Sainky Khanna

Experience

1. Vice President

   Goldman Sachs

   Sep 2015 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Legal Entity Controller with extensive experience in Investment Accounting, and managing financial operations for EMEA entities, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP, and overseeing asset acquisitions, mergers, and daily accounting activities.• My role involves managing financial reporting, cash flow optimization, tax compliance, and providing detailed variance analysis to senior management. I work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Controllers, Operations, Tax, Legal, and Technology, to review investment transactions and ensure accurate accounting treatments.• A key achievement in my career has been leading the automation of critical financial processes, significantly reducing preparation times and improving the quality of financial deliverables. I also led the successful implementation of GAM, a web-based tax management platform, to streamline operations and enhance efficiency. Additionally, I have experience managing annual audits, improving financial analysis, and strengthening controls around regulatory reporting.• As a team leader, I am focusing on task streamlining, delegation, and providing training to junior team members. My objective is to drive financial efficiency, transparency, and regulatory compliance in the evolving landscape of investment accounting.• Participated in “iCFO”, a competition to showcase the presentation skills at Goldman Sachs, and presented on tax structures and suggested ways to take more advantage of global tax structures and made forecasts on the same which was highly appreciated.• Conducted Controllers vide competition “Walk the talk” as part of training committee for showcasing presentation skills at Goldman Sachs.• Part of regional committee team for Balance Sheet Substantiation team at Goldman Sachs.• Part of Women\'s Career Strategic Initiative Cohort at Goldman Sachs

Education

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered Accountant

  2010 — 2015

• Kerala Samajam Model School

  High School

  1996 — 2010

• St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

  2010 — 2013

Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Accounting
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Reporting
• Tax
• Financial Accounting
• Account Reconciliation
• Auditing
• Ifrs
• Internal Controls
• Indirect Taxation