Dominic Bird
Coffs Harbour
Summary
I am a dedicated and hardworking accounting professional originally from South Africa, now based in Australia. With a passion for accounting sparked by an inspiring teacher in school, I have worked diligently to build my career and achieve success. Known for my strong work ethic and caring nature, I consistently deliver high-quality results and take pride in helping others while maintaining a focus on achieving business goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Jackal Financial Pty Ltd
05.2023 - 02.2025
- Administrative tasks for company
- Build and maintain good client relationships
- Keeping client records up to date and accurate.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled accounts and created documents for monthly closure procedures.
- Assisted in successful completion of external audits by preparing comprehensive documentation and supporting evidence.
- Reviewed documents and accounts for discrepancies and resolved variances.
- Reconciled balance sheets and streamlined best practices for balance sheet processes.
- Handled month-end and year-end end finances by managing and reporting fixed assets and other data.
- Updated general ledger with latest entries.
- Analyzed financial statement discrepancies, identifying issues, and recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Managed quarterly and annual tax filings for the company, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with regulations.
SAICA Trainee / Accountant /Junior Auditor
PRN Advisory & Tax Services (Pty) Ltd
06.2018 - 05.2023
- General bookkeeping functions for clients.
- Complete monthly reporting and reports for clients.
- Compile and review financial statements.
- Assist in company Audits.
- Conducted stock takes for clients.
- Calculated and filed company taxes.
- Completed multiple training webinar's and in house training as well as provided training to junior staff.
- Consistently met deadlines for assigned tasks, contributing to overall efficiency within the accounting department.
- Assisted with administrative and Ad-hoc tasks within the office
- Reconciled balance sheet figures and sought assistance to reduce errors.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive financial information, adhering to company policies and professional ethics standards.
SAICA Trainee / Audit Clerk
Orkin Brown and Associates
09.2016 - 05.2018
- Main task was to assist in Audits in diverse companies
- Compiled financial statements
- Learned new materials, processes, and programs quickly.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Performed administrative functions, answering phones and filing paperwork in support of department.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques, and industry.
- Filled out timesheets and paperwork according to identified requirements.
- Supported departmental tasks to increase understanding of industry processes.
Education
Internship - Accounting & Auditing
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
South Africa05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
South Africa11-2019
Skills
- Fast paced worker
- Work well under pressure
- Quick learner
- Work great with a team and individually
- Administrative support
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Recordkeeping and file management
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Jackal Financial Pty Ltd
05.2023 - 02.2025
SAICA Trainee / Accountant /Junior Auditor
PRN Advisory & Tax Services (Pty) Ltd
06.2018 - 05.2023
SAICA Trainee / Audit Clerk
Orkin Brown and Associates
09.2016 - 05.2018
Internship - Accounting & Auditing
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of South Africa
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