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ALISHA MERCHANT

Brisbane,Australia

Summary

Finance professional with strong background in financial management, analysis, and reporting. Adept at team collaboration and achieving results, with flexible approach to changing needs. Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and compliance. Known for reliability, analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Finance Officer

CSIRO
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed financial reports for 3 FSPs and Mission Plastic, streamlines compliance processes with measurable results for Environment RU.
  • Developed and delivered standard monthly management reports, ad hoc reports, and compliance reports, enhancing decision-making through accurate financial insights.
  • Prepared financial acquittals for various projects, tailoring reports based on complexity and ensuring timely submission.
  • Provided strategic support and financial advice on project planning in O2D CSIRO Dynamics , costing, budgets, and financial performance, contributing to successful program outcomes.
  • Contributed to Finance Transformation initiatives by actively participating in process improvement projects, enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Prepared simple IATs as per AASB15 Revenue Recognition.
  • Maintained data integrity through meticulous attention to detail, resulting in high-quality data input and accurate reporting.
  • Streamlined monthly and quarterly compliance processes in accordance to BARC for Environment RU with measurable results.
  • MBRS Telstra monthly phone bill reporting management.
  • Provided responsive support for Jira desk queries, enhancing payment support efficiency during EOFY.
  • Testing for Ariba Procurement and Payment Transformation and helped in standardisation of acquittal process.
  • Posting journals and running reports of trust balances for corporate team.
  • Executed financial accounting tasks with strong focus on statutory compliance, ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
  • Collaborated effectively with finance team members to deliver optimal finance services, fostering cooperative work environment.

Finance Officer

Safe Places For Children
02.2020 - 07.2022
  • Used Sapphire One to prepare monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and take corrective actions on deviations
  • Produced reports outlining financial data to assist management with making strategic plans and operational decisions
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy
  • Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
  • Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses and commissions
  • Processed payroll for approximately 500 employees
  • Evaluated employee expense reports and verified accuracy
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures
  • Helped prepare month-end, quarterly and year-end closings
  • Produced and distributed invoices and financial documents
  • Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Implementation and testing of Tech One Accounting System

Accounts Assistant

J K INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Invoicing for customers
  • Reconciliations for bank entries
  • Handle Purchasing and making payments for products from suppliers
  • HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) for products received by company
  • Entering financial information into appropriate software programs
  • Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable relating to Retail business

Tax Agent (Graduate Accountant)

ETAX ACCOUNTANTS
06.2019 - 11.2019
  • Auditing for Tax Purpose
  • Preparing Tax Payments
  • Estimating and tracking tax returns
  • Prepare necessary paperwork for Tax Payments and Returns
  • Identify tax savings and suggest ways to increase tax refunds
  • Follow ATO rules and track changes related to taxes
  • Working towards deadlines
  • Research and correct process errors that caused incorrect tax filings

Accounts Assistant

MISS INDIA PTY LTD
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Preparing financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable
  • Completing purchase orders
  • Managing payroll
  • Assisting with budgets
  • Completing bank reconciliations
  • Entering financial information into appropriate software programs
  • Managing company ledgers
  • Processing business expenses
  • Verifying balances in account books and rectifying discrepancies
  • Verifying bank deposits
  • Managing day-to-day transactions
  • Recording office expenditures and ensuring these expenses are within the set budget
  • Posting daily receipts
  • Reporting on creditors
  • Handling accruals and prepayments
  • Managing monthly budgeting tasks
  • Sorting financial documents and posting them to the proper accounts

Education

ASA - Completed 4 Subjects

CPA Australia
Brisbane

Master of Professional Accounting - Business Administration

Holmes Institute
Brisbane, QLD
12.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce And Economics
Mumbai, India
12.2011

Skills

  • Transferable skills
  • Data Collation
  • Reconciliation
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Attention to detail
  • Critical thinking
  • Efficient time management
  • Reporting skills
  • Communication skills
  • MYOB Account Right 20171
  • Xero
  • QuickBooks online
  • Tech One System
  • General ledger accounting
  • Internal Controls
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Financial Planning
  • SAP
  • MS Office
  • Financial Data Analysis

Timeline

Finance Officer

CSIRO
07.2022 - Current

Finance Officer

Safe Places For Children
02.2020 - 07.2022

Tax Agent (Graduate Accountant)

ETAX ACCOUNTANTS
06.2019 - 11.2019

Accounts Assistant

J K INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD
01.2018 - 02.2020

Accounts Assistant

MISS INDIA PTY LTD
01.2017 - 12.2017

Master of Professional Accounting - Business Administration

Holmes Institute

ASA - Completed 4 Subjects

CPA Australia

Bachelor of Commerce - Economics

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce And Economics

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