HETAL PATEL
Adelaide,SA
Summary
Certified Practising Accountant with 5 years of experience in accounting across industries including hospitality, construction, insurance, and recruitment. A finance professional proficient in management accounting, adept at streamlining financial processes and improving reporting accuracy. Committed to prioritizing collaboration and adaptability to achieve team goals and adapt to evolving business needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Accountant
Synaco Global Recruitment
04.2021 - Current
- Leading the month-end process, including preparation of management accounts, investigating any discrepancies in the accounts, providing commentary and variance analysis.
- Preparation and lodgement of indirect taxes.
- Management of Accounts payable & Accounts Receivable.
- Collaborating closely with external auditors during interim and annual reviews, ensuring timely completion of audit procedures without any significant findings or adjustments required.
- Assisting with expense budgets, forecasts and co-operating with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Supported transition to new accounting platform, ensuring smooth changeover and minimal disruption.
- Optimizing cash flow management strategies by analyzing historical trends, improving forecasting models, and minimizing working capital requirements.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures. Providing mentorship and guidance to the assistant accountant, ensuring consistent growth in their professional skills.
- Assisted with the process of transitioning during an acquisition.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Accountant
RAA Insurance
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Month-end Reporting - Ensuring integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, preparing and posting all month end journals and reconciliations.
- Supported audit preparation efforts by compiling relevant documents and addressing auditor inquiries promptly.
- Quarterly Fixed Asset reconciliations and GST audit.
- Preparation and lodgement of indirect taxes.
- Management of accounts payable.
- Assisted with expense budgets and forecasts.
Assistant Accountant
SA STRUCTURAL
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Prepared project reports for Project Managers containing cost information for budgeting and tracking performance made in each key area of the project.
- Assisted with Accounts Payable.
- Credit Card reconciliations.
Education
Certified Practising Accountant - Accounting
CPA Australia
07-2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
South Gujarat University
India04-2006
Skills
- Month-end Reporting
- Preparation & lodgement of Indirect Taxes
- Microsoft Office Skills
- Team Player
- Cash Flow Management
- Budgeting support
- Communication Skills
- Reliability
Affiliations
CPA, Australia
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Management Accountant
Synaco Global Recruitment
04.2021 - Current
Accountant
RAA Insurance
09.2018 - 04.2021
Assistant Accountant
SA STRUCTURAL
01.2018 - 09.2018
Certified Practising Accountant - Accounting
CPA Australia
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
South Gujarat University
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