Katari Krishna Nath

Chartered Accountant with 7+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years specializing in Private Equity and Hedge Fund accounting and financial reporting. Expertise in US GAAP and IFRS reporting, NAV review, waterfall calculations, capital calls and distributions, and audit support. Recognized for leveraging AI-driven automation to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency, including cross-reference checks that reduced review errors.

Strong record of stakeholder management, team leadership, and delivering high-quality reporting under strict deadlines. Currently exploring opportunities in Dubai and the wider UAE market and open to relocation.

Senior Accountant - Financial Reporting at Citco group services (India) LLP (2023-11 – Present)

• Prepare and review Private Equity and Hedge Fund financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS, ensuring accurate and error-free financial reporting.
• Perform accounting analysis and resolve complex accounting and reporting issues, including bond discount amortization calculations and ad-hoc reporting requirements.
• Develop and implement customized Excel templates and process improvements, contributing to approximately 20% improvement in reporting efficiency and turnaround time.
• Collaborate with clients and external auditors to resolve accounting queries, provide supporting information, and facilitate timely completion of audits.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.
• Implemented AI-assisted cross-reference checks across financial statements, strengthening review controls and reducing reporting errors.
• Lead and mentor a team of 4 associates, overseeing deliverable quality and reporting timelines; team recognized as "Best Team of the Year" in 2024.

Subject Matter Expert in Fund Accounting and Reporting for PE and Hedge Funds at State Street HCL Services (India) Private Limited (2022-09 – 2023-10)

• Reviewed and finalized NAV calculations for Private Equity and Hedge Funds, supporting accurate fund performance reporting.
• Performed waterfall calculations in accordance with partnership agreements, ensuring accurate allocation of returns and distributions to investors.
• Prepared and reviewed capital call and distribution notices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with investor agreements.
• Acted as a Subject Matter Expert for fund accounting and reporting, supporting the resolution of complex accounting and operational matters.
• Led and mentored a team in preparation and review of end-to-end financial reports, recognized with the "Game Changer of the Team" award for exemplary contribution.

Assistant Manager at Sairam and Associates, Chartered Accountants (2018-12 – 2022-06)

• Prepared and filed Financial Statements for corporate clients, ensuring compliance with the Registrar of Companies (ROC) requirements.
• Led team in conducting statutory and concurrent bank audits for various PSU banks.
• Performed various statutory and internal audits for private and listed companies.
• Demonstrated expertise in filing income tax and GST returns for individuals and private companies.

CA Article Assistant at SVD and Associates, Chartered Accountants (2015-10 – 2018-09)

• Led and mentored teams to serve major clients, resulting in earning the esteemed "Article of the Year" award.
• Prepared and critically analyzed financial statements, adhering to Indian Accounting Standards.
• Conducted specialized audits, including process audits for a large FMCG group and investigative audits, for a prominent construction firm.
• Worked as an Operations Manager for a stockbroker in an additional role, gaining exposure to capital markets operations.

Chartered Accountant – Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2022)

Bachelor of Commerce in B. Com – Osmania University - Hyderabad (2017)