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Malindu Pathirana

Melbourne,Australia

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEEAccountantAssistant AccountantAudit TraineeInternal Audit Assistant

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Melbourne, Australia, AU
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefits

Summary

Graduated with a Bachelor of Accounting (Major Accounting). Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with professional verbal and written communication skills. Seeking graduate accounting opportunities.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Espee Accountants
Brandon Park
10.2025 - Current
  • Assisting in the preparation of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and other financial reports)
  • Supporting senior accountants in performing audits, including audit testing and verification of financial records
  • Using Access software for data entry and handling client requirements
  • Conducted reconciliations of bank statements to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Supported senior accountants in tax preparation and filing processes.
  • Developed proficiency in accounting software, enhancing data entry efficiency.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Cleanaway Company, Altona Refinery
Australia
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • Assisted in preparing regularly scheduled reports
  • Supported Finance Manager and Project Manager with office administration tasks
  • Managed report collection, receipt checking, and file storage
  • Compared employee attendance records with payment receipts
  • Assisted Finance Manager with payment verification using Excel

AUDIT TRAINEE

Weerasuriya & Company
Sri Lanka
04.2018 - 09.2019
  • Prepared reconciliation statements
  • Performed audits on company accounts
  • Assisted with stocktaking and inventory management
  • Balanced business accounts
  • Resolved account issues with proper documentation
  • Organized audit-related data reviews

Education

Master of Research - Major Accounting

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne
01-2023

Master of Business Administration & Master of Professional Accounting -

Holmes Institute
Melbourne
02-2025

Bachelor of Accounting - Major Accounting

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne
02-2023

Diploma in Business - undefined

Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS)
Sri Lanka
02-2020

Skills

  • Strong aptitude for mathematics
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Keen interest in the financial system
  • Knowledge of Xero accounting software
  • Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Certification

Associate Member (ASA) CPA Australia

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

Exploring innovation in the financial sector, Accounting and auditing development, Travelling, Charity work

Timeline

ACCOUNTANT TRAINEE

Espee Accountants
10.2025 - Current

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Cleanaway Company, Altona Refinery
05.2023 - 10.2023

AUDIT TRAINEE

Weerasuriya & Company
04.2018 - 09.2019

Diploma in Business - undefined

Nawaloka College of Higher Studies (NCHS)

Bachelor of Accounting - Major Accounting

Swinburne University of Technology

Master of Research - Major Accounting

Swinburne University of Technology

Master of Business Administration & Master of Professional Accounting -

Holmes Institute

Section name

  • Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500)
  • Currently enrolled in a Research Master’s Degree program in Melbourne. Eligible for full-time work rights in Australia and committed to pursuing long-term professional opportunities within the Australian workforce.

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