Highly organised, hardworking, and dependable accounts clerk with a proven track record in bank reconciliation, payment processing, and month-end closing processes. Seeking new challenges and eager to leverage skills to contribute to the success of a dynamic accounting team.
*Brief Overview: Working in a small accounts team, responsible for assisting with various accounting tasks, including bank reconciliations, managing invoices, and performing the weekly payment run.
*Key Responsibilities:
-Reconciled bank statements with internal cash books using Beacon to ensure accuracy.
-Reconciled ATM cash fortnightly to ensure all transactions, including cash withdrawals and deposits, were properly recorded and none were missed.
-Organized weekly payment runs to suppliers after reviewing and verifying invoices for accuracy.
-Performed month-end closing procedures, ensuring all financial transactions for the period were accurately recorded.
-Closed out the BAS period by creating journal entries in Beacon that reflected the GST and PAYG amounts, as well as any liabilities or claims.
-Identified bad debts and wrote them off by manually recording journal entries.
-Filed accounting documents such as invoices, receipts, and statements for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
-Prepared necessary reports for management, including profit and loss statements and weekly sales reports.
-Assisted in budget preparation and cash flow forecasting by providing accurate financial data as requested.
-Responded to inquiries from clients, vendors, and other departments related to payments, invoices, or account status.
*Achievements:
-Consistently completed bank reconciliations on time, contributing to a 100% accuracy rate in monthly financial reports.
-Implemented a payment schedule to track all invoices, ensuring timely payments and the avoidance of late fees.
-Developed an enhanced spreadsheet to prevent overpayments and ensure the application of credit notes to outstanding invoices.
*Brief Overview: Working in a busy office environment, supporting sales, managing email and assisting with phone calls and other administration-related tasks.
*Key Responsibilities:
-Drafted quotes, converted purchase requisitions to purchase orders.
-Reviewed, processed all purchase orders and invoice reconciliation to PO‘s.
-Followed up on outstanding open PO's and provided summaries to management.
-Allocated credit notes issued by suppliers to existing bills to reduce the amount outstanding.
-Kept track of all purchase orders and liaising with suppliers to resolve stock issues.
-Effectively managed packaging and allocating orders with courier, and addressed back order issues to maintain service levels.
-Prepared weekly and monthly sales report for the company and the sales team.
*Achievements:
-Assisted in making sales and providing exceptional customer services to clients, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rating and customer retention.
-Monitored and responded to emails and inquiries in a timely manner, ensuring effectively communication and customer satisfaction.
*Brief Overview: Worked in a fast-paced retail environment, assisting customers and maintaining the sales floor .
*Key Responsibilities:
-Handled cash, credit card transactions, operating the cash register efficiently.
-Counted and reconciled cash drawer at the beginning and end of each shift.
-Addressed customer inquiries and concerns, offering solutions and ensuring satisfaction.
*Achievements:
-Consistently achieved and exceeded the monthly sales targets.
*Skilled in using spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets) for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation
*Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing incoming payments and performing reconciliation tasks
*Capable of prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, especially during high-demand periods such as month-end
*Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with vendors and internal teams
*Proficient in accounting software (eg, MYOB, BEACON)
*Able to explain financial information clearly and resolve issues as they arise
UNIMENTOR , UWA, Perth| July 2021 - May 2022
*Description: A peer mentoring initiative designed to provide ongoing support to help international students make an easier transition to the university.
*Key Responsibilities:
-Mentorship: Provided guidance and support to new students, answering their inquiries.
-Communication: Facilitated regular communication channels through social media and online meetings.
*Achievements:
-Increased international mentee 's engagement by organising online meetings and facilitating group chats, fostering a sense of community among students.
-Led a highly successful mentorship program for international students, receiving excellent feedback from mentees, highlighting positive contributions to the program.
-Successfully implemented on targeted mentorship strategies leading to a smoother adaptation to the university, increased satisfaction.
PRACTERA INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE PROGRAM PARTICIPANT , UWA,Perth| February 2021
*Description: A program designed to connect students with real-world industry projects to apply their academic knowledge.
*Key Responsibilities:
-Analysis: Analysed financial data and market trends with the aim of assisting a local bookkeeping business in recovering from the impact of COVID-19.
-Collaboration: Worked with a team of four students to develop recommendations and created presentation slides for the client.
*Achievements:
-Conducted in-depth market research and analysis as a part of group effort, enabling the bookkeeping business to identify new opportunities and enhance its chances of survival during the crisis.
-Played a key role in refining the business's strategy and its marketing model, contributing to improved financial outcomes, including increased revenue and profit.
-Earned recognition from the client for exceptional advice on the pandemic recovery, as evidenced by highly positive feedback in a satisfaction survey.
VOLUNTEER , Brightwater Aged Care Home, Perth, WA | June 2022
VOLUNTEER , Homeless Support Group, Perth, WA | December 2022
*Description: Provided meaningful assistance to vulnerable populations, including elderly residents in aged care and individuals experiencing homelessness.
*Key Responsibilities:
-Authored heartfelt letters for residents at Brightwater Care Group, offering companionship and support through written correspondence.
-Crafted personalised Christmas cards distributed alongside essential items to individuals experiencing sleeping rough.
*Achievements:
-Received recognition for outstanding volunteer contributions.