Priyadarshini Balakrishnan
About Priyadarshini Balakrishnan
Priyadarshini Balakrishnan is a Business Accountant at The Economist in London, England, with extensive experience in accounting and finance. She holds an ACCA qualification and has a BA in Accounting from the University of Wales, Cardiff.
Work at The Economist
Priyadarshini Balakrishnan has been employed at The Economist as a Business Accountant since 2015. In this role, she manages the reconciliation of actual occupancy data to ensure accurate invoicing and billing for care fees. She is responsible for processing over 600 invoices monthly for various funders, which contributes to precise revenue reporting. Additionally, she plays a significant role in external audits by preparing supporting schedules for revenue and debtors.
Education and Expertise
Priyadarshini Balakrishnan has a robust educational background in accounting. She studied at Kaplan Financial, where she completed her ACCA qualification from 2007 to 2013. Prior to that, she earned a BA in Accounting from the University of Wales, Cardiff, between 2003 and 2006. She also completed Part 1 of the CIMA qualification from 2000 to 2001. Her foundational education includes GCE A' Levels in Commerce from Methodist College, Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 1997 to 1999, and GCE O' Levels in subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science from 1986 to 1996.
Achievements in Financial Management
In her role at The Economist, Priyadarshini Balakrishnan handles the annual invoicing and collection of over £11 million. She maintains the sales ledger and receipts cash book, ensuring effective financial management. Additionally, she provides monthly receipts forecasts to assist in cash flow planning and budgeting, demonstrating her expertise in financial oversight and planning.