SHAHZEEN SHAH
Boxhill,NSW
Summary
Associate member of CPA with six years of experience in financial operations management, specializing in Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L variance analysis. Proficient in preparing Business Activity Statements and ensuring payroll tax compliance while contributing to budget forecasting. Delivers accurate financial reports that support strategic decision-making through strong analytical skills. Recognized for attention to detail and collaboration within cross-functional teams to improve financial performance and efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Admin
Southland Supply - Safety Equipment Supply
Eastern Creek, NSW
09.2024 - 04.2025
- Completed month-end journal entries, including accruals, ensuring accurate and timely financial recording in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assisted in preparing Business Activity Statements (BAS) and payroll tax filings, ensuring compliance with applicable tax regulations, and submitted filings accurately and on time.
- Contributed to the forecasting and budgeting process by assisting in the preparation of financial projections and providing insights to ensure the accuracy of financial planning.
- Ensured accurate year-end reporting by entering end-of-year journals, maintaining complete and accurate financial records in accordance with accounting standards.
- Reviewed P&L statements, analyzed variances, and communicated findings to key stakeholders during monthly meetings, providing meaningful commentary to support decision-making.
- Conducted thorough reviews of balance sheet accounts, ensuring the accuracy of reconciliations and timely clearance of reconciling items to maintain the integrity of financial records.
- Prepared and processed intercompany recharge journals and invoices, ensuring correct allocation and reconciliation of intercompany transactions in line with company guidelines.
- Reviewed and processed purchase orders against foreign vendor invoices, ensuring proper matching with goods received, and creating invoices for foreign vendors in the local currency, adhering to company policies.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements and supported the implementation of changes to enhance financial systems and streamline financial reporting.
- Performed ad-hoc financial and administrative tasks, ensuring the timely and efficient completion of responsibilities to support smooth financial operations.
Company Accountant
UBT Accountants
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Reviewed general ledger details, trial balances, and monthly journal entries.
- Analyzed and maintained an adequate accounting records system and comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk.
- Reconciled all balance sheets and income statements, verified all variances and accruals.
- Assisted in budget preparation by analyzing historical data and forecasting future financial needs.
- Successfully managed the implementation of the SAP Concur expense management system across Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, optimizing expense reporting procedures and improving operational efficiency across multiple regions.
- Developed and implemented a strategic debt management process to reduce the accounts receivable balance, enhance cash flow, and improve the efficiency of collections.
Assistant Accountant
UBT Accountants
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
10.2020 - 06.2022
- Assisted with monthly closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting while addressing management queries.
- Contributed to the preparation of financial statements, month-end closing procedures, and generated reports for direct reports.
- Produced weekly and monthly performance reports for internal managers to track company performance.
- Supported the preparation of budgets, monitored company expenses, and conducted semi-annual reviews of company expenses.
- Led weekly debtor management meetings with practice managers to discuss outstanding debts and coordinated follow-up actions with debtors for payment arrangements.
Finance Admin
UBT Accountants
Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
06.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed the setup of new employees on essential subscriptions and accounting software, ensuring smooth integration into company systems.
- Oversaw the offboarding process, including removing access from subscriptions and accounting software, and transferring ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
- Approved supplier bills in NetSuite and managed weekly payment processes to ensure timely and accurate payments.
- Recorded customer receipts and maintained customer accounts in accordance with established deadlines.
- Conducted follow-up communications with debtors via phone and email to ensure timely payment, and circulated comprehensive reports to managers for the monitoring and analysis of outstanding receivables.
Account Receivable Clerk
Indebted
Sydney, NSW
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Accurately recorded all customer payments in Xero, ensuring timely and precise updates to accounts.
- Proactively followed up with debtors to negotiate and implement payment plans, ensuring the timely resolution of outstanding balances.
- Calculated sales commissions and GST, ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with company policies and tax regulations.
- Investigated irregularities and addressed client inquiries, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication to maintain client satisfaction and compliance.
Customer support agent
Campus living villages
Sydney, NSW
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring a positive client experience in alignment with company standards.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in customer records, diligently verifying and updating information to ensure seamless operations and uphold data integrity.
- Contributed to achieving targets by making international phone calls to prospective clients, effectively promoting and securing student accommodation bookings.
- Responded to customer inquiries and addressed questions promptly through phone calls, emails, and live chat, ensuring effective communication and customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce -
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW01.2018
Skills
- NetSuite
- Business Central
- Xero
- APS
- Financial Statements
- General Ledger
- Data Analysis
- Bookkeeping
- Microsoft Dynamics
- QuickBooks
- Reckon
- Financial Analysis
- Reconciliations
- Debt Management
- Budget Management
Languages
English: Native
References
Available upon request
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Australian Citizen
Timeline
Senior Finance Admin
Southland Supply - Safety Equipment Supply
09.2024 - 04.2025
Company Accountant
UBT Accountants
06.2022 - 08.2024
Assistant Accountant
UBT Accountants
10.2020 - 06.2022
Finance Admin
UBT Accountants
06.2019 - 10.2020
Account Receivable Clerk
Indebted
05.2018 - 05.2019
Customer support agent
Campus living villages
10.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Commerce -
Macquarie University
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