Sarad Giri

• Performed bank statements reconciliation on a daily basis for various entities in the group
• Completed weekly/monthly EFT runs
• Managed AP and AR
• Managed creditor payments including audit of compliance with authorisation limits
• Prepared and maintained accurate financial records, including general ledger, cash, prepayment, accruals, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, lease, employee expense claims etc.
• Managed month-end tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries
• Assisted in the preparation of sales and gross profit reconciliations to provide valuable insights and analysis
• Provided assistance in preparation of notes to financial statements, notes to balance sheet and income statements
• Provided analysis and commentary regarding accounts and financial reports
• Assisted in preparation and lodgement of BAS, FBT, PAYG and other tax returns
• Performed monthly intercompany loan reconciliation
• Processed credit card expenses in the system and conducted monthly reconciliation of corporate credit card transactions
• Performed monthly reconciliation of AP -AR intercompany invoices
• Managed month-end and year-end closing activities including GL reconciliations and financial reports etc
• Coordinated with motor vehicle and equipment finance companies to request monthly loan account statements and reconcile those statements with hire purchase records in the system
• Performed variance analysis as required and delivered accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Liaised with internal and external stakeholders on financial matters
• Contributed to continuous improvement of processes and systems
• Managed fixed asset register; prepared and reviewed monthly depreciation entries to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Assisted with external audits by providing necessary documentation and addressing audit queries
• Prepared and analyzed financial reports to support and assist budgeting, forecasting, and management decision-making

Accounts Payable

• Processed high volume of supplier invoices for multiple entities; matched stock/inventory related invoices with Purchase Orders and coded service invoices into appropriate GL
• Managed creditor payments, ensuring they are properly approved, coded and promptly entered onto the creditors system in accordance with applicable credit terms, then filed electronically
• Performed monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts with statements and followed up of outstanding items
• Managed and scheduled payment runs including EFT, and international payments, ensuring deadlines are met
• Ensured invoices are authorised based on Company Policy before processing for payment
• Created new suppliers onto the system
• Reconciled corporate credit cards
• Assisted with upload of daily direct debit and customer refund files in online banking
• Handled AP inbox, recording & payment of invoices and serving as a key contact for creditors
• Monitored cash flow and prepared payment schedules across entities
• Supported internal and external audits as required
• Collaborated with procurement and finance teams to ensure smooth end-to- end purchase to pay process
• Processed company credit card expenses and employee expense claims
• Responded to vendor and internal inquiries, troubleshooting invoice discrepancies or payment issues
• Handled intercompany billing and ensured accurate allocations
• Maintained accurate records of the transactions and ensured compliance with financial procedures
• Prepared accounts payable ageing reports to assist with cash flow forecasting and updated creditors spreadsheet
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies in billing and payments, contributing to improved financial performance

Accounts Receivable

• Processed and managed daily accounts receivable transactions accurately and efficiently
• Monitored and followed up on outstanding payments via phone and email to ensure timely collections
• Reconciled accounts receivable ledgers and resolved discrepancies
• Responded to customer inquiries regarding invoices and payments professionally
• Prepared accounts receivable ageing reports to assist with cash flow forecasting and updated debtors spreadsheet
• Collaborated and liaised with the sales team to resolve customer billing disputes, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining customer satisfaction
• Managed overdue accounts and distributed monthly customer statements via email; emailed invoice copies upon customer’s request
• Allocated incoming payments and maintain accurate customer account records
• Allocated receipts and reconciled daily transactions
• Performed trade references check while setting up new 30 days customer accounts onto the system
• Managed shared mailboxes and handling queries and issues
• Conducted detailed debtor analysis and reporting