CA Devan Khanna CONTACT:
Senior Manager at Luminar Technologies | Chartered Accountant | CFA
• Gurugram, Haryana
Level 1 Passed | B. Com (Delhi University)
• +91 8130499335
Results-driven finance professional with extensive experience in managing global consolidated financial • devankh11@gmail.com
• www.linkedin.com/in/devankhanna
statements and ensuring compliance with IND AS and US GAAP SEC reporting requirements. Proven
expertise in technical accounting and month end closing activities. Adept at driving Annual Operating Plan SKILLS:
preparation (AOP), cost reduction strategies, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing
• Financial Reporting
actionable insights to CFOs and Boards. Skilled in Power BI dashboard development for tracking financial • Financial Planning & Analysis
performance metrics, with a focus on profitability, ROI, and cost drivers. Experienced in internal controls, • IGAAP & US GAAP
SOX compliance, and risk management, contributing to the development of effective audit strategies and risk • Technical Accounting
• Forecasting, Budgeting
mitigation plans.
• Annual Operating Plan
• Financial and Data Analysis
WORK EXPERIENCE • Cost reduction strategies
• Business Process, ITGC &
ITAC Audit
• Operational Audits
Luminar Technologies, Gurugram (a $5 bl NASDAQ listed company)
TOOLS & SOFTWARE:
Sep/24 - Present | Senior Manager, Finance
Sep/23 | Manager
May/22 | Sr. Analyst • Oracle & SAP Products
• Power BI
SentinelOne, Gurugram (a $8 bl NYSE listed company) • Auditboard
• NetSuite
Nov/21-May/22 | Analyst, Finance & Audit
(Team rebadged to Luminar Technologies)
• Workday | Adaptive Planning |
ADP
• Blackline
Grant Thornton, Gurugram (a Big 5 Accounting Firm)
• Arena
Sep/19-Oct/21 | Senior Consultant, Assurance • Concur
Key Clients Managed During My
PwC, Gurugram (Big 4 Accounting Firm)
Tenure at a Big Four Firm:
Sep/18-May/19 | Associate, Assurance
• JP Morgan
ACHIEVEMENTS • Aditya Birla Group
• Leading Power sector companies
(Thermal & Solar)
Successfully remediated six material weaknesses, transforming a qualified audit report into a clean audit • NSE Listed companies such as
report within one year, as assessed by a Big Four audit firm. NDTV & Tata Steel
Consistently graded above expectations and recognized as a Top Performer for two consecutive appraisal
periods at both Grant Thornton and Luminar Technologies. EDUCATION:
The only employee in the team selected for an accelerated promotion during my tenure at Grant Thornton.
• Chartered Accountant -
Ranked in the top 10 percentile worldwide in the CFA Level 1 exams. May 2018
Awarded multiple Spot Awards for exemplary performance in managing challenging client projects. • CFA Level 1 Passed (June 2018)
• Bachelor of Commerce: Delhi
SCOPE OF WORK University
HOBBIES:
Financial Reporting & Planning
Executed monthly, quarterly, and annual global consolidated financial statements in a multi-currency • Public Speaking & Mentoring
environment, ensuring compliance with IND AS under LODR requirements and US GAAP SEC aspiring professionals
reporting for 10-K, 10-Q, and Form 8-K filings. • Studying financial markets
• Data Analytics and Visualization
Led technical accounting and reviewed memos for Revenue Recognition (ASC 606, Ind AS 115),
Leases (ASC 842, Ind AS 116), Business Combination, Consolidation standards, Stock-Based LANGUAGE:
Compensation (ASC 718, Ind AS 102), and Derivative Instruments standards, ensuring accurate
application of schedules and compliance with reporting requirements. • English - Advanced (written and
spoken)
Managed the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate recording of all financial • Hindi - Native/Fluent
transactions, including forex adjustments, intercompany reconciliations, branch entries, and remittances.
Supported M&A transaction valuation, contributing to financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and integration planning for multiple
acquisitions.
Drive comprehensive Annual Operating Plan (AOP), including flux analysis, budget preparation, long-term revenue forecasting, and variance
analysis (actual vs. budget).
Developed reports and Power BI dashboards to track financial performance metrics such as profitability, ROI, and key cost drivers for
informed strategic decision-making.
Conducted in-depth COGS analysis to identify cost drivers, trends, and variances, providing actionable insights to optimize production costs
and improve profitability in alignment with financial goals and budgeting forecasts.
Develop and implement cost control strategies to streamline the supply chain and optimize procurement costs. Continuously monitor key cost
drivers and recommend strategies to improve margins & achieve cost efficiencies.
Conducted regular financial performance and variance analysis reviews with the CFO and Board, providing insights on financial trends, risks,
and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
Assisted in the evaluation and analysis of intangible assets and long-lived asset impairments for multiple company subsidiaries and joint
ventures.
Ensure timely payment of all taxes and submission of statutory returns, including Goods & Service Tax (GST), Provident Fund (PF), Transfer
Pricing reports and Income tax returns.
Controls Audit (Business Process & IT controls) || SOX compliance
Led internal and operational audit programs, contributing to the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies by identifying,
assessing, and prioritizing risks across various departments.
Performed IFC and ICFR testing, including walkthroughs, control testing, process documentation, and identification of deficiencies.
Led the SOX 404 Compliance Program, including the preparation of the Risk and Control Matrix (RACM), risk assessments, and execution of
SOX testing activities.
Skilled in preparing ERM audit reports and presenting findings to senior leadership and audit committees, offering actionable
recommendations for risk mitigation.
Designed and distributed reports on risk management activities and trends to stakeholders, including senior management and the Board.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to improve business processes and internal controls, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Reviewed workpapers of direct reportees for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to audit standards, while assisting in resolving feedback
and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
Performed testing of Segregation of Duties (SOD) controls, ensuring that conflicting functions between preparer and reviewer roles were
effectively identified and mitigated to maintain internal control integrity.
Conducted comprehensive reviews of SOC 1 reports for third-party control environments, including the mapping of Control Objectives and
Effectiveness of Controls (CUEC), ensuring compliance and operational risk mitigation.
