Poonam Sharma

Accounts Payable professional with 10+ years of experience in managing end-to-end AP operations and Procure-to-Pay processes. Skilled in invoice processing, payment operations, dispute resolution, vendor management, treasury management, and tax compliance. Strong expertise in Reconciliation, financial reporting, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Proficient in ERP systems including SAP FICO, Oracle Financials, NetSuite, QuickBooks, and Tally ERP. Experienced in data migration, automation, and process optimization to enhance efficiency and reduce risk. Adept at handling audits, month-end closures, and MIS reporting, delivering actionable insights for senior management.

Currently serving as Team Lead, driving operational excellence, mentoring teams, and supporting business growth through streamlined financial operations.

Assistant Accounts Manager - Gluhend India Private Limited (SAGE Group) - India

(2026-03)

Worked with USA

• Prepared and analyzed MIS reports (USD & INR) with variance analysis against Flash and AOP, supporting strategic decision-making.
• Generated monthly COGS reports with detailed item-level profitability analysis.
• Performed monthly General Ledger (GL) review, including variance analysis, cost center monitoring, and related party transaction (RPT) reconciliation.
• Ensured accuracy and integrity of Trial Balance; eliminated manual adjustments for audit and MIS reporting compliance.
• Led audit and due diligence processes, resolved PBC queries, and established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for finance processes.
• Managed statutory compliance, including BRC sign-off, payroll reconciliation, ageing analysis, and audit readiness.
• Conducted sales reconciliation, including cut-off testing, sales register review, POD verification, and reporting for consolidation.
• Monitored inventory accounting, including vendor-wise stock tracking, purchase reconciliation, FG/RM valuation, and provisioning analysis in SAP.
• Executed daily financial operations, including invoice tracking, advance management, daybook review, and sales invoicing post PGI (SAP environment).
• Handled lease accounting for new assets and lease modifications in compliance with accounting standards (Ind AS/IFRS).

Assistant Accounts Manager - Tech Handling

(2025-02 - 2026-03)

• Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with accounting standard. Supervise and train accounting staff, directing workflow and enhancing team productivity and accountability.
• Review and approve invoices, payments, and expense reports, maintaining vendor relationships and ensuring timely disbursements.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and foreign exchange exposures, implementing treasury procedures to safeguard financial stability.
• Coordinate with banks and financial institutions for credit facilities, guarantees, and global account management. Conduct variance and trend analysis, providing insights to senior management for strategic decision-making.
• Prepare MIS reports including AP provisions, TDS filings, cash burn analysis, and financial forecasts.
• Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, and other statutory requirements, supporting audits and regulatory filings. Collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and senior leadership to align financial planning with business goals.

Assistant Accounts Manager - Blue Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Noida - Noida

(2023-03 - 2025-01)

Worked with USA & Singapore

• Led cross-border initiatives with USA and Singapore teams, optimizing processes, vendor management, and financial operations in compliance with regional standards.
• Managed financial closing and reporting for Indian and global operations, including AP functions for US client Wiz Rocket Inc.
• Oversaw invoice processing, manual payments, payment exceptions, and approvals across month, quarter, and year-end closures, ensuring compliance and internal QC controls, invoice on hold etc.
• Collaborated with senior management to support business growth strategies, delivering financial planning, analysis, and high-level management reports.
• Supervised a team of 10 AP and Treasury professionals, resolving queries, mentoring staff, and ensuring smooth process execution.
• Authorized invoice processing and executed weekly payments via checks and wire transfers, maintaining accurate and compliant vendor payment cycles across domestic and international accounts.
• Ensured adherence to payment processing controls, resolved AP inquiries promptly, and managed escalations to maintain service quality.
• Built and maintained strong vendor relationships, addressing inquiries and resolving disputes to ensure timely and accurate payments.
• Directed AP team workflow, coordinated with internal departments, and streamlined query resolution to enhance productivity, accountability, and operational excellence.

Assistant Manager – Accounts || Sr. Accountant - Aryan Construction & Associates, Ghaziabad - Ghaziabad

(2018-04 - 2023-03)

• Prepared and reviewed balance sheets, ensured accurate financial reporting, and aligned monthly reports, annual returns, and payroll documentation with company policies and statutory compliance to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversaw inventory control and vendor coordination, reduced stock variances, ensured timely material availability, and aligned deliveries and purchase orders with site requirements and operational timelines to support efficiency and cost control.
• Managed daily Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and bank reconciliations, monitored cash flow and accounting entries to ensure accuracy, compliance, and financial integrity across departments.
• Coordinated with banks on CC limits and guarantees, prepared monthly stock and debtor-creditor reports, and evaluated supplier performance to ensure compliance.
• Monitored GST and TDS returns, ensured timely filings, managed credit control, and prepared monthly budgets; calculated accurate depreciation on capital goods to support Accounts Payable compliance, tax planning, and financial forecasting.
• Served as Subject Matter Expert in Vendor Invoice Processing, ensuring accurate validation, compliance, and timely resolution of complex AP queries to support seamless Procure-to-Pay operations.
• Maintained and enforced Accounts Payable payment authorization procedures, verified and approved vendor invoices, strengthened financial controls, reduced payment errors, and ensured timely settlement of company obligations.
• Prepared and reviewed bank reconciliation statements monthly, ensuring timely compliance, detecting discrepancies, and supporting accurate cash flow management and financial reporting aligned with audit and internal control standards.
• Processed and verified vendor invoices, collected supporting documentation, coordinated with stakeholders, and ensured timely vendor payments to strengthen the Accounts Payable process, enhance financial controls, and maintain company liquidity.
• Managed Accounts Payable operations including bill payments, petty cash, and salary disbursements via cash, cheque, and vouchers; monitored pending advances, processed supplier invoices and payments, and issued purchase orders aligned with procurement cycles to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Accountant - Bir Horizons, Greater Noida - Greater Noida

(2014-06 - 2018-03)

• Managed end-to-end procurement operations including purchase order preparation, vendor communication, supplier evaluation, cost negotiation, and material planning to ensure timely supply, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted project execution.
• Oversaw store operations from raw material receipt to issuance, verified inventory against vendor invoices, and implemented tracking systems to monitor maximum, minimum, and reorder levels for raw materials and packaging supplies, ensuring accuracy and uninterrupted supply.
• Built and maintained a priority-based supplier database, issued purchase inquiries, evaluated quotations, and onboarded reliable vendors to ensure consistent sourcing and implement cost-effective procurement strategies aligned with business requirements.
• Directed Accounts Payable team operations, coordinated with internal departments, and streamlined invoice processing and query resolution to enhance productivity, strengthen accountability, and ensure operational excellence.
• Possess strong expertise in SAP Accounts Payable configuration, including vendor account groups, payment methods, F110 automatic payment process, tax setup, and bank integration, ensuring seamless invoice processing, accurate vendor payments, and compliance within a global financial environment.
• Proficient in configuring withholding tax(TDS), payment terms, and integrating 2-way/3-way,GST, match processes with Purchase Orders to ensure accurate invoice validation, strengthen Accounts Payable controls, and reduce procurement discrepancies.

Master of Commerce - Commerce - Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (2021)

Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Laws - Taxation - Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (2016)

Pre-University Course (PUC) / 12th Standard - Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Allahabad (U.P.) (2009)

Secondary School Certificate (SSC) / 10th Standard - Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Allahabad (U.P.) (2007)