SHARMISHTHA NAG
Toronto,Canada
Summary
A highly skilled finance and accounting professional with over 10 years of comprehensive experience in accounts payable/receivable, financial analysis, tax compliance, and auditing. Adept at managing financial operations, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in accounting systems (SAP, Tally, QuickBooks), financial reporting, vendor management, and process improvements. Currently pursuing CPA – Canada to further enhance my expertise and broaden my career prospects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Venture Steel Inc.
Etobicoke, Canada
02.2024 - Current
- Lead a team of six accounts payable professionals, overseeing end-to-end AP operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with corporate policies
- Streamlined invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor relations to optimize cash flow and leverage early payment discounts
- Managed employee reimbursements, including mileage, expense reports, and corporate credit card transactions, ensuring timely and precise processing
- Conducted monthly reconciliations of accounts payable subledger, ensuring alignment with general ledger, and supporting month-end/year-end close activities
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to resolve complex payment inquiries and improve operational workflows
- Supported financial forecasting, cash flow management, and audit processes, while recommending system improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency
Pricing and Accounts Payable Analyst
Rabba Fine Foods
Mississauga, Canada
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed pricing updates, vendor deals, and CDC (Canada Dairy Commission) subsidies, ensuring accurate cost and margin calculations for customer and vendor transactions
- Played a key role in financial analysis, ensuring profitability by evaluating cost changes and recommending pricing strategies
- Led AP operations, including invoice coding, payment scheduling, 3-way matching, and vendor statement reconciliation to ensure timely and accurate payments
- Contributed to AP efficiency by identifying process bottlenecks and driving improvements
Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist
Mackay Marine Pvt. Ltd.
Mumbai, India
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Managed the end-to-end accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring smooth processing of invoices, payments, and collections for a global vendor base
- Reconciled vendor accounts, resolved discrepancies, and followed up on overdue balances to ensure the company's cash flow remained optimal
- Collaborated with multiple teams to resolve customer disputes, streamline accounting processes, and ensure tax compliance
- Prepared and verified financial reports, ensuring accuracy in GST filings and monthly accounting reconciliations
Assistant Manager (Finance)
Sapphire Foods India Private Limited
Mumbai, India
09.2018 - 01.2020
- Oversaw the full cycle of accounting processes, including AP/AR, month-end closings, journal entries, and intercompany transactions
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) for finance operations, improving efficiency and reducing errors
- Managed tax compliance (GST) and assisted in statutory audits by preparing financial statements and gathering working papers
- Conducted financial analysis to identify process improvements, ultimately streamlining accounting operations
Taxation Officer
Asian Paints Limited
Mumbai, India
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Managed the transition from VAT/Excise to GST, ensuring seamless compliance with new regulations and tax filings
- Led reconciliations for monthly and year-end closings, supporting the preparation of financial statements under Indian GAAP
- Provided tax assessments and litigation responses, keeping senior management informed on relevant tax issues and judicial updates
Education
Post Graduate - Financial Technology
Conestoga College Doon Campus
Kitchener, ONMBA - Financial Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Mumbai, IndiaBachelor of Commerce -
Birla College of Arts, Commerce and Science
Mumbai, IndiaSkills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Strong expertise in Account Reconciliation
- Proficient in financial software including SAP FICO, Tally, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Vendor management and strategic relationship building
- In-depth understanding of compliance, tax regulations, and financial audits
- Process improvement and workflow optimization
- Financial planning and reporting
- Highly tech-savvy with a hands-on approach to financial systems and tools
Technical Skills
- Accounting Tools: Tally, SAP FICO, QuickBooks, Microsoft SL Dynamics
- Advanced Microsoft Office: Excel (Advanced level), Word, PowerPoint
- Other Tools: Microsoft Office Suite, Financial Reporting Systems
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Venture Steel Inc.
02.2024 - Current
Pricing and Accounts Payable Analyst
Rabba Fine Foods
02.2023 - 02.2024
Accounts Payable & Receivable Specialist
Mackay Marine Pvt. Ltd.
02.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant Manager (Finance)
Sapphire Foods India Private Limited
09.2018 - 01.2020
Taxation Officer
Asian Paints Limited
10.2016 - 09.2018
Post Graduate - Financial Technology
Conestoga College Doon Campus
MBA - Financial Management
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Bachelor of Commerce -
Birla College of Arts, Commerce and Science
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