Khushal Derashri
Ferntree Gully,VIC
Summary
Experienced finance and administration professional with a background in accounts payable, invoicing, reconciliations, and BAS preparation. Skilled in supporting CFOs and finance teams with accurate reporting and process improvements. Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with a strong focus on efficiency and compliance.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and proactive in taking on responsibilities beyond core duties. I value teamwork, clear communication, and continuous learning. Outside of work, I completed the Oxfam 100 km hike and have traveled solo to Alaska, reflecting my resilience and sense of adventure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Horner Recruitment
Melbourne, VIC
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Streamline the financial report via built-in formulas and pivot tables, automating data entry.
- Improved visibility on cash flow and sped up the month-end reporting process.
- Built a tracking system that follows each order from request to delivery, flagging delays, and regularly updating the CFO.
- Centralized office supply system to improve inventory tracking and prevent last-minute shortages.
- Created digital checklists for routine tasks, such as cleaning schedules and mail distribution, to ensure consistency and accountability.
- Volunteered to sit with the CFO to understand the process of compiling BAS, and learned how to prepare accurate financial data for meetings.
Treasurer
Shishukunj Melbourne
Ferntree Gully, VIC
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Developed a system to flag overdue invoices and automate follow-ups, which significantly improved cash flow and reduced outstanding payments.
- Created Excel templates with error-checking formulas to speed up bank and GL reconciliations, reducing errors, and saving valuable time during month-end close.
- Built an automated compliance calendar with reminders for ACNC and ATO reporting deadlines, ensuring 100% on-time submissions, and avoiding penalties.
- Designed standardized report templates and introduced variance analyses comparing actuals to budgets, providing clearer insights that helped management make faster, informed decisions.
- Compiled comprehensive audit files early and acted as a liaison with auditors to resolve queries quickly, leading to a smoother, faster audit process.
Customer Advisor-Banking
NAB
Docklands, VIC
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Consistently went beyond standard offerings by actively listening to customer needs and tailoring product and service recommendations, increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed a checklist to ensure all account-opening and lending processes were thorough and accurate, reducing errors and speeding up transaction times.
- Proactively educated customers on Smarter Banking tools, helping them transition smoothly to digital platforms, and enhancing their banking convenience and security.
- Regularly reviewed and updated customer details to ensure accuracy, which improved service quality and reduced issues related to outdated information.
- Took the initiative to participate in ongoing training programs and shared new knowledge with team members, fostering a supportive environment that enhanced overall team performance.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Deakin University
Burwood, VIC03-2025
Some College (No Degree) - HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Development And Growth
Laverton, VICSome College (No Degree) - Presentation Training
Toastmasters International
Rowville Some College (No Degree) - Data Privacy & Security Training
NAB
Docklands, VICSome College (No Degree) - Cybersecurity Awareness
LinkedIn Learning
OnlineSome College (No Degree) - The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze Level)
The Knox School
Wantirna South, VICSkills
- Financial analysis and forecasting
- Process improvement
- Advanced Excel and financial tools
- Regulatory compliance and risk awareness
- Cash flow management
- Project support or cross-functional collaboration
- Digital transformation awareness
- Ethical judgment and confidentiality
Accomplishments
Young Leader Award – Knox City Council
Oxfam Trailwalker finisher: 100 km challenge
Most culturally inclusive innovation award – Spark Deakin internship
Global animal conservation supporter
ActionAid Child Rights Advocate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Horner Recruitment
03.2025 - 06.2025
Treasurer
Shishukunj Melbourne
01.2024 - 03.2025
Customer Advisor-Banking
NAB
03.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
Deakin University
Some College (No Degree) - HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Development And Growth
Some College (No Degree) - Presentation Training
Toastmasters International
Some College (No Degree) - Data Privacy & Security Training
NAB
Some College (No Degree) - Cybersecurity Awareness
LinkedIn Learning
Some College (No Degree) - The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze Level)
The Knox School
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