Krishmeeta Shandil

• Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
• Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
• Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
• Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
• Examined financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance.
• Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.

Accomplishments

• Gained proficiency in Syft reporting and Smart Workpapers
• Gained knowledge and experience in Australian Tax through training and hands on experience

• Prepare financial statements, budgets, forecasts and management reports for clients using Xero, MYOB and Spotlight Reporting
• Manage accounts receivable and payable, reconcile bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
• Monitor compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and company procedures.
• Prepare tax returns, GSTs, FBT and Payroll filing by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
• Report on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Collaborated with external auditors for audit purposes
• Present audit results to client teams, delivering information in non-technical terms for easy understanding.
• Manage and train junior team members through buddy program to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist clients in determining business strategy and achieving profitability goals.

Accomplishments

• Gained proficiency in MYOB, Xero, Spotlight and CCH workpapers in a short period of time
• Being able to manage a variety of portfolios of client such as individuals, trusts, companies, partnerships and many more
• Single handedly managing more than 15 regular clients and providing them advisory service
• Successfully mentoring and building on my leadership skills through training junior team members

In the past two and half years I have gained vast knowledge and skills through exposure to complex business structures. I have also gained experience of auditing FMC reporting entity.

• Reviewed and evaluated internal control systems, financial records, and accounting systems to ensure accuracy of information.
• Analysed financial data and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential areas of fraud or non-compliance.
• Identified discrepancies in financial documents, investigated causes, and proposed solutions.
• Assisted in preparing audit plans based on established objectives and standards.
• Prepared detailed audit workpapers for review by senior auditors.
• Drafted reports summarizing audit results while highlighting any irregularities or inconsistencies found during the process.
• Interacted regularly with clients to discuss audit progress, findings, and recommendations.
• Reviewed client documentation including contracts, invoices, bank statements.
• Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks within set deadlines.

Accomplishments

• Successfully completed audits of more than 100 forests
• Trained up all the incoming team members assisting with the audit
• Completed all the audits and assisted the audit partner and providing audit opinions before the deadline.

• Maintain accurate financial records and prepared monthly reports for the church board.
• Prepare and monitored annual budgets, ensuring financial goals were met.
• Assist in developing plans to increase fundraising revenues from individual donors, grants and other sources.
• Developed procedures for handling cash transactions, including deposits, withdrawals and transfers of funds.
• Reviewed contracts with vendors to ensure best value for money spent.
• Provided guidance on complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition and cost allocation methods.
• Advised staff on proper record-keeping techniques related to finance matters.
• Monitor performance against budgeted resources, alerting management when variances occur.
• Performed periodic reviews of internal controls over finances to identify weaknesses or areas needing improvement.
• Presented financial information at board meetings and AGM's as requested.
• Actively participated in strategic planning initiatives related to finance matters.
• Created quarterly and annual budgets to support organizational needs and expenses.
• Committing 20 hours per month for ongoing management and overview

Accomplishments

• Successfully assisted in making St Peter's church solvent post Covid
• Succeed in implementing proper accounts management and cashflow process
• Succeed in convincing the wider St Peter's community about the positive financial position of the church with current and projected financial cashflow

• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for the Executive Committee.
• Provided guidance and advice to members of the Executive Committee on strategic planning, policy issues, financial management, and operational decisions.
• Monitored committee performance and progress against established goals.
• Participated in meetings with other committees to discuss important matters related to the organization.
• Directed the development of long-term strategies for the Executive Committee to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Organized events related to the EKTA's initiatives.
• Managed communications between members of different committees, government departments and community partners.

Accomplishments

• Successfully set up and ran a ethnic foodbank for more than 2 years as the operations lead
• Promoted Ekta's community work during Covid by doing interview with media outlets.
• Assisted in organising successful cultural and indentured system workshops and talks

• Greet and register recipients upon arrival at the food bank.
• Organize and distributed food packages according to client needs.
• Collect sort, and repackage donations from local businesses.
• Maintain a clean and orderly workspace throughout shift.
• Collaborate with other volunteers to ensure efficient operation of the food bank.
• Develop relationships with community partners to increase donations of food items.
• Inspect incoming shipments for quality control purposes.
• Conduct outreach activities within the community to raise awareness about hunger issues.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in existing procedures or processes.
• Assist with fundraising efforts by soliciting donations from local organizations.

• Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
• Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
• Organized stockroom shelves, racks and bins according to store layout and product categories.
• Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
• Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
• Monitored stock levels to facilitate restocking and replenishment of shelves and performed stocktakes
• Trained new staff and managed the store in the absence of the manager