Sahithi Vakkanti MBA Finance
About Sahithi Vakkanti MBA Finance
Sahithi Vakkanti is a Balance Sheet & Investment Banking Controller at Jefferies with extensive experience in finance and accounting roles across various organizations.
Company
Sahithi Vakkanti currently works at Jefferies as a Balance Sheet & Investment Banking Controller. Jefferies is a global investment banking firm providing financial advisory, capital raising, and asset management services. Sahithi has been with the company since 2020, based in London, United Kingdom.
Title
Sahithi Vakkanti holds the title of Balance Sheet & Investment Banking Controller at Jefferies. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the balance sheet activities and controls within the investment banking sector of the firm.
Education and Expertise
Sahithi Vakkanti achieved her MBA in Finance from Osmania University, where she studied from 2003 to 2005. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree also from Osmania University, graduating with First Class honors from 2000 to 2003. Her educational background in finance has provided her with a solid foundation in financial analysis, accounting, and management.
Background
Sahithi Vakkanti has a diverse professional background in finance and accounting. Her career began at HSBC in Hyderabad, India, where she worked as a Finance Executive from 2005 to 2007. Later, she transitioned to London, United Kingdom, and served as a Finance Clerk at Park Lane Hotel for 6 months in 2007. Her subsequent roles included Finance Executive and Management Accountant at Atos, Balance Sheet Supervisor at Raphaels Bank, and Accountant at Thomas Cook Group. She has been with Jefferies since 2020, taking on the role of Balance Sheet & Investment Banking Controller.
Experience in Financial Control and Management
With extensive experience in financial control and management, Sahithi Vakkanti has been instrumental in strengthening internal controls to improve forecasting and enhance accounting systems for better revenue tracking. She has demonstrated the ability to liaise effectively with senior stakeholders, manage business processes, and build strong customer and peer relationships. Her background also includes a focus on policy and procedure adherence and people management skills.