Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Nipun Hewagamage

Melbourne,Australia

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant

LEAD ACCOUNTING AND TAXATIONS SERVICES PTY LTD
DANDENONG, VIC
04.2024 - Current
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Prepared and filed taxes for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
  • Analyzed financial records to ensure accuracy of tax documents.
  • Provided advice on strategies to reduce overall tax liability for clients.
  • Reconciled client books for accurate reporting with post adjusting journal entries.
  • Assisted clients with personal and corporate tax issues.
  • Maintained accurate accounts for cash, fixed assets and other transactions.
  • Supported efficient accounting operations with high-quality administrative support.

Accountant

MG Accounting And Taxation Hub
Melbourne, VIC, Victoria
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Proficient in BAS lodgments, income tax returns, and company tax returns filing
  • Expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis
  • Strong budgeting and variance analysis skills
  • Experience in project appraisal using NPV, IRR, and Payback Method
  • Skilled in bank reconciliations and bookkeeping
  • Managed accounts receivable and payable, reconciled bank statements, and prepared financial reports.
  • Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing.
  • Performed general ledger reconciliations on a timely basis.

Purchasing Account Assistant

Clover Fresh
Melbourne, VIC
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Implemented and maintained precise inventory PAR levels in stores, resulting in a 3% cost savings in excess inventory which contributed to a positive cash flow management and compliance within the monthly budget
  • Processed over 20+ POs on a daily basis and successfully reconciled against actuals which resulted in a substantial reduction of incorrect orders leading to optimal inventory management
  • Handled accounts payables using XERO ensuring monthly reconciliation with supplier statements and prompt payment processing for improved financial transparency
  • Utilised Spreadsheets, Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to generate key financial reports to present data-driven insights in inventory, planning, improving cost controls and overall decision-making
  • Collaborated with the QA team to conduct periodic supplier performance reviews including negotiations on price and contractual terms resulting in improving the quality and product defect ratio by 5%
  • Established trusting relationships with various stakeholders including ATO, ASIC, clients, and suppliers
  • Successful budget preparation, including CAPEX and OPEX budgets, and skilled in conducting comprehensive cost variance analysis to drive informed financial decisions
  • Conducted bi-weekly meetings with finance officers and suppliers to proactively manage stock levels, resulting in a 9% reduction in excess stock and an increase in on-time deliveries by 10% over a 2-month timeline
  • Implemented a forecasting system aligning condiments and bread requirements with weekly production data, minimizing wastage and improving profit margins by 7%

National Broadband Technician

Tective Solution
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provided technical support to over 50+ client inquiries per day resulting in an 8% lead conversion and improving resolution efficiency
  • Conducted equipment inspections and maintenance to standards ensuring over 98% compliance rate adhering to regulatory requirements
  • Consistently recognised for managing competing priorities using organizational skills without impacting the quality standards
  • Achieved a significant reduction in fault resolution time and improved service reliability in NBN installation, operations, maintenance and repairs including telecommunication equipment

Business Support Officer

Brandix Apparel Solutions
COLOMBO, WESTERN PROVINCE
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Identifying and addressing process bottlenecks, leading to eliminating over 8+ redundant processes and improving operational efficiency
  • Maintained records of low-efficiency operators and developed tailored improvement plans, resulting in improving operational efficiency by 11%
  • Developed and implemented a performance-based grading system for new tailors resulting in an increase in production efficiency and higher-quality output within the first 6 months of implementation
  • Trained team members in lean manufacturing principles, leading to a culture of continuous improvement
  • Generated data-driven reports from capacity and method studies to assist management decisions, contributing to an 11% improvement in operator performance through process optimization initiatives

Education

Master of Professional Accounting -

Charles Sturt University
Australia
01.2020

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business

University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
01.2017

Skills

  • Accounts Payable
  • Financial Statements
  • Accounts Reconciliations
  • Cost Variance Analysis
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Income Tax Monthly Closing
  • BAS CAPEX/OPEX Budgets
  • Invoice Processing
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Workload Prioritisation
  • Adaptability and Multitasking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Growth Mindset
  • Accounting & Taxation Software
  • Xero
  • HandiSoft
  • LodgeiT
  • Data Analysis
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Suite
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Access

Certification

  • XERO Advisory Certificate
  • ATMC Professional Year
  • CIMA Passed Finalist

Timeline

Accountant

LEAD ACCOUNTING AND TAXATIONS SERVICES PTY LTD
04.2024 - Current

Accountant

MG Accounting And Taxation Hub
10.2023 - 04.2024

Purchasing Account Assistant

Clover Fresh
10.2022 - 10.2023

National Broadband Technician

Tective Solution
01.2019 - 06.2020

Business Support Officer

Brandix Apparel Solutions
08.2015 - 10.2016
  • XERO Advisory Certificate
  • ATMC Professional Year
  • CIMA Passed Finalist

Master of Professional Accounting -

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business

University of Colombo
Nipun Hewagamage