SAM PATEL
7/39 Windermere Crescent, Mawson Lakes,SA
Summary
Competent and detail-oriented Accounting Assistant well-versed in accounts payable and receivable management, financial forecasting, budgets, and payroll. Talented in identifying and correcting errors for impeccable accuracy. Committed to achieving team objectives and driving company development. Proactive communicator with solid foundation of trustworthy and dependable performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Accountant/Accountant
AG Security Group
Adelaide, SA
06.2023 - 01.2026
- Managed accounts payable and receivable processes efficiently.
- Reconciled vendor statements to ensure accurate financial records.
- Assisted in preparing monthly financial reports for management review.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Prepared account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Processed payroll weekly for more than 100 employees and reporting.
- Prepared ad-hoc financial reports as requested by management.
- Trained new staff on accounting processes and software usage.
- Organized and maintained filing systems for all accounting documents.
- Assisted in preparation of monthly financial statements and management accounts.
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local payroll tax returns accurately.
- Superannuation obligations
Assistant Accountant
NORTH EAST AUTO GROUP
ADELAIDE, SA
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
- Communicated with vendors and clients to facilitate timely payments and reduce outstanding accounts receivable.
- Processed payroll entries and reports for employees.
- Reviewed and reconciled discrepancies in accounts and financial documentation.
- Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files.
- Reconciled company credit cards, expense accounts and other expenses and financial records.
- Provided accounting assistance with payroll, AP, AR and expense tracking support.
- Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.
- Reviewed and coded expense reports for accuracy and proper expense disclosure.
Accounts Payable Officer
NORTH EAST AUTO GROUP
ADELAIDE, 5095
03.2020 - 06.2021
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including receiving, processing, and verifying high volume invoices for over 150 creditors monthly.
- Identified account aging issues, communicated to account holders and quickly resolved problems.
- Managed accounts payable teams by reviewing daily completed work.
- Analyzed and reconciled general ledger accounts and prepared journal entries.
- Followed company's strict rules and procedures to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
- Checked accounting system on regular basis to monitor transactions.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Oversaw monthly inter-company invoice preparation to related companies and processed payments.
- Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing accounting documentation.
- Monitored loans and accounts payable to confirm payments are current.
- Processed invoices with appropriate documentation and approval, Utilizing Microsoft excel to track and organize payments
Accounts Assistant
CUPRITE INFOTECH
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
08.2015 - 05.2018
- Processed company receipts, sales invoices and payments from customers and suppliers.
- Prepared financial statements and expense documents for management teams.
- Performed administrative tasks to support strategic initiatives.
- Entered employee records, time cards and miscellaneous deductions for payroll.
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
- Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.
Accounts Intern
PATIL HIRAN JAJOO AND CO ( CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT)
MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
08.2011 - 02.2014
- Sorted documents, matching supporting invoices to procurement documents and verifying invoices for payment.
- Coded invoices and other records to maintain organized and accurate records.
- Accessed financial information to answer questions and gather details about specific accounts.
- Performed financial calculations for amounts due, interest charges and balances.
- Reconciled or entered report discrepancies found in financial records.
Education
Master of Accounting - BUSINESS
Flinders University
Adelaide, SA 02.2019 - 12/2020
Bachelor of Commerce - BUSINESS
PUNE UNIVERSITY
INDIASkills
- Payroll Operations
- Collections and Invoice Processing
- Bank Reconciliation
- Xero, MYOB and Quick book
- Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Bookkeeping
- great attention to detail
- Data analysis
- accounting knowledge
- Ability to maintain good vendor relationships
- Microsoft excel
- MYOB
- ERP SYSTEM
- Account reconciliation
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Gujarati
- Marathi
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Timeline
Assistant Accountant/Accountant
AG Security Group
06.2023 - 01.2026
Assistant Accountant
NORTH EAST AUTO GROUP
07.2021 - 01.2023
Accounts Payable Officer
NORTH EAST AUTO GROUP
03.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Accounting - BUSINESS
Flinders University
02.2019 - 12/2020
Accounts Assistant
CUPRITE INFOTECH
08.2015 - 05.2018
Accounts Intern
PATIL HIRAN JAJOO AND CO ( CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT)
08.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Commerce - BUSINESS
PUNE UNIVERSITY