Muhammad Usman ASA
Geelong ,VIC
Summary
Seasoned Assistant Accountant (Studying towards my CPA )with background in maintaining accurate financial records, performing internal audits and managing budget forecasts. Strengths include strong analytical abilities, financial reporting skills and thorough knowledge of accounting regulations. Previous roles involved streamlining financial processes for efficiency, ensuring compliance with taxation laws and contributing to team-based projects to improve company's overall financial health.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Financial Accountant
Malteurope Australia
Geelong, VIC
01.2023 - Current
- Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
- Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
- Analyzed financial data to identify discrepancies or trends.
- Prepared monthly closing entries for multiple companies' books of records.
- Assisted in the preparation of tax returns by gathering necessary information from clients and maintaining organized files with documents related to taxes.
- Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.
- Reported on financial results including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements.
- Coordinated with external auditors during the annual audit process by providing requested documents and responding to inquiries in a timely manner.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles guidelines.
- Created journal entries accurately and timely for month end close processes.
- Prepared ad hoc analysis and presentations as needed.
- Reconciled intercompany balances and eliminated differences in a timely manner.
- Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.
- Assisted with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for management review.
- Preparing BAS/FBT & PAYG lodgements & reconciliations.
- Preparing month end accounting, month end accruals and adjusting entries
- Preparing financial/management reports on a monthly/quarterly basis, including analytical review to inform strategic financial decisions
- Reconciling balance sheet accounts including reviewing and resolving issues.
Assistant Accountant
Midway Limited
Geelong , VIC
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
- Verified accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
- Managed daily banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
- Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
- Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable statuses and delegated related tasks.
Assistant Accountant
Hertz Australia
Launceston, TAS
08.2019 - 02.2021
- Prepared and mailed invoices to customers, processed payments and documented account updates
- Used accounting software to prepare weekly and monthly financial reports
- Completed weekly check runs and maintained accounting ledgers by verifying and posting account transactions into accounting system
- Supervised daily bookkeeping operations with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements
- Completed financial reports to inform managers and stakeholders.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
- Verified accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents or records.
- Managed daily banking transactions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers.
- Performed month-end close procedures such as journal entries and reconciliations.
Accounts Officer
SIW Wholesalers Ltd
Launceston , TAS
12.2015 - 05.2019
- Reviewed and reconciled accounts payable and receivable records.
- Prepared monthly financial reports for the management team.
- Assisted in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow statements.
- Processed invoices and payments to suppliers promptly and accurately.
- Deposited vendor payments and adjusted accounts to reflect changing balances.
- Collaborated with accounting associates to improve reconciliation processes.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Responded promptly to customer queries related to their accounts.
Entry Level Accountant
STC Logistics
Altona North, VIC
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Analyzed account information and reconciled financial discrepancies to maintain records integrity and compliance
- Assisted manager with special projects and ad hoc reporting requests
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable
- Prepared monthly closings by creating journal entries and reconciling accounts
- Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
- Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
- Created content for website pages, blog posts, and other online platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
B.Z.U Multan
Multan09-2012
Master in Professional Accounting -
Holmes Institute
Melbourne, VIC01.2015
Master in Business Administration -
Holmes Institute
Melbourne, VIC01.2015
Professional Year Program - Accounting & Finance -
ECA Professional Year
Melbourne, VIC04-2017
CPA Program -
CPA Australia
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Financial Reporting Software
- End of Month Reports
- Financial Reporting
- Financial Management
- Financial statement review
- Fixed Assets Management
- Month-end close
- Audit Support
- General Ledger Management
- Journal Entries
- Account Reconciliation
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial Analysis
- Communication Skills
- Multitasking
- Team Work
- Resilience
- Negotiation
- Account Support
- Analytical Thinking
- Technical Aptitude
- G Suite
- WHM software
- MS office
- MS Dynamics
- Bank Reconciliation
- Variance Analysis
- A/P and A/R
- IT knowledge on medium level
- Cost analysis
- Business Communication Skills
- Relationship Management
- Time Management
- Team Building
- Accounting and Bookkeeping
- Year-end close
- Tax Preparation
- Cash Flow analysis
- Tax Return Filing
- SAP expertise
Certification
- Financial Analysis & Planning (FA&P)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Limited
Timeline
Assistant Financial Accountant
Malteurope Australia
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Accountant
Midway Limited
03.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Accountant
Hertz Australia
08.2019 - 02.2021
Accounts Officer
SIW Wholesalers Ltd
12.2015 - 05.2019
Entry Level Accountant
STC Logistics
01.2015 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting And Finance
B.Z.U Multan
Master in Professional Accounting -
Holmes Institute
Master in Business Administration -
Holmes Institute
Professional Year Program - Accounting & Finance -
ECA Professional Year
CPA Program -
CPA Australia
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