Michelle Zhao
CPA Accountant
Bella Vista
Summary
A highly motivated, deadline-committed, goal-driven Senior Financial Accountant with over 12 years of professional accounting experience across various industries. Skilled in financial and management reporting, budgeting and variance analysis. Proven track record of driving cost savings and streamlining processes. Collaborate effectively at all levels. Ability to integrate technology and best practices to increase accuracy and efficiency of accounting and business practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4010
4010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Financial Accountant
BaptistCare NSW&ACT
08.2022 - Current
- Partner with property team by meticulously tracking the financial details of assets and WIP, provide crucial data to inform decision making regarding property management, investment strategies
- Full ownership of Fixed Asset Register at value of over $960m, ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Perform Assets Capitalization, depreciation, impairment for projects, ensuring adherence to company policy and accounting standards
- Review policy and authored a comprehensive guide on fixed asset lifecycle management and procedure , launched workshops to increase understanding of fixed assets processes, enhancing cooperation and reducing cross functional error
- Conduct detailed variance analysis monthly on projects ledger, leading to improvement in capitalization and CAPEX forecasting
- Successfully converted to investment assets accounting for retirement living related assets
- To build bulk assets importing, commission template, to reduce entry process time by 40%
- Managed lease accounting processes, including lease classification, measurement, and disclosure
- Performed month-end close activities related to lease accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Analyzed lease agreements to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, provided financial analysis to support lease decisions
- Prepared lease abstracts and maintained lease databases to track lease expirations and renewals.
Senior Financial Accountant
Christian Brethren Community Services
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Full ownership of end of month closing, delivered accurate, meaningful and insightful management reports, analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided reports to assist with strategic decision making
- Led cross-functional team, oversaw Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll functions
- Prepared Stewart Brown Benchmarking reports, ACFR, prudential report and ABS surveys in complying with government regulation
- Manage cash and liquidity, ensuring effective cash management, reporting, and bank administration.
- Led interim & End of Year Audit
- Managed multiple system upgrades
- Reduced monthly financial close process through implementation of new model in accounting software, leading to significant time savings, enhancing financial reporting accuracy and reducing errors
Financial Accountant
WSP Group Pty Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2015
- Prepared and reviewed of monthly management reports comparisons to financial plans and reconciliation of management and statutory accounts
- Monitoring monthly cost accruals and payments for entities within the group to ensure that costs are captured in appropriate accounting period
- Prepared monthly cash flow report for entities
- Prepared monthly bank reconciliation on various bank accounts operated by the group
- Prepared monthly/quarterly BAS return for entities, assisting with VAT and FBT tax return for offices and arrange payments by due dates
- Assisted with quarterly and year end forecasting and budgeting
- Maintenance of the Group Fixed Asset Register including monthly posting of depreciation journals and capital purchases
- Assisting with Year End Audit
Education
Master of Commerce -
University of Western Sydney
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Western Sydney
Skills
Management and financial reporting
Budgeting & Forecasting
Financial Modelling
Process improvement and optimization
Team Leadership & Mentoring
ERP and Accounting Software Proficiency
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Coordination
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Attention to Detail and Accuracy
Microsoft Excel expertise
Timeline
Senior Financial Accountant
BaptistCare NSW&ACT
08.2022 - Current
Senior Financial Accountant
Christian Brethren Community Services
06.2019 - 08.2022
Financial Accountant
WSP Group Pty Ltd
05.2010 - 07.2015
Master of Commerce -
University of Western Sydney
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Western Sydney
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