Apoorva Chauhan
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Analytical and detail-driven Intermediate Accountant with over 9 years of progressive experience across accounting operations, 1+ year of Canadian payroll processing, financial reporting, and compliance. Proven ability to support Controllers and Finance Managers with month-end close, reconciliations, payroll, and ERP-based reporting. Combines strong technical accounting skills with a background in governance, internal controls, and audit readiness. Recognized for accuracy, discretion, and process improvement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting & Administrative Coordinator
Shaver Industries Inc.
Waterloo, Canada
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Manage end-to-end Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes in Oracle NetSuite and QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely posting.
- Process bi-weekly payroll for employees, validating earnings, deductions, and statutory compliance in accordance with company policies.
- Prepare payroll-related journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, supporting accurate financial reporting.
- Perform monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations, resolving discrepancies and maintaining audit-ready records.
- Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and variance review.
- Assist in preparation of financial statements and internal management reports.
- Review and approve employee expense claims and corporate card transactions, ensuring policy adherence.
- Provide analytical support for budgeting and forecasting initiatives.
- Partner closely with the Controller on ad-hoc analysis, reporting, and process improvements.
- Maintain strong compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and best practices.
Accounting Associate (Billing & Administrative Coordinator)
GSP Group Inc.
Kitchener, Canada
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Coordinated billing and invoicing for Canadian entities, ensuring accuracy, approvals, and timely processing.
- Processed vendor invoices within ERP systems; resolved discrepancies with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Performed bank and credit card reconciliations, investigating and correcting variances.
- Supported Accounts Receivable, including customer account maintenance and collections follow-up.
- Assisted with payroll processing, including timesheet validation, payroll data entry, and coordination with payroll administrators.
- Supported month-end close, ensuring reconciliations and control requirements were met.
- Prepared financial, operational, and client-facing reports for management review.
- Assisted with employee onboarding, payroll documentation, and compliance records.
- Contributed to proposals, reporting packages, and workflow improvements.
Corporate Secretary & Treasury Manager
Metal One Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
, India
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Led end-to-end corporate governance and statutory compliance for the company and its group entities, ensuring adherence to corporate laws, regulatory frameworks, and internal governance standards.
- Managed all statutory and regulatory filings, including annual returns, corporate disclosures, board resolutions, and maintenance of statutory registers.
- Monitored changes in corporate, financial, and regulatory legislation, assessed impact, and advised senior management on compliance requirements and risk mitigation.
- Coordinated and supported internal, statutory, and regulatory audits, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors, regulators, and legal advisors.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained company-wide compliance frameworks, SOPs, internal policies, and governance documentation.
- Designed and implemented internal control systems and Risk Control Matrices (RCMs) to strengthen financial, operational, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw corporate fraud investigations, including fact-finding, documentation, reporting, and coordination with legal and senior management teams.
- Drafted, reviewed, and vetted legal agreements, contracts, and compliance documentation for vendors, customers, consultants, and service providers.
- Established and administered Compliance and Ethics programs, including Whistleblower, Code of Conduct, Risk Management, POSH, and Delegation of Authority policies.
- Organized and supported Board and Committee meetings, including agenda preparation, board packs, minutes, and compliance reporting.
- Conducted compliance training and awareness sessions for management and employees to ensure adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.
- Ensured compliance with FEMA regulations, including filing of Foreign Liabilities and Assets (FLA) returns and related regulatory disclosures.
- Coordinated regulatory registrations and certifications, including Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and Legal Entity Identifier (LEI).
- Prepared and submitted compliance dashboards and reports to Head Office in Tokyo on a quarterly and annual basis.
- Supported enterprise-wide risk management initiatives, identifying compliance gaps and implementing corrective action plans.
- Maintained strong working relationships with regulators, auditors, banks, and external legal counsel to ensure timely compliance and issue resolution.
- Integrated compliance requirements into treasury operations, ensuring regulatory adherence in cash management, banking, loans, and Letters of Credit (LCs).
Senior Finance Associate
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supported month-end reporting and daily accounting operations.
- Processed payments and supervised cash reconciliations.
- Generated accounting and financial reports using SAP.
- Streamlined processes while meeting strict reporting deadlines.
Education
Payroll Compliance Practitioner - Payroll Administration And Compliance
National Payroll Institute
Toronto, ON02-2026
Post-Graduate Certificate - Strategic Global Business Management
Conestoga College
Canada04-2024
Corporate Secretary - Chartered Governance Professional
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
05-2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Accounting
International College For Girls
04-2009
Skills
- Payroll Processing
- Payroll Reconciliations
- Accruals & Journal Entries
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Month-End Close
- Year-End Close
- Bank Reconciliations
- Credit Card Reconciliations
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting
- Variance Analysis
- Budgeting
- Forecasting Support
- Expense Management
- Corporate Cards
- Internal Controls
- Audit Support
- ERP Systems
- Oracle NetSuite
- SAP
- QuickBooks
- Ajera
- Tally
- Advanced Excel
Core Technical Expertise
- Payroll Processing (1+ year | bi-weekly | compliance-focused)
- Payroll Reconciliations, Accruals & Journal Entries
- Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
- Month-End & Year-End Close
- Bank, Credit Card & Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
- Budgeting & Forecasting Support
- Expense Management & Corporate Cards
- Internal Controls & Audit Support
- ERP Systems: Oracle NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Ajera, Tally
- Advanced Excel (reconciliations, reporting)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounting & Administrative Coordinator
Shaver Industries Inc.
08.2024 - 12.2025
Accounting Associate (Billing & Administrative Coordinator)
GSP Group Inc.
01.2023 - 03.2024
Corporate Secretary & Treasury Manager
Metal One Corporation India Pvt. Ltd.
01.2015 - 01.2022
Senior Finance Associate
Accenture Services Pvt. Ltd.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Payroll Compliance Practitioner - Payroll Administration And Compliance
National Payroll Institute
Post-Graduate Certificate - Strategic Global Business Management
Conestoga College
Corporate Secretary - Chartered Governance Professional
Institute of Company Secretaries of India
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance & Accounting
International College For Girls