CA. Vaibhav Khanna

AI & Tech-Driven Chartered Accountant

Amritsar, Punjab, India

clients@jlkhanna.com

+91-9814770030

linkedin.com/in/vaibhav14k

Professional Summary

AI & Tech-Driven Chartered Accountant with over 16 years of experience bridging the gap between traditional financial compliance and modern data engineering. Specializing in Statutory & Internal Audits, ERP Control Implementations, and Direct/Indirect Taxation. Proven track record of engineering zero-cost, locally hosted automation workflows utilizing Python, VBA, and n8n to instantly transform raw, unstructured financial data into actionable architectural insights. Dedicated to eradicating manual data drudgery within the finance and audit fraternity.

Experience

Partner

Nov 2008 – Present
J.L. Khanna & Co. | Amritsar, India
  • Spearhead strategic audit and advisory services for diverse sectors, including manufacturing, automotive dealerships, hospitality, healthcare, and educational institutions.
  • Conducted 70+ high-level Internal & Statutory Audits across India, engineering bespoke audit processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Lead ERP implementation assessments and control checks, bridging traditional accounting frameworks with robust digital infrastructure.
  • Design and deploy custom automation workflows (Python, VBA, n8n) to streamline data extraction (e.g., TDS/ESIC challans, Tally daybooks, bank statements), reducing manual reconciliation time by 60% and saving [Y] hours per audit cycle.
  • Provide strategic advisory on taxation, company law matters, and corporate restructuring for mid-to-large-scale organizations.

Co-Founder & Digital Architect (Operational Case Study)

Apr 2014 – Present
Mani Dua Khanna | Amritsar, India
  • Business Case: Scaled a boutique designer wear brand into a digital-first enterprise, establishing a footprint on luxury platforms including Nykaa Luxe, TATA Cliq Luxury, and Ajio Luxe, resulting in a 150% increase in online revenue.
  • Architected and managed end-to-end digital operations, automated accounting workflows, and e-commerce strategies.
  • Engineered robust inventory control and packaging workflows to ensure seamless order fulfillment and logistics tracking.

Article Trainee

2006 – 2008
S.C. Vasudeva & Co. | New Delhi, India
  • Executed internal, statutory, tax, and limited review audits for major corporate clients including Hindustan Media Pvt. Ltd., Reliance Industries, and Apollo Pharmacy.
  • Gained foundational expertise in navigating and auditing major enterprise ERP systems (SAP, Prologic) in complex corporate environments.

Core Competencies

Statutory Audits Internal Audits Tax Advisory GST Compliance ERP Controls Digital Operations

Tech & Systems

Python VBA Macros n8n Automation AI Studio SAP / Tally

Education & Certs

  • Artificial Intelligence for CA (AICA)

    Level 2 (May 2026) | Level 1 (Feb 2025)

  • Peer Reviewer

    ICAI (2023 - 2029)

  • DISA

    ICAI (2010 - 2011)

  • Chartered Accountant (F.C.A.)

    ICAI (2004 - 2009)

  • B.Com. (Honours)

    Delhi University (2003 - 2006)

Achievements

  • AI in ICAI Hackathon (Season 4)

    National Finalist (Dec 2025)