Bonnie Hou
Doncaster East,Victoria
Summary
Detail-oriented and results-driven CPA - qualified accounting professional with extensive experience in commercial and accounting practice. Skilled in month-end closing procedures, financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, with a strong focus on optimizing financial performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Possesses a solid understanding of accounting standards and best practices. Proficient in ERP and reporting tools, with exposure to SAP, and advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Eager to leverage accounting expertise and financial insights to transition into a Financial Accountant role, and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Accountant
Vicinity Centres
Chadstone, Victoria
01.2024 - Current
- Process monthly leasing fee billings across all asset properties.
- Execute PMA updates for leasing fees on newly acquired assets, and updates on ownership changes.
- Prepare month-end accruals, prepayment journals, and general ledger reconciliations.
- Generate month-end overhead reports for various EC department divisions.
- Assist in annual corporate overhead budgeting, working with divisional managers to compile and analyze budget data.
- Manage corporate overhead accounts, and monitor and comment on budget variances; analyze financial performance to adjust full-year forecasts accordingly.
- Monitor departmental spending, and help ensure alignment with budget expectations.
- Assist in year-end analytics and audit deliverables.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
HLB Mann Judd
Melbourne, VIC
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Conducted a financial data review and analysis to advise clients on forecasting and budgeting.
- Reconciled client books for accurate reporting, with adjusting journal entries.
- Performed general ledger account reconciliations and generated year-end compliance documents.
- Identified and resolved outstanding financial issues, resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
- Discussed tax projections and related estimated payments with clients.
- Accurately prepared and lodged income tax returns for a large organization, following strict deadlines.
- Interacted with key client management to gather information, resolve tax-related problems, and discuss business and process improvements.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure the timely completion of projects and to meet deadlines.
ACCOUNTANT
Lindsay Brown & Associates
Brighton, VIC
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Provided expert assistance to clients on personal, corporate, trust, and partnership tax issues, ensuring timely and accurate filing of annual tax returns and conducting self-managed superannuation fund audits
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to tax compliance, with a proven track record of successfully preparing and submitting BAS, IAS, FBT, PAYG, and payroll tax returns in a timely manner
- Reconciled client accounts with precision, utilizing adjusting journal entries at year-end to ensure compliance with financial reporting standards and tax regulations
- Effectively communicated with the ATO and clients, demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills to gather information, resolve tax-related issues, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Maintained a thorough understanding of ATO rulings and requirements, keeping up-to-date with changes to tax laws and regulations to ensure clients remained fully compliant
- Reviewed tax strategies for clients, providing expert guidance on tax planning and ensuring all strategies were fully compliant with relevant regulations and legislation
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
LDC STATIONERY (AUST) PTY LTD
Cheltenham, VIC
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Maintained and reconciled the fixed assets register, including plant, equipment, and vehicles, ensuring accurate recording and reporting of asset information
- Oversaw the accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions
- Conducted the month-end journal posting and reconciliation of balance sheet G/L accounts, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
- Prepared monthly cash flow reporting and presented budget forecasting each quarter to overseas shareholders, including a comprehensive variance analysis to support informed decision-making
- Collected and analyzed financial data on a year-to-year basis to facilitate effective fiscal planning and budgeting activities
- Identified and resolved outstanding financial issues, implementing cost control measures to increase profitability and enhance financial performance
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
BOSOAR WINDOW PTY LTD
Oakleigh South, VIC
01.2013 - 05.2016
- Managed end-to-end accounts payable and receivable duties, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payment runs in accordance with company procedures
- Ran month-end reports on debtors and creditors, and took action on debt collection as necessary
- Processed payroll fortnightly, including calculations for employee superannuation, annual leave, and overtime working rates, and generated year-end payroll summaries
- Performed month-end journal postings and reconciliations for accounts and financial documents
- Assisted with the preparation of year-end financial statements and performed ad hoc administrative tasks as needed
BOOKKEEPER
YILING SOLAR
Oakleigh South, VIC
05.2012 - 12.2012
- Processed daily data entry
- Handled accounts payable duties; processed pay run every fortnight
- Managed accounts receivable duties and assisted in the collection procedure
- Assisted in foreign exchange transactions
- Processed payroll fortnightly, including sales commissions
- Lodged BAS and PAYG quarterly
- Attended to after-sale queries with sound customer service
Education
Master's Degree - Commerce
RMIT
Melbourne12.2011
Master's Degree - Professional Accounting
RMIT
Melbourne06.2011
Bachelor's Degree - Marketing
Zhengzhou University
China06.2008
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Variance analysis and cost control
- Cash flow management
- Tax compliance and regulation reporting
- General ledger reconciliation
- Problem solving and analytical thinking
- Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- ERP and reporting tools: JD Edwards (JDE), Hubble, MYOB, QuickBooks, Xero, and exposure to SAP and Anaplan
Timeline
Corporate Accountant
Vicinity Centres
01.2024 - Current
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
HLB Mann Judd
06.2022 - 12.2023
ACCOUNTANT
Lindsay Brown & Associates
05.2018 - 05.2022
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
LDC STATIONERY (AUST) PTY LTD
06.2016 - 04.2018
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
BOSOAR WINDOW PTY LTD
01.2013 - 05.2016
BOOKKEEPER
YILING SOLAR
05.2012 - 12.2012
Master's Degree - Commerce
RMIT
Master's Degree - Professional Accounting
RMIT
Bachelor's Degree - Marketing
Zhengzhou University
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