Muhammad Faraz
Campbellfield,Australia
Summary
Results-driven Finance Officer with 5+ years’ experience across local government, agriculture, and public practice. Holding dual postgraduate qualifications (MBA & MPA – CPA Accredited) and currently pursuing CPA Australia. Skilled in accounts receivable/payable, reconciliations, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit support. Recognized for driving process improvements, building stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance in dynamic environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable & Payables)
Hobsons Bay City Council
Melbourne
11.2021 - Current
- Manage council's vendor masterfile, vendor onboarding, and payment processing
- Supervise AR/AP operations including collections, cash applications, and reporting
- Conduct daily/monthly bank reconciliations and prepare AR reports for month-end
- Manage weekly payment runs and liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain supplier relationships
- Assist Management Accountant with budget preparation, monitoring, and financial reporting
- Support external and internal audit requirements, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor queries
- Provide cross-functional support across AR, AP, and customer service to ensure operational efficiency
- Key Achievements:
- Implemented process upgrades to streamline accounts receivable and payable cycles, reducing processing time
- Redesigned and enhanced procedures to strengthen compliance and improve reporting accuracy
Accounts Payable Officer
Costa Group
Melbourne
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Processed, verified, and approved credit/tax invoices with weekly payment runs
- Performed vendor reconciliations, allocations, and discrepancy resolutions
- Assisted in month-end closing activities including accruals and reporting
- Collaborated with procurement and operations teams to resolve invoice and payment issues
- Generated daily, weekly, and monthly financial reports
- Key Achievements:
- Successfully processed 500+ invoices daily in a high-volume agricultural environment
- Trained and mentored a newly onboarded Accounts Payable Officer
Accounts Officer
Accounts Bridge
Melbourne
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Prepared BAS statements for individuals, sole traders, and companies
- Processed 40–50 Accounts daily and maintained accurate client account information
- Assisted in preparation of financial statements and reconciliations
- Managed client communications through phone and email for accounting queries
- Supported tax lodgment and compliance tasks
- Key Achievements:
- Redesigned and improved outdated SOP for Accounts Officers, enhancing team efficiency
- Built strong client relationships through effective communication and problem resolution
Education
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Holmes University
01.2022
Master of Professional Accounting - CPA Accredited
Holmes University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, HR
Bahria University
01.2017
Skills
- Accounts Payable / Receivable
- Vendor Management & Payment Processing
- Weekly Payment Runs
- Reconciliations & Financial Reporting
- Budgeting & Forecasting
- Audit Support & Compliance
- ERP Systems: SAP, Kofax, Xero, MYOB, Computron
- Advanced Excel & MS Office
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Process Improvement
- Accounts payable
- Financial administration
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Languages
English
Arabic
Timeline
Finance Officer (Accounts Receivable & Payables)
Hobsons Bay City Council
11.2021 - Current
Accounts Payable Officer
Costa Group
09.2020 - 11.2021
Accounts Officer
Accounts Bridge
02.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Professional Accounting - CPA Accredited
Holmes University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, HR
Bahria University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Holmes University