NICOLE LIM
CPA Accountant
Shelley,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic and proactive CPA qualified accountant with experience in financial analysis and management accounting. Motivated to work for world leader in diversified resources industry in a role focusing on collaboration, continuous improvement and value accretion to the operation and to provide commercial and financial support through provision of financial analysis.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Primary Securities Ltd
Perth, Fremantle, WA
05.2019 - Current
- Prepared management report, budgets and cash flow forecasts for the Board and Compliance Committee to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Managed entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalising reports and closing books.
- Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts.
- Analysed Managed Investment Scheme loan reports and identified any discrepancies.
- Prepared financial statements and collaborated extensively with auditors during preliminary and year-end audit processes.
- Aligned all financial activity with GAAP regulations and standards.
- Identified operational process inefficiencies and recommended necessary improvements.
- Lead the operation of registry for multiple unit trusts including AML, CTF & KYC compliance in application, periodic statements and dealing with investor enquiries.
Bookkeeper - Assistant Accountant
Primary Securities Ltd
Fremantle, WA
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Reviewed and filed financial documents, coded accounting entries for data processing and posted daily receipts and payments in accordance with all corporate protocols.
- Established QuickBooks accounting system to reflect accurate financial records for a business and 8 Trusts.
- Maintained full compliance when executing and tracking bank reconciliations, A/P, invoicing, billing and collections.
- Processed all payroll entries and reports for 10 employees.
- Followed detailed end-of-month accounting procedures to verify proper balancing of all accounts and readiness for new month.
- Mitigated annual audit risks by reviewing financial information in Reckon for needed corrective action.
- Established complete accounting structures, processes and controls to meet business requirements.
Administration Assistant
Gymcare
Bassendean, WA
05.2011 - 11.2015
- Maintained financial accuracy by collecting payment and handled payment complaints or discrepancies.
- Provided administrative support to the sales and service team while performing accounting tasks including AP, AR and payroll.
- Monitored daily and weekly schedules and monthly calendar obligations for 5 technicians.
Administrative Supervisor
Fastway Courier Perth
Kewdale, WA
09.2005 - 11.2009
- Established and developed highly efficient and dependable administrative/ customer service team by delivering ongoing coaching and motivation.
- Ensured administration complies with franchisor's policies.
- Liaised with Operations Manager to assist with recoveries from service failures.
- Prepared postal and e-letter models to address common customer questions, issues and complaints.
Education
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA Australia
03.2016 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Management And Human Resource Management
Curtin University of Technology
01.2004 - 12.2005
Skills
Financial Analysis
Management Accounting
Collaboration & Communication
Excel
Reporting
Problem Solving
Account reconciliation processes
QuickBooks expert
Budget Analysis
Cash Flow analysis
Financial Management
Statutory Reporting
MS Office Suite
Account Reconciliation
Budgeting
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of online registry portal.
- Achieved near zero errors in accounting and analysis reporting.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop monthly fee invoicing tracking spreadsheets.
- Improved the accounts department efficiency by 20% through streamlining the accounting processes.
- Developed "how to" procedures for accounting tasks through individual initiative.
- Promoted from bookkeeper to Accountant in less than 3 years.
Quote
There is no limit to what you can achieve in life. You are own limit.
Nicole Lim
Timeline
Accountant
Primary Securities Ltd
05.2019 - Current
Bookkeeper - Assistant Accountant
Primary Securities Ltd
05.2016 - 04.2019
Certified Practising Accountant -
CPA Australia
03.2016 - 03.2019
Administration Assistant
Gymcare
05.2011 - 11.2015
Administrative Supervisor
Fastway Courier Perth
09.2005 - 11.2009
Bachelor of Commerce - Management And Human Resource Management
Curtin University of Technology
01.2004 - 12.2005