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Aisha Adam

Kewdale,WA

Summary

I am a CPA with a broad spectrum of experience in accounts management and internal auditing (process and business control review). I have experience in using Microsoft Excel at advanced level and Microsoft Business Intelligence tool.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Finance and Operational Performance

Alzheimer’s WA Australia LTD
02.2021 - Current
  • Oversea Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and payroll function
  • Managed and mentor staff members(4FTE);
  • End to end month end Financial reporting
  • Developed and maintained appropriate Finance Procedures;
  • Prepared and monitored cash flow forecast;
  • Maintained and managed Fixed Assets Register in Financial system,
  • Prepared and managed interim and year-end audit as point of contact;
  • Managed annual budget process and monthly forecasting;
  • Oversea monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
  • Developed and maintain effective working relationships with all Departments and Managers including making sure they understand Financials;
  • Prepared grant acquittals as per reporting requirement of Grant Agreements
  • Quality assurance reviews including internal audit; and
  • Prepared financial analysis as required to facilitate decision making.
  • Managed and motivate employees to be productive and engaged in work
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
  • Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills

Accountant

Alzheimer’s WA Australia LTD
03.2018 - 02.2021
  • End to end Month end Financial reporting
  • Developed and maintained appropriate Finance procedures
  • Prepared and completed Statutory Reporting including monthly BAS
  • Prepared and monitored cash flow forecast
  • Maintained Fixed Assets Register in Financial system
  • Prepared and managed interim and year-end audit
  • Managed annual budget process and monthly forecasting
  • Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Developed and maintained effective working relationships with internal stakeholders
  • Prepared monthly Management Reports for Management Team
  • Prepared Grant acquittals as per Grant funding reporting requirement
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy

Finance Manager

Hope Community Services Ltd
06.2012 - 10.2017
  • Managed month end journals and reports for over 30 cost centers;
  • Managed month end and year-end financial reporting
  • Managed Statutory reporting requirements
  • Manage regional financial reporting
  • Acquittal reporting to Grant funding bodies
  • Overseeing Accounts Receivable, Accounts payable and payroll
  • Managing annual audit and liaising with Auditors as point of contact.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making

Finance Manager

ASeTTS
06.2014 - 09.2015
  • Managed month end and year-end financial reporting;
  • Acquittal reporting to Grant funding bodies;
  • Oversee payroll, accounts payable and receivable;
  • Managed and maintained Asset Register;
  • Board reporting, including ratio, trend, and variance analysis;
  • Reviewed and identified weaknesses in business operation;
  • Monitored and managed cash flow projections;
  • Managed statutory reporting requirements of ATO;
  • Advised senior management team on financial status of all existing projects;
  • Prepared appropriate procedure for Finance function;
  • Compliance reviews;
  • Provide finance advice to non- finance staff;
  • Supervise junior staff and
  • Attended Finance, Audit and Risk Committee to present Financial result.

Treasurer

Muslim Women Support Centre
08.2009 - 04.2014
  • Reconciled monthly Bank statements, invoices and expense accounts, keeping records accurate, and current.
  • Planned and managed annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
  • Prepared and presented financial reports to inform senior management.
  • Drafted treasury reports to support management decision-making needs.
  • Manage year end audit
  • Oversaw financial reporting process to facilitate timely and accurate financial statement preparation

Senior Internal Auditor

PKF Perth
09.2007 - 08.2008
  • Reviewed control within business operation and making recommendations for improvement for any weaknesses identified during review;
  • Planned for reviews including setting scope and objectives;
  • Developed Test programs for compliance and operational reviews;
  • Executed Test programs and completed working papers; and
  • Wrote reports making recommendation to mitigate risks in relation to weaknesses identified during testing
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements.

Internal Auditor

Stantons International
03.2003 - 08.2007

Planned and prepared Audit test programs for compliance and operational reviews

  • Conducted reviews as per Audit test programs and complete working papers for review
  • Wrote reports and make recommendations for improvements
  • Documented recommendations to improve internal controls
  • Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency
  • Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements
  • Prepared audit programs and documentation in alignment with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
  • Reported audit findings, covering compliance issues related to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate regulations
  • Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance
  • Performed strategic planning, execution and finalization of audits using data analytics and critical thinking skills
  • Administered auditing program to address risks and evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements

Education

CPA Professional Program -

CPA Australia
Perth, WA
2017

Master of advanced Accounting -

Curtin University of Technology
Perth, WA
2010

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance

Curtin University of Technology
Perth, WA
2001

Skills

  • Budgeting and Cost Control
  • Cross-Functional Team Management
  • Employee Training
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Managing Files and Records
  • Invoice Reconciliation
  • Overseeing Employees
  • Finance and Accounting Operations
  • Income and Expense Management
  • Staff Management
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Business Analysis
  • Performance Tracking and Evaluations
  • Managing Multiple Tasks
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Complex Problem-Solving

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Marie Curie

Timeline

Manager, Finance and Operational Performance

Alzheimer’s WA Australia LTD
02.2021 - Current

Accountant

Alzheimer’s WA Australia LTD
03.2018 - 02.2021

Finance Manager

ASeTTS
06.2014 - 09.2015

Finance Manager

Hope Community Services Ltd
06.2012 - 10.2017

Treasurer

Muslim Women Support Centre
08.2009 - 04.2014

Senior Internal Auditor

PKF Perth
09.2007 - 08.2008

Internal Auditor

Stantons International
03.2003 - 08.2007

CPA Professional Program -

CPA Australia

Master of advanced Accounting -

Curtin University of Technology

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & Finance

Curtin University of Technology
Aisha Adam