SONI GARG
Accounting Manager
Mohali
Summary
Highly detail-oriented and results-driven Accounting Manager with deep expertise in foreign accounts, multi-currency operations, and international financial management. Skilled in handling full-cycle accounting processes including AP/AR, reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP/IFRS. Experienced in working with overseas clients across Canada, Korea, US, China, and Japan, ensuring seamless cross-border accounting. Strong ability to lead teams, streamline workflows, and implement process improvements for operational efficiency. Proficient in NetSuite, QuickBooks Online/Desktop, SAP, Concur, and Advanced Excel. Adept at audits, financial analysis, GST/PST filings, and intercompany accounting. Known for strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management in fast-paced multinational environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Manager
Cloudiverse CPA’s
09.2024 - Current
- Managing books of a Canada (BC)-based multinational group operating in Canada, Korea, USA, China, and Japan
- Preparing prepaid workpapers as per contracts and billing
- Handling intercompany reconciliations, accrued liabilities, loans, and variance analysis (YoY, QoQ, MoM)
- Reviewing AP, pay runs, invoice approvals, and expense reports through SAP Concur
- Supporting K-SOX audit, maintaining internal processes and documentation
- Verifying business contracts in Ironclad for invoice approvals
- Preparing financial statements and performing bank reconciliations
- Filing PST self-assessment, QST & GST returns (Montreal, BC)
- Reviewing union payroll and benefits for Non-Profit Housing Society in Canada
- Conducting T4 preparation/review and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews
- Responding to auditor queries and preparing audit workpapers
- Software: QuickBooks Online/Desktop, NetSuite, SAP Concur, Advanced Excel (Power Query, Pivot Table, VLOOKUP, Index-Match), Google Drive
Finance Controller
Backzone Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (Tamarack Freight Ltd.)
02.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed full accounting operations for a transportation (logistics) business
- Reviewed complete accounting cycle, payroll (drivers and employees), AP, and payment processing
- Handled invoice factoring for cashflow management
- Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Managed asset tracking, lease accounting, and loan reconciliations
- Reviewed AP/AR processes, deferred revenue, and revenue recognition
- Ensured internal controls, accounting consistency, and team supervision
- Processed T4, ROE, and related statutory forms
- Coordinated with customers, vendors, and auditors
Assistant Team Lead
Escalon Business Services
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed revenue accounting processes including revenue recognition and reconciliation.
- Performed month-end closing activities and passed required journal entries.
- Worked extensively on NetSuite for accounting, posting, and reporting tasks.
- Conducted bank reconciliations and invoice reconciliations with precise accuracy.
- Cleaned and analyzed Accounts Receivable (AR), resolving unapplied and overdue items.
- Handled insurance accounting, including premium reconciliation and adjustments.
- Performed customer ledger reconciliations and resolved discrepancies.
- Reconciled online payment portals and ensured proper mapping to accounts.
- Managed chargeback processes and followed up with clients for resolution.
- Conducted regular meetings with clients to review financials and open items.
- Supported Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, improving month-end efficiency.
- Performed revenue reconciliation and intercompany reconciliation as part of global reporting.
Assistant Team Leader
Kiran Foreign Trade
01.2019 - 07.2020
- Prepared accounting workpapers, bank reconciliations, and ledger scrutiny
- Conducted customer and vendor reconciliations
- Assisted in annual return preparation and financial statement drafting
- Performed audits and prepared audit queries
- Managed workflow allocation and reviewed team work
- Prepared tax reconciliations, business & individual returns
- Handled fixed asset reconciliations and depreciation checks
- Ensured accuracy as per accounting standards
- Verified property papers and reconciliations
Sr. Accountant
Methodex Systems Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Managed daily cash flow and future cash projections
- Prepared bank guarantees for tenders
- Assisted in financials for e-tender submissions
- Worked on Microsoft Dynamics NAV for daily postings
- Performed bank reconciliation, vendor/customer reconciliations, and expense verification
- Processed payments, prepared reports, and presented to higher management
- Trained new staff and helped with financial statement preparation
CA Article Trainee
CA Jagdish Grover & Associates
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Performed bookkeeping, auditing, ledger scrutiny, and tax audits
- Prepared projected balance sheets and financial statements
- Led NREGA full district audit, including planning and execution
- Conducted internal audits for banks and statutory audits (SBI & Co-operative Banks)
- Filed income tax returns, TDS returns, and EPF/ESI filings
- Managed intercompany reconciliations and ROC filings
Education
MBA - Finance
Chandigarh University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Himachal Pradesh University
ICAI 3 Year Articleship 2012-2015 -
ICAI
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -
Simplilearn
2023
Skills
QuickBooks Online/Desktop
Timeline
Accounting Manager
Cloudiverse CPA’s
09.2024 - Current
Finance Controller
Backzone Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. (Tamarack Freight Ltd.)
02.2022 - 09.2024
Assistant Team Lead
Escalon Business Services
08.2020 - 01.2022
Assistant Team Leader
Kiran Foreign Trade
01.2019 - 07.2020
Sr. Accountant
Methodex Systems Pvt. Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2018
CA Article Trainee
CA Jagdish Grover & Associates
09.2012 - 09.2015
MBA - Finance
Chandigarh University
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
Himachal Pradesh University
ICAI 3 Year Articleship 2012-2015 -
ICAI
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt -
Simplilearn