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Kishore Garapati

Manor Lakes,VIC

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

Hybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programs

Summary

Professional with comprehensive experience in financial accounting. Skilled in financial reporting, budget management, and regulatory compliance. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving measurable results. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Financial Accountant / Finance Analyst

CSL Behring
12.2022 - 09.2025
  • Prepared and analyzed financial statements to ensure compliance with accounting standards.
  • Managed month-end close processes, ensuring timely reporting of financial results.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Led initiatives to automate reporting processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
  • Conducted variance analysis to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance.

Management Accountant

Ubertas Operations
Notting Hill, VIC
02.2020 - 11.2022
  • Implemented financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize operational efficiency through data-driven analysis.
  • Developed financial forecasts and budgets to support strategic planning and decision-making.
  • Analyzed financial statements to identify trends and provide actionable insights for management.
  • Collaborated closely with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring timely completion of audit procedures without any significant findings or adjustments required.
  • Prepared thorough reports, commentaries and financial statements.
  • Conducted variance analyses between actual results and forecasts, identifying areas of improvement for future budgeting cycles.

Assistant Accountant

Windsor Hotel and Restaurants
Melbourne, VIC
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Managed monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Assisted in preparing financial statements and supporting schedules for audits.
  • Streamlined invoicing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Developed and maintained financial spreadsheets using advanced Excel functions.
  • Conducted variance analysis to identify trends and inform budgeting decisions.
  • Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
  • Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
  • Assisted in preparation of variance analysis reports, providing valuable insights into financial performance.

Accounts Officer

Findex
12.2012 - 12.2014
  • Managed daily financial transactions and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Developed and implemented efficient invoicing procedures, reducing processing time significantly.
  • Ensured timely vendor payments by managing invoice processing and expense tracking systems.
  • Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
  • Improved financial accuracy by streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes.
  • Updated general ledger of accounts with current, accurate and industry-compliant data to meet all internal and external audit requirements.

Education

Masters - Accounting

University Of Ballarat
Ballarat
06.2008 - 06.2010

Bachelors - Accounting And Commerce

Andhra University
India
07.2003 - 06.2006

Advance Diploma - Accounting

CPA
CPA
01.2024 - Current

Skills

Accounts payable and receivable

Financial modeling

Bank reconciliation

Financial reporting

General ledger management

Account reconciliation

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Business development

Budget development

Debt management

Fixed asset management

Financial planning

ERP systems

Variance analysis

Balance sheet preparation

General ledger accounting

Financial data analysis

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

SAP Hana, BPC

Oracle - Netsuite & Opera

MYOB

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Telugu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Cooking

Gardening

Graphic Designs

Watching Movies

Quote

If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.
Steve Jobs

Affiliations

Associate Member of CPA

Timeline

Advance Diploma - Accounting

CPA
01.2024 - Current

Financial Accountant / Finance Analyst

CSL Behring
12.2022 - 09.2025

Management Accountant

Ubertas Operations
02.2020 - 11.2022

Assistant Accountant

Windsor Hotel and Restaurants
01.2015 - 01.2020

Accounts Officer

Findex
12.2012 - 12.2014

Masters - Accounting

University Of Ballarat
06.2008 - 06.2010

Bachelors - Accounting And Commerce

Andhra University
07.2003 - 06.2006

Technical

·         Accounts Payable: Sage Accpac, QuickBooks, Oracle, APS and MYOB

·         Accounts Receivable:  Oracle, Sage Accpac, APS, Micros

·         Payroll: Wage Easy

·         ERP systems and Oracle

·         Intermediate Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel Applications

Kishore Garapati