Karla Zivkovic
Summary
Senior Accountant with over 10 years of experience at Collins & Co, proficient in tax strategy development and client relationship building, significantly enhancing firm success. Skilled in accounting software like Xero and MYOB, and experienced in mentoring junior staff. Demonstrates adaptability and excels in high-pressure environments, ensuring client satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accountant
Collins & Co
07.2012 - Current
- Manage 35 clients with multiply entities.
- Mentored junior accountants, enhancing their professional development and contributing to the overall success of the firm.
- Developed comprehensive tax strategies for clients, optimising deductions and minimising liabilities.
- Completed in-depth research into tax issues affecting value shifting to offer advice to clients.
- Assisted clients in utilising small business CGT concessions.
- Prepared financial statements and income tax returns for individuals, companies, trusts and estates.
- Prepared monthly journal entries and reconciliations.
- Conducted face to face training to our offshore branch.
- Provided in-house deceased estate training to accounting staff.
- Liaise with third parties on behalf of clients (ATO, WorkCover, SRO, Finance brokers, external accountants).
- Promoting firm culture by assist and attending in social events.
- Proficient in FYI Docs, XPM, CAS360, MYOBAE practice manager, Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Reckon.
Receptionist
Advanced Hair Studio
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately
- End of day reconciliation
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Opening and closing of the premises.
Processing Associate
Fiserv
03.2006 - 07.2012
- Processing of 'special answer' cheques to ensure customers have access to their funds within three working days.
- Distributing work to employees.
- ensuring cheques are processed correctly for the next phase.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Victoria University
MelbourneAdvanced Diploma - Accounting
Victoria University
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Proficient in accounting software; Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks and Reckon
- Ability to empathise with clients, to build strong relationship
- Capable of supervising and mentoring junior staff
- Proficient in managing numerous task effectively in high-pressure situations
- Adaptable to change
- Skilled in Microsoft Word and Excel
Reference
References can be provided upon request.
Timeline
Senior Accountant
Collins & Co
07.2012 - Current
Receptionist
Advanced Hair Studio
05.2012 - 07.2012
Processing Associate
Fiserv
03.2006 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Business - Accounting
Victoria University
Advanced Diploma - Accounting
Victoria University
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