Ashani Sharma
About Ashani Sharma
Ashani Sharma is a Senior Director at Arcus Biosciences, where she has worked since 2022. She has a strong background in financial compliance and reporting, with extensive experience at companies such as Amgen, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Deloitte.
Work at Arcus Biosciences
Ashani Sharma has been serving as Senior Director at Arcus Biosciences since 2022. In this role, she contributes to the strategic direction and operational management of the organization. Her expertise in financial compliance and reporting plays a significant role in the company's adherence to regulatory standards. Arcus Biosciences focuses on developing innovative cancer therapies, and Sharma's background supports the financial integrity necessary for such initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ashani Sharma studied Economics at Loughborough University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from 1991 to 1994. She is also pursuing studies at ICAEW in Auditing and Accounting, working towards becoming a Chartered Accountant, a qualification she has been engaged with since 1995. Additionally, she is studying at the California Board of Accountancy to achieve Certified Public Accountant status, which she has held since 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in financial compliance.
Background
Before joining Arcus Biosciences, Ashani Sharma held various senior management positions in prominent organizations. She worked at Amgen from 2008 to 2021, where she progressed from Senior Manager to Director. Prior to Amgen, she was a Senior Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers for five years and held a similar position at Deloitte from 1998 to 2003. She also served as Director of Financial Reporting at Westfield for a brief period in 2008. This extensive experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial operations.
Achievements in Financial Compliance
Ashani Sharma has a strong background in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, ensuring that organizations adhere to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which promotes financial transparency and accountability. She possesses significant experience in government price reporting, a specialized area of financial compliance that requires meticulous attention to detail. Additionally, Sharma has expertise in both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which are essential for multinational financial reporting.