Likhith Narra

About Likhith Narra

I am an Internal Audit and Financial Analysis professional with a sharp focus on driving financial transparency, governance excellence, and operational efficiency across dynamic business landscapes.In my current role as a Financial Operations Analyst at Annalect (Omnicom Media Group), I lead end-to-end compliance, internal audits, reconciliations, and real-time financial reporting for a global German client. My work spans eight agency operations, where I use tools like Power BI, SAP BI BO, Excel, and Oracle R12 to automate reporting, reduce risk exposure, and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership.Prior to this, I served as Internal Audit Officer at Visaka Industries, where I directed statutory, financial, and operational audits across 14 manufacturing units. My audit scope covered finance, procurement, HR, inventory, and compliance — resulting in stronger internal controls and measurable performance gains.I hold a CMA Final – Group 4 pass and am on track to become a fully qualified Cost & Management Accountant. This milestone underscores my commitment to continuous professional development and technical excellence in strategic finance, cost optimization, and regulatory frameworks.With a foundation built on ERP systems, audit precision, and analytical rigor, I aim to grow into a strategic CFO — combining data-driven insight, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to shape resilient and scalable financial ecosystems.

Experience

1. Financial Operations Analyst

   Annalect India

   Jul 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   Driving commercial compliance, internal audits, and financial reporting automation across eight international agency operations for a leading German client. I play a key role in ensuring financial transparency, contract compliance, and operational efficiency through data-driven insights and cross-functional collaboration.Developed and implemented Transparency Reporting Frameworks, ensuring full audit compliance and fostering stronger client trust.Led Early Payment Discount (EPD) forecasting, projecting significant client savings across multinational operations.Built interactive financial dashboards using Power BI, SAP BI BO, and advanced Excel to deliver real-time financial insights to senior stakeholders.Automated manual financial reporting processes, significantly reducing turnaround times and enhancing data accuracy.Oversaw Feature Cost Reconciliation and DSP Reconciliation to ensure precision in client invoicing and reporting.Managed contract updates via KVDB (contract database), monitored expirations, and ensured timely renewals and regulatory compliance.Conducted Unbilled Media Analysis and PO vs Actual Reconciliation, reducing financial discrepancies and improving vendor accountability.Executed timesheet audits and validated multi-departmental financial reports to boost billing accuracy and operational transparency.This role has sharpened my ability to lead financial control functions in a global, fast-paced environment, combining audit precision, compliance strategy, and automation to deliver measurable business value.

Education

• Institute of Cost Accountants of India

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom