Smita Poddar

Smita Poddar is a Senior Manager in People Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, specializing in payroll and employment tax, particularly in cross-border contexts. With over 20 years of experience in the mobility and cross-border space, Smita has worked both in Canada and India, contributing significantly to the financial services sector. Previously, Smita served as a Senior Manager at Scotiabank, where strategic initiatives improved compliance and customer experience. Smita holds a CA designation from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario and a B.Com (Hons) from Shri Ram College of Commerce. Committed to community engagement, Smita participates in mentoring and financial literacy initiatives while enjoying music and spending time with two teenage boys.