Akib Qurashi
BANKSTOWN,NSW
Summary
Skilled Tax Accountant with strong work ethic and sense of ownership needed to excel in government-regulated environment. Successful at managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines under pressure. Extensive knowledge of accounting software and processes. Well-versed in supplying quick responses to financial inquiries from internal management and potential clients. Effectively manages strict deadlines, schedules and repetitive tasks. Equipped with broad knowledge of concepts and strategies to yield best possible financial outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Services Accountant
KMF accounting PTY LTD
Brighton, NSW
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared and filed tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
- Analyzed financial records to determine appropriate tax liabilities.
- Advised clients on potential tax implications regarding FBT & DIV 7A.
- Assessed client's financial status and determined best strategies for minimizing taxes owed.
- Identified opportunities to reduce taxes through deductions or credits available.
- Provided guidance to clients regarding estimated taxes, filing requirements, payment options.
- Maintained detailed records of all transactions related to taxation matters.
- Contributed to the development of new strategies for reducing overall tax liability.
- Prepared quarterly and annual BAS outlining current tax liabilities as well as future projections.
- Reconciled client books for accurate reporting with post adjusting journal entries.
- Discussed tax projections and related estimated payments with clients.
- Remained up-to-date with state and foreign tax issues and current tax laws.
Junior Accounts Officer
Kaddy
CBD
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate and timely payments and collections
- Oversaw the processing and management of fulfillment and depot invoices, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely payment to vendors and suppliers.
- Played an integral role in the company's AP automation initiative, leveraging technology and process improvements to streamline invoice processing, reduce errors, and improve efficiency.
- Reconciled bank statements and other financial records to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure accurate and complete financial data and reporting.
- Responded to inquiries from vendors, clients, and other stakeholders regarding financial matters.
- Collaborated with an external firm and led a team in successfully clearing $400k in outstanding receivables within 2 months, implementing effective strategies for collections and payment follow-up while maintaining positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
- Processed and allocated credits to customer accounts with accuracy and timeliness, maintaining detailed records for reporting and analysis.
Finance Assistant
Manassen Foods
Sydney
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Successfully processed daily journals & GL uploads (lease, credit card, wages, accruals, trade spend, supplier recoveries, cheese quota, FX, gift cards, inventory rounding)
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month
- Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies
- Input financial data and produced reports using M3 & Qlicksense
- Process daily journals by reconciling Six different company accounts
- Successfully oversaw AP payment runs every fortnight
- Daily Intercompany AR/AP Offset, & recharges.
Credit Claims Ofiicer/Accounts Receivable Officer
Vinidex
Sydney
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Reviewed credit applications, and processed them according to best practices
- Collaborated with Distribution & Credit control to reduce the number of claims nationally.
- Handled credit invoices and collected proper authorizations to proceed with transactions
- Settled any customer disputes in a professional and pleasant manner
- Creating procedures and policies that ensure timely payments while maintaining a high level of customer retention
- Continual use of MXP and Salesforce to ensure to integrate credit data and client claim information
- Processed accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Outlined Accounts Receivable invoices and reviewed payments received
- Optimized Credit automation to enhance credit claims procedures.
Operations Manager
Adidas
Sydney
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Encouraged & Supervised upto 20 employees to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Reduced 18% stock loss by implementing double tagging policy
- Successfully implemented new process's to improve back of house operation efficiency which was ranked 1st in Australia
- Ensure the dock and reserve drop off areas are maintained to company and WHS standards
- Prepare for deliveries and high stock intake to support the sell team with peak trading periods and in-store events in line with the retail calendar and marketing
- Manage delivery tracker and transfers process, inclusive of obtaining return authorizations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for more efficient flow of stock from the receiving dock to the selling floor
- Investigate and action reports including unmatched shipments, dispatched debit and transfers, store performance and stock-take volume
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & HR
Macquarie University
11.2019
Skills
- Quickbooks
- Myob
- Xero
- Zoho
- Handisoft
- MXP
- M3
- Payroll
References
References
Timeline
Business Services Accountant
KMF accounting PTY LTD
07.2024 - Current
Junior Accounts Officer
Kaddy
03.2023 - 06.2024
Finance Assistant
Manassen Foods
11.2022 - 02.2023
Credit Claims Ofiicer/Accounts Receivable Officer
Vinidex
01.2022 - 11.2022
Operations Manager
Adidas
01.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting & HR
Macquarie University
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