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Hernan Dario Vergara

Accountant
Sydney

Summary

Detail-oriented Accountant with ten years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for smes and large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex operations as IFRS Knowledge, consolidation and reporting.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Tax Accountant

Westwood Accountants & Advisors Pty Ltd
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients in understanding complex tax concepts, explaining implications of various financial decisions.
  • Drafted tax documentation subject to detailed review and approval by department management.
  • Created user-friendly tools such as spreadsheets or templates that simplified complex calculations required during preparation of corporate income taxes.
  • Implemented software solutions for more efficient tracking of taxable transactions throughout organization, leading to improved reporting accuracy.

Lead Accountant & Consultant

JV Auditores Consultores
9 2018 - 4 2023
  • Review of status of accounting and tax outsourcing clients in terms of fiscal, financial and legal obligations
  • Work plan and schedule to control activities to be developed and management of the work team
  • Leading consultant in diverse financial engagements (IFRS, business valuation, budgeting, among others).

Accountant Specialist

Carreo & Asociados
09.2016 - 08.2018
  • Review and issuance of IFRS compliant financial statements and reports, ongoing assistance to client staff management on impacts and opportunities of IFRS adoption
  • Financial consulting, cash flow management, annual budgeting, reporting (EBITDA, project valuation, investment valuation, financial cash flow, WACC, among others...)
  • Team management and orientation

Assurance Staff Member

EY
01.2014 - 07.2016
  • Preparation of adjustment schedules and opening balance sheets under IFRS for entities in various sectors of the economy, including solidarity, real and financial sectors
  • Conducting training on Financial Reporting Standards
  • Experience in auditing and statutory auditing projects

Education

Financial Management, Accountant - Finance

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Colombia
09.2017 - 11.2018

Finance, Accountant - Accountant

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
Bogotá, Colombia
07.2009 - 12.2014

Skills

  • Business Forecasting

  • Financial Forecasting

  • Financial Reporting

  • GAAP proficiency

  • Training methodologies

  • Self-awareness

  • Influencing skills

  • Planning and coordination

References

  • Khai Le, Senior accountant, Westwood Accountant & Advisors +61 422 908 646
  • Nicolás Carrero Montañez, Managing Director, Carrero & Asociados, +57 315 3642432

Timeline

Tax Accountant

Westwood Accountants & Advisors Pty Ltd
06.2024 - Current

Financial Management, Accountant - Finance

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
09.2017 - 11.2018

Accountant Specialist

Carreo & Asociados
09.2016 - 08.2018

Assurance Staff Member

EY
01.2014 - 07.2016

Finance, Accountant - Accountant

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
07.2009 - 12.2014

Lead Accountant & Consultant

JV Auditores Consultores
9 2018 - 4 2023
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