Swathi Biswanath
About Swathi Biswanath
Swathi Biswanath is an Accounting Test Analyst with extensive experience in finance and accounting roles across various companies. She specializes in IFRS 17 compliance and has worked in multiple locations, including London and Bengaluru.
Work at Legal & General
Swathi Biswanath has been employed at Legal & General as an Accounting Test Analyst since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the finance system aligns with IFRS 17 accounting transactions. She plays a key role in troubleshooting testing issues, which is essential for maintaining compliance and accuracy within the financial reporting framework.
Previous Experience in Finance and Accounting
Prior to her current position, Swathi Biswanath held various roles in finance and accounting across multiple organizations. She worked as a Finance Transformation Accountant at QBE Insurance from 2018 to 2019 and as a Management Accountant at Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a Senior Consultant and Assistant Manager at Aon in Bengaluru, India, from 2010 to 2014.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Swathi Biswanath studied at the University of Madras, where she earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting and Finance from 2002 to 2005. She furthered her education at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, obtaining a Master's degree in Accounting and Finance from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, she achieved the Certificate CII from the Chartered Insurance Institute between 2015 and 2017.
Expertise in IFRS 17 Compliance
Swathi Biswanath has developed expertise in creating use case inventories and working examples of accounting transactions specifically for IFRS 17 compliance. Her role involves collaborating with software vendors to develop new general ledger accounts and management reports, which are crucial for effective financial management and reporting.
Career Development and Roles
Throughout her career, Swathi has held various positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as an Analyst at Goldman Sachs and as a Senior Associate Consultant at Infosys. Her experience also includes a role as a Financial Accountant at MS Amlin and as an Accountant at Compre Holdings Limited, both in London.