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Venkatachalam Venkatasalam ASA [CPA]

NORTH WOLLONGONG,NSW

Summary

Dynamic CPA Associate with extensive expertise in financial analysis and audit preparation at CPA. Proficient in leveraging MYOB and Xero software to optimize accounting precision. Skilled in cultivating client relationships and formulating strategic financial solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and fulfilling organizational objectives. Strong communicator dedicated to excellence across all professional pursuits.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CPA Associate Member ASA

cpa
01.2025 - Current

Intern

NextGen Assistant Accountanat
11.2022 - Current
  • Sorted and organized files.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
  • Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
  • Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Provided journal entries and performed accounting on accrual basis.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications
  • Gathered, organized and input information into digital database
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations

Processed and audited expense reports and maintained proper documentation Prepared various summary reports such as A/R, payroll, sales, and cost reports.
Ensuring all invoices are validated against relevant purchase orders
Prepare monthly account reconciliation analysis Reconcile records of bank transactions.
Perform credit card reconciliation on monthly basis including preparation of approval sheet, matching invoices with bank statement and filling documents with reconciliation report.
Verified accuracy of information reported by recognizing and entering additional journal entries.
Maintain petty cash book and authorize payments done by cash by making entries under appropriate account head of the book.
Prepared monthly, quarterly, and yearly BAS statements
Accurately updated all fixed Assets registration including depreciation journal entries
Review performance against budgets and prepare variation, control, and statistical reports
education

Intern

AS Taxation And Services
08.2018 - 08.2018
  • Sorted and organized files.
  • Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
  • Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
  • Took meeting notes and compiled paperwork to support department
  • Developed business, financial and analytical skills in fast-paced work environment.
  • Distributed office supplies and files for staff.
  • Maintained office schedule and calendar of workflow and meetings.
  • Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.

Volunteer

National Service Scheme
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Assisted with special events or programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Supported engaging, fun and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Organized event schedules and implemented reminder systems

Education

Master of Professional Accounting Advanced - Accounting And Financial Management

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
08.2022

Mini -MBA - General

International Business Management Institute
Berlin, Germany
05.2022

Graduate Certificate - Professional Accounting

University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
12.2021

Program Diploma in Business Management - Business

International Business Management Institute
Berlin, Germany
04.2020

Program Diploma in Financial Management - General

International Business Management Institute
Berlin,Germany
11.2019

Bachelor of Commerce - General

The American College
Madurai ,INDIA
05.2019

Skills

  • Effective and Professional Communication
  • Accounting Policy and Control
  • Business Operations and Forecasting
  • Financial and Regulatory Consulting
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Financial Statements
  • Audit Preparation
  • Goal Development
  • Bookkeeping
  • Budget Forecasting
  • Client Relations
  • Myob Software
  • Xero Software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Payroll administration

Additional Information

Reference:

Ciorstan Smark
Dr Ciorstan Smark, FCA, FFIN|PhD, BBus (Hons), MAF (financial planning) |
|Senior Lecturer | School of Accounting Economics & Finance | Faculty of Business |
|University of Wollongong NSW 2522| ( +61 2 4221 5220 |* csmark@uow.edu.au
T +61 2 4221 5220

Timeline

CPA Associate Member ASA

cpa
01.2025 - Current

Intern

NextGen Assistant Accountanat
11.2022 - Current

Intern

AS Taxation And Services
08.2018 - 08.2018

Volunteer

National Service Scheme
06.2016 - 04.2018

Master of Professional Accounting Advanced - Accounting And Financial Management

University of Wollongong

Mini -MBA - General

International Business Management Institute

Graduate Certificate - Professional Accounting

University of Wollongong

Program Diploma in Business Management - Business

International Business Management Institute

Program Diploma in Financial Management - General

International Business Management Institute

Bachelor of Commerce - General

The American College
Venkatachalam Venkatasalam ASA [CPA]