Anthony Fontainas
Gold Coast,QLD
Summary
Dedicated Senior Financial Accountant CPA with over a decade of experience crafting accurate budgets and financial reports for multiple large companies. Excellent communicator and hardworking self-motivator dedicated to high-quality work. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs. Well-organized, diligent and focused professional.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Financial Accountant
Entyr Limited
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining month-end closing process and implementing new accounting procedures.
- Reduced errors in financial statements by thoroughly reviewing and reconciling general ledger accounts on monthly basis.
- Enhanced internal controls by developing and implementing new policies to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Increased efficiency of accounting department by automating manual tasks, saving time, and reducing human error.
Senior Accounts Manager
Smart Capital Property & Development Pty Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements across 19 entities presented to directors, investors, and lenders
- Cashflow reports presented weekly to directors
- Monthly BAS/IAS reporting as well as AP and AR management
- Payroll, PAYGW, Superannuation and month end processing
- Balance sheet and P&L reconciliation for lodgement to tax agents and liaising with auditors.
Senior Tax Accountant
Marsh Tincknell Chartered Accountants
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Monthly & Quarterly Reporting
- Focus Advisory
- Management Accounting, Budgeting & Forecasting
- Business Planning
- Tax Accounting (FBT, Payroll Tax, QBCC, Qleave, Super, GST)
- Group Structure Reviews.
Senior Tax Accountant
Walsh Accountants
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Financial Review Top 100 Accounting Firms – 2018 & 2019 & 2020
- Monthly Reporting
- Mentoring Intermediate, Graduate and Undergraduate accountants
- Focus Advisory
- Interim CFO and Financial Controller
- Business Valuation
- Management Accounting & Forecasting
- Business Planning
- Tax Accounting (FBT, Payroll Tax, QBCC, Qleave, Super, GST)
- Group Structure Reviews.
Tax Accountant
Keypoint Business Consultants
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Prepared annual and interim financial statements including strategic planning and tax advice for an extremely diverse group of entities
- Prepared income tax returns for individuals, trusts, companies, syndicates, and partnerships at a fast pace requiring excellent time management and organisational skills
- Communicated with clients to ascertain their individual requirements and provided recommendations to management to maximise their tax position
- Performed reconciliation of accounts and corrections to ensure accurate records.
Accountant
The Australian Tourist Park Management (NRMA)
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Month end tasks including Reconciliation, payroll tax, BAS, Balance Sheet & Profit and Loss reporting
- AP & AR tasks using Property Management System to maintain daily sales, bookings and deposits for 30 parks across Australia
- Using Sage ERP accounting system to transfer large data files from Property Management System on daily basis
- Payroll Reconciliation as 'Large Employer' classification employing in 4 states across Australia.
Accounts Manager
The Workforce Solutions Trust
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Began the role with a 3 month alongside Deloittes Private as an advisory service
- Managed a complicated trust group structure
- Xero Cloud Accounting Software and Microsoft Excel Spread Sheet
- Payroll Accounting, preparing Financial Statements and Trust tax return lodgement for multiple entities including varying types of trusts
- Business Activity Statement lodgement for over 50 entities
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties undertaken on a daily basis
- Travelled Interstate for meetings as well as online web meetings with operations manager and managerial staff
- Export Marketing Development Grant application, preparation and lodgement over a 2-year period.
Junior manager
Phoenix Jewellery Ltd. Hong Kong
01.2010
- Liaising with factories and suppliers in Mainland China
- Liaising with company accountants and auditors
- Invoice processing and call back on overdue invoices
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties.
Graduate Accountant Internship
Eastrend Limited. Hong Kong
01.2011
- Maintained client accounts using MYOB accounting software
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable duties undertaken on a daily basis
- Bank Reconciliation
- Line Transaction entry using emails, invoices and receipts
- Working alone and in groups in a friendly social environment
- Updated Client yearly General Meetings as well as administrative and disclosure requirements
- Assisted in client meeting to ascertain customer requirements and specifications.
Internship
Solvay University, (department of economics) Brussels, Belgium
01.2010
- Research and data collection in International Relations Department
- Statistics collection, processing and evaluation
- Final presentation of result, hypothesis and suggestions for changes to current program.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
The University of Adelaide
South AustraliaSkills
- Financial Reporting
- Budget Preparation
- Forecasting
- Month End workflow
- Cash Flow Analysis
- Tax Accounting Specialization
- BAS, Payroll Tax, FBT
- Business Advisory
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Financial Accountant
Entyr Limited
02.2024 - 04.2024
Senior Accounts Manager
Smart Capital Property & Development Pty Ltd
11.2021 - 02.2024
Senior Tax Accountant
Marsh Tincknell Chartered Accountants
11.2020 - 11.2021
Senior Tax Accountant
Walsh Accountants
06.2017 - 10.2020
Tax Accountant
Keypoint Business Consultants
01.2015 - 01.2017
Accountant
The Australian Tourist Park Management (NRMA)
01.2014 - 01.2015
Accounts Manager
The Workforce Solutions Trust
01.2012 - 01.2014
Graduate Accountant Internship
Eastrend Limited. Hong Kong
01.2011
Junior manager
Phoenix Jewellery Ltd. Hong Kong
01.2010
Internship
Solvay University, (department of economics) Brussels, Belgium
01.2010
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
The University of Adelaide
Similar Profiles
Michael FitzsimmonsMichael Fitzsimmons
Yard Hand at EntyrYard Hand at Entyr
John DuttonJohn Dutton
Maintenance Team Leader at EntyrMaintenance Team Leader at Entyr
Akhiym AlfredAkhiym Alfred
A-Class Fitter, Millwright at DAMUS LIMITED,SIS LIMITED,TRINWELD, D. Rampersad and Company Limited and other contractorsA-Class Fitter, Millwright at DAMUS LIMITED,SIS LIMITED,TRINWELD, D. Rampersad and Company Limited and other contractors
Stephen EbuteStephen Ebute
Support Worker - Intensive Team at Churches Of Christ CareSupport Worker - Intensive Team at Churches Of Christ Care
Ko Tahi HetarakaKo Tahi Hetaraka
Senior Barber at Lost Boys Barber StudioSenior Barber at Lost Boys Barber Studio