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NATALIA BELIMOVA

NATALIA BELIMOVA

Group Financial Accountant
Turramurra,NSW

Summary

PROFESSIONALSUMMARY

Ambitious Management/Financial Accountant determined to continually exceed expectations. Willing to take on added responsibilities to achieve desired results. I am tireless, highly effective at encouraging outstanding performance from team members and colleagues.

  • To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Focused Accounting professional with 24 years of experience maintaining financial records and reviewing account activity. Proven track record of developing accurate spreadsheets and delivering organized reports. Accomplished in taking on tasks within strict deadlines while prioritizing urgent needs.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Financial Accountant

National Poly Industries Pty Ltd
02.2014 - Current
  • NPI Pty Ltd is group of three companies, manufacturing water tanks
  • Six plants around Australia
  • It employs around 140 employees on permanent and casual basis
  • Its turnover is around $50m per annum
  • Position reports to Chief Financial Officer and is comprised of following responsibilities:
  • Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
  • Generation of all journal entries required to ensure complete and accurate generation of books of account for all group entities
  • Compiling of all schedules and analysis required to substantiate journal entries and underlying financial results and financial position of group
  • Processing and control of group payroll and related reporting, as well as meeting all related statutory obligations
  • Providing analysis of data to assist in making management decisions and development of meaningful management reports
  • Process all corporate level purchase orders and payables, making corporate payments and assisting in managing group’s cash resources
  • Provide formal and informal Navision training and assistance to divisions
  • Act as additional resource for CFO and perform any other duties as required by management from time to time
  • Compliance with all relevant legislation, work policies, procedures and practices
  • Meeting month end close-off deadline dates for finalisation of trial balance
  • Provide quality service to operational staff, measured by feedback obtained on performance from operational GM’s and admin officers
  • Identify and investigate variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results
  • Ensure all financial accounts are presented in accurate and timely manner, all company accounts are reconciled, assets and liabilities accurately reflected/valued
  • Year end reconciliations and preparation of Audit File
  • Preparation of statutory accounts, BAS, PAYG, Payroll Tax, etc
  • Reconciling and preparing Payment Summaries for distribution
  • Payroll processing monthly, fortnightly, weekly.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Management/Financial Accountant

APAC Pty Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2014
  • Space/satellite industry consultants
  • Position reports to Managing Director and comprised of following responsibilities:
  • Create strategies to increase client revenue and reduce client spending
  • Produce management information reports on monthly basis
  • Instigate budget variances and analyse differences on monthly basis
  • Fixed assets ledger management and asset register maintenance
  • Preparation of annual budgets and cash flow forecasts in collaboration with Management Director
  • Hold monthly meetings with management team to discuss budgetary position and action plans as required
  • Synthesise financial and budgetary information to solve problems and develop alternative solutions
  • Create analytical framework for identifying and developing financial growth opportunities
  • Analyse budgets, financial reports and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing
  • Identify and investigate variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results
  • Ensure all financial accounts are presented in accurate and timely manner, all company accounts are reconciled, assets and liabilities accurately reflected/valued
  • Preparation of statutory accounts, BAS, PAYG, Payroll Tax, FBT.
  • Preparation of a monthly operations and financial reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow actual and forecast
  • Preparation of monthly prepayments and accruals
  • Preparation of end of year (audit) file
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Payroll processing monthly
  • Oversee accounts payable
  • Oversee accounts receivable
  • Supervision of one direct report (Assistant Accountant)
  • Liaise with external parties: auditors, banks
  • Leasing institutions, rental companies, insurance brokers.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Compiled budget figures by reviewing past budgets, evaluating estimated income and assessing expenses.
  • Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
  • Produced timely and accurate financial and progress reports and submitted for consideration during key decision-making process.
  • Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
  • Applied proper codes to invoices, files and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.

Financial Accountant Contractor

FinancialAccountant, LOCUSPtyLtd
12.2007 - 12.2008
  • Legal software sales and maintenance
  • The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is comprised of the following responsibilities:
  • Ensure all company accounts are reconciled, assets and liabilities accurately reflected/valued
  • Preparation of statutory accounts, BAS, Tax and other requirements
  • Ensure compliance of Australian adopted international accounting standards by thecompany
  • Preparation of a monthly operations and financial report including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow actual and forecast
  • Preparation of Company budgets and Forecasts
  • Supervision of Finance and Administration function for the company
  • Alert management to areas of high cost and or waste
  • Timely reporting of stock volumes/values on a monthly basis with distribution to key management team
  • Development and implementation of procedures manuals within Finance and Administration team.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Management/FinancialAccountant Contractor

ASDM Pty Ltd
09.2007 - 03.2008
  • Surgical implants design & manufacture
  • The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of the Directors and is comprised of the following responsibilities:
  • Ensure all company accounts are reconciled, assets and liabilities accurately reflected/valued
  • Ensure all statutory requirements are met including preparation of statutory accounts, BAS, Tax and other requirements
  • Produce management information reports on a monthly basis
  • Instigate budget variances and analyse differences on a monthly basis
  • Fixed assets ledger management and asset register maintenance
  • Preparation of annual budgets and cash flow forecasts in collaboration with the CEO
  • Hold monthly meetings with the management team to discuss budgetary position and action plans as required
  • Synthesise financial and budgetary information to solve problems and develop alternative solutions
  • Liaise with external auditors for yearend audit/reporting to the Board of Directors
  • Ensure compliance of Australian adopted international accounting standards by the company
  • Preparation of a monthly operations and financial report for presentation to the Board including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow actual and forecast
  • Ensure compliance of Australian adopted international accounting standards by the company
  • Preparation of a monthly operations and financial report for presentation to the Board including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow actual and forecast
  • Monitor and report on business KPI's on a monthly basis
  • Treasury management
  • Preparation of Company budgets and Forecasts
  • Involvement in IPO process
  • Preparation of the Financial Year Audit Files, liaise with the external auditors
  • Preparation of the Tax Audit
  • PreparationoftheTaxandAuditDueDiligence
  • Participation in the Legal Due Diligence for the IPO
  • Performing Company Secretary duties
  • Supervision of Finance and Administration function for the company
  • Ensure production costs meet budget and are comparable to industry benchmarks
  • Alert management to areas of high cost and or waste
  • Ensure accurate costing methodologies within manufacturingenvironment
  • Ensure timely reporting of stock volumes/values on a monthly basis with distribution to key management team
  • Development and implementation of procedures manuals within Finance and Administration team
  • Supervision of one direct report (Assistant Accountant).
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Finance Manger

CCGPtyLtd
08.2005 - 12.2007
  • A group of companies consisting of four 'Camperdown Cellars' shops, seven 'Kidstuff' shops and three construction sites
  • It employed around 60staff on permanent and casual basis
  • Turnover was approximately $10-$15m per annum
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Assisting in development of accounting department
  • Implementation of MYOB accounting system
  • Creation and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
  • Creation and implementation of Financial and Management reporting system, company budgets and forecasts
  • Produce management information reports on a monthly basis
  • Instigate budget variances and analyse differences on a monthly basis
  • Fixed assets ledger management and asset register maintenance
  • Preparation of annual budgets and cash flow forecasts in collaboration with the CEO
  • Hold monthly meetings with the management team to discuss budgetary position and action plans as required
  • Synthesise financial and budgetary information to solve problems and develop alternative solutions
  • Liaising with banks regarding funding arrangements
  • Payroll processing fortnightly
  • Preparation and lodgement of BAS, IAS, FBT, Payroll tax
  • Monthly Management reports preparation, variances commentaries
  • Monthly Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliation
  • Dealing with insurance brokers, financial institution, contractors, external accountant.
  • Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
  • Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions.
  • Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
  • Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
  • Created documents to display financial reports and data using MYOB.
  • Mitigated process gaps and managed financial operational functions.

Financial Accountant

APS Pty Ltd
09.2003 - 12.2005
  • Business and Accounting software development, IT, mostly wholesale trading
  • Company was multinational with its head office in New Zealand
  • The Sydney office employed around 25 staff
  • Its turnover was approximately $4-$5m per annum
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Creation and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
  • Creation and implementation of Financial and Management reporting system, company budgets and forecasts
  • Processing large volumes of intercompany transactions
  • Handling foreign currency transactions
  • Payroll processing fortnightly
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Overseeing trade debtors and creditors reconciliation
  • Preparation and lodgement of BAS, IAS, FBT, Payroll tax
  • Monthly Management reports preparation, variances commentaries
  • Monthly Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliation
  • Dealing with insurance brokers, financial institution, contractors
  • Calculating and processing sales commissions monthly
  • Preparation of year end audit file
  • Assisting company through the process of being acquired.

Managent/FinancialAccountant, Gemtec Group of Companies
05.1999 - 12.2003
  • Gemtec is a group of four companies (and trusts), trading in the retail, wholesale and import/export industry
  • They have five rooms across Australia
  • It employed around 60 employees on permanent and casual basis
  • Its turnover was around $7m per annum
  • Key responsibilities:
  • Assisting Financial Controller with implementation of accounting policies and procedures
  • Assisting Financial Controller with implementation of Financial and Management reporting system, company budgets and forecasts
  • Produce management information reports on a monthly basis
  • Instigate budget variances and analyse differences on a monthly basis
  • Fixed assets ledger management and asset register maintenance
  • Processing large volumes of intercompany transactions
  • Handling foreign currency transactions
  • Payroll processing fortnightly
  • Assisting in preparation and lodgement of BAS, IAS, FBT, Payroll tax
  • Monthly Management reports preparation, variances commentaries
  • Monthly Balance Sheet and P&L reconciliation
  • Dealing with insurance brokers, financial institution, contractors
  • Reconciling sales daily
  • Bank reconciliation
  • Trade debtors and creditors reconciliation monthly
  • Preparation of year end audit file

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting and Audit

Riga University of Aviation
1997

Skills

  • Budgeting and financial management
  • Financial reporting and analysis
  • Advanced management analysis
  • Complex problem solving
  • Highly detail-oriented
  • Superior time management
  • Exceptionally organised
  • Able to assist, direct and motivate all levels of staff
  • Effective team player, as well as a solid individual achiever
  • Managing company accounting functions during IPO process
  • Managing consolidated group accounts
  • Managed intercompany transactions
  • Experience dealing with staff at all levels including Board of Directors and shareholders and other stakeholders
  • Experience with staff training and supervision
  • Experience with detailed management reporting
  • Experience with Australian accounting standard compliance
  • Experience advising management on enhancing profitability (both increasing revenue generation and managing expenses)
  • Financial Administration

SOFTWARE APPLICATION SKILLS

  • MS Office Suite (Word,Excel,Access)
  • MYOB
  • Master Genius Payroll
  • Accpac accounting package
  • Retail Management
  • TaxIntegrator
  • EnterpriseBSS
  • Cognos
  • Navision

Timeline

Group Financial Accountant - National Poly Industries Pty Ltd
02.2014 - Current
Management/Financial Accountant - APAC Pty Ltd
12.2008 - 01.2014
Financial Accountant Contractor - FinancialAccountant, LOCUSPtyLtd
12.2007 - 12.2008
Management/FinancialAccountant Contractor - ASDM Pty Ltd
09.2007 - 03.2008
Finance Manger - CCGPtyLtd
08.2005 - 12.2007
Financial Accountant - APS Pty Ltd
09.2003 - 12.2005
- Managent/FinancialAccountant, Gemtec Group of Companies
05.1999 - 12.2003
Riga University of Aviation - Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Audit
NATALIA BELIMOVAGroup Financial Accountant