Pujan Khatiwada
Moss Vale,NSW
Summary
Proven Accountant at Challenge Southern Highlands, adept in financial management. Expert in bank reconciliations and payroll processing, with a keen eye for detail, significantly improved financial accuracy and efficiency. Excelled in collaboration and problem-solving, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Adept at managing budgets, payroll, invoicing and general accounting functions. Instrumental in keeping business operations fully compliant and working within budgetary guidelines.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Accountant
Challenge Southern Highlands
10.2022 - Current
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Reconciled accounts and reviewed expense data, net worth, and assets.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Used advanced software like MYOB to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Assisted in reducing outstanding accounts receivable balances by diligently following up on overdue invoices.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with external auditors during the annual audit process to provide necessary documentation and address any concerns or findings promptly.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Maintained accurate records of fixed assets, including acquisition costs, depreciation schedules, and current values for insurance purposes.
- Gathered financial information, prepared documents, and closed books.
Accounts Officer
Extratech
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Reduced discrepancies in financial statements through meticulous data entry and record-keeping practices.
- Enhanced financial reporting efficiency with thorough account reconciliations and analysis.
- Communicated and resolved disputes with clients regarding outstanding invoices, payments and adjustments.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive financial information, ensuring the protection of company assets and maintaining a high level of professional integrity.
- Managed payroll operations for team of 40 employees.
- Checked expenses against budget controls, entered figures and reconciled business accounts to address discrepancies.
Education
Masters of Professional Accounting - Accounting
King's Own Institute
Sydney NSW07.2020
BBA - Accounting And Finance
College of Applied Business
Kathmandu12.2016
Skills
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bank and Accounts Reconciliation
- Financial Reports
- Payroll Processing
- Tax Preparation and knowledge of Tax Law
- MS Office, Excel, Outlook
- Knowledge of Accounting Standards
- Financial Management
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent customer service and communications
- Problem solving skill
- Preparation of BAS
Timeline
Accountant
Challenge Southern Highlands
10.2022 - Current
Accounts Officer
Extratech
08.2020 - 11.2020
Masters of Professional Accounting - Accounting
King's Own Institute
BBA - Accounting And Finance
College of Applied Business
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