Sahil Kushwaha
Accountant
SYDNEY,NSW
Summary
Goal-focused Accountant with record of accurate reporting and budget management. Offering 2 years of experience handling finances for 5 locations. Processed payroll, budgets, reports, audits, journals, expenditures and payments. Diligently maintains latest training on tax regulations and legal issues impacting financial operations. Skilled in account reconciliation, report drafting and collections. Industrious and meticulous with strong history of integrity and reliability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Accountant
Sastra Accounting Farm
2140, Nsw
04.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, fostering environment of trust and enabling prompt resolution of any billing discrepancies.
- Managed fixed asset records, ensuring proper capitalization and depreciation calculations in accordance with company policy and tax regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of GAAP guidelines, ensuring compliance in all financial reporting tasks.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Prepared accurate financial statements for management review, aiding in informed decision-making processes.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Reviewed accounts, resolved coding areas, and tracked recurring expenses for accrual entry.
- Reduced invoice processing time with efficient data entry and verification of accounts payable transactions.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Monitored bank account activity regularly, identifying potential errors or fraudulent transactions for swift resolution.
- Strengthened internal controls through regular review of policies and procedures, identifying areas for improvement or clarification.
- Facilitated smooth payroll processing by accurately entering employee data and verifying tax withholdings based on current regulations.
- Participated in cross-functional team meetings, providing valuable financial insights to inform strategic decision-making by business leaders.
- Developed financial models to assess and analyze financial performance of clients.
- Leveraged finance knowledge to strengthen controls and improve transparency.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Kept up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in professional organizations, opportunities, and networks.
- Identified legal tax savings and recommended ways to improve profits.
- Improved financial accuracy by conducting thorough account reconciliations and adjusting journal entries.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
- Compiled general ledger entries on short schedule with 100% accuracy.
- Contributed to annual budgeting process by providing accurate forecasts and analysis of expenses.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations, and cash flow.
- Cooperated with senior leaders to create operating budgets and initiate financial planning.
- Increased profitability by identifying cost-saving opportunities and recommending adjustments to expense allocations.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Assisted with timely month-end closing procedures, resulting in accurate financial reporting.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions
Payroll Clerk
Gorkhali Facility Services
Homebush, NSW
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated with third-party vendors such as retirement plan administrators to ensure seamless integration of their services into company's payroll system.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
- Collaborated with human resources department to ensure proper management of employee benefits and deductions.
- Issued paychecks on designated pay dates to avoid employee dissatisfaction.
- Generated reports to track employee time and attendance.
- Coordinated resolution of payroll discrepancies.
- Audited timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Calculated wages, deductions and bonuses in accordance with company policies.
- Prepared and submitted payroll taxes and reports to regulatory agencies.
- Resolved issues arising from incorrect payments or missing information by collaborating with managers to gather necessary details promptly.
- Reviewed personnel records to determine names, rates of pay, occupations of new hires and changes in wage rates.
- Increased accuracy in overtime calculations through consistent monitoring of hours worked against established thresholds.
- Created payroll reports, tax forms and other financial reports to provide employer with necessary information to make informed business decisions.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting, and entering data.
- Reduced payroll discrepancies by conducting thorough audits and reconciliations of employee records.
- Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
- Assisted in preparation of year-end tax forms, including W-2s and 1099s, for timely distribution to employees.
- Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
- Processed garnishments from creditors or government agencies to meet legal requirements of deducting money from employees' paychecks to pay off debts.
- Assisted new hires with onboarding paperwork related to direct deposit setup, tax forms, and benefit enrollment.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Reconciled bank and payroll records routinely to verify accuracy.
- Managed and updated employee benefits information.
- Ensured accurate payment distribution for employees by diligently reviewing timecards and attendance records.
- Enhanced overall payroll efficiency through continuous improvements in systems and processes.
- Maintained employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Maintained 100% accuracy in transferring correct data from payroll spreadsheets into system.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
Customer Service Manager
GJk Facility Services
2000 , Nsw
04.2020 - 01.2022
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Collaborated with marketing department to launch and manage promotional activities and campaigns.
- Researched and observed emerging markets and market shifts to take advantage of potential leads and new markets.
- Cultivated culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback from staff members regarding areas where improvements could be made.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to identify trends and areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement of services provided.
- Facilitated clear communication between departments, ensuring seamless resolution of customer concerns in timely manner.
Education
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Bachelor of Business Administration
SRM University Sikkim, India
Sikkim 10.2014 - 12.2018
Master Of Professional Accounting - Accounting And Business Management
Kings Owns Institutes
Sydney, NSW 03.2019 - 04.2021
Skills
Bank Reconciliation
Month-end reports
Payment Processing
Quickbooks
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Invoicing and collections
Data Entry
Account Reconciliation
Record preparation
Cost accounting
Payroll Processing
Invoice Coding
Account Monitoring
Spreadsheet Software
MS Office
Invoice Processing
Balance sheets
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Result by introducing Software for Type tasks.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
Sastra Accounting Farm
04.2023 - Current
Payroll Clerk
Gorkhali Facility Services
06.2022 - 01.2023
Customer Service Manager
GJk Facility Services
04.2020 - 01.2022
Master Of Professional Accounting - Accounting And Business Management
Kings Owns Institutes
03.2019 - 04.2021
Bachelor Of Accountancy - Bachelor of Business Administration
SRM University Sikkim, India
10.2014 - 12.2018