Amanda Aguirre
Eastgardens,New South Wales
Summary
Focused Accounts Payable/Receivable offers 14 years of accounting experience, AP/AR management, and collections. Dedicated to contributing to team objectives and fostering company growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant
RYAN TAX SERVICES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Sydney, NSW
05.2018 - 10.2023
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly & yearly forecast & budget to management
- Analysis of carried out Operating Expenses at end of the month and substantiated variances
- Preparation of financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management & shareholders
- Maintenance of internal control systems
- Verify operating costs and organization income and expenditure
- Assure the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Managed a high volume of invoices, prioritizing payment schedules to optimize cash flow and maintain strong vendor relations.
- Managed and responded to correspondence and inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Processed employee expense reimbursements, verifying accuracy of submitted documentation against company policies before approval.
- Reduced financial discrepancies, effectively reconciling bank accounts and organizing information into accounting software.
- Advice on financial and taxation on business structures, plans and operations
- Maintenance of accounting systems and advises on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems
- Insured financial reporting is accurate, timely and complies with established accounting policies
- Maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations, such as fixed asset schedules, accruals, and prepayments
- Monitored daily cash flows & provided analysis to management
- Preparation and presentation on monthly reports to the Board of Directors.
- Effectively communicated with clients about payment needs and kept updated, detailed and accurate ledgers.
- Participated in process improvement initiatives related to accounts payable/receivable functions.
- Improved accounts receivable collections by establishing clear communication channels and follow-up procedures with clients.
- Reconciled company bank, credit card and line of credit accounts, investigating, and resolving discrepancies to keep accounts audit-ready.
- Cultivated positive working relationships with vendors by addressing concerns promptly, leading to increased trust between parties involved.
- Maintained up-to-date customer records, facilitating accurate invoicing and prompt payment receipt.
- Reduced the number of overdue invoices for improved cash flow management.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant (volunteer)
Dunbar Rovers Football Club
Sydney, NSW
05.2018 - Current
- Created detailed expense reports to facilitate reimbursement for business expenses incurred.
- Maintained account accuracy by reviewing and reconciling checks monthly.
- Presented monthly, quarterly and annual statements to support financial planning.
- Streamlined bookkeeping procedures to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Supported management by processing invoices and documents with consistent on-time delivery.
- Input data into accounting system and maintained integrity of system information to alleviate potential breaches.
- Corrected discrepancies in financial records for balanced books.
- Ensured timely invoicing and payment tracking, resulting in improved cash flow management.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
Financial Manager
Mercarol Comércio & Importação De Rolamentos Ltda
Porto Alegre - Brazil
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Preparation of financial monthly statements, business activity reports and forecasts to boards of directors, management, and shareholders
- Responsible for the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, and insurance records
- Review of operation costs, organizations, and company financial reports and seek way to reduce costs
- Introduction and maintenance of new financial system and procedures development to improvement of existing system
- Installation and maintenance of new accounting, timekeeping, payroll, inventory and other related procedures and control
- Monitor financial details to ensure that legal requirements are met
- Help management make financial decisions
- Preparation of taxation returns for individuals and organization
- Linked to market trends analyze for future expansion.
Financial Assistant
Mercarol Comércio & Importação De Rolamentos Ltda
Porto Alegre - Brazil
06.2010 - 07.2015
- Prepare and process financial business forms for account balances purposes
- Update financial spreadsheets daily
- Reconcile bank statements
- Prepare balance sheets
- Create, send, and follow up on clients, suppliers, and partners invoices
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable records
- Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets
- Collect information for and prepare payroll payments for employees
- Provide financial director support for budget preparation
- Answer questions and assistance to stakeholders and customers
- Attend to company meetings for assistance with financial reports
- Report and help with any trouble or suspicion to the proper authorities and suggest any changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
Sales assistant
Guess Australia
Sydney, NSW
01.2008 - 06.2010
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service
- Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards
- Maintain a fully stocked store
- Ascertain customers' needs and wants
- Recommend and display items that match customer needs
- Welcome and greet customers
- Manage point-of-sale processes
- Actively involved in the receiving of new shipments
- Keep up to date with product information
- Follow all company policies and procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
PUC – Pontificia Universidade Católica Do RS
Porto Alegre - Brazil07.2015
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Accounting Software Systems
- Account Reconciliation
- Attention to Detail
- Bank Reconciliation
- Bookkeeping
- Expense Reports
- Invoice Preparation
- Invoice Processing
- Payment Processing
- Statement preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Vendor relationships
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Certification
- Taxation & Payroll Seminar - 2017 / 2018 /2019
Timeline
Accountant
RYAN TAX SERVICES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
05.2018 - 10.2023
Bookkeeping Administrative Assistant (volunteer)
Dunbar Rovers Football Club
05.2018 - Current
Financial Manager
Mercarol Comércio & Importação De Rolamentos Ltda
08.2015 - 06.2017
Financial Assistant
Mercarol Comércio & Importação De Rolamentos Ltda
06.2010 - 07.2015
Sales assistant
Guess Australia
01.2008 - 06.2010
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
PUC – Pontificia Universidade Católica Do RS