Gavin Power

• Prepared federal income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
• Researched and provided summary memos on technical tax issues at request of partners and clients.
• Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.

• Designed, developed and tested MYOB software for implementation of NDIS client account management from quotes to payments of funds .
• Developed new process for accounts receivable and management of Aged Care Co-Contributions.
• Developed new process for cost allocation of expenditure for grant acquittals.
• Implemented online process for GST and PAYG reporting.
• Implemented real time bank reconciliation from bank software to accounting system integrating Account Payable and Accounts receivable reconciliation .
• Implemented payment of employees through bank file uploads.
• Implement system for service orders from Government agencies improving reducing the cash collection days and reducing bad debts.
• Obtained NDIS accreditation as a registered provider.
• Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.

Managed a team for a number of low to medium risk financial audits or provided and supervised staff reporting to a senior manager on high risk audits. 

The role required leadership ability, advanced verbal and written communication skills. The role also required a level of understanding of business acumen, high level of knowledge of audit methodology, accounting policy and practice. I was required to obtain a high level of expertise in Property Plant and Equipment, in particular Infrastructure.

Identified a number of high risk issues which were later resolved by the clients to avoid qualification.

• Facilitated external audits and prepared detailed reports on findings.
• Responsible for all phases of certified audits for CA firm of 20.
• Drafted the complete annual audit reports including all footnote disclosures.
• Ensured complete adherence with accounting standards [Regulation].
• Recommended changes to management regarding financial operations identifying weakness in controls.
• Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Generated financial statements and facilitated account closing procedures each month.
• Maintained fixed asset module and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense.
• Filed tax returns and prepared governmental reports in compliance with strict standards.
• Maintained integrity of general ledger, including the chart of accounts.
• Performed periodic budgeting/modeling to project monthly cash requirements.

• Reviewed audited financial, operational and regulatory compliance deficiencies and conducted follow-ups.
• Supervised and guided 5 to 6 employees during audits to safeguard compliance with prescribed requirements. 
• The preparation of subsidiary financial statements in accordance with local legislation and reporting packages for the US parent entity in US GAAP.
• Drafted the complete annual audit reports including all footnote disclosures.