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
Australia01.2020
Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka01.2017
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