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Samir Kassem

Sydney,Australia

Summary

Results-oriented accounting professional with extensive experience in accounting and financial analysis. Proven ability to enhance quality, accuracy, and efficiency through keen attention to detail and process improvement initiatives. Recognised for delivering timely insights that support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

ACCOUNTANT

Notion Five Accounting & Advisory Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
04.2024 - Current
  • Assist in the preparation of annual compliance for companies and trusts, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
  • Prepare Business Activity Statements (BAS) in accordance with ATO requirements
  • Liaise with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on behalf of clients to resolve issues and ensure compliance
  • Manage and coordinate payment plans for clients with outstanding tax liabilities
  • Assist clients in applying for General Interest Charge (GIC) remissions to reduce penalties and interest
  • Provide client support and advisory services related to tax compliance and regulatory obligations
  • Review and ensure all documentation is in line with current tax laws and industry standards
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal accounting processes and client services

ACCOUNTANT

Bell Partners Pty Ltd
Sydney, NSW
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Assisted with the preparation of the tax returns of individuals and ensured compliance with requirements set by the ATO
  • Collaborated with colleagues to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency
  • Allocated transactions on client files to ensure Business activity statements are prepared accurately and reflect the correct GST figures
  • Reconciled bank statements and resolved discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Processed the payroll for the clients ensuring leave balances showed accurate amounts
  • Prepared quarterly superannuation guarantee statements
  • Prepared monthly and quarterly business activity statements
  • Liaised with the ATO to place clients into payment plans as well as requesting to remit general interest charges

ACCOUNTANT

TAXTIPS KOGARAH PTY LTD
Sydney, NSW
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Compiled and reviewed necessary accounting and financial data to ensure accurate completion of the tax returns
  • Prepared sales and use tax, property tax, business licenses, business and occupation tax, unemployment and workers' compensation, and local withholding tax returns and payments
  • Prepared property, income, and occupation tax services for small businesses and individuals
  • Provided taxation consultancy and explained the intricacies of tax laws to business and individual clients
  • Researched complex tax laws to ensure all relevant deductions were accounted for correctly

ACCOUNTANT

XARY ACCOUNTANTS PTY LTD
Sydney, NSW
02.2020 - 11.2022
  • Examined financial statements and income statements to review company's financial performance
  • Applied mathematical skills to calculate totals, check figures, and correct problems with physical and digital files
  • Reviewed financial information detailing assets, liabilities and capital and prepared balance sheets and profit and loss statements
  • Conducted statistical analyses to determine trends and significant changes and wrote narrative reports explaining findings
  • Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities
  • Manually allocated bank transactions to appropriate accounts

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT

Toll Priority
Sydney
01.2018 - 01.2022
  • Supervised and performed multiple positions while at Toll
  • Contributed to the process of organising and distributing important medical freight to the client
  • Worked with supervisors to deliver freight on a limited schedule
  • Ensured all freight being handled correctly and efficiently
  • Work in a team-oriented workplace
  • Was exposed to differing cultures and ethnicities which allowed me to gain insight and renewed perspective to other people's culture and identity
  • Communicated with colleagues to deliver an effective delivery
  • Communicated with customers to ensure our services were delivered with professionalism
  • Complying with Tolls Professional Standards
  • Worked with integrity, honesty, and accountability
  • Acted in accordance with Tolls beliefs and values
  • Adhered to Tolls code of ethics to always ensure I appropriately represent the company

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Silvan Australia
Sydney, NSW
01.2019 - 11.2021
  • Complied with standards and protocol requirements regarding warehouse operations, shipping and receiving and material handling
  • Enforced strict safety procedures and protocols through successful management of warehouse team members
  • Developed weekly schedules for warehouse employees
  • Supervised scheduling for freight and package shipments and managed return and transfer procedures
  • Partnered with leadership team to resolve order management challenges, safety, or regulatory issues
  • Increased productivity through cross-training and thorough training of both current employees and new hires
  • Communicated with suppliers to ensure the correct volume of products are being sent to the warehouse
  • Communicated with truck drivers to ensure they got the products on time and in the most efficient way possible

Education

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Western Sydney University
Sydney, NSW
03.2023

High School Diploma -

Sir Joseph Banks High School
Sydney, NSW
10.2019

Skills

  • Adaptative & Flexible
  • Analytical
  • Attention to Detail
  • Collaboration Team Player
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Active listening skills
  • Accounting Software (MYOB and Xero)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Account Reconciliation Expert
  • Tax Return Filing
  • Budget Forecasting Expertise
  • Decision Making
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Projections
  • Reliability and Integrity Improvement
  • Accounting Procedures Validation
  • Financial statement preparation
  • Partnership accounting
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Bookkeeping
  • Account reconciliation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Time management

Hobbies and Interests

  • Boxing
  • Fishing
  • Running
  • Reading

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month at Bell Partners for the months of December and January
  • Achieved a distinction grade in multiple units while completing my bachelor's degree

Timeline

ACCOUNTANT

Notion Five Accounting & Advisory Pty Ltd
04.2024 - Current

ACCOUNTANT

Bell Partners Pty Ltd
09.2023 - 03.2024

ACCOUNTANT

TAXTIPS KOGARAH PTY LTD
06.2023 - 09.2023

ACCOUNTANT

XARY ACCOUNTANTS PTY LTD
02.2020 - 11.2022

WAREHOUSE SUPERVISOR

Silvan Australia
01.2019 - 11.2021

WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT

Toll Priority
01.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Business - Accounting

Western Sydney University

High School Diploma -

Sir Joseph Banks High School

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