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ASHIMA GANGWANI ASA

ASHIMA GANGWANI ASA

Girraween,NSW

Summary

Graduate Accountant and Associate member of CPA Australia seeking an senior level role in Accounting, to develop experience with the further goal of continuing studies to gain professional recognition by the CPA Australia. To continue to develop and learn from an organisation that offers challenges and allows me to contribute to its continuous growth. I have strong mathematical and analytical skills and I am especially interested in contributing in Financial and Tax Accounting.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

AccountsManager & Tax Consultant

T & R Accountants Pty Ltd
04.2021 - Current
  • Utilizing tax software to prepare returns and meet deadlines.
  • Preparing financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts, and partnerships, FBT, GST, and CGT.
  • Preparing financial statements and tax returns for Self-Managed Superannuation Funds
  • Collaborating with accounting teams to integrate financial data into accurate tax reporting.
  • Educating clients about impact of life events on their taxes, helping them make informed decisions..
  • Conducting thorough research to stay current on ever-changing tax laws, ensuring compliance for clients.
  • Furnishing taxpayers with sufficient information and advice to facilitate correct tax form completion.
  • Facilitating integration of modern tax software with client accounting software.
  • Facilitating communication between clients and tax authorities.
  • Advising clients on best practices for maintaining compliance with changing tax regulations, avoiding costly penalties.
  • Identifying discrepancies in client records that could trigger audits or result in missed deductions or credits.
  • Analyzing financial documents to accurately reflect client information on tax returns.
  • Using strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Liaising with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), auditors and regulatory bodies when required,
  • Managing Direct (such as Corporate Income Tax) and all Indirect (such as FBT, Payroll, GST) tax matters for the organisation,
  • Responsible for the general ledger integrity through the establishment, monitoring and testing of internal controls.
  • Taking charge of preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, encompassing balance sheets and income statements.

Customer Service Assistant

Bathla Group
12.2017 - 11.2019
  • Performed Office administration duties, Worked at front office - answered calls and emailed inquiries, Ensured adherence to merchandising standard, Performed Sorting and filing of documents, Booked appointments with sale agents, Maintained security by monitoring logbooks, Responsible for following and enforcing company policies related to construction site safety.

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Cambridge Educational Services Pty ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Maintained up-to-date billing system, Generated invoices, followed up on, collected and allocated payments, Carried out billing, collected and reported activities according to specific deadlines, Performed account reconciliations, Maintained accounts receivable customer files and records, Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregulars, Followed established procedures for processing receipts, cash, etc., Processed credit card payments, prepared bank deposits, Investigated and resolved customer queries, Communicated with customers via phone, email, mail or personally, Assisted with month-end closing, collected data and prepared monthly metrics.

Education

Accounting

CPA
Sydney, NSW
11.2026

Bachelors of business - AccountingInsurance – advising and theoryContemporary management accountingCorporate Financial management

Western Sydney University, Parramatta Campus
Sydney, NSW
12.2021

Higher school certificate -

Innocent Hearts School
INDIA
12.2016

Skills

  • Effective negotiation capabilities demonstrated in a customer service role when responding to customer complaints Fluency over English, Hindi and Punjabi language
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills developed from University research projects
  • Team player with an ability to perform alone as well as in a team Demonstration of strong interpersonal skills in steering volunteer jobs at work

Technical Skills

  • Proficient in report and business letter writing, Good command of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint.
  • Experience with Xero or an understanding of the software, including the ability to prepare financial statements, as well as assist our clients using Xero.
  • Experience with MYOB or an understanding of the software, including the ability to prepare financial statements, as well as assist our clients using Xero.
  • Experience with Tax Assistant,

References

Available on request

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Full Professional
Punjabi
Full Professional

Timeline

AccountsManager & Tax Consultant

T & R Accountants Pty Ltd
04.2021 - Current

Customer Service Assistant

Bathla Group
12.2017 - 11.2019

Accounts Receivable Assistant

Cambridge Educational Services Pty ltd
01.2016 - 01.2017

Accounting

CPA

Bachelors of business - AccountingInsurance – advising and theoryContemporary management accountingCorporate Financial management

Western Sydney University, Parramatta Campus

Higher school certificate -

Innocent Hearts School
ASHIMA GANGWANI ASA