Niharika Mishra
Houston,US
Summary
Senior Accountant with 5+ years of progressive experience across public accounting and multinational oil and gas environments. Proven track record in leading month-end close, strengthening SOX controls, managing full-cycle GL accounting, and supporting financial reporting under US GAAP. Promoted for strong analytical leadership and process improvement initiatives. Adept at cross-functional collaboration, audit coordination, and driving efficiencies in complex reporting environments. Seeking senior-level accounting opportunities with expanded leadership scope.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
National Oilwell Varco Inc
Houston, Texas
05.2025 - Current
- Lead month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Reviewed and approved journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, ensuring accuracy and compliance within the team.
- Performed balance sheet accounts review, performing detailed analysis and variance explanations.
- Partnered with Operations and Finance leadership to enhance budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP,SOX controls, and internal policies.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors, reducing audit queries through proactive documentation.
- Identified and implemented process improvements that streamlined reporting and accelerated close timeline.
- Support management reporting, KPI analysis, and financial insights for decision-making.
Staff Accountant
National Oilwell Varco
Houston, US
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Prepared company financial statements in compliance with accounting policies, US GAAP, SOX, and other statutory or contractual reporting requirements.
- Managed general accounting functions including preparation of journal entries, fixed asset accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Maintained compliance with timelines for financial close and weekly and monthly management reporting and analysis.
- Collaborated with external and internal auditors to facilitate timely and successful audit completion, enhancing trust in financial reporting.
- Executed a variety of special projects.
Finance Associate
ZS Associates India Pvt. Ltd.
Pune, India
03.2018 - 10.2018
- Analyzed balance sheet accounts, and posted monthly journal entries, complying with GAAP.
- Owned monthly analysis of GL reconciliation and performed adjustments to close books.
- Monitored aging schedules for accounts receivables and payables to ensure timely collections and payments.
- Prepared financial provisions for monthly reporting.
- Maintained schedule of prepaid expenses and amortization on a monthly basis.
- Performed bank reconciliation for regions owned.
- Managed maintenance and tracking of fixed assets schedules to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
Audit Assistant
Naresh Batra & Associates
Lucknow, India
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted Controller with month-end journal entries and bank reconciliations during statutory audits, preparing detailed audit reports to support financial integrity.
- Conducted internal audits for multiple companies, identifying compliance gaps and recommending corrective actions.
- Completed income tax returns for individuals, businesses, and non-profits, achieving 100% accuracy and adherence to regulations.
Statutory Audit Consultant Trainee
Ernst & Young
Gurugram, India
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Identified potential audit issues and unusual relationships in financial statements through detailed analytical trend analysis.
- Verified supporting documents and identified errors or inconsistencies.
- Conducted comprehensive audits to assess compliance with financial regulations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify risk areas and improve controls.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing audit findings and recommendations for clients.
Chartered Accountant Trainee
M/S Nikhil R Gupta & Associates
Lucknow, India
10.2012 - 10.2014
- As an article trainee I performed various internal audits and helped evaluate the operating efficacy of internal controls over financial reporting.
- Executed general accounting functions including preparation of journal entries, fixed asset accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Prepares company financial statements in compliance with accounting policies, US GAAP, SOX, and other statutory or contractual reporting requirements.
- Monitors timelines for financial close and weekly and monthly management reporting and analysis.
- Work closely with external/internal auditors to ensure successful audit completion.
- Documented risk exposures relating to clients' organizations' governance, operations, and information systems.
- Prepared and filed Income Tax returns for various clients.
- Developed and maintained relationships while working in clients' environments and aimed to provide exceptional services.
- Perform a variety of special projects and other duties as assigned.
Education
Part 1 -
Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
03-2026
Bachelors of Commerce -
MJP Rohilkhand University
Bareilly, India01-2012
IPCC -
Chartered Accountants Of India (ICAI)
01-2012
Intermediate Commerce with Maths -
St. Maria Goretti Inter College
Bareilly, India01-2009
High School -
St. Maria Goretti Inter College
Bareilly, India01-2007
Skills
- Financial Reporting and Analysis
- US GAAP and SOX Compliance
- Month-End and Year-End Close Leadership
- Balance sheet review and Account Reconciliations
- Variance analysis and Management reporting
- Audit Management
- Fixed Assets accounting
- ERP JD Edwards
- HFM for financial consolidations
- Process Improvements and Automation
- Advanced Excel
- Internal and External Coordination
Timeline
Senior Accountant
National Oilwell Varco Inc
05.2025 - Current
Staff Accountant
National Oilwell Varco
07.2023 - 05.2025
Finance Associate
ZS Associates India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2018 - 10.2018
Audit Assistant
Naresh Batra & Associates
03.2016 - 02.2017
Statutory Audit Consultant Trainee
Ernst & Young
11.2015 - 02.2016
Chartered Accountant Trainee
M/S Nikhil R Gupta & Associates
10.2012 - 10.2014
Part 1 -
Certified Management Accountants (CMA)
Bachelors of Commerce -
MJP Rohilkhand University
IPCC -
Chartered Accountants Of India (ICAI)
Intermediate Commerce with Maths -
St. Maria Goretti Inter College
High School -
St. Maria Goretti Inter College