Alan Schmidt
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Second-year Bachelor of Commerce student at Monash University, majoring in Finance and minoring in Accounting. Experienced in auditing and financial analysis through roles at BDO and Forvis Mazars, with hands-on experience in financial reporting, compliance, and risk assessment. Founder of a not-for-profit community basketball league, managing finances and fundraising for local charities. Recognized for strong analytical skills, teamwork, and leadership in both corporate and community initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Audit BDO
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisted in financial audits, risk assessment, and client reporting.
- Worked with audit tools to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Undergraduate
Forvis Mazars
07.2024 - Current
- Supported financial statement preparation, audits, and tax compliance.
- Conducted data analysis to support financial decision-making.
Co-Founder
J-League Basketball League
03.2022 - Current
- Founded and operate a not-for-profit community basketball league with 100+ players.
- Raised funds for local charities through tournaments and community events.
- Managed league finances, court bookings, and sponsorship opportunities.
Founder
FinWrite - Financial Blog Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Led a team of 4+ writers, publishing finance articles on Yahoo Finance & Nasdaq.
- Managed editorial strategy and SEO for content optimization.
Account Manager
Cujo Bond Loan
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Managed client accounts and improved customer engagement by 20%.
- Negotiated contracts and tailored financial solutions.
Assistant Manager
Optus
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Top 10 Sales Assistant, boosting store sales by 30%.
- Provided customer service and product recommendations.
Clerk
Brilliant Business Solutions PTY LTD
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted with accounting records and client document management.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Monash University
Melbourne11-2026
Accomplishments
- Represented Australia U13 Soccer Team, traveling to Europe for an international tournament (2015)
- Victorian Jewish Chess Champion (2014-2016).
- Founded and managed a not-for-profit community basketball league, raising funds for local charities (2022 – Present).
Hobbies and Interests
- Currently run a basketball community sports league out of Malvern.
- Passion for Excel as well as data sharing and data tracking.
- Strong passion for community-based activities demonstrated through founding of community basketball league as well as passion for volunteering.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hebrew
Elementary
Timeline
Intern
Audit BDO
01.2025 - 02.2025
Undergraduate
Forvis Mazars
07.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Optus
06.2023 - 08.2024
Co-Founder
J-League Basketball League
03.2022 - Current
Account Manager
Cujo Bond Loan
01.2022 - 11.2022
Founder
FinWrite - Financial Blog Company
01.2021 - 01.2022
Clerk
Brilliant Business Solutions PTY LTD
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Monash University
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