Salim Delawer
Plumpton,NSW
Summary
- Skilled Accounting Assistant skilled in data processing and analysis with strong attention to detail and methodical approach. Brings motivation to learn and excel combined with skills developed from my training and previous experience. Versed in accounting software, spreadsheet tracking and GAAP.
- Resourceful Accounting professional with more than 10 years of experience in audit preparation and reporting.
- To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Accountant
International Data Corporations (IDC) ANZ
2022.10 - 2023.09
- Maintained detailed financial records of accounts receivable and payable status and bank reconciliations.
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
- Assisted with monthly and quarterly income statements, balance sheets and cash flow reports to inform decision-makers.
- Processed payroll by validating work hours and attendance of employees.
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing.
- Checked general ledger entries to increase accuracy, prevent significant errors and identify adjustments.
- Reviewed general ledger entries and assessed accuracy.
- Completed financial reports, providing insight into performance, operations and cash flow.
- Facilitated month-end and year-end closing processed to support accuracy and completeness of financial reports.
- Reconciled company accounts for credit cards, employee expenses, and commissions.
- Analyzed and verified employee expense reports for accuracy.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Used accounting software to issue tax returns and prepare consolidated reports.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
Finance Inclusion Coordinator
Mercy Corps - Afghanistan
2020.01 - 2021.07
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Avoided late penalties by scheduling payments in advance.
- Gathered and collected all financial information for business and verified accuracy in system.
- Created and verified invoices.
- Provided support in budget preparation and contract development.
- Completed monthly payroll for more than 100 employees.
- Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits, and recordkeeping.
- Completed loan contracts and counsel clients on policies and restrictions.
- Determined all applicable ratios and metrics and set up debt payment plans for Solar PV systems.
- Maintain and update all accounting records relating to Solar PV Systems’ lease repayments by the customers.
Finance Manager
CEFE Group International
2014.09 - 2019.12
- Supervised all grants management and reporting on grant performance as well as provide financial and technical management.
- Monitored budgets to ensure that spending occurs as planned and that variances are anticipated, noted, and corrected.
- Ensure that key program personnel are aware of budgetary resources and can monitor their budgets 2 respectively.
- Prepared any budget revisions and projections and respond to any questions.
- Trained new and existing staff members in various financial procedures to prepare for job requirements.
- Reviewed documentation and identified financial discrepancies where applicable.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Executed vendor setup and payment, administration of bank accounts and account reconciliations.
- Utilized financial software to prepare consolidated financial statements.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Finance and Administration Manager
Afghanistan Strategic Resources/WFP Funded Project
2012.01 - 2014.08
- Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
Credit Manager
Bank Alfalah Limited
2007.12 - 2011.12
- Investigated and evaluated customers for creditworthiness and potential risk factors.
- Work cross-functionally with sales, management and other departments to maintain effective operations.
- Obtained and interpreted financial statements to assist in credit limit reviews.
- Oversaw reporting, documentation and recordkeeping requirements for department.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss innovative strategies to improve services.
- Facilitated workshops and seminars to educate customers on product features and benefits.
- Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.
- Analyzed customer data to identify areas of improvement and maximize customer satisfaction.
Finance/Admin Officer
Agency For Rehabilitation/Energy Conservation
2005.04 - 2007.11
- Maintained responsive organization with sustained revenue growth through industry forecast monitoring and deliberate financial planning.
- Prepared monthly reconciliation of bank accounts and took corrective actions on deviations.
- Partnered with IT and operational leadership to develop financial business plans with detailed benchmarks.
- Processed invoices and contacted appropriate parties for timely payment receipt.
Education
No Degree - Accounts
CPA Australia
Sydney12.2026
MBA - Finance
Maryam University
Kabul, Afghanistan 03.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Financial & Monetary Affairs
Economics Faculty
Kabul University Afghanistan03.2005
Accounting And Management Diploma - Accounting And Management
Afghan IT Institute
Kabul Afghanistan03.2005
Skills
- Data Processing
- Email Correspondence
- Account Evaluation
- Commission Calculation
- Collections and Invoice Processing
- Account Reconciliation
- AR and AP Expertise
- Expense Account Management
- Budget Forecasting
- Financial Reporting
- Invoice Generation
- Income Statements
- Account and Ledger Reconciliations
- AP and AR Processing
- Tax Computing
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Journal Entry Review
- Monthly Closings
- Profit and Loss Accountability
- Data Entry
- Microsoft Office
- Month-End Closing Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Representation
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
Certification
- Microsoft Office Certificate
- Certificate in Management
- Training Needs Assessment Course
- Principles of Management
- Operational knowledge of Quick Books
- Basics of General Banking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Accountant
International Data Corporations (IDC) ANZ
2022.10 - 2023.09
Finance Inclusion Coordinator
Mercy Corps - Afghanistan
2020.01 - 2021.07
Finance Manager
CEFE Group International
2014.09 - 2019.12
Finance and Administration Manager
Afghanistan Strategic Resources/WFP Funded Project
2012.01 - 2014.08
Credit Manager
Bank Alfalah Limited
2007.12 - 2011.12
Finance/Admin Officer
Agency For Rehabilitation/Energy Conservation
2005.04 - 2007.11
No Degree - Accounts
CPA Australia
MBA - Finance
Maryam University
Bachelor of Arts - Financial & Monetary Affairs
Economics Faculty
Accounting And Management Diploma - Accounting And Management
Afghan IT Institute
- Microsoft Office Certificate
- Certificate in Management
- Training Needs Assessment Course
- Principles of Management
- Operational knowledge of Quick Books
- Basics of General Banking
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