Sahara Mulqueeny
Fairlight,NSW
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Accounting and Bookkeeping professional with 5 years of proven success in maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and supporting efficient financial operations. Possessing 3 relevant qualifications in accounting and finance, demonstrating strong technical knowledge and industry competence. Known for being hardworking, motivated, detail-oriented, and highly reliable, with a strong commitment to learning and always willing to adapt to any new challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accountant/Administrative Bookkeeper
Young Apparel Sales
04.2024 - Current
- Managed financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
- Conducted audits of accounts payable and receivable, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.
- Utilized accounting software to maintain accurate records and generate financial reports.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Streamlined month-end closing processes, resulting in reduced time spent on financial reporting tasks.
- Streamlined item intake process with detailed documentation and data entry.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure accurate stock availability and minimize discrepancies.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving dealer issues quickly and effectively.
- Reconciled customer accounts to ensure timely payments and resolve discrepancies.
- Processed high volumes of accounts receivable transactions efficiently and accurately.
Sales Assistant
Sur Mer Homewares
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted customers in product selection, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability for high-demand items.
- Executed visual merchandising strategies to drive sales and attract customer attention.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, encouraging repeat business through personalized service.
- Met and exceeded sales targets consistently, contributing to overall team success.
Family Nanny
Zoe Bahrami
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, organized living environment for both the family and the infant.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for infants according to dietary guidelines, contributing to their overall health and wellbeing.
- Implemented sleep training techniques as needed, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the infant.
- Encouraged early language development by engaging infants in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions.
Sales Assistant
Sur Mer Homewares
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Provided friendly, helpful customer service to customers daily.
Accounts Payable Clerk
Symsafe Pty Ltd
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Reviewed and prepared vendor invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment.
- Maintained good working relationships with vendors and resolved disputes.
- Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes
- Reconciled bank accounts to verify accuracy of cash records.
- Assisted manager in conducting internal audits to analyze findings.
- Assisted manager in formulating year-end financial reports to determine financial performance of companies.
- Generated invoices upon receipt of billing information and tracked collection progress.
- Input financial data and produced reports using 'xero'.
- Provided training, guidance and ongoing support to program staff.
Babysitter
Private Family
12.2022 - 12.2022
- Looking after children aged 5 and 2
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
Waitress
Two Siisters Cafe
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Cleaning and re-stocking serving areas to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Remained calm and efficient during busy shift times.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines daily.
- Greeted new customers, remained attentive throughout their visit.
- Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Laborer
ALM Masonry Constructions Pty Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
- Understood and followed verbal and written instructions to complete work correctly.
- Maintained organized and clean work areas at all times on job sites.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
Interiror Design Work Experience
Amazema Interiors Pty Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisting in un-installing interior decoration items from homes
- Packing items, labelling items, organising and managing the storage of items used for Real Estate styling
- Teamwork, providing assistance as much as possible
Warehouse Worker
Eden Hair Extensions
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Fulfilling and shipping hair extension orders to customers both nationally & internationally, which is a vital function of Eden Hair and is heavily relied upon.
- Dealing with returns & exchanges & organising stock.
Education
Diploma - Business
Australian College of Commerce And Management
05.2023
Certificate IV - Office Administration
TAFE NSW
12.2020
Certificate IV - Accounting And Bookkeeping
TAFE NSW
06.2019
High School Diploma -
NBSC Mackellar Girls Campus
12.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Strong data entry experience
- Strong Xero and various software experience
- Bank reconciliation
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Communication skills
- Administration and management
- Problem solving abilities
- Customer service and communication skills
- Proficient in fast paced environment
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
Certification
- Certified Administrative Officer, Symsafe Pty Ltd - 2020-2023
- Certified Accountant/Bookkeeper, Symsafe Pty Ltd - 2020-2023
Timeline
Sales Assistant
Sur Mer Homewares
10.2024 - 01.2025
Accountant/Administrative Bookkeeper
Young Apparel Sales
04.2024 - Current
Family Nanny
Zoe Bahrami
01.2024 - 10.2024
Sales Assistant
Sur Mer Homewares
11.2023 - 12.2023
Babysitter
Private Family
12.2022 - 12.2022
Accounts Payable Clerk
Symsafe Pty Ltd
03.2020 - 06.2023
Waitress
Two Siisters Cafe
09.2019 - 03.2020
Laborer
ALM Masonry Constructions Pty Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2018
Interiror Design Work Experience
Amazema Interiors Pty Ltd
12.2018 - 12.2018
Warehouse Worker
Eden Hair Extensions
07.2016 - 08.2016
Certificate IV - Office Administration
TAFE NSW
Certificate IV - Accounting And Bookkeeping
TAFE NSW
High School Diploma -
NBSC Mackellar Girls Campus
Diploma - Business
Australian College of Commerce And Management
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