Irtaza Haider Hussain
Dulcot,TAS
Summary
With a diverse background in finance and a drive to succeed, I am a goal-oriented individual who possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience. As a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants UK, an associate of CPA Australia, and a graduate of Macquarie University, I have a keen eye for detail and a proven ability to analyze large volumes of data to help organizations meet their goals. Currently working as a Finance Manager at Ripehouse Advisory, I specialize in corporate finance and have been recognized for my outstanding academic performance with a merit certificate. As a seasoned professional in finance and accounting, I bring a robust skill set to the table that includes proficiency in Budgeting and forecasting, technical income tax concepts, receivables and payables management, payroll management, process automation, policy implementation, MS Excel, financial reporting. My strong work ethic and dedication to excellence make me a valuable asset to any team. Let's connect to explore how my expertise can contribute to your organization's success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Manager & Controllers
Ripehouse Advisory
06.2024 - Current
- Oversee Accounts Receivable Process and AR account control
- Oversee Accounts Receivable Process and AR account control
- Oversee Accounts Payable Process and communicate with suppliers
- Daily Bank reconciliation
- Processing fortnightly Payroll
- Project reconciliation
- Provide management or accounting reports when requested and support for internal and external benchmarking analysis for different projects
- Prepare assigned end-of-month journals (clearing of monthly cash receipts, prepayments, accruals etc.) and balance sheet reconciliations
- Prepare all tax-related workings and reports to support corporate tax filings and lodgements.
- Preparation and lodgement of monthly BAS, Super, and Payroll tax statements.
- Daily management of the Finance Team
Bookkeeper
Qmulus Bookkeeping
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Engage with clients to manage bookkeeping tasks, including BAS, AP, AR, STP, Payroll, Bank Reconciliation, Superannuation and management reports
- Collaborate with management and fellow bookkeepers for seamless operations
- Assist clients in adopting business systems and app solutions
- Cultivate enduring client relationships, offering continuous support and conducting meetings
- Oversee and mentor junior bookkeepers, providing training and guidance
- Offer training and assistance to clients
- Utilize accounting software, including Xero, MYOB, and QuickBooks, to record and manage financial transactions for clients efficiently
- Facilitate end-to-end payroll processing, including wage calculation, benefits administration, and payroll tax reconciliation at year-end
- Proficiently assigns appropriate codes to financial transactions, ensuring accurate categorization and streamlined reporting
- Execute bank reconciliation procedures precisely, meticulously matching and resolving discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.
Finance Officer
StrongRoom AI
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Preparation of financial reports to provide an overview of the company's financial status and performance
- Preparing the company's budget includes forecasting future income and expenses and ensuring that the spending is within budget limits
- Create and implement accounting policies aligned with ASIC requirements and maintain internal controls
- Process payroll, including quarterly superannuation payments, PAYG, expense claims, monthly sales commissions for the Business development consultants and annual leave provision
- Maintain fixed asset register and run monthly schedule depreciation
- Prepare financial projections for the loan applications, Victorian Government R&D Grant rollover, and loan compliance
- Perform year-end closing process for the income tax lodgment
- Preparation of R&D grant expenditure report for the Radium capital, who files our R&D claim for the Victorian Government
- Prepare Subscription agreements for the customers on DocuSign and Monday.com
- BAS and AS lodgement, including GST reconciliation and Payroll tax lodgement
- Manage account receivables and account payables; process sales invoices, including monthly billing
- Projects: Migrated the company's subsidiaries' accounting records from Myob to Xero
- Prepared Financial projections and Strategic Market landscape and assisted the CEO with the company's Series A capital raising for the expansion in the UK, USA and Europe
- Designed and implement financial policies to strengthen internal controls
- Designed and efficiently implemented the company's onboarding process by integrating Xero and Monday.com
- Designed and implemented payroll and Purchase order processes and policies.
Finance Officer
StrongRoom AI
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Preparation of financial reports to provide an overview of the company's financial status and performance
- Preparing the company's budget includes forecasting future income and expenses and ensuring that the spending is within budget limits
- Create and implement accounting policies aligned with ASIC requirements and maintain internal controls
- Process payroll, including quarterly superannuation payments, PAYG, expense claims, monthly sales commissions for the Business development consultants and annual leave provision
- Maintain fixed asset register and run monthly schedule depreciation
- Prepare financial projections for the loan applications, Victorian Government R&D Grant rollover, and loan compliance
- Perform year-end closing process for the income tax lodgment
- Preparation of R&D grant expenditure report for the Radium capital, who files our R&D claim for the Victorian Government
- Prepare Subscription agreements for the customers on DocuSign and Monday.com
- BAS and AS lodgement, including GST reconciliation and Payroll tax lodgement
- Manage account receivables and account payables; process sales invoices, including monthly billing
- Projects: Migrated the company's subsidiaries' accounting records from Myob to Xero
- Prepared Financial projections and Strategic Market landscape and assisted the CEO with the company's Series A capital raising for the expansion in the UK, USA and Europe
- Designed and implement financial policies to strengthen internal controls
- Designed and efficiently implemented the company's onboarding process by integrating Xero and Monday.com
- Designed and implemented payroll and Purchase order processes and policies.
Bookkeeper
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Preparation of financial reports to provide an overview of the company's financial status and performance
- Preparing the company's budget includes forecasting future income and expenses and ensuring that the spending is within budget limits
- Create and implement accounting policies aligned with ASIC requirements and maintain internal controls
- Process payroll, including quarterly superannuation payments, PAYG, expense claims, monthly sales commissions for the Business development consultants and annual leave provision
- Maintain fixed asset register and run monthly schedule depreciation
- Prepare financial projections for the loan applications, Victorian Government R&D Grant rollover, and loan compliance
- Perform year-end closing process for the income tax lodgment
- Preparation of R&D grant expenditure report for the Radium capital, who files our R&D claim for the Victorian Government
- Prepare Subscription agreements for the customers on DocuSign and Monday.com
- BAS and AS lodgement, including GST reconciliation and Payroll tax lodgement
- Manage account receivables and account payables; process sales invoices, including monthly billing.
Customer Service Assistant
Ampol Australia
02.2017 - 11.2020
- Reconcile daily banking and cash transactions for up to $65,000
- Demonstrate multitasking abilities by serving up to 600 customers a day while ordering, counting and managing inventory
- Won Meal Deal Sales Competition by selling the most meal deal products (double second place)
- Trained up to 8 employees
- Achieved 100% results in mystery shopper program for December 2017 and January 2018
- Received positive feedback from customers through 'voice of customer' program
- Working independently and managing daily paperwork with robust time-management skills.
Finance Intern
Guardian Childcare & Education
01.2020 - 04.2020
Assistant Manager Finance
Lahore Plastic Company
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Analysed and recorded more than 500 invoices and bills into QuickBooks for accurate processing of accounts payable
- Efficiently reconciled bank accounts weekly
- Entering journals to record depreciation, corrected irregularities and allowed for monthly payroll and BAS/IAS (GST, Income Tax PAYG withheld taxes) declarations
- Reconciled more than 2500 customers and vendor balances per month, significantly rectified and detached all the discrepancies effectively
- Prepared BAS for the directors and assisted them in solving problems and improving the performance of various projects
- Trained 3 Junior Accountants during employment period
- Prepared Stock Report for store manager and assisted in managing the stock.
Education
CPA - Accounting and Finance
CPA Australia
01.2025
Master of Accounting - Accounting and Business/Management
Macquarie University
01.2018
ACCA Member - Accounting and Finance
ACCA
01.2016
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
01.2015
Skills
- Teamwork
- Financial Controlling
- Economics
- Financial Management
- Financial Analysis
- Performance Analysis
- Regulatory Compliance
Certification
- Xero Online Bookkeeping
- Verified International Academic
- Xero Australia - Complete Payroll
- Chartered Certified Accountant
Languages
Urdu
English
Personal Information
Title: Finance Manager | Driving Strategic Financial Growth and Efficiency
Timeline
Finance Manager & Controllers
Ripehouse Advisory
06.2024 - Current
Bookkeeper
Qmulus Bookkeeping
11.2023 - 06.2024
Finance Officer
StrongRoom AI
01.2023 - 10.2023
Finance Officer
StrongRoom AI
08.2022 - 09.2022
Bookkeeper
12.2021 - 08.2022
Finance Intern
Guardian Childcare & Education
01.2020 - 04.2020
Customer Service Assistant
Ampol Australia
02.2017 - 11.2020
Assistant Manager Finance
Lahore Plastic Company
03.2016 - 01.2017
CPA - Accounting and Finance
CPA Australia
Master of Accounting - Accounting and Business/Management
Macquarie University
ACCA Member - Accounting and Finance
ACCA
Bachelor's degree - Accounting
Oxford Brookes University
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