Ashok Dahal
Homebush,NSW
Summary
Experienced with financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Utilizes analytical skills to provide clear financial insights and support decision-making. Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial records.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Accountant
DHL Supply Chain
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Completed month-end close for the sector, including preparing journals, reviewing preliminary results, investigating variances, and finalising the P&L.
- Performed revenue and cost amortisation under IFRS 15 and prepared supporting schedules to ensure accurate month-end reporting for long-term customer contracts.
- Maintained and reviewed general ledger accounts, posting correction and true-up entries to reflect accurate operational performance.
- Reviewed the sector P&L each month, compared results against budget and prior periods, and prepared commentary for the Sector Controller and Finance Manager.
- Worked closely with the Sector Controller to prepare monthly management reporting packs, assist with budget inputs, and update rolling forecasts.
- Attended monthly meetings with Operations Managers to discuss P&L performance, explain variances, and provide financial insights for upcoming forecasting.
- Reviewed and reconciled monthly purchase order reports, followed up with operations on outstanding items, and maintained the PO clearing account for accurate cost allocation.
- Coordinated overdue account follow-ups by sending payment reminders and collaborating with the AR team and operations to reduce ageing on key customers.
- Used the OTC dashboard in Power BI to monitor customer balances, track overdue invoices, and support weekly collections efforts.
- Automated recurring reports and billing-related tasks using Excel, Power Query and VBA, reducing manual processing time and improving data accuracy.
- Supervised three assistant accountants responsible for complex customer billing, reviewed billing runs, and assisted with resolving discrepancies raised by operations or customers.
- Supported the Senior Financial Accountant with BAS, PAYG, FBT and fuel tax credit reporting requirements.
- Prepared monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensured timely resolution of reconciling items across multiple accounts.
- Assisted in monthly customer P&L review meetings, providing operational insights and ensuring alignment between finance results and operational activity.
- A leading provider of contract logistics, operating across Transport and Warehousing. I reported to the Revenue Manager and was responsible for Managing Technology Sector portfolio under Warehousing Service.
Assistant Accountant
DHL Supply Chain
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Developed and maintained complex cost-plus and activity-based customer billing.
- Prepared monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and submitted them through Oracle ARCS.
- Conducted P/L analysis, collaborating with key business stakeholders to validate cost and revenue accuracy.
- Prepared month-end revenue journals, reviewed P&L statements, and identified missing cost or revenue accruals.
- Communicated directly with customers to resolve invoicing queries and provide payment support.
- Analysed accounts receivable data using tools such as DPM and worked closely with Account Managers to follow up on overdue invoices.
- A leading provider of contract logistics, operating across Transport and Warehousing. I reported to the Revenue Manager and was responsible for Managing Technology Sector portfolio under Warehousing Service.
Assistant Accountant
Southern Academy of Business and Technology (SABT)
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Prepared and lodged quarterly BAS and monthly IAS return on a cash basis.
- Attended phone calls from the student and resolved their fees related inquiries.
- Processed the refunded in Xero and CRM software in case of course transfer, course variation, withdrawal and visa rejection.
- Reconciled bank account, cleared account and reconciled between CRM software and Xero.
- Kept track of the account payable including the agent's commission, and scheduled payment weekly.
- Kept track of overdue invoices contacting students, and automated dunning reminders and warning emails.
- Kept track of the agreement with agents and suppliers and carrying out the renewal.
- Assisted in preparing weekly and monthly Management reports including balance sheets, cash flow statements and income statements.
- SABT is a multi-campus vocational education provider, with local and offshore finance functions supporting student operations, compliance, and regulatory reporting.
Tax Consultant (Independent Contractor) - Part-Time
Premier Tax & Bookkeeping Pty Ltd
08.2020 - 11.2021
- Prepared and filed Income tax, BAS & IAS using SBR enabled software including Zero Practice manager.
- Conducted tax reviewed and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
- Recorded the financial transactions of a business using clients’ bookkeeping software (such as MYOB, XERO, or QuickBooks), spreadsheets, or databases.
- Used appropriate adjustments, deductions and credits to kept client's taxes to a minimum.
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Increased customer satisfaction by filing taxes on time and promptly resolving issues.
- Premier Tax and Bookkeeping is a registered tax agent and accounting practice. I supported the practice as an independent contractor, primarily focused on individual tax compliance.
Education
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
CPA Australia
01.2025
Master of Professional Accounting - undefined
Wentworth Institute of Higher Education
Sydney01.2021
Advanced Certificate in Xero - undefined
The Career Academy
01.2021
Advanced Certificate in MYOB - undefined
The Career Academy
01.2021
Bachelor of Business Studies - undefined
Tribhuvan University
Nepal01.2015
Skills
- Tax Compliance
- General Ledger
- P/L Analysis
- Team Management
- Advance Excel
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Balance Sheet reconciliation
- Revenue Accounting
- Fixed asset management
- Cost accounting
- Variance analysis
- Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
- Presentation Skills
- Task Management
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Timeline
Financial Accountant
DHL Supply Chain
03.2024 - 06.2025
Assistant Accountant
DHL Supply Chain
06.2022 - 03.2024
Assistant Accountant
Southern Academy of Business and Technology (SABT)
11.2021 - 06.2022
Tax Consultant (Independent Contractor) - Part-Time
Premier Tax & Bookkeeping Pty Ltd
08.2020 - 11.2021
Master of Professional Accounting - undefined
Wentworth Institute of Higher Education
Advanced Certificate in Xero - undefined
The Career Academy
Advanced Certificate in MYOB - undefined
The Career Academy
Bachelor of Business Studies - undefined
Tribhuvan University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) -
CPA Australia