Smitha Siddappa
Canberra
Summary
Results-driven and detail-oriented Accounts & Administration Professional with over 6 years of international experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and financial administration. Proficient in MYOB, Xero, and QuickBooks, with expertise in accounts payable and receivable, BAS preparation, reconciliations, payroll processing, and financial reporting. Adept at managing multiple priorities while ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery of outcomes
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Administrator
BSONS PVT LTD
07.2023 - Current
- Manage accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Reconcile bank and credit card statements using MYOB Account Right.
- Process staff expenses, payroll (Xero), and superannuation compliance for 6 employees.
- Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts that improved short-term financial planning and supported cost-saving decisions, helping to cut expenses by 10%.
- Generate and send invoices, monitor outstanding accounts, and resolve queries.
- Support the Financial Controller with reporting and recommendations.
DISTRIBUTION ADMINISTRATOR
QBE INSURANCE PTY LTD
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained client records and ensured proper documentation in compliance with company policies.
- Assisted with policy administration, including registrations, endorsements, and renewals.
- Handled client communications, managing queries and documentation requests.
- Maintained accurate financial and client records in compliance with company policies.
- Supported reconciliations, credit control, and documentation for policy administration.
- Collaborated with underwriting and finance teams to streamline reporting processes.
DOCUMENT DIGITISATION ASSISTANT
STREAMLINE BUSINESS SOLUTION PTY LTD
07.2021 - 06.2021
- Reconcile credit card for the heart foundation lottery.
- Accurately input new client contracts and payment information.
- Created a quality control checklist that reduced errors by 30% during the digitization process.
- Preparation and document sorting for efficient data entry.
- Scanning and uploading the document.
DATA RECORDS ADMINISTRATOR
EXEDEE PTY LTD
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed data entry and processed files for multiple large corporate clients.
- Managed and maintained spreadsheet reports for the manager.
- Extracted and entered data for credit notes and purchase orders.
- Documented all changes made within the databases according to company standards.
- Gaps year - Maternity breaks
FINANCE AND ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ENCHANTING TRAVELS INDIA LTD
10.2015 - 08.2016
- Record day to day transactions in Tally ERP and maintained records via Excel spreadsheet.
- Efficiently managed Bank reconciliation statement by employing Excel formulas, macros, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for investigating discrepancies.
- Managed bank reconciliations, tax compliance (TDS, PF, GST, Service Tax, ESI).
- Prepared and maintained accurate ledgers in Tally ERP.
- Processed payments to vendors, hotels, and travel partners.
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
HOTEL SANDESH THE PRINCE
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Preparation and maintenance of ledger books in Tally (ERP- Enterprise Resource Planning Software).
- Interact and communicate with debtors regarding payments.
- Managed AP/AR ledger entries and reconciliations.
- Reviewed purchase and sales invoices for compliance.
Education
MASTER OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FINANCE & IT
University of Mysore
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - FINANCE
University of Mysore
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Advanced Excel
- Outlook
- MYOB
- Xero
- QuickBooks
- Tally
- SAP
- Billing and Record Keeping
- Accounting and Finance
- BAS
- PAYG
- Payroll Compliance
- Accurate Data Entry
- Invoice Processing
- Fixed Asset Register
- Depreciation Schedules
- Customer Service
Certification
- Certificate in Xero Accounting - AH Accounting Training Centre
- Xero Payroll
Accomplishments
- Picked up 40% of the team processing load (average was 25% per staff) so that timelines could be met for the project and loss of revenue could be avoided.
- Generate and issue invoices, achieving a 95% on-time collection rate through proactive follow-up and query resolution.
Hobbies and Interests
- Graphology: A study of writing
- Photography: Anywhere around Travel vlogs on YouTube
- Art activities: Jewellery making and collecting.
- Cycling and hiking
Timeline
Accounts Administrator
BSONS PVT LTD
07.2023 - Current
DISTRIBUTION ADMINISTRATOR
QBE INSURANCE PTY LTD
09.2022 - 09.2023
DOCUMENT DIGITISATION ASSISTANT
STREAMLINE BUSINESS SOLUTION PTY LTD
07.2021 - 06.2021
DATA RECORDS ADMINISTRATOR
EXEDEE PTY LTD
07.2020 - 06.2021
FINANCE AND ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
ENCHANTING TRAVELS INDIA LTD
10.2015 - 08.2016
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
HOTEL SANDESH THE PRINCE
08.2012 - 02.2013
MASTER OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - FINANCE & IT
University of Mysore
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - FINANCE
University of Mysore