Pooja Kulkarni
Toronto
Summary
Dedicated Consultant bringing dynamic skills in client oversight, issue resolution and presentation. Successful juggling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ARCS Consultant
Mastek Ltd
Ahmedabad
08.2022 - Current
- Undergone a comprehensive training of ARCS software by learning both the modules i.e., Reconciliation Compliance & Transaction Matching.
- Experienced a large full life-cycle implementation in projects such as Kamco & Saudi Chemicals as an application lead.
- Conducted an HLA, CRP sessions, KUT/UAT and provided post go-live hypercare of large scale ARCS projects.
- Provided an innovative and efficient ARCS solution to the client which reduced the effort of business users by 50% yet maintaining the high quality of work.
- Worked with the onsite Oracle ERP team in building and testing the AP, AR & FA report for ARCS.
- Built the ARCS application from scratch several times which also includes creating sub-ledger report integrations and seamless GL integration in data management.
- Learned new tricks of Oracle Data Management in order to tweak the data as per client needs.
- Raised multiple SR with Oracle on various issues faced during project implementation and resolved them successfully.
- Took multiple client meetings in between the milestones of project to keep both the parties on same page.
Senior Accounting Officer
QX Global LLC
Ahmedabad
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Prepared monthly management accounts including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, budgets, forecasts and variance analysis.
- Identified areas for process improvement within the accounting department.
- Managed month-end and year-end close duties, administered additions and performed maintenance and reporting of corporate outsourcing of accounting services.
- Trained and shaped a FTE team to acquire more business for firm and ease out day-to-day tasks of our UK based clients.
- Pointed out major design flaws in the current payment systems of clients and helped them improve it.
- Streamlined several process of payback, receipt acknowledgement and payments to property holders which removed many pain areas for the client.
Lead Accountant
Jay Dwarkesh Steel Industries
Vadodara
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with established guidelines.
- Developed and implemented internal control procedures to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.
- Monitored accounts payable activities to ensure timely payments to vendors and suppliers.
- Participated in special projects such as system implementations or process improvements.
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated updated financial documents.
- Wrote reports, authored papers and organized supporting documentation.
Assistant Accountant
Vinesh Mehta & Co.
Vadodara
06.2013 - 08.2016
- Executed broad range of accounting functions such as bank reconciliation for home proprietary firms
- Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
- Performed accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, balanced cash, and posted sales invoices for customer accounts
- Preparation and submission of indirect taxes such as VAT and GST and direct taxes such as income tax
- Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
M.S.University, Vadodara
06.2013
Inter CA (Integrated Professional Competence Course) - Financial Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Vadodara Branch02-2013
Higher Secondary Certificate -
Gujarat Board
03.2010
Secondary School Certificate -
Gujarat Board
03.2008
Skills
- Strong critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Patience
- Multi-tasking
- Good diplomatic skills
- Managing time constraints tasks
- Ability to accept new changes and ideas
- Eager to learn new things
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and auditing principles, A/P, A/R, general ledger postings, invoicing, taxation issues, and regulatory compliance guidelines
- Exceptional knowledge of ARCS application
- Excellent technology skills; proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proven ability to identify and implement improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency and productivity
IELTS Score
Listening - 9, Reading - 9, Speaking - 8, Writing - 7
Timeline
ARCS Consultant
Mastek Ltd
08.2022 - Current
Senior Accounting Officer
QX Global LLC
06.2021 - 07.2022
Lead Accountant
Jay Dwarkesh Steel Industries
03.2019 - 05.2021
Assistant Accountant
Vinesh Mehta & Co.
06.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Commerce -
M.S.University, Vadodara
Inter CA (Integrated Professional Competence Course) - Financial Accounting
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Higher Secondary Certificate -
Gujarat Board
Secondary School Certificate -
Gujarat Board
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