Shivam Kakkar
Canberra,Australia
Summary
Detail-oriented and methodical bookkeeper with demonstrated success in independently handling financial tasks. Skillfully track payments, process payroll and reconcile accounts. Focused on keeping records accurate, current and compliant.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
BOOKKEEPER
The Digithive
09.2022 - Current
- Improved financial accuracy by reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies in financial records.
- Streamlined bookkeeping processes by implementing new accounting software, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Assisted with budget preparation and monitoring, contributing to better expense control.
- End of Month and mid month reporting for real estate clients.
- Processing and paying off bills on behalf of clients
- Preparing cash flow and management report for clients
- Calculated employee wages from records or timesheets to prepare payroll checks
- Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry and mathematical accuracy
- Created financial reports to track business performance over time
- Facilitated and delegated accounts payables and receivables tasks on consistent schedule
- Experience using trust accounting software like PropertyMe
- Navigated softwares like, Marlin, MYOB and Xero, Property Me to record, store and analyze information.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through active listening, understanding their needs, and prioritizing personalized service.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Specfast
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
- Generated reports and typed letters in Word and prepared PowerPoint presentations.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Freewheel Sports
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Reconciled company accounts for sales, purchases, credit cards, employee expenses and commissions
- Monitored status of accounts receivable and payable to facilitate prompt processing
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Communicated with suppliers to reconcile invoice payments
- Maintained accurate and complete documentation for financial department procedures to facilitate new employee training
- Completed Monthly bank and insurance reconciliation
- Bookkeeping on daily basis
- Coordinated timely payments from vendors, clients and account holders
- Managing petty cash.
OUTBOUND/INBOUND OPERATIONS STAFF
AMAZON GROUP, AUSTRALIA - WAREHOUSE
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Verifying items that needs to be picked, packed and shipped on daily basis
- Worked with vendors to obtain quotes, negotiate contracts and handle 20-25 big shipments per week
- Updated business forms to streamline processing and improve efficiency
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones
- Dealing with problems faced by employees and rectifying it
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
BUSINESS PROPRIETOR
SK Transports
04.2013 - 08.2017
- Developed business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends
- Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings
- Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations
- Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on year-to-year basis relative to fiscal planning and budgeting activities
- Maintained accurate invoice summaries and collection records to enhance monitoring of billing and cash inflows
- Calculated and prepared checks for utilities, taxes and other payments
- Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function
- Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.
Education
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Western Sydney University
Sydney, Australia09.2019
BBA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Manav Rachna International University
Faridabad, India04.2016
Skills
- Software like PropertyMe, Property Tree, Xero, Marlin, QuickBooks, MYOB
- Statutory accounts preparation
- Payroll administration
- Accounts payable management
- Invoice processing
- Financial reporting
- Tax document preparation
- Bank statement reconciliation
- Data entry and management
Accomplishments
- Xero Advisory Certificate
- Masters of Accountancy from Western Sydney University
- Proficiency in Accounting and Real Estate software.
Languages
English
Timeline
BOOKKEEPER
The Digithive
09.2022 - Current
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Specfast
06.2022 - 11.2022
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT
Freewheel Sports
07.2020 - 11.2021
OUTBOUND/INBOUND OPERATIONS STAFF
AMAZON GROUP, AUSTRALIA - WAREHOUSE
01.2019 - 03.2020
BUSINESS PROPRIETOR
SK Transports
04.2013 - 08.2017
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY - FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Western Sydney University
BBA - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Manav Rachna International University
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