Certified Public Accountant with over a decade of experience in general accounting for a wide range of clients. Detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at optimising efficiency. Thrives in team settings and performs effectively with minimal supervision.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operating Officer, General Accountant
SKY ACCOUNTANTS
Ballarat, VIC 3355 (Remote)
03.2018 - Current
Supports the CFO in overseeing financial management and maintaining accurate company records.
Prepares and analyzes monthly board reports and key performance indicators (KPIs) for board meeting presentations.
Manages fortnightly payroll, weekly bill payments, and bookkeeping using Xero.
Assists in preparing the annual revenue and expense budget.
Develops and implements policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for approval by directors.
Creates streamlined workpapers and templates to optimize financial report preparation
Manages weekly cashflow and debtor analysis reports
Completes activity statements and annual trust tax returns
Supports the executive team in data collection and financial analysis for business acquisitions and mergers.
Provides first-line IT and systems support, assisting with onboarding and setting up new team members' equipment
General Accountant
DIVERSIFY OFFSHORE STAFFING SOLUTIONS
05.2017 - 07.2018
Managed accounts payable and receivable functions, maintaining accurate records and timely payments to vendors
Recorded approved invoices in QuickBooks and Xero
Reconciled invoices to supplier statements and set up weekly payments
Completed daily sales reconciliation
Prepared weekly and monthly financial statements for presentation to the managers
Completed comprehensive month-end tasks such as accounts reconciliations, workpapers, inventory, and financial analysis
Senior Accountant
XEROX
11.2014 - 04.2017
Downloaded daily bank statements and BAI files for uploading of bank transactions in SAP for North America and Europe clients
Recorded daily correcting journal entries as needed
Monitored cash-in-transit accounts for pending items and coordinates with clients for necessary adjustments
Reconciled cash account balances in Blackline website to ensure its accuracy
Completed daily cash balancing reports to ensure accurate customer payment application
Streamlined reporting processes through analysis and enhancement of procedures and templates
Accounting Supervisor
EUROTEL HOTEL
02.2014 - 11.2014
Managed a team of 9 Accounting professionals to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Checked and ensured accuracy of data in various government and tax reports, and regular payroll prepared by the Accountants
Audited working papers of Accountants and ensured correctness of bank reconciliation, fixed assets, and inventory consumption schedules
Analyzed and consolidated financial statements of all hotel branches for submission to the Accounting Manager, Sector Heads and CEO
Hotel Accountant
EUROTEL HOTEL
02.2011 - 01.2014
Worked on general bookkeeping and financial reporting
Reviewed and maintained the accuracy of general ledger accounts
Completed monthly financial statements and budget variance analysis
Prepared payroll, tax returns and government reports