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Salman Nishat

Salman Nishat

Canberra

Summary

Accountant and Auditor with over 22 years of experience in financial reporting, leadership, Management, Bookkeeping, Audit & assurance. Skilled in leveraging advanced tools like MYOB, Xero, Saau, QuickBooks, Oracle Financials ERP, and Office 365, to optimize accounting processes and ensure compliance. XBig 4 Chartered background experience. Dedicated to driving organizational success through innovative financial practices and collaborative teamwork.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Accountant & Business Operation Assistant

Amnesium Pty LTD
11.2024 - Current

Working full time as Financial accountant and business operation assistant. Responsible for the following.

  • Recording financial transactions in accounting software Saasu.
  • Cross-referencing accounting systems against bank statements and other
    source documents to confirm accuracy.
  • Account Receivable: Creating and sending invoices, and following up payment.
  • Accounts payable: Making sure invoices from suppliers are accurate and paid promptly including foreign currency payments.
  • Processing fortnightly and monthly payrolls and deductions. Including contractors and direct employees.
  • Preparing and lodging of BAS, IAS (PAYG), PRT, TPAR, and Super.
  • Working with associated accountants in preparing Tax Returns and other financial reports.
  • Preparing quotes for federal government departments includes checking team members' quotes.

Accounting Manager

Leftbank Holdings, LLC
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Worked remotely
  • As an accounting manager at Leftbank Holdings, I oversee financial operations, analyze data trends, and implement strategic cost-saving measures to enhance profitability and streamline processes
  • Prepared financial statements including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and invoice recording into relevant GL accounts using Quickbooks, AppFolio, and MS 365 Excel spreadsheets for various finance-related tasks
  • Managed and prepared bank reconciliation statements for eight accounts for each associated LLC within Leftbank
  • I have prepared 1099 tax returns filed with the US Government (IRS) and completed financial statements on time to meet the deadline for company tax returns
  • Managed intercompany reconciliations and financial statements for multiple LLCs utilizing Quickbooks, AppFolio, and ASANA as project management and task tracking tools to report in weekly progress meetings with partners

Senior Manager Finance

Bahria Town (Pvt) Ltd
04.2016 - 01.2024
  • Led financial strategy, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing operational efficiency
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in substantial budget improvements
  • Spearheaded financial reporting overhaul, streamlining processes and reducing turnaround time
  • Delivered actionable insights, driving informed decision-making across departments
  • Supervised a team of 10, enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
  • Implemented internal controls, reducing errors and strengthening transparency
  • Led internal audits, rectifying discrepancies and ensuring compliance with tax regulations

Manager Finance

Bahria Town (Pvt) Ltd
01.2010 - 03.2016
  • Authorize and supervise general journal, receipt, and payment vouchers to ensure accurate financial records
  • Analyzed financial data, identified trends, and delivered timely reports to senior management
  • Led a team of 06, enhancing departmental efficiency and professional growth
  • Created and reconciled fixed asset register for major projects with the Asset and Finance Department
  • Streamlined payroll processes, managing employee advances and deductions in ERP software Oracle financials

Senior Accountant

Emaar Properties PJSC
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Managed complex financial reports for major real estate projects, ensuring accuracy and compliance with international accounting standards
  • Streamlined accounting processes, reducing month-end closing time and improving overall departmental efficiency
  • Prepared monthly bank reconciliation statements, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies
  • Delivered quality customer service and supported cross-departmental needs, meeting all deadlines
  • Develop annual budget and forecasted cashflows with team, coordinating with various departments for accurate planning
  • Conducted thorough audits of financial statements, identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective measures to maintain integrity

Management Trainee

Ernst & Young
10.2002 - 10.2006
  • Conducted external audits with the team for diverse clients, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and local law regulations
  • Independently managed accounting and bookkeeping tasks for various clients, meeting strict reporting deadlines
  • Developed audit plans addressing risks, ensuring accurate financial statements and audit reporting for the management

Education

Diploma of Accounting -

Canberra Institute of Technology - CIT
02.2025

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - undefined

Canberra Institute of Technology - CIT
11.2024

CA Foundation & Intermediate - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan
03.2002

Bachelor's of Arts - Statistics and Economics

University of Punjab
10.2005

Skills

  • Accounting and Bookkeeping - Expert
  • Audit & Assurance - Expert
  • Payroll/PAYG/Super - Experienced
  • MYOB/XERO/Saasu/Quickbooks/AppFolio/Oracle 11g ERP - Experienced
  • Financial reporting - Expert
  • Accounts/Bank Reconciliations - Expert
  • Accounts Payable/Receivable - Expert
  • BAS/IAS - Experienced
  • Cashflow forecasting/Budgeting - Expert
  • Multitasking - Experienced
  • Teamwork - Experienced
  • Australian Accounting Standards (AASB) - Skillful
  • MS Office 365 (Power Bi, Excel, Word, etc) - Experienced
  • Data Analytics and Business Intelligence - Skillful

Certification

  • May 2024 - Jun 2024: Responsible service of alcohol at CTA Training, Australia
  • Apr 2024 - May 2024: Xero Cloud Accounting Basic to Pro at Udemy, Inc
  • Apr 2024 - May 2024: Xero Full course Accounting & Bookkeeping at Udemy, Inc
  • Jul 2023 - Oct 2023: Quickbooks at Digiskills - Virtual University Pakistan
  • Jan 2023 - Feb 2023: MS Office 365 at LinkedIn

Links

  • LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com
  • Indeed Profile: profile.indeed.com

Timeline

Accountant & Business Operation Assistant

Amnesium Pty LTD
11.2024 - Current

Accounting Manager

Leftbank Holdings, LLC
10.2023 - 09.2024

Senior Manager Finance

Bahria Town (Pvt) Ltd
04.2016 - 01.2024

Manager Finance

Bahria Town (Pvt) Ltd
01.2010 - 03.2016

Senior Accountant

Emaar Properties PJSC
01.2007 - 01.2010

Management Trainee

Ernst & Young
10.2002 - 10.2006

Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping - undefined

Canberra Institute of Technology - CIT

CA Foundation & Intermediate - undefined

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan

Bachelor's of Arts - Statistics and Economics

University of Punjab

Diploma of Accounting -

Canberra Institute of Technology - CIT
Salman Nishat