Bilal Akhtar
Craigieburn,VIC
Summary
Professional in financial services with comprehensive expertise in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving results through meticulous financial analysis. Renowned for reliability and adaptability in dynamic financial environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Financial Accountant
LS Precast Services Pty Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
- Prepared financial statements ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes, improving cash flow efficiency.
- Conducted monthly reconciliations to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Assisted in budget preparation by analyzing historical data and forecasting expenses.
- Utilized accounting software to streamline reporting processes and enhance data integrity.
- Supported management in strategic decision-making through detailed financial analysis and reporting.
- Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
- Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance.
- Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
- Improved cash flow management with timely invoicing and efficient collections practices.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
Assistant Accountant
Jacob Toyota
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely payments and accurate financial records.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial statements, enhancing reporting accuracy and timeliness.
- Utilized accounting software to maintain ledgers, streamlining data entry and reconciliation tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to conduct audits, improving compliance with internal controls.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy, ensuring proper documentation and adherence to company policies.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
Assistant Dealership Accountant
Albury Mazda and Audi Center Albury
05.2022 - 06.2023
- Prepared monthly financial statements and reports ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- Conducted reconciliations of bank statements and general ledger accounts to maintain accuracy.
- Maintained fixed asset register and performed depreciation calculations for accurate reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and enhance financial reporting accuracy.
- Mentored junior accountants on best practices in financial analysis and software utilization.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Improved financial reporting accuracy through meticulous data analysis and reconciliation efforts.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
Assistant Accountant
Tax Factor Bankstown
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported budget preparation by gathering relevant financial data and providing insights for forecasting.
- Trained new staff on accounting procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team environment.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced discrepancies in financial reporting, enhancing overall efficiency.
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
Education
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Holmes Institute Sydney
Sydney, NSW06-2021
Graduate Diploma in Business - Business And Finance
Holmes Institute Sydney
Sydney, NSW06-2020
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Bachelors of Commerce
Karachi, Pak12-2010
Skills
- Accounts payable management
- Financial accounting
- Proficient in financial modeling
- Financial statement preparation
- Monthly reconciliation processes
- Ledger oversight
- Financial account reconciliation
- Cost monitoring
- Assistance with payroll processing
- Management of fixed assets
- Risk management controls
- Cash flow analysis and management
- Journal entry analysis
- Balance sheet preparation
- Preparation of financial statements
- Detailed cash flow assessment
- Experienced in tax documentation management
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Financial Accountant
LS Precast Services Pty Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Jacob Toyota
06.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Dealership Accountant
Albury Mazda and Audi Center Albury
05.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Accountant
Tax Factor Bankstown
03.2020 - 09.2021
MBA - Accounting And Finance
Holmes Institute Sydney
Graduate Diploma in Business - Business And Finance
Holmes Institute Sydney
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Bachelors of Commerce