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Ancilla D'Silva

Ancilla D'Silva

DAYTON,WA

Summary

Qualified accounting Professional with over 15 years extensive experience across the manufacturing, construction, automotive and mining sectors. Skilled at managing end-to-end payroll for large employee groups, conducting thorough financial reconciliations of Balance sheet accounts, and delivering insightful cash flow reporting. Recognised for streamlining financial processes, reducing errors, and providing accurate, timely information to support operational and strategic decision-making. Highly regarded for attention to detail, integrity, and the effective supervision of finance teams within fast-paced, compliance-driven environments.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Officer - Payroll & Accounts Payable & Receivable

Premium Mechanical Group
Belmont
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Supervise all aspects of payroll for about 200 employees, ensuring full compliance with industry awards, enterprise agreements, onboarding and legislative requirements specific to the mining sector.
  • Direct accounts payable activities, including processing invoices, matching purchase orders, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring prompt payment to suppliers and contractors in support of mining operations.
  • Lead accounts receivable processes by generating and issuing invoices, tracking outstanding payments, following up with clients, and reconciling accounts to guarantee timely cash inflows.
  • Establish and maintain rigorous internal controls and processes to safeguard the accuracy and integrity of all financial transactions within the mining environment.
  • Compile and present monthly, quarterly financial statements detailing payroll expenditure, receivables, and payables for senior management’s review and strategic planning.
  • Guide and support junior team members through training, fostering both a commitment to precision and ongoing professional growth across payroll and accounting functions.
  • Software Skills: Triboss, MYOB, MS Office.

Corporate Accountant

The Lane Group
Nedlands, WA
09.2018 - 01.2025
  • Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with standards including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations.
  • Preparing cash flow management, including cash flow reporting and forecasting.
  • Developed and implemented seamless integration between Procore and Xero using One Core, streamlining data flow and improving financial reporting.
  • Manage the payroll department's daily operations, ensuring that accurate and timely payrolls are processed for all employees (around 150 employees) in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Statutory, legal, and regulatory compliance, including GST, taxation, superannuation, payroll tax, and workers' compensation.
  • Guide and supervise the day-to-day running of the accounts receivable and payable team.
  • Preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly BAS returns in a timely manner.
  • Preparation and lodgment of tax returns for SMSF.
  • Maintain and update the fixed assets accounting, including asset capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
  • Day-to-day functionality, including overseeing vehicle processing, receivable, and payable management in dealer management systems.
  • Granted secure access to corporate bank accounts and managed daily banking operations, including debit and credit transaction processing, and account reconciliation, with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Prepare various financial information for the monthly management reports to the banks.
  • Software skills: Titan, Procore, Levesys, Onecore, Xero, MYOB, Sage Micropay (payroll), Employment Hero (payroll), Access Handisoft (BAS & Tax Lodgment).

Assistant Accountant

Wild Child WA Pty Ltd
Malaga
03.2017 - 08.2018
  • Receive, review, and process vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorization.
  • Communicate with suppliers and vendors regarding payment status, queries, and dispute resolution.
  • Track and monitor outstanding receivables, following up with customers on overdue balances.
  • Processing day-to-day sales and purchases using multiple currencies (EUR, NZD, USD, and AUD).
  • Maintain the accounts receivable ledger, reconciling payments, and resolving any discrepancies.
  • Managed schedules for accruals, asset depreciation, and prepaid expenses.
  • Assisting with processing payroll for about 15 employees, and reconciling the accounts.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations, including Profit and Loss Statements, GST Analysis and Review, Instalment Activity Statements, Business Activity Statements, and Cost Centre Reporting.
  • Software skills: Xero, MS Office.

Assistant Manager/Bookkeeper

Café Mulberries
Morley
06.2011 - 11.2014
  • Handle cash and track all transactions on a daily basis and prepare deposits.
  • Organise supply purchases and keep stock records.
  • Conduct weekly ordering of all supplies, food etc.
  • Input vendor invoice information and verify the purchase order and total past due invoices and report to manager.
  • Process Accounts receivable and accounts payable.
  • Assign rules and responsibilities to employees for operational effectiveness.
  • Set up weekly rosters of employees.
  • Reconcile orders, sales & receipts.
  • Assist in processing payroll and employee pay adjustments.
  • Reason for leaving: Maternity leave
  • Software skills: Myob, MS Office

Accounts and Admin Staff

Eden Shares
09.2006 - 05.2009
  • Company Overview: National Stock Exchange.
  • Terminal operator during trading hours.
  • Reconciliation of the client's holdings/portfolio.
  • Prepare debit and credit balances of clients.
  • Prepare contracts for clients.
  • Data entry, documentation, and achieving.
  • Collection of checks from clients, and dispatching them for clearing.
  • Preparing receipts for payments from clients.
  • Software skills: BSE Online Trading System, MS Office.

Education

Master of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

Edith Cowan University
Perth, WA
05-2012

Diploma in Computer Education - Computer And Information Systems

Diploma in Computer Education
Mangalore, India
10-2003

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

St Agnes College
Mangalore, India
04-2003

Skills

  • Triboss and Titan software
  • MYOB and Xero accounting
  • MS Office Suite proficiency
  • Procore and Levesys project management
  • Sage Micropay and Employment Hero payroll
  • Access Handisoft integration
  • BSE online trading system expertise

Timeline

Senior Officer - Payroll & Accounts Payable & Receivable

Premium Mechanical Group
01.2025 - 07.2025

Corporate Accountant

The Lane Group
09.2018 - 01.2025

Assistant Accountant

Wild Child WA Pty Ltd
03.2017 - 08.2018

Assistant Manager/Bookkeeper

Café Mulberries
06.2011 - 11.2014

Accounts and Admin Staff

Eden Shares
09.2006 - 05.2009

Master of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

Edith Cowan University

Diploma in Computer Education - Computer And Information Systems

Diploma in Computer Education

Bachelor of Accountancy - Accounting And Finance

St Agnes College

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