Sikhri is a mission-driven entity dedicated to knowledge, education, and storytelling through digital media, publications and community programs. It bridges content, research, and community engagement, catering to a global audience with an interest in Sikh culture and contemporary issues.
The company has editorial, media production, events and education programs, which involve coordinated efforts between content teams, administrative support, and remote contributors.
With Sikhri’s growth in content and operations, its internal systems could not support the increasing administrative and financial demands.
Sikhri needed a formal, integrated system for finance, human resource management, and operational processes – away from disparate systems and manual processes. The aim was not only to digitise, but also create a scalable backend to support its long-term growth and governance requirements.
Sikhri’s operational model naturally creates complexity in finance and procurement:
At A3CA, our focus was not just to implement software, but to design a finance and compliance ecosystem that could support Ecoppia’s scale, reporting needs, and day-to-day operational discipline.
A3CA introduced Zoho Books as the financial system to streamline accounting processes.
Why it matters:
Provided clear financial visibility to leadership and helped them make decisions across programs.
Sikhri is a not-for-profit, but compliance and reporting were key.
Why it matters:
Enhanced financial control and compliance with audits, reporting and governance.
Automated invoicing for collaborations and partnerships, combined with bank feeds for real-time reconciliation, streamlines financial management and improves accuracy. With structured workflows for expense tracking and payment approvals, businesses gain better control and visibility over their finances. This results in more efficient operations, reduced manual errors, and a seamless, automated financial process that supports scalable growth.
A3CA adopted Zoho People, Zoho Payroll and Zoho Expense to automate HR processes.
Why it matters:
Brought consistency and transparency to HR processes and enabled a remote workforce.
Established tracking of equipment, media assets and resources. Also allocate expenses at the program level for budgeting.
Why it matters:
Allowed for better cost allocation across programs and better budgeting.
Developing structured workflows for program approvals and content management streamlined internal processes and improved operational efficiency. By linking finance and operations, data was seamlessly integrated across functions, eliminating silos and enabling better coordination. Automated reporting further provided leadership with real-time insights for informed decision-making. Together, these enhancements transformed disconnected tools into a unified system, bringing operations and finance together into one cohesive, integrated ecosystem.
This transformation gave Sikhri a stronger digital backbone for finance and procurement. The likely business value included:
Sikhri is a hybrid entity – both a media platform and a purpose-driven organisation. This presents operational challenges that require a balance between financial, program and team management.
The adoption of an integrated Zoho ecosystem allowed Sikhri to move from ad-hoc processes to a digital framework that provides clarity while maintaining flexibility.
This project is an example of how even non-traditional enterprises can leverage enterprise systems with the right approach.
A3CA helped Sikhri create an integrated, scalable operational environment by linking finance, HR and processes in Zoho.
This ensures not only operational efficiency, but also scalability, governance, and informed decision-making. A3CA was an implementation partner, not a tool supplier, with an emphasis on structure, ease of use and long-term value.
