Kinjal Khachar
Melbourne
Summary
Experienced Accountant with expertise in financial reporting, tax compliance, and process optimization. Skilled in managing month-end close, financial reconciliations, and payroll processing while ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams, liaising with auditors, and implementing financial controls to enhance efficiency. Proficient in accounting software and dedicated to continuous improvement in financial management and reporting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Management Accountant
Multiworks Australia
04.2023 - Current
- Managing EOM processes for 4 different entities: including - Posting month-end adjustment and accrual journals, management of FAR and Hire purchase register, preparing and submitting BAS reports for all entities to ATO.
- Assist with preparation and management of the FBT return process, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
- Developing comprehensive financial reports for senior management, facilitating effective decision-making based on accurate data insights.
- Optimised month-end closing procedures by streamlining workflow processes, reducing time taken from 20 days to 10 days without compromising accuracy or detail level achieved.
- Preparing budget and forecast reports as well as providing ongoing analysis on budget versus actual to track the costs and minimise where possible.
- Leading Payroll, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams, providing support, guidance, and training to enhance processes.
- Maintaining exceptional relationships with stakeholders, ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Collaborating closely with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring timely completion of audit procedures without any significant findings or adjustments required.
- Supported the implementation of a new payroll system, resulting in more efficient payroll processing and improved collaboration between departments.
Accountant
Sonic Healthcare
03.2022 - 04.2023
- EOM processing including, checking the accuracy of coded invoices, posting month-end/adjustment journals, reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts and preparing the financial reports.
- Management of Fixed Assets register and Pre-payments schedule as part of month end process.
- Supporting Financial Controller with budget/forecast preparation, and preparing financial statements.
- Preparing the BAS reports and assist in end of financial year duties and responding to audit requests.
- Reviewing and preparing payroll reports, including preparation and submission of time sheet report for all doctors.
- Collaborating with Accounts Payable team and Accounts Receivable teams for process improvements and regular support.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with external auditors, ensuring smooth and efficient audit process.
Assistant Accountant
Swimming Australia
04.2017 - 05.2022
- Perform month end tasks including reconciling balance sheet/general ledger items, journal processing, data analysis, and business partnering with related teams to identify the gaps/issues to reach a positive outcome.
- Assisting GM of Finance with preparing budget and forecast, preparing financial statements and finance dashboard as well as assist with annual audit and end of year financial reporting.
- Managed end to end payroll processing and statutory compliance (Superannuation, Payroll Tax, BAS, STP, Workcover etc.).
- Oversea Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivable officer to ensure the processes are followed as per set standards.
- Point of contact of finance team and system administrator for cloud-based HR and finance systems to assist staff with their setup/training/queries.
- Review internal processes and suggest/implement necessary steps to improve and maintain them.
- Implemented automated Finance and Expense Management software, facilitating paperless processes.
- Established and automated HR/Payroll systems, promoting modern and efficient operations.
Assistant Accountant
ARC International Oceania
01.2012 - 05.2017
- Managed full function of Accounts Payable processes from preparing the purchase orders to preparing timely payments for local and international entities.
- Managed full function of Accounts Receivable, resolved aged invoices, and managed intercompany reconciliations.
- Assisted Financial Controller with EOM reports, General Ledger reconciliation as well as yearly auditing.
- Preparing aging reports, cash flow reports, and forecasting incoming payments to ensure monthly cash targets are achieved.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide guidelines and assistance when required.
- Played a crucial role in successfully relocating and establishing the office + showroom in Sydney.
Accounts Officer
Calendar Club Australia
11.2009 - 01.2012
- Execute the new operator onboarding processes, including accurate maintenance of their details to ensure smooth operation of individual kiosks.
- Process Accounts Payable and Account Receivable in timely manner, regular reconciliation of bank accounts, as well as preparing weekly cash flow reports and sales reports to distribute to relevant stake holders.
- Assisting Senior Accountant with internal staff and contractor wages as well as annual stocktake, product costing & pricing related processes as part of annual audit.
- Supported audit preparations by compiling relevant documentation and addressing inquiries from both internal and external auditors.
- Collaborated with team members on special projects, such as system implementations or process redesigns, resulting in increased operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelors of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
South Gujarat University
01-2005
Skills
- Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Process Optimization & Improvement
- System Implementation & Administration
- Strategic Problem-Solving & Solutions
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Payroll Management & Compliance
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Leadership & Team Development
Accomplishments
- Identified gaps in AP, AR, and HR/Payroll processes, fostering a high-performance environment.
- Assisted with successful implementation of efficient Finance and HR/Payroll systems.
- Implemented Month-end checklist for task tracking, ensuring timely month-end completion.
- Streamlined monthly credit card statements and submission processes, improving efficiency.
- Created process manuals for Month-end, AP, and AR, enhancing procedural clarity.
- Promoted a cross-training culture, ensuring operational continuity during absences.
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant - Currently Studying
Timeline
Management Accountant
Multiworks Australia
04.2023 - Current
Accountant
Sonic Healthcare
03.2022 - 04.2023
Assistant Accountant
Swimming Australia
04.2017 - 05.2022
Assistant Accountant
ARC International Oceania
01.2012 - 05.2017
Accounts Officer
Calendar Club Australia
11.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelors of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
South Gujarat University
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