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MEHAR ALI

Launceston,TAS

Summary

Highly skilled and detail-oriented management & finance professional with extensive experience in all financial reporting, reconciliation, end-to-end payroll and accounts processing. Proficient in management & accounting & softwares including Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, and Workforce 1, with strong knowledge of Australian credit laws, taxation, superannuation, and employment laws. Brings accurate leadership and management skills, excellent communication, and a flexible, professional approach within medium team environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

REGIS
09.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw daily office operations, ensuring efficiency and adherence to company policies.
  • Managed scheduling and coordination of meetings, optimizing time management for executives.
  • Implemented office procedures, enhancing workflow and reducing operational bottlenecks.
  • Developed training materials for new staff, improving onboarding experience and knowledge retention.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
  • Managing 250 staff rosters and personel files.

Finance Officer

RESPECT
05.2025 - 09.2025
  • Responding to payroll queries from staff and managers

AP & AR & reporting directly to Finance manager.

  • Knowledge of related enterprise agreements for correct pay outs.
  • Maintaining payroll systems and employee records
  • Processing payroll adjustments, terminations, and related documentation
  • Preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Processed payroll for over 700 employees, ensuring timely and accurate compensation.
  • Performed calculations in overtime, vacation, and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Improved payroll accuracy by thoroughly reviewing timesheets and addressing discrepancies.
  • Knowledge of relevant ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS to pay accurately.
  • Managed past due balances, financial inquiries and other accounts receivable functions.

Finance Officer

INTOWORK
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Collaborated with HR department to ensure accurate relevant awards, employee records, benefit deductions, and leave balances.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Workers Compensation, Superannuation & Taxation
  • Managed payroll/billing for mining apprentices; (SOUTH 32, ANGLO, PEABODY, BMA & RIO-TINTO)
  • Accurate knowledge of all relevant rosters and swings. (7-7, 4-12)
  • Managed payroll data entry and processing for 500 employees to comply with predetermined company guidelines.
  • Managed end-to-end processing of weekly and fortnightly payrolls for a diverse workforce within strict deadlines.
  • Performed calculations in timesheet hours, overtime and leave entitlements to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
  • Managing purchase orders weekly and matching invoices.

Business & Finance Manager

SKY GLOBAL PTY LTD
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Performed END TO END Payroll for 150 employees fortnightly.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
  • Reduced process discrepancies through measured implementation of performance reporting and data systems.
  • Monitored budget and revenue trends, compiling reports for company leadership to inform decision-making.Assisted with the review of individual online tax returns prior to lodgement using in-house tax accounting software.
  • Provided tax advice and guidance to clients on various tax issues.
  • Assisted clients during ATO audits while maintaining quality assurance standards
  • Liaised with ATO to follow up on clients' tax refunds and where applicable, arranging payment plan on behalf of the clients.
  • Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
  • Assisted with hiring process and training of new employees.

Tax Accountant

Etax Accountants
06.2023 - 12.2023
  • Prepared income tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates and non-profits.
  • Conducted tax reviews and compilations to identify potential exposure areas and provided suggestions.
  • Used in house tax software to help make tax management easier.
  • Drafted tax documentation subject to detailed review and approval by department management.

F&I Manager

TSR NETWORK LTD
02.2022 - 06.2023
  • Reconciliation of vendor statements.
  • Provided detailed explanations of manufacturer and dealership service procedures and policies.
  • Attracted customers by selling them in house insurance to enhance companies margin.
  • Worked with lending institutions to secure financing and fulfill contracts.
  • Compiled closing packages for drafting and presentation accuracy.
  • Established plans and payoffs for customers' loans, prioritizing control of overall costs.
  • Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
  • Processed loan applications and monitored progress from start to finish.
  • Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
  • Properly submitting reconciled payments for approvals.
  • Invoicing ad-hoc receivable
  • Ensuring that all invoices are accurately coded and that proper approvals have been obtained
  • Communicating effectively with suppliers and other departments to resolve any issues or questions
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all invoices and payments
  • Offered payroll-related subject matter expertise to management and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies.
  • Collaborated with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation as required.

Financial Accountant

Rashid And Company Auditor & Tax
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Prepared journal entries and entered into system using MYOB.
  • Reconciled month-end totals for timely and accurate reporting of financial information.
  • Utilized tax software to prepare and file tax returns.
  • Collaborated with senior auditors in the planning and execution of complex audit assignments.
  • Streamlined audit processes with the implementation of advanced auditing software, reducing time spent on manual tasks.

Operations Manager

Hazel Trading
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Helped customers find their best and favourite car and checked store system for stock at other sites.
  • Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law, and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
  • Investigated payroll variances and employee claims to resolve discrepancies and balance financial records.
  • Processing end-to-end payroll for a large, multi-site workforce
  • Maintaining payroll systems and employee records
  • Managing leave, sick, and overtime data
  • Applying relevant awards, agreements, and company policies
  • Processing payroll adjustments, terminations, and related documentation
  • Preparing reports for internal and external stakeholders
  • Responding to payroll queries from staff and managers

Administrative Assistant

TOYOTA MOTORS
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems for easy retrieval of documents and information.
  • Coordinated office operations to enhance workflow efficiency and support staff needs.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined administrative tasks and reduced turnaround times.
  • Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for executive team, optimizing time management.
  • Liaised with external vendors to negotiate contracts and ensure quality service delivery.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Accounting & Finance

Kings Own Institute
01.2022

Foundation of Business -

Latrobe University
01.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Power BI
  • Inventory Management
  • AIM, Humanforce, Workforce One, SAP, MYOB, Xero, Pronto, Chris21
  • Financial Reporting
  • Payroll Accounting & Tax Computations
  • Standard Cost Analysis & System Automation
  • Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Standard Cost Analysis & System Automation
  • Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Credit assessment
  • Complete loan applications
  • Portfolio management
  • Decision-making
  • Creditworthiness determination
  • Bank product marketing
  • Corporate financial statements
  • Collections proficiency
  • Loan approval
  • Sales techniques
  • Financial auditing

Timeline

Operations Manager

REGIS
09.2025 - Current

Finance Officer

RESPECT
05.2025 - 09.2025

Finance Officer

INTOWORK
01.2025 - 04.2025

Business & Finance Manager

SKY GLOBAL PTY LTD
01.2024 - 12.2024

Tax Accountant

Etax Accountants
06.2023 - 12.2023

F&I Manager

TSR NETWORK LTD
02.2022 - 06.2023

Financial Accountant

Rashid And Company Auditor & Tax
03.2021 - 02.2022

Operations Manager

Hazel Trading
01.2020 - 02.2021

Administrative Assistant

TOYOTA MOTORS
01.2018 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Business - Accounting & Finance

Kings Own Institute

Foundation of Business -

Latrobe University

References


  • Kim Widgett, Business Manager, INTOWORK AUSTRALIA, 0422849823


  • Rana Umer, Director, TSR NETWORK, 0421885899



MEHAR ALI