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Prathibha Kumaraswamy

Bookkeeping
Vasse,WA

Summary

With over 5 years of experience as a bookkeeper and tax consultant, possesses a strong command of current payroll and tax software programs. Educational background includes a Bachelor's in commerce and a Diploma in business management, providing the necessary knowledge and work experience to excel in any challenging work environment. Known for energy, enthusiasm, reliability, and strong work ethic, equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team. Has a thirst for learning and is open to undertaking additional training if required. Has consistently demonstrated the ability to quickly integrate into new work environments through experience in diverse locations with different cultures.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Bookkeeper

Private Properties
03.2025 - Current
  • Currently working as a bookkeeper at private properties which employs around 50 people and manages more than 50 holiday homes
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing, and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
  • Tracked expenses and income for businesses while organizing and maintaining bank statements for checking accounts.
  • Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.

Bookkeeper

Ruby Medical Centre GP Practice
03.2025 - Current
  • GP Practice which employs 10 doctors and 5 support staff with 50-60 patient visits a day
  • Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software (Xero) , resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Reconciled and corrected issues with financial records.
  • Provided support during audits by supplying requested documentation promptly and accurately.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.
  • Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.

Bookkeeper

Hobsons and Pocco
08.2022 - Current
  • Recording stock through Lighspeed retail
  • Posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with corporate protocols.
  • Communicated proactively with team members regarding any issues or concerns related to bookkeeping tasks.
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliations to ensure accurate representation of company''s financial position.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
  • Completed payroll for employees and maintained detailed records of procedures.

Bookkeeper

Fre Jack Bakery-Vasse
02.2022 - Current
  • Producing Invoice
  • Maintaining records of purchases in Excel spreadsheets
  • Completing Payroll
  • Recording Financial Transactions
  • Maintaining and Balancing Subsidiaries, general ledger and historical accounts
  • Posting Debits and Credits

Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer

Southwest Windscreens & Glass-Down South Window Tint
02.2021 - Current
  • Recording financial transactions
  • Posting debits and credits
  • Producing invoices
  • Maintaining and balancing subsidiaries, general ledgers, and historical accounts
  • Completing payroll
  • Prepare BAS Statements

Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer

Thompson Heavy Duty Mechanical
11.2020 - Current
  • Recording financial transactions
  • Posting debits and credits
  • Producing invoices
  • Maintaining and balancing subsidiaries, general ledgers, and historical accounts
  • Completing payroll
  • BAS

Bookkeeper

Frui Momento-Margaret River Vinyards
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Recording financial transactions
  • Posting debits and credits
  • Producing invoices
  • Maintaining and balancing subsidiaries, general ledgers, and historical accounts
  • Completing payroll
  • Deputy
  • Prepare BAS Statements

Bookkeeper

Margaret River Vineyards -Brindle Group
12.2021 - 06.2022
  • Producing Invoice
  • Maintaining records of purchases in Excel spreadsheets
  • Completing Payroll
  • Recording Financial Transactions
  • Maintaining and Balancing Subsidiaries, general ledger and historical accounts
  • Posting Debits and Credits

Tax Consultant

ATO
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Volunteer help for preparing Individual Tax Returns
  • Assistance in setting up of myGov accounts
  • This has given me an opportunity for me to share my skills and has helped me create new professional networks and also benefit my local community

Tax Consultant

H&R Block
02.2021 - 10.2021
  • Preparing Individual Tax returns and Bas Statement for Clients using Handi-Tax Practice Manager
  • Gathering information needed for their tax return
  • Completing, lodging or checking over their tax return
  • Calculating how much tax they might need to pay
  • Explaining a client's options to ensure they don't overpay tax
  • Negotiating with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on your client's behalf
  • Helping them understand the tax laws and regulations that are relevant to their situation

Independent Contractor

Premier Tax and Bookkeeping Consultant
07.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisting in BAS Preparation/Income tax preparation using Xero Practice Manager and MYOB

Sales Administrator

Sheridan Retail Outlet
06.2016 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with marketing department personnel to optimize strategic initiatives
  • Created and launched new online marketing strategies, resulting in sales increase
  • Grew retail sales volume in assigned territory through strategic budgeting and product promotion
  • Increased profits through providing excellent customer service, following established guidelines and auditing sales reports

Administrative Assistant

Parent And Child Centre
04.2016 - 06.2016
  • Performed general office duties, including answering multi-line phones, routing calls and messages and greeting visitors
  • Processed invoices and expenses using Scheduling Software
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management

Trainee Teacher Aide

Hall State School
06.2008 - 04.2009
  • Retained interest and maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies

Sales Administrator

Total Convenience Store
11.2006 - 05.2007
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements that would both challenge and refine company's product offerings
  • Communicated progress of monthly and quarterly initiatives to internal and external sales teams

Education

CPA Accreditation course -

CPA
CPA Australia
01.2021 - Current

Certificate IV In Accounting And Book Keeping - undefined

TAFE Busselton

H&R Block Income Tax Course - undefined

02.2021 - 06.2021

Certificate 3 in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

TAFE NSW

Certificate 3 in Education Support - Teacher Assisting Education

TAFE QLD

European Computer Driving Licence Advanced - Information Technology

PROBE UK

Post Graduate Degree in Business Management - Accounting And Business Management

Alliance Business Academy

Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting

MGM COLLEGE

Skills

XERO proficiency

Timeline

Bookkeeper

Private Properties
03.2025 - Current

Bookkeeper

Ruby Medical Centre GP Practice
03.2025 - Current

Bookkeeper

Hobsons and Pocco
08.2022 - Current

Bookkeeper

Fre Jack Bakery-Vasse
02.2022 - Current

Bookkeeper

Frui Momento-Margaret River Vinyards
01.2022 - 03.2023

Bookkeeper

Margaret River Vineyards -Brindle Group
12.2021 - 06.2022

Tax Consultant

ATO
06.2021 - 10.2021

H&R Block Income Tax Course - undefined

02.2021 - 06.2021

Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer

Southwest Windscreens & Glass-Down South Window Tint
02.2021 - Current

Tax Consultant

H&R Block
02.2021 - 10.2021

CPA Accreditation course -

CPA
01.2021 - Current

Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer

Thompson Heavy Duty Mechanical
11.2020 - Current

Independent Contractor

Premier Tax and Bookkeeping Consultant
07.2020 - 02.2021

Sales Administrator

Sheridan Retail Outlet
06.2016 - 09.2019

Administrative Assistant

Parent And Child Centre
04.2016 - 06.2016

Trainee Teacher Aide

Hall State School
06.2008 - 04.2009

Sales Administrator

Total Convenience Store
11.2006 - 05.2007

Certificate IV In Accounting And Book Keeping - undefined

TAFE Busselton

Certificate 3 in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management

TAFE NSW

Certificate 3 in Education Support - Teacher Assisting Education

TAFE QLD

European Computer Driving Licence Advanced - Information Technology

PROBE UK

Post Graduate Degree in Business Management - Accounting And Business Management

Alliance Business Academy

Bachelor in Commerce - Accounting

MGM COLLEGE
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