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VISHESH SHARMA

Modbury Heights,SA

Summary

Dedicated finance professional currently studying Chartered Accounting. Graduated in Bachelor of Commerce degree with over three years of hands-on experience in banking and customer relationship management. Recognized for adeptly navigating complex financial landscapes, fostering lasting client relationships, and leveraging analytical skills to optimize organizational outcomes. Versed in accounting, credit assessment, mortgage consulting and sales strategy. I am driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and continual professional growth. With a multi-faceted background spanning various banking roles and a proven track record of exceeding performance metrics, I am poised to make impactful contributions to dynamic financial teams and institutions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Accountant

Babcock
Adelaide, SA
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in annual audit preparations, ensuring a smooth process with no major discrepancies found.
  • Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
  • Tracked business revenue and expenditures and reconciled accounts to maintain high accuracy.
  • Identified cost-saving opportunities through thorough budget analysis and expense tracking.
  • Reduced month-end closing time by optimizing the reconciliation process for bank and credit card accounts.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify trends and provided actionable insights for management, leading to improved business performance.
  • Managed tax compliance tasks, filing accurate returns on time to avoid penalties or interest charges.
  • Organized budget documentation and tracked expenses to maintain tight business controls.
  • Used double-entry accounting methods and check backs to manage daily entries to general ledgers.
  • Managed relationships with external auditors effectively ensuring positive outcomes during annual audits.
  • Implemented a comprehensive fixed asset tracking system that improved overall accuracy and depreciation calculations.
  • Input financial data and produced reports using IAS/Sage, Cloud and ERP systems.

Finance and Accounts Officer

Smartgroup Corporation
Adelaide, SA
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Improved financial reporting accuracy by streamlining data collection and analysis processes.
  • Reduced budget discrepancies through rigorous expense monitoring and reconciliation.
  • Enhanced internal controls by implementing effective risk management strategies.
  • Optimized cash flow management, ensuring timely payments to vendors and efficient fund allocation.
  • Processing multiple payrolls under various awards and agreements across all states in Australia;
  • Assist with payroll end of month processes including lodging super, payroll tax and running payroll reports;
  • Maintain employee records;
  • Checking payrolls for accuracy and compliance;
  • Assisting in the Interpretation of Awards and answering complex payroll questions;

Assist with the processing of accounts payable invoices using an automated workflow system

Credit Assessor

Westpac Banking Corporation
Adelaide, SA
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Analyzing and assessing financial statements for self-employed, fast-track and PAYG employment types
  • Assessing over twenty files in a week and collecting information to check for eligibility by determining capacity, repayment abilities and liabilities for applicants
  • Having constant dealings with broker, valuer and developers to ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner
  • Collaborated with credit associations and references to exchange credit information on clients and prepared reports on risk in lending money to certain clients
  • Stayed up-to-date with the financial industry trends to make implementable recommendations about procedure/policy changes
  • Saved over $500,000 by being on top of overpayments, account scrutiny and thoroughly checking Notice of assessments(NOA)
  • Providing results to both brokers and Westpac by reducing processing time by 20% to ensure great customer service and reaching highest productivity across the whole division for several months
  • Moved through to different divisions such as Quality assessment space and also worked across different banks that come under Westpac, such as St
  • George, Bank SA and Bank of Melbourne
  • Met with all KPIs, including but not limited to: productivity, quality, customer outcomes, broker contact, risk checks, ensuring all outcomes are not just met but achieved before deadlines and with great quality.

Payroll Officer

Aspen Collage
Adelaide, SA
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Improved payroll accuracy by thoroughly reviewing timesheets and addressing discrepancies.
  • Streamlined the payroll process for increased efficiency through implementing new software tools.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations by maintaining updated knowledge of laws and guidelines.
  • Assisted in the development of company-wide payroll policies and procedures to standardize processes and improve overall efficiency.
  • Collaborated with HR department to ensure accurate employee records, benefit deductions, and leave balances.
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll processes to identify areas for improvement and maintain best practices.
  • Managed end-to-end processing of bi-weekly and monthly payrolls for a diverse workforce within strict deadlines.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by responding to employee inquiries regarding payslips, deductions, taxes, and benefits in a timely manner.
  • Prepared detailed reports analyzing payroll trends and identifying opportunities for cost savings or increased efficiencies.

Mortgage Consultant

Westpac Banking Corporation
Adelaide, SA
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Providing an extensive and consultative experience by proactively listening and responding to customer requests
  • Providing service to customers seeking residential mortgage or personal loans modifications or refinance interview applicants to collect information concerning their financial needs, objectives and status
  • Obtain and analyze pertinent financial, credit and handling personal data with great attention to detail to make sure correct information is presented with no discrepancies
  • Monitor new business to ensure conformity with bank standards and assure all new business is properly documented, accurate and complete to ship to the loan fulfillment center
  • Maintaining consistent communication through inbound and outbound call flow with all involved parties to ensure timely appraisals and credit decisions, whilst also expeditiously resolving all issues and questions the customers might be having.

Education

Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand
Adelaide, SA

Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

University of Adelaide
Adelaide, SA
12.2021

Skills

  • Debt Management
  • Communication
  • Financial Accounting
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Management
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • ERP Systems Proficiency
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Modeling

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Financial Accountant

Babcock
04.2023 - Current

Finance and Accounts Officer

Smartgroup Corporation
08.2022 - 03.2023

Credit Assessor

Westpac Banking Corporation
08.2021 - 08.2022

Payroll Officer

Aspen Collage
07.2020 - 01.2022

Mortgage Consultant

Westpac Banking Corporation
06.2020 - 06.2021

Chartered Accountant

Chartered Accountants Australia And New Zealand

Bachelor Of Commerce - Accounting And Finance

University of Adelaide
VISHESH SHARMA