Sahana Shetty

About Sahana Shetty

I\'m a Chartered Accountant with across…

Experience

1. Senior Accountant

   Coursera

   Jan 2023 — Present

   As an early member of Coursera’s Finance team in India, I’ve contributed to establishing a strong foundation for the company’s global financial operations. My work focuses on improving financial processes, enhancing compliance, and providing valuable insights to drive business decisions.Key Responsibilities and Achievements:Financial Oversight: Manage financial reporting and compliance for 11 international entities across APAC and EMEA, ensuring accuracy and adherence to local and global regulations (US GAAP and IFRS).Process Improvement: Spearheaded automation and simplification of the month-end close process by leveraging native ERP functionalities and AI, enhancing accuracy and reducing turnaround time.Cost Reduction: Played a key role in cutting costs by transitioning compliance activities in-house and reducing dependency on external consultants.Business Insights: Conduct detailed variance analysis on P&L, helping senior management identify trends and opportunities for better financial performance.Audit and Tax Compliance: Support audits and ensure timely tax filings by collaborating with local and international teams.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with FP & A, Legal, Sales, Treasury, and Payroll to align financial processes with broader business goals.Mentorship and Team Development: Assist in onboarding and training new team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant, Accounting and Finance

  2008 — 2012

• CHM College

  HSC, Commerce

  2007 — 2008

• FATIMA HIGH SCHOOL

  SSC

  1994 — 2006

• Mulund College of Commerce

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  2009 — 2011

Skills

• Financial Accounting
• Taxations
• Accounting
• Internal Audit
• Auditing
• Tax
• Tally Erp