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Shikha

Tarneit,VIC

Summary

Highly detail-oriented and analytical Certified Practicing Accountant with 5+ years of experience in public practice and industry. Skilled in financial data analysis, trend identification, and process optimization. Proficient in accounting software including Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, TM1, and GP Dynamics. Committed to delivering high-quality results, providing excellent client service, and maintaining effective communication. Possesses exceptional problem-solving skills and thrives in fast-paced environments. Eager to learn and actively seeks opportunities to broaden skills, knowledge, and experiences. Demonstrates effective prioritization and strong time management skills to handle workload demands and achieve desired outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Accountant

Illion Australia
08.2023 - Current
  • Preparation of weekly Cash Flow Statement
  • Performing detailed monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and identifying and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating the Fixed Asset Register, including recording acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation, to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Recording of monthly payroll accruals for various leave types such as Annual Leave (AL), Long Service Leave (LSL), and gifted leave, ensuring accurate representation of employee liabilities in financial statements
  • Recording monthly cost accruals as per the forecast and ensuring accuracy
  • Preparation and lodgment of Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) and Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns for entities in Australia and New Zealand, ensuring compliance with relevant tax regulations and deadlines
  • Proactively identified opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies in financial processes, implemented solutions to streamline workflows, enhance accuracy, and reduce manual effort
  • Providing support during external audits
  • Performing variance analysis of actual vs plan
  • Preparation of Year-end financial reports

Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.2021 - 08.2023
  • Reviewing bookkeeping work performed by bookkeepers, managing payroll for more than 10 entities
  • Monitor, review and manage Fixed asset register
  • Calculation and recovery of royalty and marketing fee from franchisees
  • Preparation of annual budgets and forecasts
  • Assisting with calculation of month-end accruals and posting of journals to present the accurate financial position of the company
  • Calculation of interest on inter-entity loans and preparation of consolidated financial statements
  • Preparation of month end management reports and balance sheet reconciliation
  • Preparation of financial report for the review of board, directors & shareholders
  • Processing of fortnightly & monthly supplier payment runs and managing cash flow
  • Preparation and lodgment of Installment and Business activity statements and Income tax returns
  • Assisting with Registration, preparation, and lodgment of Payroll tax
  • Liaising with auditors, ATO and other external stakeholders on behalf of the client
  • Assisting with external audit
  • Assisting with process improvement and other tasks
  • Helping to maintain accounting systems and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems
  • Continue improvement and automation of accounting processes and other ad hoc tasks to improve efficiency & reduce cost
  • Directly dealing with clients, understanding their finance function needs and find ways to optimize it
  • Understanding the processes and gathering requirements to automate the processes.

Accountant

Victorian Accounting Services
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Data entry into accounting software (MYOB, Xero, QuickBooks) and performing bank reconciliations
  • Prepares monthly financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
  • Preparing end of financial year statements (Profit and Loss Account, Cash Flow statement, Balance sheet, Changes in equity statement) for individual, company, trusts
  • Keep information confidential and secure it with regular database backups
  • Preparation and lodgment of GST and tax returns for various entities such as companies, individuals, trusts, Self-Managed Superannuation Funds
  • Maintaining and updating client's information on Government portals such as ATO portal, ASIC Portal
  • Maintaining general ledger balance with fixed asset register on yearly basis and calculating depreciation as per accounting standards
  • Liaising with ATO, ASIC & Other Regulatory Bodies daily
  • Maintaining proper backup files, documentation for research and reference
  • Responsible for registering clients with MYOB, Quick books, Xero for accurate and quick preparation of the company's financial statements and documentation.

Education

CPA -

CPA Australia
Melbourne
01.2022

Master of Professional Accounting -

Swinburne University/Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne
01.2019

Skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

  • Team player
  • Results driven
  • Quick learner
  • Business process improvement
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365
  • Project Management
  • Analytical-Minded
  • Critical Thinker
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Data analysis and visualization

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Financial Accountant

Illion Australia
08.2023 - Current

Consultant

PricewaterhouseCoopers
03.2021 - 08.2023

Accountant

Victorian Accounting Services
03.2019 - 03.2021

CPA -

CPA Australia

Master of Professional Accounting -

Swinburne University/Melbourne Institute of Technology

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