Varshini A

About Varshini A

I am a Chartered Accountant who has gained a solid foundation through a 3-year articleship at Grant Thornton and 1.5+ years experience at OFI. I also hold a B.Com degree. I have been playing a very dynamic role as centralised accounting and audit specialist in OFI, ensuring the compliance with IFRS and company’s accounting policies. I’m also involved in standardisation of schedules and automation of reports. My professional journey at GT has equipped me with extensive knowledge and practical experience in statutory audit, tax audit, and advisory services such as accounting for M&A and IndAS transition, which has enhanced my analytical, time management, and problem-solving skills.To ensure continuous professional growth, I am pursuing various certification courses related to AI, Power BI, Tableau etc, to stay updated in the ever-evolving field of technology. My leadership skills, developed through roles like \'School Pupil Leader\', coupled with effective communication skills honed in oratory competitions, orientation and GMCS, along with my ethical values and technical proficiency forms a well-rounded skill set that I believe will contribute effectively in any professional setting.I am highly interested in strategic cost and financial management, and I am eager to gain hands-on experience in these areas to strengthen my expertise in critical financial analytics, budgeting, and forecasting. With a strong passion for entrepreneurship and a keen interest in the dynamic business environment, I am enthusiastic about leveraging my diverse skills to make a meaningful impact in forward-thinking organizations.

Experience

1. Specialist - Centralized Accounting

   ofi

   Sep 2024 — Present · Chennai, IN

   I review the trial balance of the 100+ subsidiaries of our entity through various types of reviews to ensure compliance with the respective IFRS and company policies.I support in audit by reviewing the data shared with the auditors and addressing various queries raised.I’m involved in various standardisation and automation projects like ‘BS schedules standardisation’, ‘Dashboard automation’, ‘DTP standardisation’ etc,I also build standard accounting procedures (SAP) for various transactions and thereby easing adherence with company’s accounting policies and IFRS.

Education

• Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha

  Praveen Uttarardh

• BrainOBrain

  Abacus

• University of Madras

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Business/Commerce, General

• The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India

  Chartered accountancy (CA)