ANKITA BARIK

Articled Assistant

• Job Details:Physical verification of assets and ledger scrutiny. Produce and distribute monthly financial reports, directors report exporting information from Microsoft Excel. Prepared financial reports & worked on the optimization of tax planning process & procedures. Completed balance sheet accounts reconciliation & conducted cash flow analysis.

Accounts Payable

• Job Details:Successfully managed the full AP cycle during the pre-opening of a new property, ensuring seamless financial operations before and after launch. Set up vendor accounts, payment systems, workflows, and documentation from scratch, aligned with pre-opening requirements. Coordinated with procurement and operations teams to process high-volume invoices for FF&E, supplies, and service contracts. Ensured compliance with corporate accounting policies and local regulations. Prioritized urgent payments and managed cash flow to meet project milestones. Oversaw daily AP operations including invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and journal entries. Maintained accurate vendor records and prevented invoice duplication through effective database management. Handled billing issues and resolved discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal teams. Monitored aging reports to ensure timely payments and maintain vendor relationships. Performed account and bank reconciliations on daily basis, analyzed variances, and implemented corrective actions. Filed VAT returns on time and supported audits with proper documentation. Managed AP processes during month-end and year-end closings, and prepared reports for management. Initiated process improvements and automation to increase AP efficiency and accuracy. Additionally, prepared and submitted daily revenue reports in a timely manner as part of the income audit process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.

Assistant Accountant

• Job Details:Handled accounting and bookkeeping for individuals, corporate clients, partnership firms, and associations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Verified that all invoices were supported with proper documentation and approvals prior to processing payments. Managed the accounts payable ledger, ensuring that outstanding payables did not exceed credit terms and credit limits. Assisted in the preparation of financial requests, including replacements, immediate needs, and re-stabilization reserves. Performed bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between bank statements and internal records. Prepared aging analysis reports to monitor outstanding receivables and payables and improve collection efforts. Facilitated GST registration and handled income tax return filing for various clients.