RIDHAM Poddar
Wentworthville,NSW
Summary
Analytical and results-driven accounting professional with comprehensive experience across accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, budgeting, and reconciliations. Skilled in end-to-end financial operations, month-end close, and
compliance reporting. Known for accuracy, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting internal controls and audits.
Currently preparing to commence the CPA Australia program, underscoring a commitment to continual learning and long-term progression in accounting and finance.
Technically proficient in Microsoft Excel and a range of accounting platforms including SAP B1, Microsoft Dynamics 365, QuickBooks, Taxprep, Oracle and Simply Accounting.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing and Inventory Officer
Invocare
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted in budget preparation by providing accurate forecasts of required inventory levels for upcoming periods.
- Resolve PO exceptions to enable smooth supplier payments.
- Maintain supplier and branch data integrity within procurement systems.
- Manage special orders, backorders, and blanket agreements with suppliers.
- Work with suppliers to align them with preferred buying channels (e.g., Pay on Receipt, Recipient
Created Tax Invoice, Supplier Portal, Blanket Agreements). - Raise Purchase Requests (PR) / Purchase Orders (PO) and ensure timely approvals.
Accounts Officer
Lookout Housing and Health Society
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including generating and issuing rental invoices for over 1,000 tenancies across multiple housing
programs - Ensured accurate and timely posting of rent payments, subsidies, and adjustments into SAP Business One, maintaining alignment with tenancy agreements and funding contracts
- Conducted weekly and monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts, investigating variances, coding transactions, and ensuring clean audit trails
- Liaised with program managers and tenant support teams to resolve payment disputes, rental arrears, and subsidy issues in a timely and empathetic manner
- Generated aged debtors reports and performed proactive collections follow-ups while adhering to organisational policies and maintaining respectful tenant engagement
- Provided detailed financial reporting to internal stakeholders to support budgeting, funding applications, and month-end financial reporting
- Assisted in internal and external audit preparation, compiling documentation,and ensuring data integrity in line with compliance requirements
- Contributed to continuous improvement by identifying gaps in AR and reconciliation processes and recommending more efficient workflows
Accounts Assistant
Prime Investments Ltd
07.2022 - 09.2023
- Supported monthly reconciliation processes, identifying discrepancies and resolving issues promptly.
- Supported full-cycle accounting operations including accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance
- Assisted in month-end and year-end closing activities, journal entry preparation, and reporting
- Collaborated with the finance manager to prepare budgets, conduct variance analysis, and support investment decision-making
- Used Microsoft D365, QuickBooks, and Taxprep to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Ensured compliance with local financial regulations and internal policies
Accounts Assistant
Intel CPA
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Supported a portfolio of clients by performing day-to-day accounting functions, including invoice processing, bank reconciliations, and financial data entry
- Prepared working papers and supported senior accountants in month-end reporting and audit preparations
- Maintained up-to-date documentation for client files and supported the preparation of financial statements and tax filings
- Gained exposure to payroll processing, bookkeeping, and small business tax planning using industry tools including Simply Accounting
- Responded to inquiries from clients and suppliers regarding account status and payment issues effectively.
- Maintained clean and organized files by keeping accounts payable records up-to-date.
- Performed administrative and clerical duties such as word processing, data entry, faxing and copying.
Education
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Accounting
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada04-2023
BBA - Business Administration
Panjab University
Chandigarh, India10-2020
Skills
- Bank reconciliation
- Financial statement preparation
- Microsoft office
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Invoice processing
- Bookkeeping
- Internal auditing
- Cash flow management
- Accounts receivable and payable
- Account reconciliation
- Accrual accounting
- Fixed asset management
- Accounts receivable
- General ledger entry
- Variance analysis
- Purchase order management
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
Timeline
Purchasing and Inventory Officer
Invocare
08.2025 - Current
Accounts Officer
Lookout Housing and Health Society
10.2023 - 10.2024
Accounts Assistant
Prime Investments Ltd
07.2022 - 09.2023
Accounts Assistant
Intel CPA
09.2021 - 06.2022
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Accounting
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
BBA - Business Administration
Panjab University
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