KANIKA GAKHAR
Papatoetoe,New Zealand
Summary
Proactive and detail-oriented assistant accountant with strong experience in financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and fixed asset management. Adept at working collaboratively with finance and commercial teams to deliver accurate, and timely insights. Passionate about continuous improvement, process efficiency, and aligning work with business goals. Experienced in tools such as SAP, Oracle, Xero, and Power BI.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Warmup New Zealand Limited
Auckland
09.2023 - Current
- Managed month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations for balance sheets.
- Processed and reconciled intercompany transactions in compliance with global reporting standards.
- Maintained fixed asset register and oversaw CAPEX tracking for various business projects.
- Collaborated with Sales team to provide rebate and pricing support for strategic initiatives.
- Prepared management reports and conducted variance analysis to inform decision-making processes.
- Contributed to continuous improvement of accounting processes and documentation practices.
- Handled payroll processing alongside HR administrative support duties.
VOLUNTEER
Sankhya Accounting & Taxation Services
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported GST filing, income tax return preparation, and ledger reconciliations
ASSISTANT MANAGER
WNS Global Private Limited - Glaxo Smith Kline
Delhi
08.2019 - 07.2023
- Oversaw accounts payable, vendor payments, and multi-bank reconciliations using SAP
- Developed and maintained SOPs to ensure compliance with internal controls and audit standards
- Handled intercompany transactions, vendor master data, and payment accruals
- Participated in quality audits, SLA reporting, and performance tracking dashboards
- Liaised with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support audit readiness
- Contributed to finance automation initiatives and internal control improvements
- Assisted with audit-related documentation and preparation of financial review summaries
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
Kimberly Clark and Westpac Bank (Genpact India Pvt Ltd)
Delhi
10.2014 - 08.2019
- Processed high-volume vendor invoices and executed foreign currency payments through Citi and RBC portals.
- Reconciled accounts while preparing schedules for internal audit teams.
- Collaborated with client teams to onboard financial documentation and ensure compliance support.
- Engaged in process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounts payable and payment workflows.
Junior Auditor
Mehra & Associates (Chartered Accountants)
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Assisted in statutory audit procedures for small-to-medium enterprises under senior auditors' supervision.
- Performed vouching, ledger verification, and prepared comprehensive audit documentation.
- Supported compliance checking and accounts review according to GAAP standards.
- Participated in client visits to collect essential financial data for audit planning.
- Maintained detailed working papers and contributed to drafting preliminary audit reports.
Education
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING - LEVEL 9 COURSE
UNITEC Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ12-2024
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - MANAGEMENT
IMT Ghaziabad
Ghaziabad07.2017
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -
Delhi University
Delhi06.2013
Skills
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Intercompany Transactions
- CAPEX & Fixed Asset Register
- Rebate & Pricing Management
- Month-End Close
- Financial Controls
- Business Partnering
References
References available upon request
Linkedin Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/kanika-talwar-gakhar-7127jasnoor
Certification
- Xero Advisor Certified
- KPMG U.S. - Career Catalyst: Audit Job Simulation
- EY - Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) Job Simulation
- Project Management 101: PMP certification training
Timeline
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Warmup New Zealand Limited
09.2023 - Current
VOLUNTEER
Sankhya Accounting & Taxation Services
08.2023 - 09.2023
ASSISTANT MANAGER
WNS Global Private Limited - Glaxo Smith Kline
08.2019 - 07.2023
MANAGEMENT TRAINEE
Kimberly Clark and Westpac Bank (Genpact India Pvt Ltd)
10.2014 - 08.2019
Junior Auditor
Mehra & Associates (Chartered Accountants)
09.2013 - 08.2014
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING - LEVEL 9 COURSE
UNITEC Institute of Technology
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA - MANAGEMENT
IMT Ghaziabad
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE -
Delhi University
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