Uzair Kalva
Sydney,Australia
Summary
A Finance professional with an accumulated experience of 4 years in Business Analytics, Accounts, and Service with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet business goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounts Manager
Reddam House
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised the invoicing, payment collection, and cash allocation processes, ensuring 100% on-time billing accuracy and reducing overdue receivables by 30% within six months.
- Developed and implemented streamlined debt collection procedures, resulting in a 40% reduction in average collection time and minimizing bad debt exposure.
- Generated comprehensive ageing reports and in-depth analysis for the Finance Director, enabling proactive credit risk management and improving decision-making.
- Automated invoicing, payment reconciliation, and aging analysis using advanced Excel functions, reducing manual processing time by 40% and improving data accuracy.
- Maintained strong relationships with premium clients by resolving billing inquiries promptly and professionally, contributing to a 98% customer satisfaction rating.
Accounts Analyst
Bingo Industries
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Performed weekly bank reconciliations with an accuracy rate of 99% contributing to precise financial reporting
- Supervised Accounts Receivable functions leading to notable 20% reduction in overdue receivables
- Collaborated with cross functional teams to gather data, analyze KPIs and compile weekly Budget vs Actual and Profitability Analysis reports using Microsoft Excel and Power BI
- Utilized financial models and analyzed historical data to forecast future financial performance including revenue, expenses, and profitability
- Analyzed and reviewed contracts with clients, suppliers, and partners to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
Accounts Receivable Specialist
SG Fleet
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Demonstrated expertise in end-to-end Accounts Receivable processes, including invoicing, bank journal processing and payment allocation with a focus on financial risk management
- Proactively involved in investigating discrepancies, collections and fostering strong customer relations while consistently seeking opportunities to enhance and streamline processes
- Assured taxation compliance, ensuring accurate calculations, charges and refunds related to FBT, LLIC and GST
- Assisted with Budgeting, Forecasting, Preparation of Balance Sheet, and P&L reconciliations
- Successfully reconciled and collected over $1 million per month in revenue, concurrently reconciling three-year old leases valued at $400k with sub-contractors, resulting in a 30% reduction in debtors' balance
Peer Tutor
Macquarie University
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring instructions for over 90 postgraduate students for ACCG611 - Principles of Accounting ensuring deeper understanding of accounting concepts
- Assisted students in reviewing and understanding assignments and case studies relating to accounting principles offering guidance on problem-solving and application of concepts
- Fostered collaborative learning through group discussions, allowing students to share perspectives on application of accounting principles
- Incorporated accounting software tools to simulate real world practices providing students with practical skills
- Invited industry professionals to share their experiences on applying learned concepts in the business world
Customer Service Representative
Essilor Luxottica
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Consistently exceeded set KPIs by resolving over 80 inbound phone queries and 50 email tickets, effectively contributing to contact center team targets with an average satisfaction rate of 97%
- Leveraged SAP ERP proficiency to process orders, generate comprehensive reports on stock and status of orders
- Maintained data of over 1500 wholesale accounts and ensured a solid relationship with the business
- Collaborated with Accounts Receivables Team to process credit card payments, refund transactions, generate invoices and credit notes with precise reporting to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial records
Education
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - ACCOUNTING
Macquarie University
08.2020
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING
Gujarat University
06.2016
Skills
- Financial Analysis & Reporting
- Full Cycle Accounting
- Process Improvement
- Stakeholder management
- Effective Communication
- Ethical conduct
Timeline
Accounts Manager
Reddam House
03.2024 - Current
Accounts Analyst
Bingo Industries
02.2023 - 08.2023
Accounts Receivable Specialist
SG Fleet
06.2020 - 02.2023
Peer Tutor
Macquarie University
02.2020 - 06.2020
Customer Service Representative
Essilor Luxottica
08.2019 - 06.2020
MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - ACCOUNTING
Macquarie University
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE - ACCOUNTING
Gujarat University
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