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Nischal Rana CPA FCCA

Lidcombe,NSW

Summary

Accomplished and strategic accountant with years of experience handling diverse accounting needs in diverse industries. Proven track record in optimising financial processes and ensuring regulatory compliance in account reconciliation, AP/AR management, report drafting and versed in accounting software. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organisational goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification

Work History

Parental Leave

Career Break
02.2023 - Current

Accounts Assistant

Patterson Building Group Australia
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
  • Manage and coordinate the EFT and cheque payment run for payment of weekly and monthly payroll including payment of superannuation obligationns
  • Support finance controller with statutory reporting obligations, general ledger maintenance and internal reporting where required.
  • Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
  • Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
  • Supported audit preparation efforts by compiling relevant documents and addressing auditor inquiries promptly.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, fostering an environment of trust and enabling prompt resolution of any billing discrepancies.

Client/Assistant Accountant

Provident Super Strategies Australia
07.2020 - 02.2022
  • Assisting in the preparation of individual and SMSF tax returns, quarterly Business Activity Statement (BAS), accounting compliance letters and year-end financial reports and statements
  • Liaising with clients to reconcile their Self-managed Super Fund (SMSF) tax return queries using CLASS software and liaising with accountants and auditors in gathering working papers, reports and supporting documentation to ensure the queries are met
  • Arrangements of BPAY payments for liasing with ASIC and ATO regulations.
  • Assisting in the implementation of Statement of Advice strategies through research in Superannuation, insurance and investment portfolios and performing product comparisons and risk/personal insurance and investment portfolio implementation.

Student Mentor

Federation University Australia
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided mentoring sessions for subject BUACC530 Accounting principles for students studying master's in professional accounting (MPA)
  • Helped students in their assignments and assisted them for their examination preparations and provided consultation to students.

Account Executive

Gokarna Forest Resort
02.2017 - 06.2018
  • Prepared account entries, documenting financial transactions and entering accounting information
  • Managed cash up to 12000 AUD in a day and entering all cash transaction of the resort and depositing the cash safely in a vault with secret password
  • Processed monthly payroll function, provident fund, salary and wages along with taxation related function
  • Liaised in conjunction with external accountants on GST and taxation issues
  • Administered receivables and payables document and information in related accounts.

Audit Assistant

I.Dhakal & Associates
08.2014 - 02.2017
  • Assisted in reporting of the financial reports on daily/monthly/yearly basis in the security audits, information system audit, environmental audits, etc
  • Prepared audit report and financial statements as well as assisted in financial Reporting
  • Prepared appropriate schedules and reports as requested by client's partners
  • Assisted auditor in preparation of audit reports which confirms with the company standards, corporate policies, acknowledged by the ISO Standard.

Education

Master of Professional Accounting -

King's Own Institute
01.2020

CPA member -

Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia

Fellow ACCA member -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Bachelors in Business Studies -

Tribhuvan University
01.2017

Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business -

ACCA
01.2016

Skills

  • MS Office Suite
  • MYOB
  • Xero
  • Class Super
  • Cheops (Construction related) Software proficiency
  • Team building

Certification

  • CPA Australia full membership
  • FCCA UK fellow (5 years +membership)

Awards

  • Awarded "Certificate of Merit" for excellent academic performance in Federation University, in 2018
  • Highest scorer in English subject in high school, in 2013.
  • Received a recognition award for the "Best Results in School Leaving Certificate (SLC)" in school, in 2011.
  • Brown belt in Shito-ryu Karate-Do by Ministry of education and sports and National Sports Council affiliated to (S.K.A.F, A.S.K.F.A, U.K.O and W.K.F)

References

  • Karen Boyle, HR Manager, Patterson Building Group, Karenb@pattersonbuild.com.au
  • Michele Kim, Practising Manager, Provident Super Strategies, michele@providentsuperstrategies.com

Timeline

Parental Leave

Career Break
02.2023 - Current

Accounts Assistant

Patterson Building Group Australia
02.2022 - 01.2023

Client/Assistant Accountant

Provident Super Strategies Australia
07.2020 - 02.2022

Student Mentor

Federation University Australia
11.2018 - 02.2019

Account Executive

Gokarna Forest Resort
02.2017 - 06.2018

Audit Assistant

I.Dhakal & Associates
08.2014 - 02.2017

Master of Professional Accounting -

King's Own Institute

CPA member -

Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) Australia

Fellow ACCA member -

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Bachelors in Business Studies -

Tribhuvan University

Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business -

ACCA

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