Pallavi Sehtya

Experience

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  EY

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2018

  Article Trainee (Assurance Practice)

  Statutory, Tax & ICFR Audits-Completing formalities related to client acceptance & preparing of audit plan-Audit of books of accounts and financials statements of listed companies like Lumax Industries Limited, Lumax Auto Technologies Limited, PVR.-Audit of unlisted companies across Automotive, OEM's & Pharma segments.-Finalization of financial statement, review and preparation of audit reports.-Preparation of OAR's for directors/partner review.-Managing accounting issues & providing solutions as per applicable laws and standards.-Formation of process narratives and designing controls.- Implementation and checking of Internal Controls.- Preparation of presentations on ICFR with the recommendations to client for betterment of controls. Show less

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  Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2022

  Assistant Manager (Bharat Petroleum Mumbai Refinery, Finance)

  Key Deliverables:-Carrying out fortnightly, monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities of Refinery SBU (Turnover60,000 Cr.)- Fund Management and Budgetary Control- Formulation of Business Plan and Memorandum of Understanding (for Govt. approval) and itsperiodic monitoring- Preparation and Finalization of Gross Refiners Margin, Profitability of Refinery.- Variance Analysis of Profitability and analysis of ways to Maximize Profitability- Constant monitoring and optimization of the Operating Expenditure (Rs. 2,200 Cr. Budget)- Stock Valuation of Raw Material and Finished goods (Rs. 3500 Cr. value)- Providing suggestion for most profitable production mix periodically.- Write down testing of finished goods and Raw material as per Ind AS- Preparing and Automating Financial Presentations, MIS for Management, Ministry, Board, AuditCommittee, and Director Review.- Review of Books of accounts from Statutory Auditors, internal auditors, governmentauditors.- Handling all Parliamentary Queries and RTIs of Refinery.- Ensuring GST Compliances: Returns and TDS- Evaluating and ensuring the completeness and accuracy of information in FinancialStatements and their compliance with Accounting Standards.- Calculation of Refinery Transfer Price and new product pricing as per the Cost AccountingPrinciples- Participating in Capital Budgeting decisions of Refinery (IRR/NPV analysis of Capex Projectsincluding various sensitivities and scenario analysis.- Ensuring adequate Insurance cover for Refinery Assets- One point contact for GST Centralization committee meetings, data collection, data validationand presentation to Directors- Implementation, automation and system testing of TDS u/s 194Q and 206AB in SAP and other changes in taxation laws Show less

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  Amazon

  Jan 2022 - now

  Strategy, Planning, Analysis & Reporting Responsible for preparation of annual operational plans & quarterly revised plans capturing various financial & non-financials operating metrics in consultation with business leadership. Charged with the responsibility of calculating ROI (Return on Investments) for new initiatives to be undertaken/ automations to be driven. Responsible for conducting monthly financial reviews & weekly business reviews with leadership evaluating the progress of operational metrics & productivity drivers.  Responsible for monthly variance analysis & preparation of bridges & deep dive reports w.r.t plan.  Charged with the responsibility of calculating the entitlement market for new products for decision making. Responsible for supporting business teams for financial & operational goal setting & ensuring implementation of productivity improvement initiatives through monthly Goal status reviews.  Responsible for leading cost reduction initiatives with quarterly reporting to senior management. Show less

  • Finance Manager

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Senior Financial Analyst

    Jan 2022 - Mar 2024