Amrita Acharya
About Amrita Acharya
Amrita Acharya is the Vice President of Financial Control at Jefferies, with a strong background in customer relations, communication skills, and over 10 years of experience in financial control and auditing across various industries.
Title at Jefferies
Amrita Acharya holds the position of Vice President - Financial Control at Jefferies. She has been with the company since 2021 and operates out of London, England, United Kingdom. Her role involves managing financial reporting and audits, supported by her comprehensive background in customer relations and communication skills.
Previous Roles in Financial Management
Before joining Jefferies, Amrita worked at International SOS in various capacities. She served as Regional Financial Controls Manager - Europe and Australasia for 10 months in 2021, Financial Controls Manager for UK, Nordics, and Benelux from 2018 to 2021, and Accounting Manager for Northern Europe from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she has experience as a Finance Manager - UK at Mashreq Bank from 2016 to 2017 and Finance Controller - Group Financial Reporting at Emirates from 2013 to 2015.
Experience at Deloitte and Emirates
Amrita's career began in earnest at Deloitte & Touche, Dubai, where she worked as an Auditor from 2007 to 2011. Following her tenure at Deloitte, she joined Emirates as an Audit Officer, holding the role from 2011 to 2013, and later transitioned to Finance Controller - Group Financial Reporting from 2013 to 2015. These roles gave her a solid foundation in audit and financial reporting.
Educational Background
Amrita achieved her MBA in Banking & Finance from The International University in 2008, following her education at Champlain College where she completed her Bcs in BA, majoring in Finance and Physics from 2002 to 2005. She also studied Accountancy at ACCA from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she holds degrees from FCCA and attended The Indian High School.
Expertise in Financial Controls and Audits
Amrita possesses over 10 years of expertise in financial controls, IFRS, and risk-based audits. She has specialized in managing financial reporting and audits across various sectors, including airlines, banks, financial institutions, and construction companies. Her credentials include proficiency in IFRS and CIA, essential for her role in financial control.