Sohal Chandna
About Sohal Chandna
Sohal Chandna is a Senior Financial Analyst at Bharti Airtel Limited with over fifteen years of experience in Trade Finance and Remittance. He has a background in Hotel Management and has held various roles in finance and operations across multiple companies in India.
Work at Airtel
Sohal Chandna has been employed at Bharti Airtel Limited as a Senior Financial Analyst since 2014. In this role, he heads the Foreign Currency payment unit and is responsible for fund forecasting and management, ensuring zero delta in daily payments. He facilitates monthly finance review meetings to discuss cost minimization, automation, and improvements. Additionally, he monitors high-level customer complaints to ensure timely resolution and customer satisfaction. His extensive experience in financial analysis contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of Airtel's financial operations.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current role at Airtel, Sohal Chandna held various positions in the finance and operations sectors. He worked at SRS Group as a Duty Manager from 2010 to 2013, and at EXL as a Facilities Logistics Coordinator from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Duty Manager at Starx for 11 months in 2009 and worked as a Senior Executive at Thomson Reuters for two months in 2014. His early career includes a role at Indiabulls Multiplex Pvt. Ltd. as an operations staff member from 2008 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Sohal Chandna studied at Delhi University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management from 2003 to 2005. He possesses over fifteen years of experience in Trade Finance, Remittance, CMS, and Clearing. His expertise includes procure-to-pay processes, payment processing, and reconciliation. He demonstrates strong management skills in handling internal and external audits and projects aimed at process excellence.
Key Responsibilities and Initiatives
In his role as Senior Financial Analyst, Sohal Chandna takes the initiative to clear old outstanding payables by canceling incorrect invoices. He is actively involved in developing new payment platforms for banks, which enhances the efficiency of financial transactions. Additionally, he trains and enhances the knowledge of team staff, contributing to the overall development of his department. His focus on process improvement and automation reflects his commitment to operational excellence.