KANIKA CHOUDHARY
Ahmedabad
Summary
Accounting Manager with 11+ years of experience leading multi-functional accounting teams, managing end-to-end financial operations, and driving strategic reporting for the U.S. Restaurant brands. Demonstrated managerial authority in supervising teams, establishing internal controls, overseeing multi-entity accounting, and coordinating directly with the U.S. Leadership, including owners, operations directors, and cross-functional teams. Possesses specialized expertise in Sage Intacct administration, U.S. GAAP-aligned reporting and restaurant industry financial structures make a critical contribution to TIG Corp LLC’s U.S. operations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounting Manager
TIG Info Services Pvt Ltd
Ahmedabad
12.2022 - Current
- Lead and manage the India-based accounting department supporting U.S. restaurant operations across multiple brands.
- Supervise accountants, assign responsibilities, review work output, and conduct performance evaluations.
- Provide daily guidance, resolve escalations, and ensure team productivity and compliance.
- Conduct interviews, participate in hiring decisions, and oversee onboarding and training of new accounting staff.
- Establish and enforce internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting standards.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and variance analysis for Owners, Banks, and Shareholders.
- Lead P&L review meetings with District Managers and Operations teams; present insights and drive corrective actions.
- Manage buildout cost reporting and Actual vs Budget analysis for new store openings.
- Exercise decision-making authority in resolving accounting discrepancies, approving adjustments, and ensuring compliance.
- Work directly with Owners, Dave Horn, U.S. Accounting Team, and Operations leadership to align financial processes and resolve complex issues.
- Coordinate with Qdoba and other external operations teams for NRO support, portal management, and store-level setup.
- Support executive-level projects, presentations, and analytical initiatives for senior management.
- Configure GLs, reporting periods, and system structures for multi-entity operations.
- Manage payment voids, corrections, and technical troubleshooting.
- Train teams on Sage workflows and ensure system integrity across entities.
- Lead weekly and quarterly inter-entity and inter-bank reconciliations.
- Oversee trackers, dashboards, and analytics in collaboration with the Data Analytics team.
- Ensure strict adherence to organizational policies and compliance standards.
Senior Accountant & Inventory Analyst
Express Computers LLC
Dubai
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Managed accounting and inventory functions, ensuring accuracy in stock levels and reconciliations.
- Led monthly inventory reporting and stock analysis to support operational decisions.
- Oversaw debtors/creditors reconciliation and age-wise analysis.
- Prepared tax returns and optimized tax benefits within regulatory frameworks.
Consultant – Financial Supply Chain Management
Europhia Consulting DWC LLC
Dubai
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Led supply chain optimization projects using analytics and compliance frameworks.
- Developed profit-driven SCM strategies and improved logistics flows.
- Conducted discrepancy analysis across receipts, invoices, and purchase orders.
Senior Accountant & Inventory Analyst
Express Computers LLC
Dubai
08.2017 - 12.2018
Consultant – Global Logistics & Accounts
Tactilesense Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Jodhpur
09.2016 - 07.2017
Logistics Coordinator & Accountant (GMP/ISO/CAPA)
Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd.
Jodhpur
05.2014 - 08.2016
Education
MBA - Financial Management
NIMS University
JaipurM.Com - Business Finance & Economics
JNV University
JodhpurB.Com -
JNV University
JodhpurTechnical Skills
- Sage Intacct, R365, Toast, Fourth, Micros Symphony, OKTA-Qmmunity, Revel POS, QU POS, SAP Business One, Oracle ERP, Tally ERP, and MS Office Suite
Managerial And Leadership Competencies
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Cross-Border Operations Management
- Strategic Financial Oversight
- Multi-Entity Accounting Management
- Policy Implementation & Internal Controls
- Performance Evaluation & Staff Development
- High-Level Stakeholder Collaboration
- Process Optimization & Decision-Making Authority
- Analysis & P&L Ownership
Certification
• Pursuing US CPA
• Sage Intacct Fundamentals on Demand (NA)
• Sage People – Reports & Analytics
• Sage Intacct Planning
• Certification of Completion - Assessment in Business Analyst, Data Analytics, BI, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Excel
• Certified workshop in ChatGPT and AI in MS Office
• Tally ERP9 Certification
• Business Correspondent and Facilitator
• Sage Intacct Fundamentals on Demand (NA)
• Sage People – Reports & Analytics
• Sage Intacct Planning
• Certification of Completion - Assessment in Business Analyst, Data Analytics, BI, Statistical Modeling, Advanced Excel
• Certified workshop in ChatGPT and AI in MS Office
• Tally ERP9 Certification
• Business Correspondent and Facilitator
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Accomplishments
- Awarded Best Employee for excellence in payment accuracy and operational support.
- Recognized twice as Best Performer for exceptional contributions.
- Successfully managed UAE VAT filings during the initial implementation (2018).
Attributes
- Leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Strategic mindset
- Resilience
- Curiosity
Timeline
Accounting Manager
TIG Info Services Pvt Ltd
12.2022 - Current
Senior Accountant & Inventory Analyst
Express Computers LLC
06.2020 - 11.2022
Consultant – Financial Supply Chain Management
Europhia Consulting DWC LLC
02.2019 - 05.2020
Senior Accountant & Inventory Analyst
Express Computers LLC
08.2017 - 12.2018
Consultant – Global Logistics & Accounts
Tactilesense Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
09.2016 - 07.2017
Logistics Coordinator & Accountant (GMP/ISO/CAPA)
Johari Digital Healthcare Ltd.
05.2014 - 08.2016
MBA - Financial Management
NIMS University
M.Com - Business Finance & Economics
JNV University
B.Com -
JNV University