Manisha Lakhani

• Lead group financial reporting, financial analysis, and consolidated reporting for multi-entity structures, supporting executive
management with financial insights and strategic planning.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, funding requirements, and financial scenario analysis to support business planning
and capital management.
• Evaluated investment proposals, funding requirements, and cost optimization opportunities to support business growth and financial
sustainability.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, long-term financial planning, variance analysis, management reporting, and financial performance
reviews, providing strategic insights to support executive decision-making.
• Oversee order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles, strengthening internal controls, accuracy, governance, and timely reporting across
the group.
• Led statutory, internal, external, VAT, Corporate Tax, and regulatory audits and compliance filings, serving as the primary finance
liaison with auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Supervise payroll and operational finance activities, ensuring compliance with UAE labour requirements and internal policies.
• Supported in ERP finance module implementation and process enhancements to improve reporting efficiency, control environment,
and data accuracy.

• Executed statutory, internal, and VAT audits across multiple industries, evaluating compliance, internal controls, and financial
reporting accuracy.
• Performed risk assessments, substantive testing, control evaluations, and documentation reviews to identify process gaps and
remediation actions.
• Prepared audit reports and management letters, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management and audit
partners.

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• Directed budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cost optimization, and performance monitoring, providing management with
financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Strengthened AP/AR controls, working capital discipline, vendor payment planning, collections follow up, and project-level cost
monitoring.
• Coordinated external audits, internal control reviews, and audit observation closures to support timely statutory reporting and
compliance.
• Ensured VAT compliance and Corporate Tax readiness, including reconciliations, filing support, documentation, and audit defense
preparation.
• Prepared management and board-level financial reports, dashboards, and analytical presentations to support executive decision
making and business performance reviews.

• Conducted internal and external audit assignments across automotive, hospital, textile, and non-profit sectors.
• Assisted with audit planning, substantive testing, tax audit documentation, and compliance reviews under applicable Indian
regulations.
• Supported senior partners with financial analysis, audit findings, and documentation for governance and decision-making.