Sai Praneetha Sigharam
Tampa,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Financial Analyst with over six years of experience in financial analysis, audit, pricing review, and accounting operations. Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial data, identify revenue discrepancies, and support informed decision-making through structured reporting and analytics. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics to further strengthen data-driven financial and analytical capabilities. Known for strong attention to detail, compliance orientation, and professional communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Auditor
Cotiviti India Private Limited
Hyderabad, India
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Reviewed and analyzed client payment data and pricing adjustments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
- Supported a large-scale pricing review project for Amazon, validating timely price updates and evaluating projected pricing trends.
- Identified overpayments and under-deductions, prepared detailed financial claim reports, and supported recovery initiatives.
- Conducted audits of purchases, payments, and merchandise inventory transactions.
- Recommended process improvements to minimize financial risk and prevent revenue leakage.
- Responded to client inquiries with clear, data-supported explanations.
Junior Officer - Finance & Accounts
AP Mercantile Co-operative Credit Society
, India
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed daily cash receipts and payments while maintaining accurate accounting records.
- Performed daily bank book closures and reconciliations.
- Maintained cash books and recorded customer loan recoveries.
- Supported routine financial reporting and internal control activities.
Accounts Officer
The Krishnaveni Agro Oils Pvt. Ltd.
, India
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Recorded raw material purchases, finished goods, and corresponding payments and receipts.
- Prepared bank reconciliation statements and processed loan repayments.
- Administered payroll and routine administrative payments.
- Prepared debit, credit, and journal vouchers in accordance with accounting standards.
- Assisted in maintaining asset registers, receivables, payables, and financial records.
- Supported preparation of periodic financial statements and internal financial reports.
Education
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL02.2026
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Acharya Nagarjuna University
01.2023
Diploma in Forensic Audit -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
01.2022
ICMA - Cost and Management Accountant - Both Groups
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
01.2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
Acharya Nagarjuna University
01.2017
Skills
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Pricing and Revenue Analysis
- Tableau
- Python
- SQL
- Power BI
- Variance and Trend Analysis
- Cost Control and Risk Mitigation
- Audit and Compliance
- Financial Statements
- Financial Modeling and Forecasting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Bank Reconciliation
- Stakeholder Communication
- R Language
- Tally ERP
- PowerPoint
Technical Academic Projects
- Financial Modeling & Forecasting Analysis, Developed multi-period financial models to forecast revenue, operating expenses, and profitability. Performed scenario and sensitivity analysis to evaluate financial impact of key assumptions., Microsoft Excel
- Python-Based Financial Data Analysis, Analyzed structured financial datasets using Python to generate trend-based and descriptive financial insights. Automated data cleaning, aggregation, and reporting workflows., Python (Pandas, NumPy - foundational)
- Tableau Financial Dashboard Development, Designed interactive dashboards to visualize revenue trends, expense distributions, and profitability metrics. Translated complex financial data into executive-ready visual insights., Tableau, Excel
- SQL-Based Financial Reporting, Developed SQL queries to extract, validate, and summarize financial transaction data. Generated structured reports to support financial analysis and decision-making., SQL (Academic)
Additional Information - Technical Tools
- Excel
- Tableau
- Python (Basic)
- SQL (Academic)
- R
- Tally ERP
- PowerPoint
Timeline
Auditor
Cotiviti India Private Limited
08.2022 - 07.2024
Junior Officer - Finance & Accounts
AP Mercantile Co-operative Credit Society
01.2020 - 12.2022
Accounts Officer
The Krishnaveni Agro Oils Pvt. Ltd.
01.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics
University of South Florida
Master of Business Administration - Finance
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Diploma in Forensic Audit -
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
ICMA - Cost and Management Accountant - Both Groups
Institute of Cost Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce -
Acharya Nagarjuna University