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MELVA TRAN

Rowville,VIC

Summary

Detail-oriented and reliable accounting professional with a strong work ethic and quick-learning ability. Skilled in account reconciliations, adept at identifying and correcting errors with precision. Knowledgeable in transport, logistics, waste management, and retail industry practices. Currently pursuing CPA certification to stay abreast of evolving accounting processes and technology. Experienced in budget forecasting, financial reporting, and fostering strong relationships to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders and drive results through team collaboration. Committed to achieving organizational goals with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in financial management.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Accountant

RSEA Safety
03.2020 - Current
  • End to end accounting functions for all NZ and AUS entities monthly to close off within tight deadlines.
  • Managed and led a small team of 3 direct reports for a short period
  • Complete all required journals (accruals, provisions, prepayments, capex, intercompany, internal cost absoprtions etc)
  • Prepare consolidated Trial Balances, Balance Sheet reconciliations, WIP, financial analysis reporting for executive board reporting
  • Bank reconciliations for 20+ bank accounts, 50+ credit cards, expense claims, store petty cash, petty cash cards.
  • Manage high volumes of queries and discrepancies across 150 cost centres (retail, hire, DC's)
  • Project Implementation of expense management software (SAP Concur) for the entire business phased over 3 years.
  • Business Partner to all Retail Managers and Hire Managers for Query Resolution to reduce till variances and write offs and asset management.
  • Created reporting tools for decision making, building imports & spreadsheets to decrease manual work, saving hours to multiple departments.
  • Decreased average outstanding banking query items from 6 months to 2 months
  • Prepare BAS, PAYG, FBT for AUS & NZ
  • Maintaining the fixed asset register.
  • Maintain integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts
  • Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize operational success.
  • Partake in Audit Preparation

Plant Accountant for VIC & SA

Remondis Waste Management Solutions
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Prepare end of month journals for P&L
  • Provide advice on the financial status of the business
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting
  • General Ledger reconciliations
  • Full AP & AR branch level support
  • Continuous Cost Improvement
  • Travel interstate & domestically as required
  • Reduce manual invoice processing time by 2 hours per major invoice
  • Create reporting tools for decision making
  • Deputy Chief Fire Warden of VIC Industrial
  • Report & implement a 12-month cost reduction project plan to achieve a savings goal of over $800K.

Assistant Accountant

Kings Transport
07.2017 - 09.2019
  • Prepare annual operating budgets and quarterly forecasts
  • Business Partner to all leadership teams to drive commercial performance
  • Prepare, co-ordinate and complete weekly reporting & month end closing within deadlines
  • Assist in variance analysis to provide commentary up the chain
  • Complete analysis to assist the state GM to shut down a loss making workshop within Northern Territory, resulting in annual savings of $57K
  • Oversee full accounting cycle of reconciliations of balance sheet items and general ledgers
  • Process bank reconciliations and produce P&L reporting and Cost Reports
  • Accounts Payable function & support
  • Fixed Asset Register Management
  • Assist with auditor queries and completing ABS surveys
  • Coordinate with all relevant internal and external state bodies to find eligible refunds for registrations & CTP of company vehicles to derive cash refunds of $20k+ in FY19
  • Train and upskill stakeholder staff on reading financial reports

Major Accounts Credit Controller & Banking Officer

Kings Transport
04.2011 - 07.2017
  • Investigate & Query consulting invoices, saving the business up to $12K per year
  • Managed a portfolio of up to $150M annual turnover
  • Oversaw disputes resolution and reconciliation for major client accounts
  • Implemented effective solutions to resolve concerns and prevent future problems through complex problem solving
  • Various accounts receivable functions (cash receipting, cash flow reporting,researching chargebacks and write-offs)
  • Consistently meeting and exceeding cash targets, KPI's and creditor risk
  • Improved FY14 Cash Collection targets by 23% for King's BLM
  • Exceed FY14 National DSO targets by 490% for Kings Biomedical & Healthcare Logistics
  • Achieved 0% in 60+ Days in BLM and Biomedical Portfolio
  • Creating & documenting work processes & procedures

Education

CPA

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Swinburne University
03.2018

Skills

  • ERP systems proficiency
  • Pronto, NetSuite, Dynamics AX
  • Business Partnering
  • Reconciliation expert
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Data analysis
  • Financial reporting
  • Attention to detail
  • Fixed asset management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Continuous Improvement mindset
  • Detail oriented
  • Tech-savvy
  • Meticulous and organised
  • Budget forecasting expertise
  • Process improvement
  • Flexible team player
  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Wastedge
  • ELO
  • Syrinx
  • Phocas
  • SAP Concur
  • General ledger management
  • Payroll administration
  • Management accounting

Languages

English
Vietnamese

Timeline

Group Accountant

RSEA Safety
03.2020 - Current

Plant Accountant for VIC & SA

Remondis Waste Management Solutions
09.2019 - 03.2020

Assistant Accountant

Kings Transport
07.2017 - 09.2019

Major Accounts Credit Controller & Banking Officer

Kings Transport
04.2011 - 07.2017

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Swinburne University

CPA

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