Preksha
Norlane,VIC
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional with a strong background in financial management and project accounting. Possessing advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, XERO, and Oracle, and a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements. Experienced in managing complex projects, delivering excellent customer service, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Demonstrated ability to reconcile financial discrepancies, prepare comprehensive reconciliations, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Adept at leading data integration initiatives and improving processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Seeking to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to the success of a dynamic organisation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Accountant
Stantec Australia
3220
11.2022 - Current
- Financial management of projects assigned by the Project Accounting Lead (PAL), which includes but is not limited to project setup, maintenance, invoicing, and project closure
- Provide excellent customer service and a customer-centric focus, while providing a quality of work that consistently meets or exceeds expectations
- Develop strong relationships with and serve as a trusted advisor to our internal business partners including Project Managers (PM) and Project Controllers (PC)
- Build and maintain relationships with other Project accountants, Finance Managers, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, to ensure collaborative teamwork
- Independently organize and prioritize workload to ensure timely completion of deliverables
- Escalate concerns/issues to PAL as required
- Implement process or procedural changes identified and rolled out by management
- Collaborate with PM and PMA to recommend an appropriate work breakdown structure (WBS), issue accurate and contractually compliant invoices, and perform other ad hoc functions as requested
- Conducted monthly account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial standards
- Evaluate project setup and budget change documentation to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, internal controls and IFRS
- Collaborate with Stantec's finance team in Pune, India to ensure timely delivery and accurate completion of tasks they support
- Prepare internal and external audit support and respond to inquiries from PAL and Finance Managers
Fund Accountant
Grow INC
Surry Hills, NSW 2010
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Assists the Project Manager with planning, scheduling, directing, and supervising the execution of the projects
- Interact with the clients to interpret their needs, requirements and represent them in the field
- Prepare all the Daily, Monthly & yearly Reconciliations and make sure their quality is of high standards
- Maintain, create, and update consolidated accounts for different activities and investor reporting for different funds
- Maintain unit price checking methodology, review, and sign off on calculations for unit prices
- Prepare, review, and process data integration to XERO, cash flow reporting
- Assisting with managing audit process with external auditors and service providers
Assistant Payroll Officer (Intern)
ACS Property Services
Mulgrave
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Processing payroll to ensure employees are paid accurately in a timely manner
- Liaising closely with the operations team to ensure that all time sheets are entered electronically via e-timesheets to enable the processing of accurate payroll
- Generate reports required by Financial and Management Accountant for posting to General Ledger
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems and processes ensuring services meet professional and industry standards
Assistant Financial Manger (Intern)
Emerson Automation Solutions
Bayswater, VIC 3153
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Reconciled financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
- Identifying errors and mapping inconsistencies conveyed back in timely manner to both business intelligence teams for amendments and subsequent reconciliation
- Active participation in project meetings with clients, contractors, and accountants for regular updates and to provide highest level of customer service
- Weekly reporting to the senior manager with updates on the progress of the project
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Deakin University
Skills
- XERO (Advanced Proficiency)
- Oracle (Advanced Proficiency)
- MYOB Advanced Solutions (Intermediate Proficiency)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Proficiency)
- Efficient Communication and presentation
- Effective leadership and time management
- Understanding of Accounting principles
- Knowledge of financial statements
- Excellent spreadsheet proficiency
- Familiar with regulatory standards
Volunteer Experience
Peer Support Mentor, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, 07/2019 - 11/2020
- Guided and supported new students in adjusting to university life, offering comprehensive advice on coursework and academic strategies
- Represented the Deakin Faculty of Business & Law by conducting campus tours and highlighting university amenities
References
Available on Request
Projects
Professional Development & Memberships
- Member of Certified Public Accountant CPA
- Australia Accounting Student Associations Australia
Timeline
Project Accountant
Stantec Australia
11.2022 - Current
Fund Accountant
Grow INC
11.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Payroll Officer (Intern)
ACS Property Services
09.2021 - 11.2021
Assistant Financial Manger (Intern)
Emerson Automation Solutions
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Commerce -
Deakin University