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Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments Certificate
Volunteer Experience
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Liang Chen

Kingston,TAS

Summary

Competent and detail-oriented Accounting Expertise well-versed in accounts payable and receivable management, financial forecasts, taxation, and audits. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving organization development. Proactive communicator with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance. Seeking a challenging career with a progressive Australian organization that provides an opportunity to put theories into practice and develop my professional competence and due care in the field of Accounting, Auditing, Tax and Finance.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Practising Accountant

John N Williams Accounting Firm
North Hobart, Tasmania
12.2022 - Current
  • Preparing financial statements and income tax returns utilizing Xero, MYOB, and BGL360 for individual clients, partnerships, companies, small business entities, trusts, estates and self-managed superannuation funds.
  • Responsible for replying ATO Audit Requests regarding our clients.
  • Performing audits for self-managed superannuation funds for assisting directors to issue audit reports.
  • Communicating with external auditors on audit requirements and providing supporting documentation as needed.
  • Performing general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis, and maintaining WIP reports, job costing and invoicing, and preparing BASs.
  • Providing advice regarding super contributions and trust distributions, and providing financial and taxation advice regarding business structures, budgets, plans and operations.
  • Drafting annual Minutes, Trustee Resolution, and Investment Strategy Policy for super funds.

Graduate Accountant

John N Williams Accounting Firm
Hobart, Tasmania
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Prepared financial statements and reports detailing assets, liabilities, and capital.
  • Analyzed financial information and prepared balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Reviewed accounts payable invoices for accuracy prior to processing payments.
  • Reconciled bank accounts on a regular basis ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded.
  • Developed and maintained detailed accounting records to ensure accuracy of data.

Volunteer: Fire Warden

University of Tasmania
Hobart, Australia
04.2022 - 10.2022
  • Prepared records and reports of students' responses to fires or other emergencies
  • Conducted fire prevention and fire evacuation
  • Responsible for filling out the budget sheets of equipment and devices related to fire prevention.

Volunteer: Tax Advisor

University of Tasmania: Tax Clinic Program
Hobart, Australia
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Meeting clients whose annual salary is below 60k and providing tax advice
  • Preparing client sheets and establishing relationships with potential clients.

Volunteer: Timer & Scorer

Unisport
Hobart, Australia
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Responsible for filling out reports and budget sheets
  • Responsible for timing and scoring of basketball campaign.

Education

Master's Degree - Accounting

University of Tasmania
Sandy Bay, TAS
07-2022

Double Bachelor's Degree - Auditing And Financing

Fujian Jiangxia University
China
06.2015

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Adaptability and Dependability
  • Circumspection
  • Budgetary Governance
  • Accounting and Auditing Rules and Taxation Law
  • Accounting Software Systems: Xero, MYOB & BGL
  • Word, Excel & PowerPoint Expertise

Accomplishments Certificate

  • Certificate of Achievement in one of CPA units - Financial reporting
  • CFA Program Student Scholarship Recipient
  • CPA Australia (Certified Public Accountant)
  • CCL of Naati (Credentialed Community Language)
  • PTE Overall: 69, at least 66 out of 90 in all four aspects
  • Tasmanian Driver License

Volunteer Experience

  • Tax Advisor, 07/2022, 09/2022, University of Tasmania: Tax Clinic Program, Hobart, Australia, Meeting clients whose annual salary is below 60k and providing tax advice., Preparing client sheets and establishing relationships with potential clients.
  • Fire Warden, 04/2022, 10/2022, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia, Prepared records and reports of students' responses to fires or other emergencies., Conducted fire prevention and fire evacuation., Responsible for filling out the budget sheets of equipment and devices related to fire prevention.
  • Timer & Scorer, 04/2022, 04/2022, Unisport, Hobart, Australia, Responsible for filling out reports and budget sheets., Responsible for timing and scoring of basketball campaign.

References

Referees Upon Request.

Timeline

Certified Practising Accountant

John N Williams Accounting Firm
12.2022 - Current

Graduate Accountant

John N Williams Accounting Firm
08.2022 - 11.2022

Volunteer: Tax Advisor

University of Tasmania: Tax Clinic Program
07.2022 - 09.2022

Volunteer: Fire Warden

University of Tasmania
04.2022 - 10.2022

Volunteer: Timer & Scorer

Unisport
04.2022 - 04.2022

Master's Degree - Accounting

University of Tasmania

Double Bachelor's Degree - Auditing And Financing

Fujian Jiangxia University
Liang Chen