JOANNA ISKANDER

• Undertaking key responsibility for end-to-end management of accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoice validation, recording, and tracking payment, managing vendor relationships and resolving payment discrepancies
• Conduct weekly payroll processing using Xero Payroll, handling employee time tracking, wage calculations, and tax withholding, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and accurately maintain employee records
• Managing payments to subcontractors, verifying work completion, processing invoices, and issuing payments according to contractual terms
• Maintain accurate records of subcontractor transactions and payments
• Monitoring cash flow on a regular basis, analysing income and expenses to forecast future cash needs, developing strategies to enhance cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity for business operations
• Implementing effective debt management strategies to lessen outstanding receivables, regularly following up with customers on overdue accounts, negotiate payment terms, and coordinate debt collection efforts
• Performing monthly reconciliations of bank and credit card statements in Xero, identifying discrepancies and ensuring accuracy in financial records
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies promptly
• Preparing and lodging Business Activity Statements (BAS) and Instalment Activity Statements (IAS) accurately and on time, keeping updated on tax regulations and ensuring compliance with GST, payroll tax, and other statutory requirements
• Generating financial reports and statements using Xero and other accounting tools, analysing financial data to provide insights into business performance, preparing management reports for stakeholders and management review

• Providing a holistic approach to business ownership, managing a range of financial services work, whilst ensuring to deliver expertise to the target market and valued customers
• Managing payroll processes using MYOB, including employee wage calculation, tax deductions, superannuation contributions, and payroll reporting, ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and timely payment of salaries
• Conducting regular reconciliations of bank and credit card statements in MYOB, matching transactions, identifying discrepancies, and ensuring accuracy in financial records
• Serving as a primary point of contact for suppliers and clients, managing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining positive relationships, coordinating with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of goods and services
• Supporting project management activities by assisting with project administration, budget tracking, and project documentation, ensuring projects are completed within budget and on schedule
• Processing electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments to suppliers, contractors, and employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments
• Verify payment details and reconcile payments in MYOB to maintain accurate financial records
• Preparing documentation and assist with the audit process conducted by external accountants, ensuring all financial records and supporting documentation are organised and readily available for audit purposes

• Reviewing and optimising workflows to ensure the consistency and accuracy of accounting information, identifying opportunities to streamline international reporting processes effectively
• Providing comprehensive administrative support across all organisational levels, maintaining meticulous records for employees, clients, and suppliers while safeguarding confidentiality
• Overseeing all aspects of NZ/Australian accounting and finance processes, including producing detailed monthly P&L reports, sales reports, and year-end reports accurately

(Maternity Leave Absence from 2009 - 2011)

I subcontracted to both Companies: City Rendering and Coastal Plumbing at the same premises