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Kanika Gakhar

7/63 Cambridge Terrace, Papatoetoe,Auckland

Summary

Dynamic and highly qualified bookkeeper with knowledge of accounting principles : Xero Accounting Software, Billing and Payroll cloud based software systems, Expertise in SAP, Ostendo- Stock Management software,Concur software,.

Worked on E invoicing software Ariba and Taulia.

Well-organized, detailed-oriented, excellent communication skills and diligent about keeping accounting records current, financial statements accurate and accounts reconciled for fully compliant tracking, reporting and auditing of financial records.

Currently working towards status of CPA.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Accounts Assistant (Part time)

Warmup New Zealand Limited
Auckland , Auckland
09.2023 - Current
  • Daily, month-end and year-end reconciliations of bank, general ledger accounts and inventory, manual journal entries preparation.
  • Maintaining internal control systems.
  • Bank reconciliation and expenditure categorization.
  • Trained on Xero software.
  • Full cycle of Accounts Payable: verify, classify, and record accounts payable data; monthly reconciliation of the accounts payable ledger.
  • Full cycle of Accounts Receivable: invoices and account statements; monthly reconciliation of the accounts receivable ledger, credit control.
  • Processing Payroll and HR Administration tasks such as preparation and amendment of employment contracts and employment policies; employee records maintenance.
  • Stock control: perform stock analysis and prepare supply and demand forecast; stock take variance investigations

Assistant Manager

WNS Global Private Limited - Glaxo Smith Kline, GSK Pharmaceutical
01.2023 - 07.2023
TauliaAriba
  • Manages and maintains bank reconciliations, accounts payable, payment for multiple clients in various cloud-based platforms including Xero, SAP, Cvent
  • ATauliaiba, Taulia
  • Spearheading a team of 15 people team on Cvent reporting handling different vision of responsibilities (Invoice processing (PO; Non-PO; Freight);
  • Intercompany; Vendor Master; Payment Accruals; Quality Audits; engaged in dashboard reporting includes SLA; POT; FPY, various business calls with internal and external clients
  • Heading end-to-end P2P operations of a global client; working on severity issues by analyzing improvement areas & closely monitoring critical operational parameter by regular feedback & discussion sessions
  • Developing SOPs, implementing and maintaining systems, procedures and policies to ensure adherence to company guidelines
  • Addressing vendor/internal stakeholder queries/escalations for invoice management queries via email & calls;

Lead Associate

WNS Global Private Limited, Glaxo Smith Kline, GSK Pharmaceutical
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • Managing Vendor Invoices; 3rd party; Inter-company invoice processing; Check
  • Wire; ACH payment; Vendor Master; Helpdesk; Duplicate Audit; Quality Audit;
  • Error resolution; Paid on Time and First pass yield calculation; engaged in dashboard reporting; critical vendor statement reconciliation
  • Creating policies Globally including P Card prohibited purchase/exception items;
  • Do and don'ts of P Card, benefits of P-Card and Publishing Payment settled reports for GSK divisions: pharmaceuticals; vaccines; and consumer healthcare
  • Led transition of Taulia process from UK team to India team
  • Taulia automates whole invoice management process with e- invoicing solutions; engaged in end- to-end management of Taulia Gateway process which includes submission of invoices, supplier enrollment, portal concerns and issues, etc and day-to-day documentation, with respect to invoices.

Management Trainee

Kimberly Clark and Westpac Bank (Genpact India Private Limited)
12.2013 - 08.2019
  • Handled a team of 5 members on, ERP who support in all types of payable operation aspect
  • Vendor Invoices; worked for Kimberly Clark finance department in Accounts Payable profile
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues, and conflicts
  • Lead transition of Banking process from US team to India team
  • Worked on different portals :Citi Bank portal, RBC portal to complete wire and foreign payments
  • Acted with integrity, honesty and knowledge to promote culture of company
  • Rich exposure in bank payment related activities and forecasting of upcoming monthly payments
  • Handling client's different types of Investment account like Personal Super Plan and Allocated Pension Plan for reputed client Westpac Bank Australia
  • Collecting, examining and analyzing financial information about clients so as to advise them best Investment portfolio.

Junior Accountant

Ankit Business Center Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 12.2013
  • Preparation and helping in filing of ITR of individuals in timely manner with adherence to quality benchmark
  • Actively engaged in computation of Income and filing of tax returns and E filing of challan
  • Providing clarification and explanation regarding Income Tax forms to clients
  • Administered financial statements including trial balance, Profit and Loss accounts, Age wise accounts payables statements.

Education

Masters of Professional Accounting - Level 9 Course

UNITEC Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ

PGDM - Finance

IMT
Delhi, India

Bachelor of Commerce -

Delhi University
Delhi, India

Skills

Worked on Xero, SAP, and Concur Softwareundefined

Timeline

Accounts Assistant (Part time)

Warmup New Zealand Limited
09.2023 - Current

Assistant Manager

WNS Global Private Limited - Glaxo Smith Kline, GSK Pharmaceutical
01.2023 - 07.2023

Lead Associate

WNS Global Private Limited, Glaxo Smith Kline, GSK Pharmaceutical
08.2019 - 01.2023

Management Trainee

Kimberly Clark and Westpac Bank (Genpact India Private Limited)
12.2013 - 08.2019

Junior Accountant

Ankit Business Center Pvt Ltd
06.2013 - 12.2013

Masters of Professional Accounting - Level 9 Course

UNITEC Institute of Technology

PGDM - Finance

IMT

Bachelor of Commerce -

Delhi University
Kanika Gakhar