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John Chacon

Sippy Downs,QLD

Summary

Detail- oriented team player with strong communication skills.

Resourceful Accounting professional with 5 years experience.

Hardworking and passionate employee who enjoys a challenge


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Auditor

BDO Australia
03.2018 - Current
  • Critically analyse prior year WIP for each job and prepare budget based on actual hours performed to complete the job.
  • Critically analyse the actual to budget and escalate discrepancies to manager and partner.
  • Maintain open communication with management and act as the main point of communication throughout the audit process and manage all stakeholders expectations.
  • perform variance analysis review of financial statement areas compared to the prior year and liaise with client to gain an understanding on significant year-on-year movements.
  • Critically perform substantive analytical procedures on key financial areas( payroll) using key assumptions and liaise with management to understand significant movements above thresholds set.
  • Create financial statements and critically assess note disclosures in line with the legislative requirements.
  • Work closely with key management and finance staff to critically review financials to ensure accurate financial reporting is achieved.
  • Critically analyse client's revenue recognition policy to be in line with IFRS 15 Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
  • Critically assess clients application of AASB 16 Leases.
  • Critically review client's reporting of financial statements to ensure reporting is in line with the Australian Accounting Standards.
  • Evaluate clients internal control procedures and and report all control weaknesses to all stakeholders in a timely manner and recommend possible solutions.
  • Critically review clients inherent risks and develop an audit strategy to mitigate risks relating to the audit.
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in order to create an effective working relationship.
  • Critically review work papers and provide constructive feedback in a timely manner in order to maintain an effective outcome.

Queensland Corporate Account Manager

Cabots Australia
03.2008 - 08.2014
  • Effectively lead a sales team by implementing sales strategies to maximise state sales.
  • Effectively grow Cabots market share through the Bunnings channel by closely working with Bunnings State Manager and Store managers.
  • Critically review Queensland store sales and identify opportunities for each individual store and provide an effective solution.
  • Critically review Queensland Inventory balance and implement strategies to control inventory accordingly.
  • Review each sales representatives areas and identify opportunities within each area.
  • Develop effective working relationships with the Queensland team by promoting a professional and open communication channel.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Accounting

Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Financial Planning

University of Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast, QLD
11.2017

Skills

  • Ability to build an maintain relationships with all stakeholders
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Risk Management
  • Advanced excel skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Sound knowledge of Revenue recognition
  • Sound knowledge of Lease Accounting
  • Time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills

Interests

Water sports (Surfing, Kite surfing and paddle boarding)

Triathlons

Personal Health and Fitness

Timeline

Senior Auditor

BDO Australia
03.2018 - Current

Queensland Corporate Account Manager

Cabots Australia
03.2008 - 08.2014

Graduate Diploma - Accounting

Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Financial Planning

University of Sunshine Coast

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