Harsha Agrawal
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Well-qualified financial systems leader offering demonstrated skill and success in managing internal accounting processes, improving controls and strengthening systems for optimal performance. Proficient in all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, budget administration and payroll. Gifted in building and leading solid teams to handle high-volume operations with consistency, accuracy and full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts payable Specialist( Contract)
Mirvac
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices and matching PO, ensuring accuracy and timely payment
- Contracts Management: Cancelling and re-issuing of contracts / commitments
- Access cost management system(ITWOCX/RIBCX) and cancel existing purchase orders and raise new purchase orders where required
- Payments: Schedule and execute payments to suppliers, ensuring compliance with terms and deadlines
- Vendor Management: Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues
- Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable and vendor statements to ensure accuracy
- Documentation: Maintain organized records of transactions and vendor files
- Reporting: Prepare accounts payable reports, including cash flow forecasts and aging analysis
- System updates: Coordinate with Assistant Developers and Contract Administrators and overseas accounts team for smooth operation of accounts payable function
- Identify, investigate and re-directing invoices in the exception que / global dashboard for each project to the relevant package managers for approval
- Project close out: Access cost management system and cancel out open commitments at cost code levels to close out projects
Senior Accounts payable officer
FUNLAB
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
- Collaborated on cross-functional projects, providing accounts payable expertise to support successful outcomes for the organization.
- Oversaw the implementation of new accounting software, resulting in improved automation of routine tasks and increased data accuracy.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities, contributing to a smooth and accurate financial reporting process.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Matched purchase orders with invoices and recorded necessary information.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing for timely payment to suppliers, minimizing potential disputes.
Accounts payable Officer( Contract)
Acciona
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Closely monitored accounts to post timely payments and resolve billing discrepancies.
- Enhanced vendor relations through prompt communication and professional handling of inquiries or concerns.
- Streamlined accounts payable processes by implementing efficient invoice tracking and payment systems.
- Developed reports for senior management to outline expenditures, vendor spend and forecasting.
- Improved cash flow management by monitoring aging reports and prioritizing payments based on due dates and discount opportunities.
- Gathered, evaluated and summarized account data in detailed financial reports.
- Recorded deposits, reconciled monthly bank accounts and tracked expenses.
- Streamlined daily reporting information entry for efficient record keeping purposes.
Finance Officer
Payapps
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Efficiently managed records and receipts, ensuring accurate documentation and organization
- Collaborated with the team on the integration of OCR with Netsuite and Westpac for corporate online transactions
- Reconciled daily, monthly, and annual financial transactions for accuracy and compliance
- Conducted reconciliations of bank and credit card statements to maintain financial integrity
- Actively participated in financial audits to ensure adherence to regulatory standards
- Monitored and tracked bank deposits and payments for effective cash flow management
- Accurately recorded accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Assisted in the preparation of balance sheets, contributing to financial reporting accuracy
- Developed a comprehensive understanding of organizational products and processes to enhance operational efficiency
- Delivered exceptional customer service to clients, addressing inquiries and resolving issues
- Resolved financial disputes raised by the customer service and sales teams, ensuring customer satisfaction
- Acted as a key point of contact for other departments regarding financial and accounting matters, fostering interdepartmental communication
Accounts Specialist (Payable)
Integral Diagnostics (IDX)
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with the IT and finance teams on the seamless integration of Workday and Westpac (Corporate online), enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining payment processes
- Conducted meticulous bank and credit card reconciliations, ensuring accuracy in financial records and prompt identification of discrepancies
- Managed the approval process for employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and swift resolution of queries within the stipulated 30-day timeframe
- Oversaw the purchase order and invoice matching process, ensuring that all transactions were accurately recorded and discrepancies addressed without delay
- Handled end-to-end accounts payable processing, optimizing workflows for high-speed and accurate transaction execution
- Adhered to internal audit review protocols, maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and financial integrity
- Developed and maintained relationships with internal stakeholders, including Integral Diagnostic employees, State, Regional, and Site Managers, fostering collaboration within the finance team
- Engaged with external partners, including suppliers, radiologists, doctors, and consultants, to ensure timely communication and resolution of payment-related queries
- Responsible for creating new vendor profiles and managing payment runs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all financial transactions
- Facilitated contract payments for rental instalments, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and accuracy in payment processing
Senior Accounts Officer (Payable)
MedHealth
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Delivered comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting services, including oversight of Quarterly SOX reporting to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Provided accurate and timely cash flow projections for creditors, accompanied by detailed aging reports to inform financial decision-making
- Analyzed account information to reconcile financial discrepancies, implementing corrective actions as needed to maintain financial integrity
- Maintained the accounts payable system, ensuring that supplier records and relevant information were current and accurate to facilitate efficient processing
- Prepared and issued accounts payable-related correspondence to internal and external stakeholders, fostering clear and effective communication
- Adhered strictly to accounts payable policies and procedures to ensure compliance and integrity in all financial transactions
- Obtained relevant authorizations and executed monthly reconciliations of the accounts payable ledger, credit cards, and bank accounts to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Led a team of three accounts payable professionals, ensuring a cohesive and efficient operation within the accounts payable department
- Established creditor accounts and reconciled creditor transactions with the trial balance to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Executed foreign and local payment runs via Commonwealth Bank for all Australia and USA-based vendors, doctors, and contractors, ensuring timely payments
- Provided assistance in the financial aspects of asset management support and calculated payroll taxes as required, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations
Accounts Coordinator
Medical and Aged Care
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Assisted to manage accounts by analyzing costs and revenues
- Projected future trends based on analysis work
- Supported to manage complex expense reporting
- Processed end to end accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Reconciliation of debtors and creditors account, and daily and monthly bank reconciliation and registering payment
- Working closely in team with the Shared Services with processing of AP and on analysis of vendor costs – for cash flow forecasting
- Working with the Finance team as a key contributor on projects eg: System upgrades, System implementation
- Assisting the system implementation with ‘change processes’ including development of strategic planned roll out, draft procedures, training end users and helping cultural practice change of the new system
Operation support Officer(Full Time)
Target Support Office
09.2018 - 02.2021
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining open communication channels.
- Assisted in the recruitment, onboarding, and training of new employees to maintain a high-performance workforce.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for efficient project completion and optimal results.
- Managed inventory control, procurement, and vendor relations to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Assistant Accountant (Contract)
RESCOM
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Maintained accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Supported senior accountants in complex financial analysis, contributing to strategic decision-making.
- Assisted in preparation of variance analysis reports, providing valuable insights into financial performance.
- Played key role in negotiating terms with vendors, leading to cost savings in procurement.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
Assist Advisor (Contract)
National Australia Bank
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Developed long-lasting relationships with clients to ensure consistent retention and loyalty.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and regulations, ensuring accurate advice was provided to clients at all times.
- Managed risk effectively by closely monitoring client portfolios and making timely adjustments.
- Enhanced advisor skills and knowledge through continuous professional development program, elevating service quality.
- Improved client retention rates by developing and implementing comprehensive advisory plans tailored to individual needs.
Education
Professional Year Program - Accounting
Performance Education
01.2019
Master of Professional Accounting - Company And Financial Reporting And Taxation
Southern Cross University
01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
01.2001
Skills
- Inbox management
- System administration
- Accounts processing
- Stakeholder management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Workday
- Oracle
- CRM
- NETSUITE
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Financial management
- Reporting
- Compliance
- Payroll administration
- Credit card reconciliation
- Transaction reviewing
- Payment scheduling
- Statement reconciliation
- Bank reconciliations
- Expense tracking
Key Skills Summary
- Proficient in managing support functions including inbox management, system administration, and accounts processing.
- Expertise in maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders (internal and external stakeholders, team member staff, managers, suppliers).
- Highly skilled in problem-solving, time management, and organizational tasks.
- Intermediate to advanced user of software applications such as Workday, Oracle, CRM, NETSUITE, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Strong background in financial management, reporting, and compliance across various sectors.
- System implementation and integration
Attributes
- Proven track record in managing competing deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
- Strong communicator, skilled in fostering collaborative working relationships across diverse teams.
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and improvements in processes.
Timeline
Accounts payable Specialist( Contract)
Mirvac
06.2024 - 09.2024
Senior Accounts payable officer
FUNLAB
03.2024 - 04.2024
Accounts payable Officer( Contract)
Acciona
01.2024 - 02.2024
Finance Officer
Payapps
04.2023 - 10.2023
Accounts Specialist (Payable)
Integral Diagnostics (IDX)
09.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Accounts Officer (Payable)
MedHealth
06.2021 - 06.2022
Accounts Coordinator
Medical and Aged Care
02.2021 - 05.2021
Operation support Officer(Full Time)
Target Support Office
09.2018 - 02.2021
Assistant Accountant (Contract)
RESCOM
02.2018 - 08.2018
Assist Advisor (Contract)
National Australia Bank
06.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
Mumbai University
Professional Year Program - Accounting
Performance Education
Master of Professional Accounting - Company And Financial Reporting And Taxation
Southern Cross University
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