Louise Sousa
Concord,NSW
Summary
Experienced & resourceful Assistant Accountant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Motivated and focused on accuracy, detail-oriented and methodical to maintain accurate, compliant records and controls.
Excel in analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth financial operations and effective collaboration with team members.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Manildra Group
Gladesville, NSW
10.2006 - Current
- Ensured compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations
- Prepared account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
- Processed accounts payable in an accurate manner according to company policy.
- Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
- Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for all accounting documents.
- Reconciled vendor accounts and ensured timely payment of bills and expenses.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Assisted in the implementation of new accounting software and systems.
- Provided support for external auditors during annual audit engagements.
- Created reports to track additions, disposals, transfers and impairments of fixed assets
- Reconciled expenses and financial records.
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients, and account holders.
- Maintained confidentiality of financial information and employee records.
- Prepared ad-hoc financial reports as requested by management.
- Reporting of financial data for statistically analysis to ABS
- Processing of payroll related payments and reconciliation
- Reconciling of company credit cards & employee expenses
Accounts Payable
Manildra Group
Gladesville, NSW
04.2004 - 07.2006
- Maintained vendor files, ensuring all documents were up-to-date and accurate.
- Processed employee expense reports according to company policy.
- Assisted with month-end close process by preparing accruals and other related tasks.
- Prepared checks for vendors in a timely manner.
- Processed incoming payments in accordance with company policy.
- Investigated customer queries regarding payment status or account balances.
- Maintained an organized filing system for all financial records.
- Performed other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.
- Assisted with internal and external audits as needed, providing requested documentation promptly.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to processing payments.
- Communicated regularly with vendors via phone, email, or mail regarding invoice inquiries or payment requests.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors through excellent customer service skills.
- Verified coding of invoices to ensure proper general ledger posting.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
Education
Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
TAFE
Baulkham Hills02-2000
High School Diploma -
John Paul II Catholic College
Marayong 10-1996
Skills
- Payment Processing
- Attention to Detail, accuracy
- GL reconciliation
- Expense account management
- Work Prioritization
- Journal Entries
- Statement Reconciliation
- Managing Fixed Asset records & Fleet Management
- Managing of all International Vendor invoices and payments
- Bank Reconciliation
- Assist & manage integrations of New System implementations
- SAP experience
- Training and development of skills
- Implement process improvements for accuracy
- Credit Card Reconcilations
- Assist with EOFY Audit
- Liase with internal departments
- Problem Solving and proactive
- Effective communication
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Manildra Group
10.2006 - Current
Accounts Payable
Manildra Group
04.2004 - 07.2006
Diploma in Accounting - Accounting
TAFE
High School Diploma -
John Paul II Catholic College