Avantika Sharma
About Avantika Sharma
Avantika Sharma is a Senior Finance Manager specializing in Balance Sheet Reporting at Liberty Global, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Chartered Accountant qualification and has extensive experience in finance roles across various companies, including Ernst & Young and Virgin Media.
Work at Liberty Global
Avantika Sharma currently holds the position of Senior Finance Manager - Balance Sheet Reporting at Liberty Global, a role she has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing balance sheet reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance within financial statements. Prior to this role, she served as Finance Manager in Liberty Global Reporting from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to financial reporting processes. Her experience at Liberty Global reflects her expertise in finance management within a large telecommunications organization.
Education and Expertise
Avantika Sharma possesses a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Durham University, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education by qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with ICAS, achieving this designation in May 2017 after a four-year program from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in economic principles and accounting standards, enhancing her analytical skills in finance.
Background in Finance and Audit
Avantika Sharma has a diverse background in finance and audit, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. She began her career at Ernst & Young, where she served as an intern in 2012 and later as an Assurance Associate from 2013 to 2015. She also gained experience at Mazars UK, where she worked as an Assurance Executive and Assurance PQ Executive. Additionally, she held the position of Corporate Finance Executive at Armstrong Watson from 2017 to 2019, and Group Reporting Finance Manager at Virgin Media in 2019. This varied experience has equipped her with a strong understanding of external audit and corporate finance.
Professional Experience at Virgin Media
Avantika Sharma worked at Virgin Media in two capacities. Initially, she served as Group Reporting Finance Manager for nine months in 2019, where she was involved in financial reporting and analysis. Following this, she continued her tenure at Virgin Media as Finance Manager in Liberty Global Reporting from 2019 to 2020. Her roles at Virgin Media highlight her capability in managing financial operations within the telecommunications sector.