ZARYAB USAMA
Kalkallo,Australia
Summary
Dynamic finance professional with extensive experience at Ventia, excelling in financial reporting and analysis. Proven track record in tax compliance and advisory, leveraging advanced Excel skills and strong stakeholder management to enhance operational efficiency. Committed to delivering results through strategic budgeting and cost control initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Tax Agent / Accountant (Self-Employed)
PUZZLE ACCOUNTING PTY LTD
03.2021 - Current
- Founded and operated Puzzle Accounting Pty Ltd, delivering professional taxation and accounting services to individuals and SMEs
- Prepared and lodged individual, company, trust, and partnership income tax returns in accordance with Australian tax legislation
- Prepared and reviewed Business Activity Statements (BAS) including GST, PAYG withholding, and PAYG installments
- Prepared financial statements and management reports for small business clients
- Provided tax planning and advisory services, including deductions, compliance strategies, and business structuring
- Maintained accurate general ledger reconciliations and processed adjusting journals
- Acted as the registered tax agent, liaising directly with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on client matters
- Ensured compliance with Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) requirements, ATO regulations, and professional ethical standards
- Managed client onboarding, engagement letters, record-keeping, and ongoing compliance obligations
- Utilized Xero and ATO portals for accounting, reporting, and lodgments
Property Finance Accountant
VENTIA
Brisbane
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Provided finance support across a whole-of-government property and facilities management contract
- Managed work order creation, tracking, and closure to ensure accurate financial reporting
- Prepared Requests for Funds (RFFs) in line with contract requirements and internal approvals
- Assisted with budget preparation, cost monitoring, and variance analysis
- Prepared financial and management reports for operational and commercial teams
- Processed procurement and finance transactions using SAP
- Managed procurement, invoicing, and supplier workflows through Ariba
- Supported month-end reporting and ensured compliance with audit and governance requirements
- Liaised with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve financial queries
- Brisbane
Finance Administrator
BRS PROPERTY
Brisbane
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed high-volume SAP financial transactions and reporting.
- Prepared monthly AASB 16 (IFRS 16) lease accounting reports.
- Maintained client and company GL account mapping and reconciliations.
- Ensured system integrity between SAP and Panorama.
- Liaised with vendors, managed payment timelines, and enforced subcontractor compliance.
- Handled vendor account reconciliations and resolved disputes promptly.
- Supported month-end processes, including allocations, accruals, and trust reconciliations.
- Brisbane
Graduate Accountant
ETAX ACCOUNTANTS
Brisbane
12.2015 - 11.2018
- Prepared individual and business income tax returns and property tax filings.
- Ensured ATO compliance and resolved client inquiries and complaints.
- Maintained up-to-date tax knowledge and utilized CRM and tax systems effectively.
- Assisted clients via phone, email, and social media, providing timely and accurate responses.
- Brisbane
Education
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Sunshine Coast
QLD01.2015
Diploma of Management -
Imperial College Australia
QLD01.2012
Skills
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Cash flow management
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Profit and loss oversight
- Monthly reconciliations
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cost control and variance analysis
- Accrual accounting
- Bank reconciliation
- Income tax compliance (individuals, companies, trusts, partnerships)
- BAS, GST, PAYG, and ATO lodgments
- Tax planning and advisory
- sap
- Panorama
- Power BI
- Ariba
- Xero and ATO portals
- Advanced Excel and data entry
- Professional ethics and regulatory compliance
- Client and stakeholder management
- Accounting systems and controls
References
Waseem Akram, Manager, 0401 574 232
Timeline
Registered Tax Agent / Accountant (Self-Employed)
PUZZLE ACCOUNTING PTY LTD
03.2021 - Current
Property Finance Accountant
VENTIA
07.2020 - 06.2025
Finance Administrator
BRS PROPERTY
11.2018 - 06.2020
Graduate Accountant
ETAX ACCOUNTANTS
12.2015 - 11.2018
Master of Professional Accounting -
University of Sunshine Coast
Diploma of Management -
Imperial College Australia