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LIJO VARGHESE JACOB

HARRISDALE

Summary

Detail-oriented Accountant with more than 10 years effectively maintaining accurate accounting information for large-scale financial organizations. History working as part of financial team to manage diverse financial functions, tax management and reporting. Works closely with executive management on complex mergers and acquisitions and divestitures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Accountant

THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INCORPORATED
11.2018 - Current
  • Preparation of Profit and Loss statement and balance sheet.
  • Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
  • Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
  • Managing all accounts receivable and payable functions.
  • Prepare quarterly BAS statements including GST collected & paid and PAYG withheld.
  • Keeping accounts using specifically developed accounts software & Excel spreadsheets.
  • Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
  • Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.

Logistics Coordinator

SADLEIRS LOGISTICS
09.2020 - 06.2022
  • Conducted investigations to resolve issues related to logistics and cargo movements.
  • Prepared and documented shipment activities and cargo movements to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
  • Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
  • Monitored inbound and outbound freight operations to establish timely delivery of packages.
  • Scheduled and coordinated containers and trains to maximize productivity and maintain organized calendar.
  • Generated monthly performance reports to track and analyze shipping trends.
  • Liaised with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth operations.
  • Coordinated shipments and tracked progress to facilitate timely delivery.
  • Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
  • Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
  • Studied data to identify trends and patterns in transportation activity.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to reduce costs and improve quality of service.

Inventory Coordinator

Sigma Health Care
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Investigated and resolved variances in inventory counts on monthly basis.
  • Managed all related documentation and records for department.
  • Performed full inventory counts every five days.
  • Purchased new supplies in line with projections and current inventory levels.
  • Recorded information, shortages, and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate.
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Monitored and adjusted inventory levels to meet customer needs and demands.
  • Implemented systems for tracking and managing stock levels with accuracy and precision.
  • Developed materials to educate staff on proper inventory management techniques.

Accountant

Sparrows Offshore Services
12.2013 - 03.2016
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Prepare invoices, journal entries and reporting on a daily basis
  • Perform Payroll, payments, cash flow forecast, purchase invoices, prepare purchase orders and create suppliers in accounting software
  • Work with accounting team to maintain monthly external and internal financial reports
  • Review Global accounting entries, consolidations and reconciliations for reasonableness
  • Intercompany invoicing and account reconciliations
  • Prepare mobilization documents for offshore crews
  • Liaison with European, Asian, and Indian accounting personnel
  • Coordinate requests from the field for monthly accruals and P&L research

Accountant

Foreshore Technical LLC
04.2011 - 04.2013
  • Processing payment for UAE & Foreign Vendors as per agreed timelines in Service Level Agreements.
  • Review documents received from various suppliers, ensure completeness in terms of approvals and adequacy of supporting.
  • Vendor Reconciliation – Ensure vendors are reconciled every month. Besides reconciliation, based on findings, highlight areas that pose a risk to the business
  • Coordinating with Sales team and customers for Invoices & payments
  • Ageing Analysis, reconciliation of Customers accounts and follow up for due payments
  • Maintaining credit control, deposit and accounting of payments received from customers
  • Prepare bank reconciliation statements and G/L Schedules
  • Process vendor and staff payments as per the company norms
  • Processing HR payments like Temp staff salary, Advance Salary, HR petty cash, Final settlements, Travel advance & settlements
  • Prepare bank reconciliation statements and G/L Schedules
  • Administer the monthly closing process by ensuring all entries for accrual, Prepayments, depreciation, amortization, provision etc have been accounted

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management

Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala

MBA - Finance

Bharathiar
India

Certificate IV - Accounting

TAFE
Perth

Skills

  • Non-Compliance Assessment
  • Reports and Documentation
  • Audit Financial Records
  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Produce Financial Statements
  • Business Operations and Forecasting
  • Compliance Software
  • Accounting and Bookkeeping
  • Accruals and Provisions
  • Account Reconciliation Processes
  • Accounts Payable and Receivable
  • Journal Entries

Timeline

Logistics Coordinator

SADLEIRS LOGISTICS
09.2020 - 06.2022

Accountant

THE MAR THOMA PARISH PERTH INCORPORATED
11.2018 - Current

Inventory Coordinator

Sigma Health Care
10.2018 - 10.2019

Accountant

Sparrows Offshore Services
12.2013 - 03.2016

Accountant

Foreshore Technical LLC
04.2011 - 04.2013

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Business Management

Mahatma Gandhi University

MBA - Finance

Bharathiar

Certificate IV - Accounting

TAFE
LIJO VARGHESE JACOB