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Joseph Kannanaikal

Summary

Dedicated and detail-oriented administration Accounts and Administration Officer with 8 years of experience in managing financial operations, payroll, and office administration. Proven ability to handle diverse tasks and responsibilities with a strong commitment to optimizing processes and improving productivity.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Accountant

Coral Homes
10.2023 - Current

Monthly Management Reports.
• Construction Targets
• Home-Owners Warranty Certificate Projection Report
• Month End Cash Flow Projections and analysis
• Update and Maintain Display program budgets/projections
• Margin Erosion Reporting

• Weekly calculate and pay the sales commission for the sales team.

• Create report Profit at Job completion

• Create report Margin at Site Start

• Review Insurance claims monthly

• Review and prepare for yearly Insurance renewals documents and reports.

• Cash and Work in Progress Report

• Jobs not proceeding Report


Compliance with Workers Compensation and Payroll Tax legislation
• Manage systems in place to identify Contractors for which we owe Payroll Tax
• Report monthly total spend with these contractors to Payroll for inclusion in monthly payroll tax payments
• Manage contractors to ensure compliance with Workers Compensation and Payroll Tax Legislation (and
internal policy requirements regarding contractors)
• Report on Contractors not engaging others
• Conduct internal audits on Payroll Tax support documentation for Contractors
• Conduct internal audits on Contractor agreements for compliance with legislation
• Play the lead role in any Workers Compensation or Payroll Tax reviews / audits dealing with Contractors


Review Credit Applications
• Review and amend Credit Applications from Suppliers and (in some cases) Subcontractors
• Liaise with procurement regarding Credit Application clauses and reflect their recommendations in the proposed amendments

• Submit recommended amendments for review and issue final signed applications to suppliers /
subcontractors once validly signed


Project Improvements
• Take on projects designed to drive efficiencies within the Department (as directed by Financial controller)
• Maintain Project plans for projects including details breakdown of tasks within the project and dates for each
task and overall project completion date


Other
• Assist/support the Financial Controller as required and perform any other appropriate duties as directed by
Management within the scope of the position
• Drive business initiatives as outlined by the business
• Drive team performance using effective and collaborative communication
• Manage dispute resolution effectively and in a timely manner
• Participate and contribute to an effective and productive team environment
• Provide effective feedback and suggested improvements to processes and systems
• Actively participate in the performance review process
• Attend workflow and other relevant team meetings as required

Accounts & Administrative Officer

Mercury Hospitality Group
02.2020 - 10.2023

Companies within the Group


  • Nonna's Italian (Harbourtown),
  • Nonna's Italian (Chermside),
  • House of Brews,
  • Blue Water Grill,
  • Baskk Italian


Payroll & Financial Administration:

  • Managed weekly payroll processing for 150 employees, ensuring the accuracy of hours worked, deductions, and additions.
  • Ensured timely and accurate submission of payroll taxes, including superannuation and withholding taxes, to government authorities.
  • Maintained accurate records and ensured PAYG was lodged monthly with the ATO, meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Employee & Legal Compliance:
  • Onboarded new employees, maintaining personnel records and ensuring all documentation was in line with company policies.
  • Assisted with audits and ensured compliance with internal financial and payroll regulations.
  • Managed the renewal and compliance of licenses, including work cover, food, and liquor licenses.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents, such as contracts and internal policies, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
  • Financial Reporting & Reconciliation:
  • Supported internal stakeholders by preparing timely and accurate financial reports, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
  • Prepared weekly Cost of Goods reports to assist directors with financial monitoring and decision-making.
  • Conducted balance sheet reconciliations, identified discrepancies, and collaborated with team members for resolution.
  • Vendor & Financial Administration:
  • Managed accounts payable, ensuring all payments to vendors were processed on time and in accordance with agreed terms.
  • Reconciled bank statements to ensure financial accuracy, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
  • General Administration & Support:
  • Supported accountants and financial controllers with administrative tasks, maintaining operational efficiency and accuracy.
  • Coordinated scheduling, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior management.
  • Performed various administrative duties to streamline operations and support business needs.

Assistant Accounts & Admin

Patathil Solutions
07.2015 - 07.2019
  • Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
  • Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
  • Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
  • Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
  • Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc
  • As assigned
  • Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
  • Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
  • Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
  • Assist with other accounting projects

Education

Master of Professional Accounting / Master of Business Administration -

Holmes Institute
01.2021

Bachelors of Commerce - undefined

Gujarat University
01.2015

Skills

  • Invoicing and collections
  • Month-end reports
  • Payroll operations
  • Cost accounting
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Mail sorting
  • Payment processing
  • Financial reporting
  • Payroll processing
  • Filing and data archiving
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Assistant Accountant

Coral Homes
10.2023 - Current

Accounts & Administrative Officer

Mercury Hospitality Group
02.2020 - 10.2023

Assistant Accounts & Admin

Patathil Solutions
07.2015 - 07.2019

Bachelors of Commerce - undefined

Gujarat University

Master of Professional Accounting / Master of Business Administration -

Holmes Institute
Joseph Kannanaikal