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Shamanti Rakshit

Sydney,Australia

Summary

Dynamic financial professional with several years of experience, specializing in revenue recognition and financial reporting. Demonstrated success in enhancing internal controls and optimizing processes, resulting in improved accuracy and efficiency. Proficient in SAP, BCC Enterprise, MYOB, and MS Excel, coupled with a strong attention to detail and effective communication skills that foster robust stakeholder relationships. A results-driven professional with a commitment to continuous improvement in accounting and financial analysis.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR REVENUE ANALYST

M&C Saatchi
Sydney
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Administer high-volume invoicing, guaranteeing correctness and punctuality of invoices
  • Accurate revenue reporting in accordance with AASB 15, encompassing review of POC documentation
  • Documenting accrued and deferred revenue journals with appropriate supporting materials and monthly insights
  • Enhancing revenue forecasting, evaluating actuals, and confirming client team feedback
  • Managing intricate client reporting and retainer reconciliations
  • Managing ongoing job administration and monthly Job Detail Report (JDR) distribution and reconciliation
  • Facilitated timely recovery of client costs by implementing efficient tracking systems.
    Assisted client teams with financial inquiries to enhance understanding.
    Oversaw management of work-in-progress (WIP) to maximize resource utilization.
    Performed routine follow-ups on debtors, ensuring consistent cash inflow.
  • Delivering training on systems and processes for new and existing staff
  • Supporting year-end processes, audits, and various financial assignments

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

IPG Mediabrands
Sydney
06.2023 - 03.2025
  • Ensured timely completion of job reviews, reconciliations, and financial close processes.
  • Aligned revenue and cost recognition with IPG's Standard Policies & Procedures.
  • Managed sub-ledgers, accruals, and journal entries during month-end closing.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
  • Conducted reconciliations for revenue and prepayment accounts to ensure accuracy.
  • Collaborated with the Finance Manager to finalize monthly and quarterly reports, including actuals and forecasts.
  • Managed and finalized financial schedules in Hyperion, ensuring data integrity for reporting.
  • Assisted in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly budgets and forecasts.
  • Ensured financial data compliance with local GAAP and internal accounting policies.
  • Verified that all financial transactions adhered to internal controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversaw the accounts payable workflow, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in processing.
  • Assisted with audit sample collection for external auditors and the Internal SOX audit team, supporting overall audit compliance.
  • Performed detailed client revenue reviews to ensure invoicing and reporting accuracy, aligning with contract terms.
  • Recommended and implemented enhancements to operational workflows, improving efficiency.
  • Contributed to the execution of an agency-wide training program focused on advanced Standard Policies & Procedures (SP&Ps).
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration to enhance financial accuracy and reporting.
  • Executed ad hoc reporting tasks as required to support business operations.

REVENUE ACCOUNTANT

EssenceMediacom
Sydney
03.2020 - 06.2023
  • Managed timely execution of client and intercompany invoice processing.
  • Collaborated with accounts receivables and media reconcilers to address debtor inquiries.
  • Closely monitored intercompany billings and maintained deadlines through effective communication with both domestic and overseas parties.
  • Oversee supporting documents and guarantee that invoices receive necessary endorsements before issuance.
  • Maintain job records up-to-date in compliance with group policies.
  • Reconciled all prebills and ensured accurate offsetting against relevant invoices.
  • Perform month-end revenue calculations and maintain trackers, analyzing differences from budget for final reports.
  • Collaborated with master data management team on client and supplier setups.
  • Supported both internal and external audit processes.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, Aged WIP reports.
  • Completed month-end tasks, generating comprehensive Invoice Summaries.
  • Managed follow-up on disputed invoices.
  • Conducted training sessions for staff on job management and revenue tracking procedures.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT/ PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT

303Mullenlowe
Sydney
03.2019 - 03.2020
  • Prepare weekly billing plans.
  • Monthly JCR review with business managements.
  • Assist in quarterly/monthly client reporting by providing time reports to staff.
  • Remove MP blocks on a weekly basis, Liaise with external parties regarding payments, Chase Vendors for outstanding P.O's, Code Non P.O Invoices setup new vendors.
  • Prepare IPG tickets for vendor setups, credit notes, costs transfers & rush payments.
  • Work with local office to chase accounts receivable.
  • Assist with the entering of timesheets/chasing timesheets.
  • Reconcile AMEX expenses on a fortnightly basis.
  • Setting up/maintaining client details on an ongoing basis.
  • Prepare house POs on an ongoing basis.
  • Externally approving estimates matched to signed estimates.
  • Ensured accurate payroll processing and timely month-end reports.
  • Setup New Employees in HR Link.
  • Managed invoice processing within accounts payable using shared services.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT/ PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT

Ogilvy and Mather
Sydney
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • Entry of new fixed assets to the Fixed Asset register (Hardcat) and maintenance of existing assets in the system.
  • Bank Reconciliations and Balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Month-end Journal including Depreciation journals, FBT journals, Prepayments, Intercompany Recharges etc.
  • Prepared payment runs and collaborated with AP team to address recurring monthly inconsistencies.
  • Run Ageing report and chase bad debts on fortnight basis.
  • Manage all aspects of client billing process, including opening and closing job numbers, monthly billing and submission of invoices to clients.
  • Process and reconcile EFT Float and Cash Advances.
  • Collaborated with producers and production managers to prepare budgets during preproduction. Also Processed purchase orders, managed talent schedules and handled agency and contractor invoices.
  • Ensure accurate and thorough file maintenance complying with company standards.
  • Ad hoc responsibilities: Monthly Finance Timetable, Running Export Change Report, Mobile phone coding, New Supplier set up.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Beach Burrito Company
Sydney
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance of invoices and check requests.
  • Sort, code, and match invoices, ensuring proper classification.
  • Compiled and organized invoices for prompt payment.
  • Enter and record POS receipt transaction on a regular basis.
  • Upload invoices into the system while maintaining data accuracy.
  • Oversee and validate expense submissions adhering to organizational regulations.
  • Managed digital transfer operations and payments.
  • Reconcile accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Maintain vendor files and records, ensuring up-to-date information.
  • Correspond with vendors and suppliers, addressing inquiries and resolving discrepancies.
  • Perform general administration and ad hoc duties as required to support financial operations.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Fintax Accountants
Sydney
03.2016 - 08.2016
  • Assisting with the preparation of monthly financial report and with financial audit.
  • Daily bank statement entry.
  • Preparing monthly BAS statements.
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Regular bookkeeping and Taxation for the customer.
  • Verifying the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
  • Accounting & Bookkeeping Services.

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE OFFICER (ACCOUNTS)

KDS Accessories
06.2012 - 05.2013
  • Company Overview: Retail Industry
  • Data Entry and update the Database.
  • Daily invoicing and receipting.
  • Handling the petty cash and EFTPOS.
  • Bank reconciliation, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
  • Ad hoc responsibilities: Filing, scanning, photocopying etc.
  • Retail Industry

Education

CPA -

CPA Australia
06-2025

Master of Professional Accounting -

University of Western Sydney
05.2015

Bachelor of Business Management -

Bangalore University

Payroll Foundation training -

TAPS

Skills

  • Financial reporting
  • Prepare budgets
  • A/P and A/R
  • Payroll processing
  • Balance sheet preparation
  • General ledger management
  • Audit tracking
  • Revenue recognition
  • Microsoft Excel proficiency (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs)
  • Attention to detail
  • Clear communication
  • Revenue forecasting
  • Accounts reconciliation

References

References available upon request.

System Skills

  • Spectra PF (BCC Enterprise)
  • MYOB
  • SAP
  • Excel (Vlook ups, Pivot Tables, Xlookups etc)
  • SAP (ADP Payroll)
  • Hyperion

Certification

  • CPA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SENIOR REVENUE ANALYST

M&C Saatchi
05.2025 - 08.2025

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT

IPG Mediabrands
06.2023 - 03.2025

REVENUE ACCOUNTANT

EssenceMediacom
03.2020 - 06.2023

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT/ PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT

303Mullenlowe
03.2019 - 03.2020

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT/ PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT

Ogilvy and Mather
02.2017 - 03.2019

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE CLERK

Beach Burrito Company
09.2016 - 12.2016

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Fintax Accountants
03.2016 - 08.2016

MANAGEMENT TRAINEE OFFICER (ACCOUNTS)

KDS Accessories
06.2012 - 05.2013

CPA -

CPA Australia

Master of Professional Accounting -

University of Western Sydney

Bachelor of Business Management -

Bangalore University

Payroll Foundation training -

TAPS

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