Manage daily banking operations, including fund transfers and FX transactions; review cash and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure timely and compliant filing of VAT returns, while providing guidance on VAT processes to relevant teams.
- Lead the company’s transition to corporate tax, coordinating with tax consultants to ensure regulatory compliance and readiness.
- Oversee transfer pricing and related party transactions, ensuring transparency, documentation, and compliance with international standards.
- Collaborate with tax authorities and external advisors to manage audits, resolve issues, and maintain a strong compliance posture.
- Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
- Partner with Internal Audit to identify control gaps, implement solutions, and support continuous improvement.
- Implement and optimize financial software solutions to streamline reporting, automate processes, and increase operational efficiency.
- Manage and administer sales incentives plans, ensuring calculations are aligned with company policy and goals.
- Provide leadership to the accounting team, overseeing daily entries, reconciliations, and timely closure of books with accuracy and compliance.
Audit Associate - Audit & Assurance
Kreston Menon Chartered Accountants
11.2021 - 08.2023
- Led multiple audits independently in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA), ensuring timely completion of engagements.
- Prepared due diligence reports, performed fraud risk assessments knowledge of ICV (In Country Valuation) and ESR reporting.
- Prepared standalone and combined financial statements for various companies, including foreign banks operating in the UAE.
- Tested the design effectiveness of controls, determining their ability to prevent or detect errors or fraud in financial statements.
- Conducted audits across diverse industries, including: Branches of a Foreign Bank operating in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Al Ain, adhering to CBUAE guidelines.
- Audited companies in the Information Technology and Service sectors.
- Audited entities providing 3-star and 4-star hotel services.
- Audited companies in the IT sector, Investment & Property Management, engaged in Retail and Trading of goods, Real Estate and Construction etc.
Audit executive - Audit & Assurance
KSSR & Associates, Chartered Accountant Firm
05.2018 - 09.2020
- Conducted statutory audits for Private Limited companies engaged in trading and manufacturing businesses.
- Managed book-keeping and accounting for various entities, including Individuals, Firms, and Private Limited Companies.
- Prepared financial statements in compliance with Schedule III of the Companies Act, 2013, and adhered to Accounting Standards.
- Oversaw the preparation and review of reconciliation statements, such as Bank Reconciliation Statements (BRS) and Statutory Payment reconciliations.
- Conducted Tax Audits for companies and prepared Tax Audit reports in Forms 3CA-3CD.
- Prepared Form 15CA & Form 15CB for Foreign Remittances, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Article & Audit Assistant
Varma & Varma, Chartered Accountant Firm
11.2013 - 01.2017
- Handled Audit assignments such as Statutory Audit, Internal Audit, Tax Audit, Bank Audit.
- Lead the fixed assets assignments including cleaning of fixed assets register.
- Drafting the Minutes of Board Meetings and Board resolutions.
- Worked on Share Valuation under Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Method.
- Fulfilling Statutory Compliances - Income Tax, TDS, Sales Tax etc., and Computing & arranging for timely deposit of taxes.
Education
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
India01.2020
Master of Commerce -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
India01.2024
XII Standard -
Board of Intermediate Education A.P
Hyderabad01.2012
X Standard -
Board of Secondary Education A.P
Hyderabad01.2010
Skills
- ERP platform installation
- Microsoft Dynamics 365
- Power BI
- Caseware Working Papers
- Microsoft Office
- Corporate Tax -UAE filing
- UAE VAT filing
- Tally ERP
- SAP
- Microsoft Dynamics
- COBOL
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Decision making
- Self-motivated
- Quick learner
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Team management
- Budget forecasting
- Financial analysis
- Financial management
- Financial budgeting
- Revenue recognition
Certification
- Anti Money Laundering Specialist, CCLEA&NPO – The ICAI, 2023
- UAE Corporate Tax Advanced, KHDA certification, 2024
- Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA) (Pursuing)
LANGUAGES
Telugu Native
English Fluent
Hindi Fluent
Timeline
Finance Manager - Finance & Accounts
24 7 Media L.L.C.
08.2023 - Current
Audit Associate - Audit & Assurance
Kreston Menon Chartered Accountants
11.2021 - 08.2023
Audit executive - Audit & Assurance
KSSR & Associates, Chartered Accountant Firm
05.2018 - 09.2020
Article & Audit Assistant
Varma & Varma, Chartered Accountant Firm
11.2013 - 01.2017
Chartered Accountant -
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Master of Commerce -
Indira Gandhi National Open University
XII Standard -
Board of Intermediate Education A.P
X Standard -
Board of Secondary Education A.P
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