Pauluge Shalani Thusharamala Wijebandara Fernando
Springvale South,Australia
Summary
Dynamic Accounts Assistant with a proven track record at E Tax Australia Pty Ltd, excelling in financial reporting and tax compliance. Adept at utilizing Xero and QuickBooks, I streamline processes while demonstrating strong organizational skills. Committed to accuracy and efficiency, I enhance decision-making through insightful financial analysis.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Assistant
E Tax Australia Pty Ltd
Melbourne, Australia
2022.10 - Current
- Financial Record Maintenance - Accurately record transactions, post journal entries, and reconcile accounts.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements, and analyze data to identify trends and variances.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and manage budgets, and create financial forecasts for strategic planning.
- Accounts Payable/Receivable - Oversee AP/AR processes, ensuring timely payments, and accurate invoicing.
- Payroll Administration - Manage payroll processing, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
- Tax Compliance - Prepare and file tax returns, ensuring adherence to tax laws and regulations.
- Financial Analysis - Analyze costs, revenues, and profitability to support decision-making and growth.
- Process Improvement - Streamline accounting processes and implement best practices for efficiency.
- Software Utilization - Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, and MYOB for efficient financial management.
- Regulatory Compliance - Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and AASB accounting standards.
Bookkeeper
SNE Holdings Trust
Hampton, Australia
2020.01 - 2021.07
- Financial Record Maintenance - Helped maintain accurate financial records by recording transactions, updating ledgers, and reconciling bank statements.
- Accounts Payable & Receivable - Processed invoices, issued payments, and followed up on outstanding payments. Managed accounts receivable by invoicing clients and ensuring timely collections.
- Payroll Administration - Assisted with payroll processing, including calculating hours worked, verifying attendance, and ensuring tax compliance.
- Financial Reporting - Supported the preparation of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements), and analyzed data to identify trends and discrepancies.
- Software Proficiency - Utilized accounting software (QuickBooks, Xero) and spreadsheets to perform tasks efficiently and accurately.
- Assisted in payroll processing and maintained employee records.
Assistant Junior Accountant
Global Travel Xperts
South Melbourne, Australia
2019.08 - 2019.11
- Processed accounts payable by entering invoices and bills into QuickBooks and Xero.
- Uploaded payments via banking interfaces (ANZ, Comm Bank).
- Created and maintained loan accounts for intercompany transactions, ensuring proper documentation in Excel, QuickBooks, and Xero.
- Assisted in the induction and training of new interns to ensure competency and performance.
- Recorded journals for depreciation, corrected discrepancies, and supported payroll and BAS processing.
- Managed accounts for clients including Mantra Café, Gaura Travels, and Turtle Down Under Travel and Tourism.
- Coordinated with stakeholders to obtain receipts and relevant information for tax deductibility and treatment across multiple accounts (Payable, credit cards, and cheque accounts).
Education
Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting
PERFORMANCE EDUCATION
Melbourne, VIC2019-12
Bachelor Of Commerce - Major in Accounting
Australian Catholic University
Melbourne, Australia01.2018
Skills
- Organization
- Management
- Leadership
- Decision making
- Resource management
- scheduling
- Reporting
- Communication
- Group discussions
- Idea expression
- Handling pressure
- Technical
- Software: MYOB
- Software: QuickBooks
- Software: Xero
- Tools: MS Office
- Tools: MS Project Server
- Financial reporting
- Data entry
- General ledger
- Audit review
- Research
- Planning
- Financial research
- Goal setting
- Problem solving
- Data analysis
- Information gathering
- Tax preparation
- Predicting outcomes
- Defining needs
- Work survival
- punctuality
- Time management
- Meeting deadlines
- Teamwork
- Reliability
- Strong work ethic
- Adaptability
- Eagerness to learn and grow
- Competencies
- Proficient in MYOB
- Proficient in Xero
- Strong communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Skilled in Microsoft Word
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel
- Accurate data entry
- High attention to detail
- Reliable
- Dependable
- Deadline focused
- Accounts payable
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Sri Lankan
Timeline
Accounts Assistant
E Tax Australia Pty Ltd
2022.10 - Current
Bookkeeper
SNE Holdings Trust
2020.01 - 2021.07
Assistant Junior Accountant
Global Travel Xperts
2019.08 - 2019.11
Skilled Migration Internship Program - Accounting
PERFORMANCE EDUCATION
Bachelor Of Commerce - Major in Accounting
Australian Catholic University