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ANJALI SAMARASINGHE

Eight Mile Plains,QLD

Summary

With over 2 years of dedicated focus on taxation, I bring practical experience and a deep understanding of Australian tax laws. Offers strong interpersonal and task-prioritization skills. Highly skilled in accounting with an eye for identifying and correcting errors. Dedicated with a strong work ethic and a resourceful nature.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

4 Front Pty Ltd
09.2024 - Current
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents and reports.
  • Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules
  • Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
  • Collaborated with accounting manager to comply with governing bodies and limit regulatory risks.

Accountant

Austral Accountants
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • General bookkeeping activities
  • Finalizing year-end assessments
  • Preparing financial reports
  • Preparation of quarterly monthly or quarterly instalment Activity
  • Preparation of financial statements and tax returns - companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals
  • Liaising with clients on tax matters
  • Preparation of three-way budgets and cash flow forecasts
  • Managing clients' indirect compliance obligations, including payroll tax, workcover and land tax
  • Identify tax issues and value-added opportunities
  • All general taxation-related works
  • Review all BAS, IAS, and TPAR workpapers for assistant accountants
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.

Graduate Accountant

Zentveld & Lewis Chartered Accountants
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Individual, Partnership and Trust Income Tax Returns using HandiTax software
  • BAS Preparation
  • Financial Statement preparation for individuals, partnerships and trusts using HandiLedger software
  • GST reconciliations
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Xero bank reconciliations and adjusting journal entries for clients
  • Using MYOB Essentials to extract client information
  • Fringe Benefit Tax Employee Contribution calculation
  • Liaising with clients via email
  • Preparing electronic work papers for all client work for review using Nitro Pro

Administrative Assistant Trainee

Amazon Microcredit (pvt) Ltd
01.2017 - 07.2017
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
  • Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events
  • Monitored supervisor's work calendar and scheduled appointments, meetings and travel

Education

Accounting

Chartered Accountants
02-2027

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
01.2021

Diploma of Business - Commerce

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
01.2018

Edexcel Advanced Level Examination - Commerce

Royal International School
01.2016

Skills

  • Software Proficiency (MYOB, HandiTax, QuickBooks, Xero and Microsoft Office Suite)
  • Problem-Solving
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Team Supervision
  • Client Relations
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Bookkeeping
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Financial statements
  • Attention to detail
  • Tax preparation

Accomplishments

Finalist for "Young Accountant of the Year" at the 2024 Accountants Daily Australian Accounting Awards.

Languages

English
Upper intermediate (B2)
Sinhalese
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureFlexible work hoursWork-life balancePersonal development programsWork from home option

Interests

Reading Books and News

Experience new techniques

Quote

Opportunities Don't happen.You create them.
Chris Grosser

Software

Quickbooks

Xero

MYOB

MYOB AE

HowNow

FuseSign

Nowinfinity

Timeline

Accountant

4 Front Pty Ltd
09.2024 - Current

Accountant

Austral Accountants
10.2022 - 08.2024

Graduate Accountant

Zentveld & Lewis Chartered Accountants
01.2022 - 05.2022

Administrative Assistant Trainee

Amazon Microcredit (pvt) Ltd
01.2017 - 07.2017

Diploma of Business - Commerce

Queensland University of Technology

Edexcel Advanced Level Examination - Commerce

Royal International School

Accounting

Chartered Accountants

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Queensland University of Technology
ANJALI SAMARASINGHE