Experienced Senior Accountant successful at cultivating effective working relationships at all levels while driving improvements to budget administration, expense tracking and forecasting of future financial needs. Proven track record of performing work ethically while maintaining integrity of all financial data.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Accountant
Cesco Australia Ltd
06.2022 - Current
Preparation of various statistical, financial and accounting reports such as budgets, cost reports, cash flow reports, financial forecasts, balance sheets, liquidity, profit and loss, sales, capital expenditure, debtors/creditors and monthly, quarterly and end of year financial reports
Review, interpret and analyse statistical, financial and accounting reports and present to senior management, with recommendations for increasing organisational profitability and for use in decision making.
Identify and implement accounting and financial process improvements.
Manage the implementation of agreed financial plans and strategies.
Identify and make recommendations on opportunities to reduce expenditure and increase profits.
Ensure the fiscal responsibility of the organisation’s operations and ensures compliance with applicable policies, legislation and standards.
Advise senior management on financial management and accounting issues arising.
Manage the accounting team ensuring optimal utilisation of staff.
Contribute towards the development of organisational strategies, polices, procedures, practices and plans, taking into account our operating environment.
Works closely with the Operations manager on Logistics – shipping - stock control and stock takes.
Act as Company secretary for Cesco Australia Ltd and its subsidiary Cesco Engineering Pty Ltd.
Reduced errors in financial statements through stringent review procedures and regular reconciliation of accounts.
Company Accountant
Argent Australia Pty Ltd
06.2019 - 06.2022
Financial Reporting and Accounting
Ensured accuracy & integrity of the forecast schedules
Reconciled around 50 general ledger accounts monthly.
Prepared, Lodged and Reconciled BAS returns and Group Tax Assisting in the preparation of the FBT return.
Prepared, Lodged and Reconciled 5 states Payroll Tax Return (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA and SA)
Assisted in the preparation of annual budget.
Maintained and reconciled the Fixed Asset Register monthly(Asset Accountant)
Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into Mopro financial management system.
Accounts Administration
AR & AP Leadership - Management of AR &AP processes and procedures. Maintained and reviewed around 50 accounts payable and 30 accounts receivable monthly.
Insurance -Development & maintenance of the Insurance register and matters relating to the administration of the Company's fleet of vehicles.
Bank Administration - Liaising with bank officers regarding company matters and Maintaining & lodging bank notices eg MasterCard applications, Financial leasing forms.
Payroll
Processed fortnight payroll and associated activities for approximately 80 total employees with no any mistakes occurred. (Access Micropay)
Fixed and Reconciled 30 employees Long Service Leave Balance Issues.
Performed all end of month and end of year payroll processing & reconciliations.
Human Resources
Set up and Maintained HR system (Zoho People).
Policy formulation, implementation and communication across the business.
Maintened handbooks, documentation and associated policy .
Managed Working Compensation for 5 states (QLD, NSW, VIC, WA and SA)
Accountant
Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple
10.2015 - 10.2018
Accounting records and systems
Maintained General Ledger and Fixed Asset Register
Maintained and reviewed around 60 accounts payable and 20 accounts receivable.
Processed payroll for approximately 80 total employees.
Reconciled more than 50 accounts monthly and reviewed all materials, including surplus, income, expense data, liabilities and assets.
Financial Reports and Budgets
Implemented use of MYOB to enter data, analyze and track budgets, evaluate costs and monitor performance trends.
Accurately prepared monthly and yearly financial statements.
Timely Lodged government required reports, such as BAS, IAS and PAYG.
Auditing
Partnered with auditors to prepare yearly audits and ensure compliance with governmental tax guidelines.
Other
Trained and supervised 3 employees, ensuring they maintain fastidious attention to details.
Developed and maintained relationship with hundreds of companies' stakeholders.
Assistant Accountant
Fo Guang Shan Nan Tien Temple
08.2014 - 09.2015
Bookkeeping
Collected and arranged information and entered details into computer database.
Reviewed GL entries and assessed accuracy.
Private English Tutor
N/A
07.2010 - 03.2012
Collaborated with parents to create tutoring sessions appropriate for student's age, learning preference and learning style.
Assisted children with daily homework tasks by uncovering and removing obstacles to success.
Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce anxiety of failure in writing.
Measured outcomes and progress of students using benchmark assessments.