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Avishek Acharya

Edmonton,Alberta (AB)

Summary

Detail-oriented and proactive finance intern with hands-on experience in full-cycle accounting, vendor data verification, and portfolio management support. Successfully led a critical month-long project verifying and updating over 3,000 vendor records in Microsoft Dynamics GP, ensuring data integrity, and improving payment accuracy. Skilled in conducting reconciliations, credit risk assessments, and financial reporting, with strong collaboration skills working across teams, including Asset Management and Risk Management. Adept at supporting portfolio oversight through data analysis, documentation, and effective communication.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Member/Founder

Aawaz Edmonton
07.2019 - Current
  • Design online and in-person events to provide opportunities for youth to engage with each other and the community.
  • Create social media posts and coordinate e-mail campaigns to advertise youth events.
  • Organize and facilitate online events to connect youth and support relationship building.
  • Research topics of interest to the community and create questions for discussion.
  • Moderate and participate in podcasts with a focus on discussing a variety of issues.
  • Established and led an initiative to raise funds for COVID relief in Nepal by collecting recyclable containers from local businesses and individual donors.

Corporate Finance

AIMCo
Edmonton, Alberta
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Led a month-long vendor data verification project, reviewing and updating over 3,000 company records in Microsoft Dynamics GP.
  • Processed invoices into the accounting system (ASC and GP), ensuring accurate and timely payments.
  • Managed a risk assessment project by updating and verifying vendor addresses in Excel, mitigating potential discrepancies.
  • Conducted a high-accuracy vendor verification initiative as part of internal due diligence

Student Accounting

Explore Edmonton
04.2023 - 05.2023
  • Prepared and processed invoices, purchase orders, and expense reports.
  • Analyzed aging reports and efficiently followed up on overdue payments.
  • Identified and resolved discrepancies in financial records.
  • Utilized workspace application such as Microsoft office and Excel to keep track of projects.

Accounting Technician

Tanks-a-lot
05.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted ad hoc risk analyses on potential clients, using third-party feedback to support decision-making during new investment pursuits.
  • Led comprehensive due diligence on prospective clients prior to contract engagement.
  • Performed full cycle accounting tasks - receiving and matching payables, preparing, and completing credit card runs, processing invoices and sending to customers.
  • Conducted bank/credit card reconciliations and provided assistance as needed.
  • Managed weekly collection calls and customer credit checks, supporting risk management and portfolio oversight

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

MacEwan University
Edmonton, AB
05-2025

Skills

  • Corporate finance
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Risk assessment
  • Vendor management
  • Data verification
  • Invoice processing

References

Available upon request

Accomplishments

  • Completed Sadhanapada, a 6-month intensive program focused on cultivating balance, clarity, emotional stability, and internal growth to enhance personal well-being and resilience.

Timeline

Corporate Finance

AIMCo
01.2024 - 05.2024

Student Accounting

Explore Edmonton
04.2023 - 05.2023

Accounting Technician

Tanks-a-lot
05.2022 - 12.2022

Executive Member/Founder

Aawaz Edmonton
07.2019 - Current

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting

MacEwan University

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